Penhill Park
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- Pop-up Yorkshire Dales site with stunning views across Wensleydale
- Middleham Castle, Bolton Castle and Aysgarth Falls 15 minutes’ drive
- Pubs about 20 minutes’ walk; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive
Campground type
5
25
5
1
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).- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 11 to
Open from Fri, May 1 to
Campsite types & availability
9.3/10
Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, highly recommended spot with amazing Yorkshire Dales views, perfect for quiet relaxation & scenic walks. Spotless, well-kept facilities (composting toilets/showers). Thoughtful extras like lawn games & great owner communication enhance stays. A bonus: the village pub is a short walk away. No dislikes reported.
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Lovely place to stay views amazing…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely place to stay views amazing so peaceful
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Great site! Quite with wonderful views…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great site! Quite with wonderful views and lots of space to pitch up. Will definitely be visiting again.
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Stayed one night with my brother-in-law…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Stayed one night with my brother-in-law (separate booking) to show him the ropes.
Lovely little campsite with amazing views and no light pollution at night. Arrival and setup were smooth, no issues. The site had four toilets—two for women, two for men—plus a shower and a water supply. The toilets were clean and tidy, though they could have been a bit larger to make stepping up and down easier.
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A well managed site with a great location and spectacular views.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location & views were amazing. Hosts very attentive, toilets & bin areas well managed
Disliked n/a
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Friendly staff, clean facilities and amazing views.
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Beautiful pop up site with amazing views of the Yorkshire Dales, close proximity to Penhill, do a walkers paradise. So quite only noise was from thw farm animails as to be expected and enjoyed. We will definately be going back.
Disliked Nothing
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Views space…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Views
space
Disliked None
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We were looking for as close…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We were looking for as close to wild camping as we dared with four young children and this place was great. Beautiful spot, quiet on a Thursday night and busier on Friday but not at all cramped. The composting toilets were cleaner and far more pleasant than all of the public toilets we used during our trip. Loads of space for the children to play, plus they loved the games and goal provided. It was windy and sunny on the first night, and still and grey on the second - British weather! The hill up from West Witton was steeper than I expected but my two older sons (9 and 11) managed it no problem. This was our first camping trip away from home with children and it ticked every box, I have no hesitation in recommending Penhill and absolutely would return again.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely comments! We hope to see you again soon!
So pleased to add this to our campsite list, we’ll definitely be back.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Stunning views
Excellent and immaculately clean facilities
Owners are really lovely people
Great location
The night sky is stunning
Games and a football net was a winner with my kids
Really peaceful campsite
Disliked No dislikes
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Beautiful location, needs proper drinking water.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very beautiful place with nice views. Good location near to west whitton and Leyburn.
All campsites are expensive these days and this was good as it is one of the cheaper ones.
Compost toilets new and very clean. Washing up sinks outdoors were fine (no shelter over them).
Nice place for children to run around and a few animals to see in surrounding fields.
Disliked Loses a star for being on top of a very windy hill! Our tent got ripped. Not at all sheltered from the forces of nature.
The drinking water came from a natural spring. This is fine to risk if you dont have very young kids. The site owners said that they recommended boiling the water before drinking. We didn't have facilities to boil large amounts of drinking water and it was hot weather. I wish this had been made clearer when booking the campsite or we probably wouldn't have gone here because of this reason. We still had a nice time though.
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From the manager: Thanks for the feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Thankfully it’s not always windy, we’ve just been unlucky the past two weekends, unfortunately we can’t control the weather.
It does state on pitch up that there is no drinking water, as it isn’t treated mains water but spring water.
Toilets rustic but clean. Lovely location but only if it's not windy.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location
Disliked Facilities very basic. Didn't like the fact there were only two outdoor sinks to wash pots, hands and brush teeth. Ok for a night or two but if you were staying a week and the campsite was full there would be a queue for the one shower.
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From the manager: Sorry you feel like you needed to give us such a low score. The site is advertised as a nearly wild campsite so the facilities are basic for that reason. You mention the toilets are rustic but clean but have given us a very low score for cleanliness? We only have one shower currently, as being a new site we weren’t sure on how popular we’d be. As we have had many excellent reviews and are getting busier quite quickly, another shower is being installed.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteLocation
Penhill Park
Penhill Farm
West Witton
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
England
DL8 4ND
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.28243°N
1.90011°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Jervaulx Abbey 6.6 mi
Richmond Castle 10.5 mi
Easby Abbey (EH) 11 mi
Fountains Abbey 17.2 mi
The Bowes Museum 18 mi
National Trust
Braithwaite Hall 3.7 mi
Moulton Hall 14.2 mi
Brimham Rocks 16.4 mi
Malham Tarn Estate 16.7 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 3.1 mi
Aysgarth Falls - Aysgarth - Askrigg - Newbiggin 3.5 mi
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 26.9 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? Local attractions and activities include: - The Forbidden Corner (kids’ theme park): 10 minutes’ drive - Wensleydale Railway (Leyburn station): 10 minutes - Middleham Castle (birthplace of Richard III): 15 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penhill Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penhill Park? From $33.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.