Coverdale Camping

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  • Pretty pop-up site on a working family farm in the Yorkshire Dales
  • A 10-minute drive to Middleham gallops; 15 minutes to Aysgarth Falls
  • Forbidden Corner, local pub and River Cover within walking distance
If the combination of a family farm and a backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales National Park sounds like just the right mix for your break, you’ll likely be most happy with the setup at Coverdale Camping. This pop-up site is in a quiet and spacious field that’s part of a working farm in the village of Melmerby, about 10 minutes’ drive from Leyburn and not far from the main roads for easy access. It’s within the boundaries of the Yorkshire Dales National Park too, sandwiched between Bishopdale, Nidderdale and Wharfedale, with lovely views across Coverdale to Colburn, West Scrafton and Roova Crag. All of this means, of course, that this is a particularly fine area for walks and bike rides, including those around Pen Hill (three miles away) and along the banks of the River Cover, which meanders close by. It’s also an intriguing area for folk who like horses: you can saddle up for treks 25 minutes’ drive away in Masham, or take a trip to Middleham (10 minutes’ drive) to see the horses being exercised on the high and low gallops each morning. Barbecues are allowed on site here if you’re after an outdoor meal, but it’s also easy to get out to local eateries if you prefer: the nearest pub is 15 minutes’ walk away and there’s a smart restaurant a couple of miles away too (close to the Forbidden Corner attraction, which is well worth a look…) Facilities are on the simple side at this peaceful farm but you’ll have access to portable toilets in the field.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Coverdale Camping

Middlefields Farm

Melmerby

Leyburn

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 4TW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.26401°N
-1.88054°W

Nearest transport

Bus
12.8 mi High Green
12.8 mi The Angel
17 mi Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
18.4 mi Northallerton Rail Station
18.5 mi Garsdale Rail Station
18.8 mi Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
Airport
24.8 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
28.8 mi 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: - The Forbidden Corner: five minutes’ drive - Aysgarth Falls: 15 minutes - Richmond Castle: 25 minutes - Black Sheep Brewery: 25 minutes - Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre: half an hour - Hawes (for the Dales Countryside Museum and Wensleydale Creamery): half an hour - The Big Sheep & Little Cow: half an hour - Treetop Trails adventure park: 35 minutes - Lightwater Valley Theme Park: 35 minutes - Fountains Abbey: 45 minutes - Stump Cross Caverns: 50 minutes.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 5.8 mi

Richmond Castle 11.1 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 11.7 mi

Fountains Abbey 15.8 mi

The Bowes Museum 19.3 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 2.8 mi

Moulton Hall 14.6 mi

Brimham Rocks 14.9 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 15.8 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 16.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 3.3 mi

West Burton to The Street Head Inn via Newbiggin 3.9 mi

West Burton - Templar Chapel - Aysgarth 3.9 mi

Two Short Hill Walks From West Burton Falls 3.9 mi

West Burton to Penhill 3.9 mi

Local events

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, April 24, 2025 – Thursday, April 24, 2025)

    Harrogate, England 24.8 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Tuesday, July 8, 2025)

    Harrogate, England 24.8 mi

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

    Ripon, England 25.4 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coverdale Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coverdale Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coverdale Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Forbidden Corner: five minutes’ drive - Aysgarth Falls: 15 minutes - Richmond Castle: 25 minutes - Black Sheep Brewery: 25 minutes - Thorp Perrow - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coverdale Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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