Cow Close Caravan and Camping

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Pitches
New
River Ure
Dogs welcome
Large hardstanding pitches

  • Well-maintained and peaceful North Yorkshire site a mile from Leyburn
  • Aysgarth Falls and Wensleydale Creamery within a half-hour drive
  • Dog-friendly pitches just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park
The town of Leyburn is often styled as the ‘gateway to the Yorkshire Dales’ – and it’s a fitting description, as it’s just a little way from the national park’s eastern border. Tucked away down a country lane about a mile from the town sits Cow Close Caravan and Camping, a small and friendly site that makes an excellent base for some time spent exploring the local scenery and all the attractions of North Yorkshire. This is a very attractive spot, looking out over quiet green farmland in all directions and with lots of wildlife around – you’ll often spot deer, hares and pheasants while on site. And it’s a well-located spot too, with a footpath leading to Leyburn for a good range of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. This area is prime territory for walkers, who can choose from all manner of trails, including gentle strolls along Leyburn Shawl or more extensive moorland walks up and around Penhill. Cyclists are well served too, with routes ranging from easy pedals to the Tour de France-worthy challenges of Buttertubs Pass. Beyond all that, you’ll also be able to visit castles, waterfalls and museums, and sample the famed cheeses of the Wensleydale Creamery. Back on site, you’ll be staying on spacious marked-out pitches (some of which have a gentle slope) and will have access to a large modern amenities block with toilets and hot showers, plus handy extras like large mirrors and plugs for hairdryers. There’s also a washing-up area and a chemical disposal point, and barbecues are available to hire. If you need help or local advice, just ask – there’s always someone around to lend a hand.

Campground type

Tent sites 36
RV sites 36
Camper sites 36
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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10
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Wifi
7

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-run, clean, and quiet campground with spacious sites and excellent amenities, including spotless restrooms and showers. It's praised for its beautiful location, offering stunning views and being a pleasant walk into Leyburn. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. While most visitors have a very positive experience, a few noted issues with Wi-Fi, occasional noise from other guests, and the proximity of some sites. A slight smell from adjacent rural activities was also mentioned once.

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Would stay there again

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9 out of 10
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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing views, easy arrival, proimity to Leyburn
Clean toilets/showers, tidy site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing facilities, spotlessly clean, friendly owners,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing facilities, spotlessly clean, friendly owners, fantastic views and location

Disliked No hot water or baby change facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top class campsite

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The campsite was level and beautifully presented. Great facilities. 20 min walk into Leyburn. Second and not last visit to here.

Disliked Nothing

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Views, pitch space, location to local…

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Amy R. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Views, pitch space, location to local town.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful well presented site, spotless facilities…

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Primitive grass tent campsite (motorcyclist, solo, no cars)

Liked Beautiful well presented site, spotless facilities and fantastic owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Service from staff. Great location. Reasonably priced

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site

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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything. Nice easy walk to Leyburn for shops, food and pubs. Very clean and well organised. Nice and peaceful ❤️❤️

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely revisit

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10 out of 10
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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very clean and tidy. Great welcome given.

Recommend to friends Visit again

1. Quiet & peaceful site. 2. lovely…

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Carl C. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked 1. Quiet & peaceful site.
2. lovely spotless toilets and showers
3. Lovely site Owners very approachable
4. well placed for many areas in the Moors

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, great open views. Owner very friendly…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location, great open views.
Owner very friendly and welcoming.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Picnic table 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

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Location

Cow Close Caravan and Camping

Barden Moor

Leyburn

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 5JJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.32108°N
1.81755°W

Route directions

Access from the A684 is not suitable as it is not possible to turn into the site with a caravan or large motorhome.

Nearest transport

Bus
8.5 mi High Green
8.5 mi The Angel
17.5 mi Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
15.2 mi Northallerton Rail Station
17.6 mi Darlington Rail Station
18.3 mi North Road Rail Station
Ferry
29.9 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
30 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
20.3 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

Into the Yorkshire Dales National Park to start, presumably? You’ll be in a great location for walks at lots of the park’s top spots, including Aysgarth Falls (20 minutes’ drive), Hardraw Force waterfall (35 minutes) and the lakeside Druid’s Temple (35 minutes). If walking doesn’t give you enough of an adrenaline hit, head to How Stean Gorge (45 minutes) for adventure activities including caving and gorge walking. Fancy a light bit of learning while you’re here? Start at the Dales Countryside Museum (half an hour) for an insight into local life, then move on to the Wensleydale Creamery (half an hour) to find out how the delicious cheese is created. There’s plenty of history to explore nearby too, in places like Bolton Castle (15 minutes) and the Bowes Museum (40 minutes). For a family day out, turn your attention to the likes of The Forbidden Corner (15 minutes), full of tunnels, follies and surprises, or Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park (35 minutes), home to rides and attractions for kids of all ages.

Food and drink

  • Cross Keys Pub 0.8 mi
  • King's Head Pub 0.9 mi
  • Royal Spice Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • Golden Lion Pub 0.9 mi
  • Black Swan Hotel Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Sandpiper Inn Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • Dragon Inn Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • Bolton Arms Pub 1 mi
  • Pheasant Inn Pub 1.2 mi
  • Three Horseshoes Inn Pub 2.1 mi

Groceries

  • R. Campbell & Sons 0.9 mi
  • Co-op Food 0.9 mi
  • Tesco 5.3 mi
  • Aldi 5.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Hunton Village Recreational Area 4.2 mi
  • Coronation Park 5.5 mi

Family days out

  • Harmby Waterfalls Visitor attraction 1.3 mi
  • Middleham Castle Visitor attraction 2.6 mi
  • Jervaulx Abbey Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • 19th Platoon 4th Section Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Bolton Castle Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Castle Motte 5.5 mi

Public transport

  • Leyburn, Mount Drive 0.5 mi
  • Maythorne (Leyburn) 0.7 mi
  • Cross Keys Inn 0.8 mi
  • Leyburn Market Place 0.9 mi
  • Waterfalls 2.1 mi
  • Hall 2.2 mi
  • West End Methodist Ch 2.6 mi
  • Downholme 3.8 mi
  • School 3.9 mi
  • Village Hall 4.3 mi

What’s nearby

  • Akebar Park Golf Course 4.7 mi
  • Catterick Golf Club 4.8 mi

Local services

  • Leyburn Medical Centre Doctors 0.9 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 0.9 mi
  • Leyburn Filling Station Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • 7 Kw Charging station 3.5 mi
  • Tesco Fuel station 5.3 mi
  • Tesco Superstore Catterick Garrison Charging station 5.3 mi
  • Harewood Medical Practice Doctors 5.5 mi

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Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 4.9 mi

Richmond Castle 6.4 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 7 mi

The Bowes Museum 15.8 mi

Barnard Castle 16.7 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 3.8 mi

Moulton Hall 10 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 17 mi

Brimham Rocks 17.4 mi

Mount Grace Priory 20.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CONSTABLE BURTON HALL 2.4 mi

Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 2.6 mi

Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 3.3 mi

Applegarth - Whitcliffe Scar 6.3 mi

TEMPLE GROUNDS 6.4 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 Cow Close Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cow Close Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cow Close Caravan and Camping? Into the Yorkshire Dales National Park to start, presumably? You’ll be in a great location for walks at lots of the park’s top spots, including Aysgarth Falls (20 minutes’ drive), Hardraw Force … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cow Close Caravan and Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cow Close Caravan and Camping? From $13.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.