Woodsworth Exploring

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Tent and hammock on one woodland pitch
Tent and hammock on one woodland pitch
Pitches on site
Tent in the woodland
Dogs welcome
Adventure-bound child walking through the woodland
Large pitch
Hammock with a tarp shelter in the woodland
Pitched hammocks at night
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Pitches on site
Tent in the woodland
Dogs welcome

  • Woodland campsite over 10 acres on the edge of Oakworth
  • A five-minute drive from Haworth; half an hour from Skipton
  • Tent and hammock camping available; dogs and kids welcome
It’s all about properly immersing yourself in nature at West Yorkshire’s Woodsworth Exploring – this is a place that’s been set up within 10 acres of broadleaved woodland, with options to pitch tents in the grassy glades or set up a hammock to hang out in the woods (bring your own or hire one on site – someone will be around to help you set it up properly). Peace and space are in good supply here: numbers are kept deliberately very low to ensure that traditional back-to-nature vibe is preserved for all. There’s tons of scope for woodland adventures too: kids can seek out dens hidden among the trees, or construct their own (be sure to bring wellies). Cars are parked near the site entrance so it’s pretty safe for children to roam free around the woodlands. The pitches are between 100 and 400 metres away from the car park. With this back to basics setup come a few handy amenities, including wheelbarrows to help you carry your gear over the several minutes' walk to the pitches, a drinking water standpipe and flushing toilets and sinks. Dogs are welcome to join you here, and of course you’re able to light campfires for a bit of evening warmth (a small extra charge applies for this). Filling your days with more rural outings should be easy, as there are lots of walks in the area for both experienced hikers and leisure strollers. You can get straight out from the woods onto a public right of way for the 10-mile round trip to Top Withins or the easier mile-long amble to Oakworth station (the set of the Railway Children film). And is all of this in the middle of nowhere? Not at all – it’s a five-minute walk to Oakworth’s small supermarket, and there are pubs and restaurants within 10 minutes’ walk. Bigger Keighley is 10 minutes’ drive away should you need its amenities.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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ForestWild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A grand spot for a bit of "nearly wild" camping amidst lovely woodland. Folks rave about the peace, private pitches, and the sound staff. Toilets are spotless. Some miss showers & hauling gear's a workout, but it's a true woodland adventure for those who fancy it.

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Arrival date (latest first)

5 men, a dog and a really good time

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Anonymous

Large clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked The location (the local scenery is like something from a postcard and one of the local pubs does a thing called a Saxon pie which is a taste sensation)
How clean the toilet block was which must take alot of work given that the site is in the woods
The size of the pitch (we had 3, 3 man tents and a central admin area covered by a tarp on our pitch with room to spare)
The freedom you're given to enjoy yourself (clearly you can't be disruptive or disrespectful to anyone but as long as you're not harming anyone or damaging the wildlife the staff will let you get on with it without breathing down your neck)

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Really enjoyed the camping in the woods experience and would definitely go…

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Guy M.

Small clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Really enjoyed the camping in the woods experience and would definitely go back again. The toilet block was clean and well maintained.

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First time stay. Exactly what it says on the tin. Warm and…

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Anonymous

Small clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked First time stay. Exactly what it says on the tin. Warm and friendly welcome, very helpful staff with guidance to walks, parks, shops, pubs etc. Lovely woodland camping. Fire pits on each pitch is a brilliant touch. It is everything you want for “almost” wild camping. Fire, tent, scenery and wildlife. Will definitely be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredible unique experience, loved it.

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Anonymous

Small clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Loved the woods, the staff, the facilities were great, everyone was friendly and it was relatively easy to find. A very unique and really wild feeling experience.

Disliked I reckon it would be amazing if they had a shower.

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Facilities were clean, loved the setting and the thought of lending out…

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Miley S.

Large clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Facilities were clean, loved the setting and the thought of lending out wheelbarrows to move belongings to the site.

We heard so many owls at night and while sitting round a crackling campfire with friends, it was the loveliest experience ever. We've already rebooked for another time and can't wait to come back

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Toilettes propres, accueil efficace. Haworth et la campagne Brontë.…

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Sandra L.

Large clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Toilettes propres, accueil efficace. Haworth et la campagne Brontë.

Disliked Pas de douche. Tondeuse du golf le matin au réveil. Code à taper pour entrer aux wc. Beaucoup d'humidité et de boue, il avait plu la veille de notre venue.

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Stunning setting, plenty of privacy between pitches, we stayed deep in the…

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Chloe C.

