Wardle Rigg Campsite

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View across the pitch area
View across the pitch area
Camp field at sunset
Pitches next to the forest
Next to Cropton Forest
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Camp field at sunset
Pitches next to the forest
Next to Cropton Forest

  • Peaceful and simple site in the North York Moors National Park
  • A 20-minute drive to Pickering; 35 minutes to the coast and Whitby
  • Right next to Cropton Forest, with trails running from the site
Seeking some simple simplicity in the North York Moors National Park? Take a look at Wardle Rigg Campsite, a pop-up site on a working farm next to Cropton Forest. This is a mighty peaceful location, accessed via a two-mile farm track with almost no passing traffic. There are fabulous views out over the moors on one side of the site, and trails into the forest on the other (one of the trails leads all the way to Levisham station, three miles away, for heritage train rides). A cliff walk, overlooking the railway, is also very close by. Wildlife is plentiful around here – you’ll no doubt wake to the sound of birdsong in the trees and you may also spot deer and other creatures while on site. The camping field has been left wild to help protect the ground nesting birds and minimise impact on the land – and facilities have been kept to just a compost toilet. You’ll also be asked to take your rubbish home to recycle. Groups, families, solo travellers and dog owners are all welcome here, but please be respectful to your fellow guests and the surroundings – keep dogs under control, be sensible with barbecues (off ground only, thanks) and keep the noise down. It’s all very peaceful and remote here, but you won’t be completely cut off – Pickering is about 20 minutes’ drive away for shops and places to eat. Those who remember the TV show Heartbeat can also have a drink in the ‘Aidensfield Arms’ over in Goathland (which is also a Harry Potter location).

Site type

Tent sites 50
Motorhome sites 50
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Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Safety

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

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

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Reviews

9.5

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PeacefulWild camping

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, back-to-basics escape with great views. Reviewers love the spacious pitches, friendly owners, and clean composting toilet (though more light/a second loo during busy times would be good). Access road can be narrow and windy, but highly recommended for tranquility.

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Lauren H. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Quiet and peaceful. Well sign posted once you get off the main road. Host was friendly and the toilet was always super clean.

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Anonymous

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Liked Perfect place if you’re looking for remote and peaceful. Gorgeous views. Lovey walks around the site.

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The view was immense. The owners…

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Enya D. 7 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked The view was immense. The owners were so lovely. Clean and fresh compost toilet. Fresh farm eggs delivered in the morning. Huge open space to pitch up. Lots of walks off site. No bins or water so bring your own!

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Loved the ease of turn up,pay,…

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Anonymous

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Liked Loved the ease of turn up,pay, leave at your convenience

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site, beautiful views perfectly isolated.…

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Holly B. 1 review

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Liked Lovely site, beautiful views perfectly isolated. The lady who owns the site is lovely too. It’s our second time using this site and will be our go to now whenever we want to camp out that way.

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A very happy camper and walker.

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Anonymous

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Liked The site is lovely and peaceful with great views over the moors. When I arrived I called the owners and was told I could park anywhere I wanted in the field. The composting toilet was always clean, no complaints there but bring a torch.

I emailed the owners and pre booked some free range eggs which are very reasonably priced in my opinion. I got my eggs delivered when they came around to collect the fee.

Plenty of walks directly from site, the forest is just the other side of the field and the cliff side walk is lovely with stunning views. You can easily cross the railway line for longer walks and more stunning views.

The only thing to be weary of if you are a dog owner it was like tick central for my fluffy husky so bring lots of spray or stock up on whatever you use.

I have Vodafone and signal was no problem on site.

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Absolutely loved this site! In the…

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Aubrielle J. 3 reviews

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Liked Absolutely loved this site! In the middle of nowhere with plenty of walking routes in all directions!
Back to basics site with excellent signal and a great price! Owners were lovely as well!

Disliked If I was to be really picky… the only thing I would have found beneficial would have been a water tap to fill on board water jugs. But that wouldn’t stop me going back!

