Tip Top Campsite

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  • Peaceful family campsite in Yorkshire's pretty Aire Valley
  • A quarter of an hour's drive from Skipton and Saltaire
  • Within a quarter of a mile of bus stops and a railway station
Planning some travels that don’t rely on a car? This could well be the spot – Tip Top Campsite, on the banks of the Aire River, is within a quarter of a mile of public transport options like a railway station and bus stop, making it easy to get out and about exploring nearby places like Skipton, Ilkley and Saltaire. Not that there’s any reason to stray that far if you don’t want to. This site is in a great spot for exploring the surrounding Aire Valley on walks or bike rides – and amenities aren’t far off either. Steeton (a mile away) has a small supermarket, takeaway and restaurant, while the nearby village of Silsden (three quarters of a mile) has cafés, a larger supermarket and access to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath. Staying on site for a while may well be an option, too – river fishing is allowed in the Aire if you've got the correct licence (although landing fish on the steep bank can be difficult), and the grounds are generally a supremely peaceful place to relax. The site is full of greenery, including over 800 willow trees and a small woodland by the beck that meanders through the farm. All of that foliage attracts wildlife, but the site is also home to domesticated animals like Kunekune pigs, geese, bees and hens that visitors are welcome to meet. Because of all the animals, please make sure that you use the designated dog exercise field if you're bringing a four-legged friend. Handily, the site also has two (7kWh) electrical vehicle charging points for guests to use.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 25
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Please note that the 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 Thu, 17 Apr to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 293 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Great vibes, top-notch facilities & super hosts. Kids love the pigs! Road noise is a thing, but earplugs help. Handy spot for seeing the sights.

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Very clean, lovely hosts, perfect shower…

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Aleksandra K.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Very clean, lovely hosts, perfect shower and toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Already looking to book again! Great experience

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Emma R.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great facilities, good pitched and lots of nice extras lile eggs, firepits, etc. Bathrooms were very clean too.

The animals on site were an absolute high light, the piglets stole our hearts!

Disliked Only down site was the noise from the road (which is out of the sites control) as its near a busy road and there were loud motorbikes throughout the evening. They do however very kindly offer free ear plugs which helped!

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Eirini T.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Loved it

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Loved the campsite, friendly owners and…

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Sarah C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Loved the campsite, friendly owners and good facilities. The kettle saved a lot of time! The kids loved exploring and spending time wth the pigs the most!

Disliked Only negative was the main road which is still busy at nighttime, but coming from the city this didn't bother us too much.

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Fabulous host, clean facilities, location near…

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Kay R.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Fabulous host, clean facilities, location near to Sildsen and railway station was great.

Disliked Nothing the can do about this but road noise was not great.

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Lovely, well thought out areas for…

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Lucy M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely, well thought out areas for pitching your tent. The grass has been kept long in areas to pitch against - meaning people can't pitch too close behind you. It also makes the campsite more interesting with lots of little areas rather than being just a square field. Despite it being a busy weekend in the summer hols, it didn't feel like everyone was on top of each other!
The communal bar has a fridge, microwave and kettle for everyone to use and there is the option to hire firepits/chiminea's and big bags of fire wood. The showers are surprisingly lovely and the toilets are kept clean! We really liked it here and will return - a little gem not too far from home!

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Great campsite with easy access to a fab little town & walks

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Sarah H.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked It was a lovely flat well kept site. Really friendly owner with lots of tips for local walks & pubs. Great facilities under cover for tent campers. Chineneas, wood etc with an honesty jar.

Disliked No elsan point to empty toilet waste

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Friendly owner, cute pigs, good facilities and transport links

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Sam V.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Close to train station and bus stops. Lovely secluded spot by the river. Clean toilet/shower facilities.

Disliked Quite close to a busy road, so some traffic noise.

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Campsite great and went above/beyond in facilities. Traffic noise bad

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Russell C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely owner, good facilities, close to town

Disliked Traffic noise

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Amazing, great experience.

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Stephanie W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Setting was beautiful.
Local piggies were a great surprise! 🐖
Carole was amazing, from start to finish.
Great communication, even went out of her way to show us a more seculed part of the land to pitch up, lovely lady.
Facilities were perfect for what we needed.
We will be back!

Disliked I advise you bring ear plugs if you are after for a lie in 😅

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

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 Leave the car at home Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Tip Top Campsite

Skandi Lodge

Keighley Road

Silsden

West Yorkshire

England

BD20 0EH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.9026°N
1.94128°W

Route directions

The what3words for the site are swing.march.dining.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.5 km Bus Station
8.1 km Bus Station Stand 8
9 km Midland Hotel
Rail
0.4 km Steeton & Silsden Rail Station
4.7 km Keighley Rail Station
4.9 km Cononley Rail Station
Airport
18.9 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

Once you’ve thoroughly explored the Aire Valley, there’s plenty more for walkers and cyclists to see over in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (20 minutes’ drive), or with a meander along the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (five minutes). Or, if you’d like your outdoor time to be filled in a different way, perhaps try the Silsden Golf Driving Range (two minutes). Places for a gentle stroll are plentiful, too – maybe you’d like to wander the grounds of Cliffe Castle Museum and Park (10 minutes) and the gorgeous Bolton Abbey estate (20 minutes) or take a tour through the well-preserved medieval rooms of Skipton Castle (15 minutes). The Italianate architecture of ‘model village’ Saltaire (15 minutes) makes this another lovely place for a day out. For other options, take a trip to Ilkley (15 minutes) to swim in the river and try out its foodie shops, learn about one of the nation’s favourite literary families at Brontë Parsonage Museum (20 minutes) or visit the Royal Pump Museum and have tea at Betty's Tea Rooms in Harrogate (40 minutes).

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 5 km

Bronte Parsonage Museum 8 km

National Media Museum 17.4 km

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 19.2 km

Eureka! The National Children's Museum 21.1 km

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 5 km

Hardcastle Crags 16.6 km

Brimham Rocks 25.9 km

Gawthorpe Hall 25.9 km

Malham Tarn Estate 26.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WHINBURN 2.7 km

Cononley - Ickornshaw - Pennine Way - Lothersdale 4.9 km

LUND PARK 5 km

HEATHCOTE, ILKLEY 7.4 km

Ickornshaw - Earl Crag - Slippery Ford - Pennine Way 7.9 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 30.1 km

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

    Wetherby, England 36.9 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 Tip Top Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tip Top Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tip Top Campsite? Once you’ve thoroughly explored the Aire Valley, there’s plenty more for walkers and cyclists to see over in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (20 minutes’ drive), or with a meander along the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tip Top Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tip Top Campsite? From $46.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.