Swinsty View

7.9 13 reviews
View of Swinsty reservoir
View of Swinsty reservoir
The grassy pitches
Some fo the breeding ewes at the farm
Grassy field
Grassy pitches
Field setting
Sunrise over the farm
Sunset over Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs
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  • Quiet site on a Yorkshire hill farm with views over Swinsty Reservoir
  • Walk to two reservoirs; 15 minutes’ drive from Brimham Rocks
  • Barbecues are permitted; walk to a country pub and public footpaths
The sweeping views of Swinsty Reservoir at this Yorkshire hill farm are really something… and handily for you, there’s a quiet site with well-maintained grassy pitches where it’s possible to soak them in day and night. Set within the Yorkshire Dales, Swinsty View has public footpaths that will take you to Swinsty Reservoir, Fewston Reservoir and the wider Washburn Valley in a jiffy. Don’t forget your country pubs either – the farm is also walking distance of a popular country pub serving fab food and great pints. As it’s just 25 minutes’ walk away, schedule yourself for a post-hike pub lunch if you wish. If you’d rather sort out your own dinners and lunches, barbecues are permitted on site as long as they’re kept under control and all is waste disposed of. In the way of other facilities, the pitches have access to portable toilets and washing-up facilities.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Swinsty View

Brat Lane

Norwood

Otley

West Yorkshire

England

LS21 2QX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.96712°N
1.69048°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.4 km Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
13.8 km Harewood Arms
13.9 km Harewood Arms
Rail
7.8 km Burley-in-Wharfedale Rail Station
8.4 km Ben Rhydding Rail Station
8.7 km Weeton Rail Station
Airport
11.1 km Leeds Bradford International Airport

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

After an endless supply of activities in the outdoors? Continue your streak of outdoor activities in Stainburn Forest (25 minutes’ walk), which is known for its short and technical mountain biking trails and birds like red kites and woodpeckers. Get your hiking boots or trainers strapped on and head for the National Trust site of Brimham Rocks (15 minutes) for a good walk and a scamper. At this Site of Special Scientific Interest, there are stunning views of the moors from millions-of-years-old rock formations. The stunning Stump Cross Caverns (20 minutes) are just as impressive. The limestone cave system was formed by underground rivers. Keep an eye out for fossils and rocks in the shape of meat hanging from a butchers’ shop. If you’re keen to swap the dirt tracks for the cobbles too, make your way to Otley (15 minutes). Independent shops such as antiques or pubs serving popular pork pies are on-hand, as are food tours. Tour de Yorkshire cycling routes are accessible from here should you want to time a visit to a coffee shop before or after your ride.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Sun Inn Pub 1.5 km
  • Timble Inn Pub 2.5 km
  • Hopper Lane Hotel Pub 3.9 km
  • The Black Bull Pub 4.1 km
  • Millstones Restaurant 4.2 km
  • The Roebuck Pub 4.8 km
  • Queens Head Inn Pub 5.4 km
  • The Penny Bun Pub 5.5 km
  • Sun Inn Pub 5.6 km
  • The Yew Tree Pub 6 km

Groceries

  • Asda Supermarket 6.7 km
  • Kommunity Kulture Drinks shop 6.8 km
  • The Curious Hop Off-licence 6.9 km
  • Chezvin Off-licence 6.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 7 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket 7.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 7.2 km
  • Barber & Bennett Off-licence 7.2 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 9.4 km
  • Booths Supermarket 9.5 km

Parks and play

  • Farnley Hall park 5.2 km
  • St. Davids park 5.8 km
  • St. Davids park 5.9 km
  • Weston Park 6.1 km
  • Wharfemeadows Play Park Playground 6.3 km
  • Wharfemeadows Park 6.3 km
  • Tittybottle Park 6.5 km
  • Conker Park 6.7 km
  • Manor Garth Park 6.7 km
  • Wellcroft Park 6.9 km

Family days out

  • Maypole Visitor attraction 6.8 km
  • Almscliffe Crag Visitor attraction 7.3 km
  • RHS Garden Harlow Carr Visitor attraction 7.8 km
  • The Childrens Maze Visitor attraction 7.9 km
  • Cow and Calf Visitor attraction 9.2 km
  • Sun Pavilion Visitor attraction 9.5 km
  • Bandstand Visitor attraction 9.6 km
  • Ripley Castle 11.3 km
  • Harewood House Castle 13.3 km
  • Harewood Castle 13.6 km
  • Knaresborough Castle 15.2 km
  • Spofforth Castle 15.7 km

