Penhill Park

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Ready pitched Bell Tents
Ready pitched bell tents
Bell tent
Bell tent with meadow flower cut paths
Seating area with view over the dales
Bell tent in the sunshine
Camping field overlooking wensleydale
Grass pitches looking towards the dales
Walking route at middleham moor
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Bell tent
Bell tent with meadow flower cut paths
Seating area with view over the dales

  • Yorkshire Dales site with stunning views across Wensleydale
  • Leyburn 10 minutes’ drive; Middleham Castle 15 minutes
  • Pubs about 20 minutes’ walk; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive
Well, this is quite some setting. Penhill Park is a nearly wild site with superb views over the hills and vales of Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There’s an abundance of rural beauty to explore from the neatly mown field, and conveniently, the shops and restaurants of the market town of Leyburn are an easy 10-minute drive away. Set on the edge of a 100-acre working farm, this family-friendly site is at the foot of Penhill (which means easy access to the peak’s hiking area) and also adjacent to Middleham Moor, where you can watch racehorses from the local yards exercise on the gallops every morning. There are also two pubs about 20 minutes’ walk away. If you really want to stretch your legs, Wensley Waterfall is about three miles away (just over an hour on foot). Dogs are welcome to accompany you on your meanders, but they must be kept on a lead while on site as livestock grazes the surrounding fields. This peaceful spot is equipped with eco-toilets and a shower shack, a washing-up area and recycling amenities. The owners operate a ‘leave nothing behind but footprints’ policy, so be sure to take all your waste home with you. Depending on weather conditions, firepits are generally allowed, but please don’t use disposable barbecues or light campfires on the ground.

Campground type

RV sites 4
Tent sites 25
Rent a tent 2
Camper sites 4
Open now
Opens May 15
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.

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

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 15 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 95 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This "nearly wild" campsite boasts stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales for your hikes. Enjoy clean, eco-friendly compost toilets and a hot shower. Guests loved the peaceful, spacious vibe, games, and honesty shop. Note the steep access road and boil drinking water. A second shower was being built in May 2026.

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Was a lovely campsite with simple…

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Georgina J. 4 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Was a lovely campsite with simple facilities and incredible views.
The Tipi and the milkshakes you could buy was a great touch 🤩

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FAB location. Unfortunately toilets let it down personally for me.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location is fantastic, beautiful!

Disliked Composting toilets unfortunately. Having not experienced a toilet like this before I didn't know what to expect but unfortunately its not something I could handle. I didn't like the openess of the toilet waste and as expected this attracted plently of flies. Not for me unfortunately. Also no chemical disposal as site is eco friendly- so no where to empty own toilet waste.

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From the manager: Sorry you didn’t get on with our facilities. Please let us know if our listing doesn’t reflect what is to expect as we hope to give an accurate explanation of our site when people book.

Beautiful site. Stunning views. Having one…

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Zoe G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site. Stunning views. Having one of their freshly made milkshakes after a long walk was a highlight. Compost toilets are well maintained and kept clean, as are the showers. We only stayed for 2 nights, wish we’d stayed for longer.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Views

Disliked No drinking water

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Really great location with fantastic views!…

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Jessica Charlotte C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really great location with fantastic views! Lovely hot shower and clean toilet. We made friends with the three sheep in the field next door, and there were cows and sheep in the fields, really sweet and funny. There’s a big tipi which we made use of to make our sandwiches when it rained. Lovely getaway and far from the maddening crowd.

Disliked Nothing

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 Luke C. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice location, great views, can bbq and have a fire

Disliked Nothing

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Good site would return

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 Peter W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Plenty of room
Nice relaxing site with running water and incredible views

Disliked The composting toilets
Putting sawdust over solids

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Amazing views! Was busy enough for…

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James S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing views! Was busy enough for a night atmosphere but not too busy where you couldn’t get moved. Tipi for milkshake and ice cream was a massive bonus.

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Great little site with amazing views.

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Claire S. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location, the scenery was beautiful. Great big field with plenty space to chose from.

Disliked Nothing really. However just a note to mention that the showers were a little temperamental, either red hot or freezing cold so you had to time when to dip in and out. Not a complaint but maybe something the owners could look into.

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From the manager: Thank you for letting us know.

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Sarah H. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Scenery and ice cream milkshakes

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Scouts welcome 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Location

Penhill Park

Penhill Farm

West Witton

Leyburn

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 4ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.28261°N
1.89835°W

Route directions

To avoid the steep hill, please do not follow Satnav devices via Grassgill Lane in West Witton. Instead, follow the directions for the route via Gale Bank and Common Lane. On arrival, enter through the gate. The motorhome and campervan pitches are to the left, along the fenceline.

Nearest transport

Bus
12.6 mi High Green
12.6 mi The Angel
18.3 mi Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
17.5 mi Garsdale Rail Station
18.8 mi Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
18.8 mi Northallerton Rail Station
Airport
24.5 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

In a secluded, wooded section of Tupgill Park Estate (five minutes’ drive) is the Forbidden Corner. Originally built as a folly, this four-acre garden now houses a small adventure park. Visitors, who enter via a tower with a sharp-toothed mouth, can explore a maze and a network of tunnels and chambers. Historians, royalists and Shakespeare scholars make a beeline for Middleham Castle (15 minutes), the childhood home of King Richard III during the second half of the 1400s. Although it now sits in ruins (but very atmospheric ruins), it was once so opulent, it was known as the ‘Windsor of the North’. Learn more about this particular corner of God’s own country at the Dales Countryside Museum (25 minutes). In addition to artefacts illustrating rural life in Yorkshire, there are rotating art displays, plus exhibitions on subjects ranging from local wildlife to animal husbandry in the Dales.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 6.6 mi

Richmond Castle 10.4 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 11 mi

Fountains Abbey 17.2 mi

The Bowes Museum 17.9 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 3.7 mi

Moulton Hall 14.1 mi

Brimham Rocks 16.4 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 16.8 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 17.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Burton to Penhill 3.1 mi

Two Short Hill Walks From West Burton Falls 3.1 mi

West Burton - Templar Chapel - Aysgarth 3.1 mi

West Burton to The Street Head Inn via Newbiggin 3.2 mi

Aysgarth Falls - Aysgarth - Askrigg - Newbiggin 3.5 mi

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)

    Skipton, England 11.2 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 Penhill Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penhill Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penhill Park? In a secluded, wooded section of Tupgill Park Estate (five minutes’ drive) is the Forbidden Corner. Originally built as a folly, this four-acre garden now houses a small adventure park. Visitors, who … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penhill Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penhill Park? From $37.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.