Bungdale Head Farm Caravan and Camping Site
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Add your business details- Small quiet friendly site on working farm in a peaceful location
- Magnificent views across the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside
- An ideal base for touring or walking the North Yorkshire Moors & Coast
Small quiet friendly site on working family farm in a peaceful location, with magnificent views across the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. We welcome touring caravans, motor homes and tents to our clean cut site which is level and well drained. This is an ideal base for touring or walking the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales or East Coast resorts. The site has easy access to many lovely local footpaths including the Cleveland Way and to the historic ruins of Rievaulx Abbey which is only two miles away.
As we are a working livestock & arable farm you can expect to see sheep, cattle, tractors and our sheepdogs during your stay.
Our facilities include a toilet block with hot & cold water wash basins and electric hookups. Prices per night start from £9.00 per adult and £2.00 per child. We advise that you contact us to check availability and book for weekends and bank holidays.
Popular market towns in the area include Helmsley and Thirsk (the home of James Herriot) where there is a plentiful range of shops and restaurants as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Located in North Yorkshire Moors National Park and within easy reach of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Local Nztional Trust and English Heritage properties include Rievaulx and Byland Abbeys, Helmsley Castle, Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Terrace and Temples. Nearby is the privately owned stately home of Castle Howard and the National Bird of Prey Centre at Duncombe Park.
Sutton Bank and a chalk horse (The White Horse) cut into the hillside are only five minutes away. 16 miles away in Pickering is the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and east coast resorts of Scarborough and Whitby are just over 30 miles away.
To the south the beautiful city of York with its Minster and Museums plus an abundance of quaint streets and shops.
In all a wonderful area in which to holiday and explore this beautiful area.
Campground type
5
5
15Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bungdale Head Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Scawton
Helmsley
North Yorkshire
England
YO7 2HH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.2475°N
-1.14188°W
Route directions
From Thirsk on A170. After leaving Sutton Bank take left turn after 1 mile signposted "Scawton" and "Rievaulx".(Caravans take alternative signposted route and approach from Helmsley westwards along the A170 towards Thirsk - right turn 1m before Sutton Bank). Pass through village and continue for 1/2 mile. At foot of descending hill turn right along tarmac road. Farm 1/2 mile inland
From Helmsley take B1257 Stokesley Road for 1.5 miles. Turn left along road signposted "Scawton 3 miles" for approximately 2.5 miles. At foot of ascending hill turn left along tarmac road. Farm half a mile inland
SatNav users please beware there are three farms all with the same postcode.
Nearest transport
Bus8.2 mi Market Place
14.9 mi The Royal Oak
17.2 mi Bus Station Stand 1
Rail9.4 mi Thirsk Rail Station
13.5 mi Northallerton Rail Station
14.7 mi Battersby Rail Station
Ferry23.5 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
23.6 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport21.7 mi Durham Tees Valley 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
Located in North Yorkshire Moors National Park and within easy reach of Yorkshire Dales National Park (Herriot Country).
Local National Trust and English Heritage properties include Rievaulx and Byland Abbeys, Helmsley Castle, Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Terrace and Temples.
Nearby are privately owned stately homes of Castle Howard and Duncombe Park with the National Bird of Prey Centre..
Sutton Bank & the White Horse are only five minutes away.
16 miles away in Pickering there is a Steam Railway which runs through Heartbeat Country & Flamingo Land Theme Park/Zoo is also nearby.
East coast resorts such as Scarborough are just over 30 miles away.
The historic City of York 28 miles to the South has its beautiful Minster, Museums including the Castle Museum & National Railway Museum, plus an abundance of quaint streets and shops.
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools locally.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltburn | 24.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marske Sands | 24.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Redcar Stray | 25.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Runswick Bay | 25.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Redcar Granville | 25.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rievaulx Abbey 1.2 mi
Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 1.4 mi
Duncombe Park 2.8 mi
Kew at Castle Howard 12.9 mi
The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 12.9 mi
National Trust
Rievaulx Terrace 1.4 mi
Nunnington Hall 7.3 mi
Mount Grace Priory 11.5 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 16 mi
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 19.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 0.7 mi
RIEVAULX TERRACE 1.3 mi
Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 2.9 mi
DUNCOMBE PARK 2.9 mi
Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 3.2 mi
Local events
- Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, April 24, 2025 – Thursday, April 24, 2025)
Harrogate, England 23.3 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Tuesday, July 8, 2025)
Harrogate, England 23.3 mi
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 23.9 mi
- Whitby Goth Weekend (Thursday, April 24, 2025 – Thursday, April 24, 2025)
Whitby, England 26.8 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)
Wetherby, England 27.8 mi
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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- Does Bungdale Head Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bungdale Head Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bungdale Head Farm Caravan and Camping Site? Located in North Yorkshire Moors National Park and within easy reach of Yorkshire Dales National Park (Herriot Country). Local National Trust and English Heritage properties include Rievaulx and Byland Abbeys, Helmsley Castle, … Read more