Heptonstall Camping

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Flat and open site
Flat and open site
View towards the church
Site entrance
Walk to hebden bridge from heptonstall
Deer in the next-door field
Poet sylvia plath's grave in heptonstall graveyard
Heptonstall village
View across the valley to stoodley pike
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View towards the church
Site entrance
Walk to hebden bridge from heptonstall

  • Scenic, well-drained flat field on the edge of Heptonstall
  • A 20-minute walk to Hebden Bridge; Hardcastle Crags 10 minute's drive
  • Simple dog-friendly pitches; pubs, café and shop a short walk away
When you’re taking on the Pennine Way or filling your days exploring the likes of Hardcastle Crags, it's quite likely that you’ll be in the mood for a good feed and a decent drink at the end of the day. It's handy indeed, then, that Heptonstall Camping is one of those places where you can be out and about in proper countryside by day and then in the village pub come evening time. This simple and open site is right next to the Pennine Way with excellent views up towards Hardcastle Crags, so it’s no surprise to hear that it’s a great spot for walking, hiking and bike rides. And thankfully it’s also a great spot for those post-exertion treats – the site is on the edge of the hilltop village of Heptonstall, a short walk from its convenience store, excellent café and two pubs (both serving up good meals). For more options on all fronts, it’s a 20-minute walk down the hill to Hebden Bridge (with a bus service for the way back if you don’t fancy the climb). Pitches at Heptonstall Camping are on a well-drained and pleasingly flat field with good access from the road. It’s a ‘wild-style’ camping setup here, so please note there are no toilets or showers on site, and you’ll need to be self-contained on that front. You’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue along to cook your meals (please note no open fires, however) and dogs are welcome on site too.

Site type

RV sites 20
Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 134 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A simple, no-frills campground with spacious, flat sites offering lovely views and a peaceful vibe. Folks rave about the friendly owner, the amazing location for walks and visiting villages/pubs, and great value. Some note the lack of showers/basic portable toilets, but many find them clean, fitting the 'wild-style' description.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stopover site, great views and close to pubs and small shop.

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JAMES W. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Owner was very helpful and made sure everything was ok by checking in from time to time. He was also very knowledgeable about the area and places of interest.
Toilets cleaned every three hours.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent…

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Mal H. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good indeed nice place nice…

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Rick H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very good indeed nice place nice people very cleaned toilets

Disliked Could do with a shower we would stay longer then

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exellent

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Martin G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite in a perfect spot.…

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Anna C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely campsite in a perfect spot. Basic amenities but very close to shops/pubs etc. Owner is sound as a pound. Will be staying again 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for 1 night, great value

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Dawn C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location, price

Disliked Would prefer flushing toilet for women only

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will visit again, and it's on the favourites list!

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9 out of 10
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Matt T. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great little site near Heptonstall, quiet and great views from camp. The owner is well organised, friendly and keeps on top of things.

Disliked Portaloos are a bit of a thing these days with pop-up sites, it's no biggie but I'd rather have a proper block. Also felt that camper vans and tens should be segregated on the fields. The owner did explain that at the time, there was a field which wasn't being used due to grass growth. So perhaps there is usually some sort of separation.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site , situated above Hebden…

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 Robert N. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great site , situated above Hebden Bridge , enjoyable walk down , easy to catch bus back 596 drops outside the site( its a bit steep to walk back after a few beers in the many bars in HB) 2 pubs within 5 mins walk 1 serving food, post office and great tea room , yes toilets are basic but kept clean and tidy by the owner , no Wifi but 5g coverage so no problem
Massive thumbs up .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large pitches, clean , amazing views…

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 Bev P. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Large pitches, clean , amazing views

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place. Clean and quiet. Great…

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10 out of 10
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Mal H. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Excellent place. Clean and quiet. Great size pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Heptonstall Camping

Crosshills

Smithwell Lane

Heptonstall

Hebden Bridge

West Yorkshire

England

HX7 7NX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.75158°N
2.02572°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.5 km Halifax Bus Station
14.7 km Bus Station
14.9 km Bus Station
Rail
1.9 km Hebden Bridge Rail Station
3.9 km Mytholmroyd Rail Station
6.4 km Todmorden Rail Station
Airport
27.4 km Leeds Bradford International Airport
46 km Manchester Airport Terminal 2
46.3 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Before setting off anywhere else, it’s worth taking a little wander around Heptonstall, visiting the museum and the church, where you can see poet Sylvia Plath’s final resting place in the graveyard. Meanwhile, down in Hebden Bridge (20 minutes' walk) you can poke around in independent shops and take a walk or cruise along the Rochdale Canal. Heading out into the countryside, you should certainly stop by for a walk along the many miles of paths at National Trust - Hardcastle Crags (10 minutes’ drive), in the grounds of a historic 19th-century mill. Bridestones Moor (10 minutes), Stoodley Pike (15 minutes) and Lumb Hole Falls (20 minutes) are some of the other local hotspots to seek out for a good walk. Up in Haworth (25 minutes), you can learn about the lives of the famed authors at the Brontë Parsonage Museum before taking a ride on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. For a family day out, try Eureka! The National Children’s Museum (half an hour), full of all sorts of interactive exhibits.

