Howgill Lodge

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  • Rural dog-friendly site on the Duke of Devonshire’s estate
  • In the Yorkshire Dales, a short walk from Simon's Seat and the river
  • Alpacas on site and within walking distance of two pubs and a café
Oh, to be in the rural Yorkshire Dales, sipping on a brew surrounded by Howgill Lodge’s three resident alpacas on the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate. Built into the hillside, the terraces are separated by dry stone walls and all spots have simply stunning views of green slopes. This may be a spectacularly rural spot, but there’s no shortage of stuff to get up to locally, whether you're watching the friendly resident alpacas tuck into their breakfast, taking a wild dip in the river Wharfe 10 minutes’ walk from the site or tracking down a pint of something in one of two traditional Yorkshire pubs half an hour’s walk away (one of these serves real ales and good food, and has a lush beer garden, by the way…) Alex and Georgina, the friendly staff at this dog-friendly site, have heaps of local knowledge. Let them dish out the goss on the area's walks, cycle routes and attractions as well as the top local places for food and drink (such as the café five minutes’ walk away for a choc brownie and milkshakes). You'll need all the calories if you're setting forth for Yorkshire Dales walks like Simon's Seat… It really doesn’t matter whether you’re after an action-packed getaway with the kids or a quiet wildlife retreat with loved ones and your canine companion – both are easily achievable here. And either way, modern, high-quality facilities on site include hot showers, laundry facilities and washing-up sinks.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens December 24, 2024
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Dec 24 2024 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 329 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulHikers’ paradise

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite offers stunning Yorkshire Dales views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors praise the immaculate, modern facilities, friendly staff, and spacious pitches. Ideal for walkers with direct access to routes. Popular cafe and alpacas are highlights. Some note challenging access for larger vehicles.

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Beautiful location with so many amenities.…

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Tara H.

Powered grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked Beautiful location with so many amenities.

Disliked Not overly easy to get to the local village as the roads nearby are very windy and small. Make sure you have called at the shop or have a local taxi company number before you get there.

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Great sight with great facilities,2nd visit…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)

Liked Great sight with great facilities,2nd visit and again has a great time.friendly team at hand to help..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches are nicely spaced out, stunning…

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Suzanne R.

Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)

Liked Pitches are nicely spaced out, stunning views, well-kept facilities, fun to watch the alpacas.

Disliked Nothing - one of our favourite highlights of our trip

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice campsite good facilities and…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked Very nice campsite good facilities and everything was as described.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean , modern shower /…

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Gary t.

Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)

Liked Very clean , modern shower / toilet facilities. Washing up area was best I've seen on a campsite .very well kept and lovely views. Very friendly and helpful staff .

Disliked Nothing not to like.

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Nice site little cramped

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Andrew D.

Primitive grass tent campsite (XL)

Liked Quite and lovely location.

Disliked Plots are quite crammed in despite impression of spaciousness given. Toilets and showers good but not 5 star by any means.

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Lovely site, perfect for tents and…

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Gail R.

Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)

Liked Lovely site, perfect for tents and campervans. Tiered as its on a hillside but pitches are flat

Disliked A little tight for our motorhome.
Not many toilets considering size of site and most people being in tents.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place. Loads of great walks from camp and onsite coffee.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked Lovely views, great wildlife and good amenities. Pitches are well enough spaced that you’re not on top of each other. Loved having access to a bench by the pitch, made life easier.

Disliked Partial dislike- our pitch was at the bottom, so next to a wall. Great for a wind block, but did impede the view a little.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best sites we have stayed at

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Grahame A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful quiet location with excellent, clean facilities. Friendly and welcoming staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location for views from the…

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Dale M.

Powered grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Fantastic location for views from the site and walks with great pubs and we love brownies cafe next to the site.
We also enjoyed local attractions like skipton castle, stump cross caverns and parcevall hall and gardens.
The site itself is very well laid out with flat pitches toilets and showers conveniently placed around the site which are clean.

Disliked The only downside was we were right next to a toilet block which occasionally gave off a bad smell.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet 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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Howgill Lodge

Barden

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.02956°N
1.90333°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.8 mi Bus Station Stand 8
11.2 mi Bus Station
12.7 mi Midland Hotel
Rail
7 mi Skipton Rail Station
8 mi Ilkley Rail Station
8.4 mi Ben Rhydding Rail Station
Airport
14.9 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

If one morning you feel inspired to go strolling, there’s no need to pack up the car. The path to Simon's Seat (half an hour’s walk to the top) is barely a couple minutes' stroll from the site and has simply grand views of the Yorkshire Dales. Carry on rambling into the surrounding moors, where there’s a waterfall dubbed ‘the valley of desolation’. There’s not much desolation around, but there is a gorgeous waterfall and a pool to wade in. A short drive will get you to local villages or towns like Grassington (20 minutes' drive), which has art galleries, a cobbled market square and e-bike hire, and Skipton (20 minutes), which has a castle and heaps of eateries. Another good outing is the Stump Cross Caverns (10 minutes). Discovered by lead miners in the mid 1860s, the cave complex has a cinema and exhibits including prehistoric remains of wolverine and reindeer. The caverns have a hilltop walk, but if you’re still in the mood for more good walks, excellent trails include those around the half-mile-long limestone gorge at Troller's Gill (10 minutes) and Rylstone Cross (25 minutes).

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 10.7 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 13.8 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 13.9 mi

Fountains Abbey 14.5 mi

National Media Museum 17.5 mi

National Trust

Brimham Rocks 9.5 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 10.8 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 12.1 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 14.5 mi

Braithwaite Hall 16.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Trollers Gill from Parcevall Hall 1.1 mi

PARCEVALL HALL 1.2 mi

Bolton Priory and The Strid from Barden Bridge 1.4 mi

Burnsall and Thorpe Circular 2.3 mi

Bolton Park - Valley of Desolation - Simon's Seat - Bolton Park 2.3 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 17 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 Howgill Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Howgill Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Howgill Lodge? If one morning you feel inspired to go strolling, there’s no need to pack up the car. The path to Simon's Seat (half an hour’s walk to the top) is barely a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Howgill Lodge?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howgill Lodge? From $37.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.