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Have just returned from a 2…

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Elizabeth W. 1 review

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Liked Have just returned from a 2 night stay on this lovely little campsite, peaceful, relaxing and back to basics. Only 4 other pitches taken while we were there so got to pitch up with a beautiful view of the moors perfect for watching sunrise and sunset. The compost toilet was emptied twice daily and was very clean. If you want to escape the craziness and reset with nature this is the place to do it. Surrounded by wildlife we saw owls, deer, rabbits, hares and heard lots of different birds you just don't get in the towns and cities. Last night was a very clear night and me and my son both said we have never seen so many stars in the sky absolutely stunning. Lots of walks accessable from the campsite and within half an hour drive of many local attractions. The owners were lovely and very helpful. We will definitely be returning only wish I had found this place earlier so we could squeeze in another visit this year.

Disliked Nothing 🙂

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Ian H. 1 review

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Liked Remote and quiet.
Lots of walks and cycle routes

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Perfect location, loved our stay, thank…

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 Laura C. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Perfect location, loved our stay, thank you 😊

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Bush Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Wardle Rigg Campsite

Zion Farm

Wardle Rigg

Stape

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.34684°N
0.74021°W

Route directions

If you're heading to the site via Newton upon Rawcliffe you'll come to the end of the forest track with a sign for Wardle Rigg Farm. Go up the track for approx 2 miles and look for the last of three properties up the track. The entrance is just after the main farm entrance that goes directly into the field. If you get to the forestry barrier you've gone too far.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.7 km The Royal Oak
17.3 km Bus Station
18.9 km Sunday School
Rail
10 km Grosmont Rail Station
10.2 km Egton Rail Station
10.9 km Glaisdale Rail Station
Ferry
41.2 km Transporter Bridge South Side
41.2 km Transporter Bridge North Side

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Levisham station): 10 minutes’ drive/an hour’s walk through the forest - Cawthorn Roman Camps: 15 minutes’ drive - Pickering: 20 minutes - Flamingo Land Resort: 25 minutes - Whitby: 35 minutes - Rievaulx Abbey: 40 minutes - Dalby Forest: 45 minutes - North Yorkshire Water Park: 45 minutes - Scarborough: 55 minutes.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The White Swan Pub 4.8 km
  • Horseshoe Inn Pub 4.9 km
  • The Goathland Pub 6.1 km
  • Birch Hall Inn Pub 6.9 km
  • Fox and Rabbit Pub 7.5 km
  • Cottage Lea's Restaurant 8.8 km
  • The New Inn Pub 9.1 km
  • Coach House Inn Pub 9.5 km
  • White Horse Farm Inn Pub 9.6 km
  • Station Tavern Pub 10 km

Parks and play

  • Forest Holidays Keldy 5.6 km
  • Adderstone Field 8.3 km

Family days out

  • Mallyan Spout Visitor attraction 5.7 km
  • Bridestones Visitor attraction 6.7 km
  • Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 8.3 km
  • Deviation Shed Visitor attraction 9.5 km
  • Grosmont Engine Shed Visitor attraction 9.7 km
  • Pickering Castle 11 km
  • Neville Castle 15.1 km
  • Danby Castle 15.7 km
  • Flamingo Land Theme park 15.8 km
  • Aquarium 16 km

Public transport

  • Hole of Horcum 3.6 km
  • Goathland (Mallyan Hotel, SW-Bound) 5.5 km
  • Goathland (Mallyan Hotel, NE-Bound) 5.5 km
  • Goathland (West) 6.1 km
  • Goathland (East) 6.1 km
  • Lane End 6.2 km
  • Grosmont Station 10 km

Other nearby

  • Rosedale Abbey Golf 9.8 km

Local services

  • Goathland Post Office Cashpoint 6.1 km
  • Spelsberg - Bosch;Shimano;Generic plug Charging station 8.7 km

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Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 8.7 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 11.4 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 16.3 km

The Moors National Park Centre 16.6 km

Whitby Abbey 17.8 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 8.1 km

Yorkshire Coast 17.1 km

Nunnington Hall 22 km

Rievaulx Terrace 26 km

Ormesby Hall 36 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Newtondale Halt - Killing Nab Scar 1.5 km

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Dundale Pond 3.6 km

Hole of Horcum - Levisham - Lockton 3.7 km

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 3.7 km

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 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 Wardle Rigg Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wardle Rigg Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wardle Rigg Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Levisham station): 10 minutes’ drive/an hour’s walk through the forest - Cawthorn Roman Camps: 15 minutes’ drive - Pickering: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wardle Rigg Campsite?
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    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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