Quarry Hill Campsite

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View from the tent pitches
View from the top field
View from the top of the field
Quarry hill campsite

  • Off-grid camping on hilly grassland near Scarborough, North Yorkshire
  • A 10-minute drive to Filey and Cayton Bay; 20 minutes to Bridlington
  • Hillside or level pop-up camping pitches with showers and toilets
Looking for an off-grid adventure staying on a site with magnificent views of the Yorkshire coastline? Quarry Hill Campsite might be the right spot for you – it's set on nine acres of open grassland and hillside, and with many more acres on hand for you to explore. Yes, this family-run site is off grid but it does have a good clutch of facilities, including spotless separate showers and toilet in a hand-built wooden amenities shack (there are emergency sockets in there for charging devices, by the way), as well as a casual snack bar and alfresco bench seating (both weather dependent) by reception. Barbecues are allowed as long as the weather conditions are not too windy or dry. It's worth noting that the ground is not completely flat here, but the tradeoff for that hilly location is some excellent Yorkshire coastline views. From various points around the site, you can see Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington, as well as the surfing beach at Cayton Bay. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to share your North Yorkshire camping break here, and they're also allowed on Cayton Bay beach all year round. If you’re walking the Yorkshire Wolds Way and don’t have a car, buses to Bridlington and Filey are a short walk away.

Site type

Tent sites 34
Motorhome sites 3
Rent a tent 9
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Strong tent pegs are highly recommended as the ground is chalky.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 17 Jul to

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly owners, spotless facilities & stunning views praised. Great for families with space to roam. Cafe's a hit for tasty, well-priced food. Ground can be firm/sloping but hospitality shines through.

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100% recommend

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Anonymous

Bell tent (basic)

Liked The nicest family- so kind and friendly. The views- wow! So much for the kids to do! Food trucks- delicious and so convenient!

Disliked Wish it was open more than just the weekends of the 6 week hols!

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Well organised, good facilities, a great value cafe, friendly owners.

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Unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely site.
The owners were very welcoming, telling us all about the site and facilities, showing us to our pitch, and giving tips for the local area.
The pitches are at the top of a fairly steep site, but set on terraces, so we enjoyed panoramic views right across to the coast.
We visited on the opening weekend, so facilities were clean and worked perfectly. From conversations with the owners, I’ve no doubt they will stay this way throughout the season.
Showers were full size cubicles with hot water, good pressure, and plenty of space to dry off and change.
We ate on site, enjoying freshly made pizza and garlic bread at decent prices.
There was a small play area at the bottom of the site near the cafe, alongside a marquee to eat or socialise in. As well as providing somewhere for children and families, it also contributed to making the camping area peaceful.
The owners also have a large area of land above and behind the campsite which visitors are free to use, with deer, hares, and a variety of birds. We saw a quail and a few large birds of prey during our stay.

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We went this weekend all had fun and even dog loved it

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Chloe B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The cafe on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

Bell tent (basic)

Liked Site owners and location

Recommend to friends Visit again

We came here as a group…

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Alex D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We came here as a group of 4 and had such a lovely stay here this weekend. We couldn’t recommend it enough!

As complete camping beginners, we really struggled to get our tent up in the wind. The owners could see we were having a nightmare and very kindly moved us into an available bell tent instead. It completely saved our weekend, and we were so grateful for their kindness and understanding.

The campsite is run by such a lovely family who genuinely couldn’t do enough to help us. Nothing was too much trouble, and they made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived.

We also had one of their stone-baked pizzas for tea and breakfast sandwiches the next morning, and both were absolutely delicious. The toilets and showers were spotless throughout our stay, and the whole site was clearly very well looked after.

We asked the owners for a taxi recommendation into Scarborough, and they pointed us in the right direction. It was only around a 15-minute journey and really reasonably priced, so it was the perfect location for enjoying a peaceful campsite while still being close to everything Scarborough has to offer.

We’ll definitely be back later this summer, and next time we’ll be booking one of the bell tents from the start! They were in fantastic condition and made our first camping experience so much more enjoyable.