Large clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Stunning setting, plenty of privacy between pitches, we stayed deep in the wood. Very friendly welcome. Incredibly clean toilets and clear instructions about how to use the site and stay safe.

Disliked It would be great if there were some showers, or cubicles with a sink where you could take a wash.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome stay. We will be coming back!

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Junaid R.

Large clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Fantastic set up with excellent customer service. It feels like wild camping with the benefit of excellent organisation. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Disliked Nothing!!!!!!!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is hands down the best (nearly) wild campsite we’ve ever visited.…

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Christopher P.

Small clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked This is hands down the best (nearly) wild campsite we’ve ever visited. Camping under a beautiful stretch of immaculate woodland, the site feels untouched despite how many visitors must come here — teeming with native wildlife (birdsong from dawn till dusk, fungi and lichen on every tree, we even glimpsed a couple bats). You obviously take care of and respect the land here. The staff were professional but warm. The mandatory fire safety talk was refreshingly clear and appropriate — no patronising lectures, just useful information delivered with respect for our intelligence. Our inductor answered all my questions and gave us a brief history of the land after I enquired. Facilities are minimal, as expected for a wild site, but they were well maintained and the toilets were the antithesis of your cliched, dirty campsite bogs. We are leaving feeling a bit more appreciative and connected with nature and very well looked after. If you’re after a peaceful, authentic, and responsible wild camping experience, this is the place. We’ll definitely be returning — and recommending it to others looking for something special. I wish more campsites/landowners took a similar approach to land ownership. It shows you can earn a living off of a natural habitat whilst preserving its biodiversity and teaching the public how to coexist responsibly in nature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Adam M.

Large clearings non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Beautiful site, very quiet and real woodland experience, everything as described

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Woodsworth Exploring

Branshaw Plantation

Slaymaker Lane

Oakworth

Keighley

West Yorkshire

England

BD22 7EU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.84956°N
1.94673°W

Route directions

The postcode will take you to Slaymaker Lane – to find the site on Slaymaker Lane, as you approach from Keighley Road direction, it's on the right just after the 'Open Limits' speed sign. Look for a new tarmac entrance way into a wooded area.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 km Bus Station
7.1 km Midland Hotel
7.1 km Midland Hotel
Rail
3.6 km Keighley Rail Station
5.6 km Steeton & Silsden Rail Station
6.8 km Crossflatts Rail Station
Airport
19 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

Steam train rides along the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (20 minutes’ walk) to start the day? A morning of historical sites, like the National Trust’s East Riddlesden Hall (15 minutes’ drive), the Vintage Carriages Trust Museum of Rail Travel (five minutes) or Haworth for the Brontë Parsonage Museum (five minutes)? There are many ways to get your holiday here off to a flying start, including a whizz off down part of the Tour de Yorkshire cycle route called Goose Eye (five minutes), a riverside stroll at the handsome Hardcastle Crags (25 minutes) or a walk where the writer Charlotte Bronte supposedly once wandered, towards the Bronte Waterfall (10 minutes). With an art-packed former mill at Salts Mill (20 minutes) for those with an artistic streak and Skipton (half an hour), a market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, for the foodies and shopping fans, there’s a lot to fill your day with… and for the kids in the group, Hesketh Farm Park (half an hour) is likely to be a popular choice due to its animals, tractor rides and go karts.

Must see

Bronte Parsonage Museum 2.2 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 5.1 km

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 13.8 km

National Media Museum 14.1 km

Eureka! The National Children's Museum 15.6 km

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 5.1 km

Hardcastle Crags 11.1 km

Gawthorpe Hall 23.6 km

Marsden Moor Estate 27.6 km

Brimham Rocks 30.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Haworth - Top Withins - the Bronte Walk 2 km

LUND PARK 2.2 km

CENTRAL PARK, HAWORTH 2.3 km

Stanbury - Ponden Reservoir - Oakworth Moor - Oldfield 3.3 km

Penistone Hill Park - Top Withins - Walshaw - Crimsworth Dean 3.6 km

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 32.4 km

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, England 37.2 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Woodsworth Exploring have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodsworth Exploring dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodsworth Exploring? Steam train rides along the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (20 minutes’ walk) to start the day? A morning of historical sites, like the National Trust’s East Riddlesden Hall (15 minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodsworth Exploring?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    It is recommended you arrive before dark due to the tree canopy reducing visibility sooner.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodsworth Exploring? From €34.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.