Public transport

  • Millstones 4.2 km
  • St Richards Road 5.7 km
  • Newall Carr Road The Crescent 5.8 km
  • The Crossways The Crescent 5.8 km
  • The Crossways 5.8 km
  • Chippendale Rise The Crossways 5.9 km
  • Wharfedale Hospital 5.9 km
  • Meagill Rise 5.9 km
  • Meagill Rise Rombalds View 5.9 km
  • Meagill Rise Weston Drive 6.1 km

What’s nearby

  • Knotford Nook Gravel Workings Fishing 6.5 km
  • Otley Sailing Club Marina 6.8 km
  • Knotford Nook Gravel Workings Fishing 6.9 km
  • Waste Not General shop 7 km
  • Tom's Pond Fishing 7.1 km
  • Otley Golf Club Golf course 7.7 km
  • Ben Rhydding Golf Club Golf course 8.8 km
  • Oakdale Golf Club Golf course 9.1 km
  • Savers General shop 9.9 km

Local services

  • Wharfedale Hospital 5.9 km
  • Chevin Medical Practice Doctors 6.7 km
  • Cohens Chemist Pharmacy 6.8 km
  • Otley Clinic Doctors 6.8 km
  • Otley Pharmacy 6.8 km
  • Blink Charging station 6.9 km
  • Charles St Surgery Doctors 6.9 km
  • The Art of Skin Doctors 6.9 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 6.9 km
  • Westgate Surgery Doctors 7 km

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Must see

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 7.9 km

Harewood House 13.5 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 16.2 km

Fountains Abbey 18.4 km

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills 19.6 km

National Trust

Brimham Rocks 12.6 km

East Riddlesden Hall 16.2 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 18.4 km

Hardcastle Crags 31.8 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 31.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lindley Woods Reservoir and Farnley Moor 2.4 km

Around Chevin Park 8.3 km

VALLEY GARDENS 9.3 km

HIGH ROYDS HOSPITAL 9.9 km

Ilkley Moor - White House - Swastika Stone 10 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.

Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 13 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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92% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, remote, back-to-basics wild camping experience with great views and wildlife. Campers loved the quiet, clean portaloos, and farm animals. Recent upgrades add running water & a mowed field. Some found facilities limited & terrain hilly, but the price is fair.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-07-21

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Field full of poo

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Louise H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location

Disliked The whole field was covered in sheep poo. If you had children, they wouldn't be able to olay in the field. A very small and dirty wash station. Water tap not connected to water supply. Had to go to the farm house to ask for water. Cost £40 for 2 tents and very little facilities

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Amazing view, lovely wall down the…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing view, lovely wall down the the reservoir, cows in the neighbouring field were very quiet and friendly, big field and we were the only people there, minimal facilties were fine for one night

Disliked There is no washing up station as described only a very very small sink

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Clean toilets and accessible water. Great views!

Disliked Hilly campsite with not too many flat parts

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Great location and views Quiet Very clean portaloos…

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Alison M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location and views
Quiet
Very clean portaloos

Disliked Expensive considering there are virtually no facilities

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Lovely site,clean toilets, great views…

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Daniel M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely site,clean toilets, great views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good rural site with facilities.…

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Amy G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really good rural site with facilities. Stunning views and really peaceful. Beautiful view of the stars and lots of wildlife.

Disliked Was a bit unsure of where the walking routes were from the campsite, we relied on Google maps for walking.

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Clean site, large pitch up space

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 Siobhan C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Large space to pitch up & space between campers.Clean portaloo, someone came each day to clean and refill toilet roll. Bin on site. Great location with great views. Close to reservoirs, 13 min drive to nearest supermarket. Will come back.

Disliked Nothing

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Farmer was friendly.

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 James C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely spot: remote, peaceful and quiet. This is real back to basics camping, close proximity to farm animals which the kids loved. Porterloos were clean.

Disliked Nothing much.

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It was fine. Easy to find…

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Jane H. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked It was fine. Easy to find and really quiet. There were good views and nice walks all around.

Disliked The facilities were very limited, but the price reflected that.

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Widok. Natura.…

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Maciej K. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Widok. Natura.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swinsty View have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swinsty View dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Swinsty View? After an endless supply of activities in the outdoors? Continue your streak of outdoor activities in Stainburn Forest (25 minutes’ walk), which is known for its short and technical mountain biking trails … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swinsty View?
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    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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