Dales and Trails

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View of the Three Peaks
View of the three peaks
The lodge
View of blaithwaite farm
The three peaks
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The lodge
View of blaithwaite farm
The three peaks

  • Family-run farm campsite on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
  • Lake District National Park and Forest of Bowland 40 minutes’ drive
  • Luxury showers with underfloor heating; dog-friendly site
Not one national park, but two – with a National Landscape area thrown in for good measure. That’s what you get at Dales and Trails, a small, family-run and exclusive-use campsite on the edge of the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park. It’s also in pole position for excursions to the Lake District National Park or Forest of Bowland National Landscape (both around 40 minutes’ drive). Based on a working farm with views to the Three Peaks near Giggleswick (10 minutes), this rural site is also in a dark-skies area, so make sure you cosy up around the firepit on clear nights for the chance to watch the stars glittering across the heavens. Facilities here have been nicely thought out: guests have access to smart modern shower rooms with underfloor heating (bliss on a brisk Yorkshire day) and luscious toiletries provided. There are many scenic walks straight from the site, so dog owners, bring your pets too and exercise them among the untamed Dales scenery. Cyclists and bikers can relax, happy in the knowledge that there’s dry, secure storage for bicycles and motorbikes, and drivers can charge their electric vehicles too (for a small fee).

Campground type

Camper sites 3
RV sites 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 15
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.35 per kWh and must be paid at check-out. Please only dispose of green toilet fluid at the Elsan point.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 170 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts stunning views & hotel-quality, spotless facilities. Friendly, knowledgeable owners Lauren & Charles are a highlight. Peaceful, level pitches are perfect for Dales exploration. Can be windy; bathrooms sometimes have waits. Many plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

An amazing hidden gem with friendly site owner and immaculate site

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site is at the top of a hill giving a great view all round the area. The sitting area with the fire pit is great for a place to just sit and relax. The bathroom/ showers are immaculate and you would think you walked into a hotel bathroom to find real towels rather than cheap paper ones plus real toilet roll... need I say more we have all been to them places with the stuff that your finger....

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect stay, clean facilities, everything we needed

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Elizabeth K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing facilities and lovely welcoming hosts with an amazing view!

Disliked Nothing, all was amazing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful friendly site in a beautiful place.

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Kim W.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked The site was beautiful, well kept and incredible open views. Owners were really friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views, friendly owners, best campsite toilets and showers!

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Richard L.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views, friendly owners, best campsite toilets and showers I’ve ever experienced.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good pitches well spaced out, amazing views, excellent facilities and friendly helpful…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Good pitches well spaced out, amazing views, excellent facilities and friendly helpful team

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and attentive friendly owners…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Location and attentive friendly owners

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such friendly owners, chatty and helpful! Absolutely perfect location with amazing views,…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Such friendly owners, chatty and helpful! Absolutely perfect location with amazing views, fantastic facilities, calm environment and only a 15 minute drive from stainforth force, a beautiful waterfall and swimspot! will be visiting again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location for Settle area, great views

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John T.

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked View, clean facilities

Disliked Metered electric

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site, stunning views with very welcoming and friendly owners.

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David S.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Level pitches with gorgeous views, facilities that would rival a 5* Hotel and there’s even super fast WiFi on the pitches! Lauren and Charles the owners are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area with lots of suggestions for walks, things to see and places to visit in the area. This is a real “hidden gem” in the Dales. If you want the stunning views like the Lake District but without the crowds then this is the place to visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back

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Hayley K.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Ken was really helpful and welcoming. Great scenery and lovely bathrooms with complimentary toiletries

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 Rallies welcome 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dales and Trails

Blaithwaite Farm

Giggleswick

Settle

North Yorkshire

England

BD24 0FE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.07883°N
2.33628°W

Route directions

What3Words: ranch.sues.cornering

Nearest transport

Bus
15.3 mi Bus Station Stand 8
16.8 mi Bus Station
17.5 mi Broadway
Rail
1.8 mi Giggleswick Rail Station
2.4 mi Settle Rail Station
3.5 mi Clapham (N Yorks) Rail Station
Ferry
23.6 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
28.5 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
28.6 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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

The energetic among you will no doubt relish the challenge of hiking the Three Peaks (it’s 10 minutes’ drive to Ingleborough), or try climbing at Castleberg Rock (10 minutes) and fell running directly from the campsite. But there’s plenty of low-octane fun to be had too: have a potter around Malham Cove (25 minutes), or spot the stream trains chugging across sweeping Ribblehead Viaduct (25 minutes). Pretty Dales towns to explore include Hawes (40 minutes), where you can learn about local life in the Dales Countryside Museum and taste award-winning cheeses at Wensleydale Creamery. The market town of Giggleswick and its close neighbour Settle (10 minutes) are both packed with cosy old pubs, while in Skipton (half an hour), you can cruise the Leeds and Liverpool Canal on a day-hire barge. And talking of water, you can be cruising Lake Windermere in 50 minutes, fishing on Stocks Reservoir in the Forest of Bowland in 40 minutes, or following the circular trail to dramatic waterfalls at Ingleton (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 21.3 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 21.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 29.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 19 mi

Lancaster Castle 19.1 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 19.1 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 21.7 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.6 mi

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 6.7 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 19.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.6 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 23.3 mi

Braithwaite Hall 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Austwick - Feizor - Wharfe 2.5 mi

The Many Caves of Settle 2.5 mi

Clapham and Ingleborough 3.5 mi

Clapham - Austwick - Moughton - Sulber Nick - Clapham 3.5 mi

An Exploration of Crummackdale and Clapdale from Clapham 3.5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dales and Trails have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dales and Trails dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dales and Trails? The energetic among you will no doubt relish the challenge of hiking the Three Peaks (it’s 10 minutes’ drive to Ingleborough), or try climbing at Castleberg Rock (10 minutes) and fell running … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dales and Trails?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Dales and Trails? From $31.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.