Thank you for making what could have been a stressful weekend into such a memorable one!

Disliked Nothing

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Lee I. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Staff, facilities, scenery and food were amazing for the price.

Disliked Very windy on the days stayed. Ground was so hard I could put up a windguard.

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Great site.…

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Liz W. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Great site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay here! Gorgeous…

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Julie S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Really enjoyed our stay here! Gorgeous views, kids loved the games tent and the nicest couple you could ever meet. Snack bar was greatly appreciated given it rained on the night of our stay so we sacked off the hotdogs we were going to have and had pizzas from the snack bar instead. The prices were so reasonable that we didn't bother putting stove on for a brew in the morn, wee just bought one, along with some amazing pancakes with fruit, chocolate, ice cream and cream instead of our boring cereal!
Shower was lovely and clean and was hot and powerful. Close to loads of beaches. Will definitely return.

Disliked Nothing apart from the hard ground, which they do openly warn about but being a novice camper I didn't know what 'good' pegs were but the lovely bloke told me exactly which ones to buy for next time and assisted me in using mine when I was struggling!

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Lovely stay at Quarry Hill. Weather…

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Jenny S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely stay at Quarry Hill. Weather wasn’t always kind but that meant we made good use of the games tent and the food available on site was delicious. Views in the morning were spectacular. The family who run this site were so friendly, we really enjoyed our stay.

Disliked The ground is really hard so remember strong pegs!

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We loved the location and family…

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Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We loved the location and family friendly atmosphere. Owners were really welcoming and their bubble waffles were brilliant! Food was all really fair priced too and the free games room is a lovely addition. Looking forward to coming back again next year!

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Quarry Hill Campsite

Old Chalk Quarry

Folkton

Filey

North Yorkshire

England

YO11 3UQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.19879°N
0.38081°W

Route directions

What3words: notebook.silently.leaky. Please take care when entering and leaving the site as the entrance is on a busy road.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 km Haven Holiday Park
4.7 km Haven Holiday Park
6 km Bus Station
Rail
5.1 km Hunmanby Rail Station
5.2 km Seamer Rail Station
5.8 km Filey Rail Station

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

Long-distance walkers, this is a clever overnight stop as the site has direct access to the Yorkshire Wolds Way, and there are bracing hikes along the headlands at Flamborough Head (half an hour’s drive). The North York Moors National Park (15 minutes) is also a hub for hiking and cycling, with many, many trails crossing the moorland. If you’re intent on exploring North Yorkshire’s beaches, you’re spoilt for choice. Dog-owners and surfers can make their way to canine-friendly and remote Cayton Bay (10 minutes’ drive), while Bridlington (20 minutes) has amusement arcades and is the departure point for high-speed boat trips along the coastline. Filey (10 minutes) is known for its quiet family-friendly beach as well as a bird garden, and Scarborough (20 minutes) has a sandy swathe backed by a castle and museums. Kids part of your holiday plans? Let them get up close to cuddle the alpacas and ponies at Playdale Farm Park (10 minutes), or challenge them to races on the inflatables at North Yorkshire Water Park (20 minutes). And if they’re playing up, you could always lose them (temporarily of course) in the seasonal maze at Great Ryedale (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cayton Bay 5.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Filey 6.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 9.3 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Scarborough North Bay 10.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burton Agnes Hall 16.7 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 21.6 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 26.4 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 27.8 km

Kew at Castle Howard 35.3 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 20.5 km

Yorkshire Coast 23.6 km

Nunnington Hall 38.7 km

Rievaulx Terrace 47.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cleveland Way, Stage 1 - Filey to Scarborough 6 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 7 km

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 8.3 km

Bonhomme Richard 10.2 km

PEASHOLM PARK 10.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Quarry Hill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Quarry Hill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Quarry Hill Campsite? Long-distance walkers, this is a clever overnight stop as the site has direct access to the Yorkshire Wolds Way, and there are bracing hikes along the headlands at Flamborough Head (half an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Quarry Hill Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Quarry Hill Campsite? From $57.53 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.