Food and drink

  • The White Lion Pub 0.4 km
  • The Cross Inn Pub 0.4 km
  • Blue Pig Pub 0.8 km
  • Fox and Goose Pub 1.1 km
  • Stubbing Wharf Pub 1.2 km
  • La Perla Italian Restaurant 1.3 km
  • Nizza Pizza Restaurant 1.3 km
  • Old Gate Bar & Restaurant Pub 1.3 km
  • Drink Pub 1.3 km
  • Il Mulino Restaurant 1.3 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 1.3 km
  • Drink Off-licence 1.3 km
  • Pennine Provisions Supermarket 1.4 km
  • Julie's Fruit & Veg Box Supermarket 1.4 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 6 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 6.2 km
  • Cheers Off-licence 6.3 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 6.7 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 8.3 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 8.6 km

Parks and play

  • The Little Park Playground 1.2 km
  • New Road Memorial Gardens park 1.5 km
  • Calder Holmes Park 1.6 km
  • Dodd Naze Community Park 1.8 km
  • Scout Road Recreation Ground and Garden. park 4.1 km
  • Memorial Gardens park 5.3 km
  • John Murgatroyd Recreation Ground Playground 5.7 km
  • Meadow Bottom Play Area Playground 5.8 km
  • Denis' Field park 5.8 km
  • Railes Close Open Area park 5.9 km

Family days out

  • Slack Bottom Standing Stone Visitor attraction 0.4 km
  • Gibson Mill Visitor attraction 1.9 km
  • Lumb Hole Falls Visitor attraction 3.2 km
  • Spa Visitor attraction 4.7 km
  • Dobroyd Castle 7.1 km
  • Sowerby Castle 7.5 km
  • Dry Stone Walling Demonstration Area Visitor attraction 8.5 km
  • Stone books Visitor attraction 9.2 km
  • The Astronomy Centre Visitor attraction 9.6 km

Public transport

  • Smithwell Lane Green Lane 0.1 km
  • Smithwell Lane Lane Head 0.2 km
  • Smithwell Lane Heptonstall J&I School 0.2 km
  • Heptonstall Smithwell Lane 0.3 km
  • Smithwell Lane Drapers Lane 0.3 km
  • Smithwell Lane Slack Bottom 0.4 km
  • Hepton Drive 0.5 km
  • Hepton Drive Longfield 0.5 km
  • Eaves 0.5 km
  • Heptonstall Road 0.6 km

What’s nearby

  • Hebden Bridge Golf Club Golf course 2.7 km
  • Todmorden Golf Club Golf course 5.1 km
  • Baltimore Marina 6.1 km
  • The Blue Note Nightclub 6.3 km
  • Halifax Golf Club Golf course 7.7 km
  • West End Golf Club Golf course 8.3 km
  • Ryburn Golf Club Golf course 9.7 km

Local services

  • Valley Medical Centre Doctors 1.3 km
  • Asda Express Fuel Fuel station 3.3 km
  • Springs Garage Fuel station 5.8 km
  • Lidl Todmorden Charging station 6 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 6.1 km
  • Todmorden Pharmacy 6.1 km
  • Todmorden Group Practice Doctors 6.1 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 6.3 km
  • BP Fuel station 8.4 km
  • Keighley Road Surgery Doctors 8.7 km

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Must see

Bronte Parsonage Museum 9.9 km

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 11 km

Eureka! The National Children's Museum 11.7 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 16.7 km

National Media Museum 18.3 km

National Trust

Hardcastle Crags 1.1 km

East Riddlesden Hall 16.6 km

Marsden Moor Estate 17.8 km

Gawthorpe Hall 18.7 km

Malham Tarn Estate 40.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hebden Vale - Heptonstall Moor - Heptonstall 0.9 km

Hebden Dale - Hardcastle Crags - New Bridge 1 km

Todmorden - Erringden Moor - Charlestown - Todmorden 4.6 km

The Gorple and Widdup Reservoirs 6.5 km

Todmorden Edge - Lumbutts - Mankinholes - Charlestown - Blackshaw Head 6.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Heptonstall Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heptonstall Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Heptonstall Camping? Before setting off anywhere else, it’s worth taking a little wander around Heptonstall, visiting the museum and the church, where you can see poet Sylvia Plath’s final resting place in the graveyard. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heptonstall Camping?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Heptonstall Camping? From $28.18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.