Pasture Pitches
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- Simple and scenic pop-up site on a Yorkshire Dales working farm
- A 10-minute drive to Bolton Abbey or Stump Cross Caverns
- Direct access to the Dales Way; two village pubs five mins' drive away
Taking a walk on the Dales Way? You’ll probably want to stop off here – Pasture Pitches is in a supremely handy spot just off the long-distance path a couple of miles south of Appletreewick, with direct access from the path to the site. And the rather tougher 90-mile Dales High Way is only about a mile away too, making this a suitable spot for the more hardcore hikers as well.
Even if you’re not planning to tackle the full 80-mile trail, this spot is well located for walking in the Yorkshire Dales – you could step out onto the Dales Way for a shorter riverside walk or check out lots of other lovely local trails including the Valley of Desolation waterfall walk or the routes around Embsay Crag (also a popular bouldering spot, by the way).
Giving your boots a rest is no problem, either, as there are plenty of other attractions nearby including the stunning Stump Cross Caverns, the atmospheric ruins of Bolton Abbey and the heritage train rides of Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Skipton (15 minutes’ drive) is a handy place to find shops and places to eat, but there are also two pubs five minutes’ drive away in Appletreewick.
This is a small and simple pop-up site on a working farm, so facilities stretch to just portable toilets and showers, but you’re welcome to bring a barbecue.
Site type
50
50Opens 25 July
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 25 Jul to
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Pasture Pitches
Gamsworth Farm
Barden
Skipton
North Yorkshire
England
BD23 6DH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.0229°N
1.91634°W
Route directions
On arrival, please remember this is a working farm with free-range children and animals, so it's important to leave gates as you found them.
Nearest transport
Coach9.8 km Bus Station Stand 8
17.3 km Bus Station
20 km Midland Hotel
Rail10.1 km Skipton Rail Station
12.5 km Ilkley Rail Station
13.3 km Cononley Rail Station
Ferry
Airport24 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Barden Tower: three minutes’ drive/25 minutes’ walk
- Valley of Desolation waterfall: 10 minutes’ drive
- Bolton Abbey: 10 minutes
- Parcevall Hall Gardens: 10 minutes
- Stump Cross Caverns: 10 minutes
- Hesketh Farm Park: 15 minutes
- Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (Bolton Abbey Station): 15 minutes
- Skipton Castle: 15 minutes
- Malham Cove: 45 minutes.
Must see
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 16.6 km
Bronte Parsonage Museum 21.5 km
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 22.9 km
Fountains Abbey 24.4 km
National Media Museum 27.8 km
National Trust
Brimham Rocks 16.3 km
East Riddlesden Hall 16.7 km
Malham Tarn Estate 19 km
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 24.4 km
Braithwaite Hall 28 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bolton Priory and The Strid from Barden Bridge 1.2 km
Trollers Gill from Parcevall Hall 2.7 km
PARCEVALL HALL 3 km
Bolton Park - Valley of Desolation - Simon's Seat - Bolton Park 3.4 km
Bolton Abbey - Draughton 3.5 km
Local events
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 8 July 2025 – Tuesday, 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, England 27.6 km
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 19 September 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 28 km
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, England 38.9 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 Pasture Pitches have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pasture Pitches dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pasture Pitches? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barden Tower: three minutes’ drive/25 minutes’ walk - Valley of Desolation waterfall: 10 minutes’ drive - Bolton Abbey: 10 minutes - Parcevall Hall Gardens: 10 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pasture Pitches?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pasture Pitches? From $56.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.