Tent-ative Steps

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  • Tiny adults-only site in a private garden in the village of Rillington
  • Halfway between York and Scarborough, each a half-hour drive
  • Next to a path with access to the Wolds Way and Scampston Estate
The owner of Tent-ative Steps describes it as ‘a walker’s best friend’ – and you can certainly see why. This tiny adults-only site sits in a private garden that’s directly on a public footpath with links to the Yorkshire Wolds Way, making it a lovely little overnight spot for those taking on the full 79-mile trail as well as those planning more local wanders. The site is in the village of Rillington and it backs onto the gorgeous Scampston Estate – one of the places you can walk to easily while staying here. Being within the village also means that it’s only a short stroll to two pubs, a shop and a fish and chip shop – all very handy for making sure you don’t go hungry. The village also has bus stops to make it nice and easy to get out and about if you’re travelling without a car – for example, the Coastliner bus stops at the end of the lane and will whisk you all the way to the centre of York. For those with a car, the city is about half an hour’s drive away – and you’ll also be able to drive to places like Scarborough, Cayton Bay, Castle Howard and Eden Camp Modern History Museum. The tiny site is very much a back-to-basics setup, but it’s a lovely spot to relax for a little while. It’s off grid so there’s no electric connection or wifi, just a chemical toilet, a picnic table and an outside tap (with hot and cold water). Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead to protect the local hedgehogs.

Site type

Tent sites 3
Opens 17 August
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • 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).

Reception

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

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 17 Aug to

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tent-ative Steps

32 Low Moorgate

Rillington

Malton

North Yorkshire

England

YO17 8JW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.15914°N
0.69505°W

Route directions

Follow the public footpath up the side of the garden and make yourself at home at the top on the grassy area.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.7 km The Royal Oak
15.6 km Fridaythorpe A166
15.6 km Fridaythorpe A166
Rail
7.3 km Malton Rail Station
20.3 km Seamer Rail Station
23.2 km Scarborough 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

Getting out on foot? The Yorkshire Wolds Way is the big one, running for 79 miles across the stunning chalk hills, but there are plenty of gentler strolls around too, including the paths leading to Scampston Hall & Walled Garden, with pretty gardens designed by Capability Brown. For other activities, you may like to head to Dalby Forest (25 minutes’ drive), which has world-class mountain bike trails along with a Go Ape course and forest segway rides. Or perhaps you’d like to hit the waves at Cayton Bay (half an hour), which is home to a surf school. Scarborough (half an hour) is a good option if you’re more in the mood to relax on the beach (and it has the Natureland Seal Sanctuary too). A day in York (half an hour) offers up all sorts of attractions, including the National Railway Museum and York’s Chocolate Story; another intriguing visit is Wharram Percy (25 minutes), an atmospheric deserted medieval village.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cayton Bay 23.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough South Bay 23.8 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Scarborough North Bay 23.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 27.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 29 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 9 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 11.1 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 12.9 km

Kew at Castle Howard 14.4 km

Castle Howard 14.4 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 16.2 km

Nunnington Hall 19 km

Rievaulx Terrace 29.2 km

Yorkshire Coast 29.9 km

Treasurer's House 33.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SCAMPSTON HALL 1.5 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 5 - North Grimston to Ganton 7 km

North Grimston and Wharram Percy Village 7 km

EBBERSTON HALL 10 km

Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 11.2 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 Tent-ative Steps have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tent-ative Steps dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tent-ative Steps? Getting out on foot? The Yorkshire Wolds Way is the big one, running for 79 miles across the stunning chalk hills, but there are plenty of gentler strolls around too, including the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tent-ative Steps?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tent-ative Steps? From $46.04 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.