Pepper Hall Campsite

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Spacious
Large pitch
Always blue sky in yorkshire
Rural location
Grass pitches
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Spacious
Large pitch
Always blue sky in yorkshire

  • Small, peaceful and traditional site on a working Yorkshire Dales farm
  • A 25-minute drive from Barnard Castle; 10 minutes from bicycle hire
  • Two pubs within walking distance; off-ground barbecues permitted
Taking some time out in the Yorkshire Dales National Park? A scoop of peace, a dash of rural scenery and a nice sprinkle of walking trails are some of the ingredients at Pepper Hall Campsite in Arkengarthdale. This small, traditional site has a tasty stay on a working farm in the national park, 25 minutes’ drive away from Barnard Castle. This is a scenic spot with Swaledale sheep and beef cattle surrounding the site and walks straight from the site, either up onto the traditional Grouse moor or down into the valley bottom along the Arkle beck. Cycling is another popular pastime here, as there’s bicycle hire for the dales 10 minutes’ drive away. To get to the site, you’ll have to cross over a shallow ford with a small stream on foot, using the stepping stones. There’s a private running water supply on site, and aside from that, there's a toilet a short walk away from the camping pitches. You also have permission to set up an off-ground barbecue (as long as it's not too hot, dry or windy). Traditional ales and good food may be your first port of call. Handily, Langthwaite village is well-known for its pub five minutes’ walk away, which was rebuilt after floods and now has some great grub and drinks. There’s another pub 15 minutes’ walk away with a warm welcome and food. There are a couple more cheery towns or villages around, including Reeth (10 minutes’ drive for a shop, playground and museum) and Richmond (a historic town, half an hour away).

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens May 23
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 65 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulRemote location

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This no-frills campsite in Yorkshire Dales has stunning views & peaceful vibes. Reviewers love the friendly owners, big pitches & nearby pubs/walks. Facilities are clean for short stays, though the single toilet is a walk away. Remote setting & no cell signal are seen as pros for a digital detox. Note the basic setup & access via ford/stepping stones.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Cheap and cheerful but not for the faint hearted

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Cathy G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views were spectacular. The height meant a breeze so no midges. No light pollution so amazing stars. Very cheap. Per pitch not per person. Very peaceful. And the owner is lovely

Disliked No hot water in the one loo that was also too far from the site - over a ford (via stepping stones) and through a farm gate.
Nor was there a hook or shelf for belongings whilst using it.

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Great pop up camp site in…

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David L.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great pop up camp site in great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic views! Really great location. CB…

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Jessica C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic views! Really great location. CB Inn and Red Lion pub a short walk away. Nice quiet campsite and Cheryl was a great communicator. If you want the full Dales experience I would highly recommend camping here.

Disliked Nothing - no shower or WiFi but this is clearly stated in the site description so you know this going in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Minimal and brilliant

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Michael S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really loved this site. Very minimal, which I loved. Just a field in a valley. Tap water by the gate and bins nearby to get rid of rubbish. Toilet a short walk next to the farm house. That's it. Very quiet, amazing views, will definitely go again.

Disliked No shower, but that's fine because I got one of those portable ones you use with your own bucket.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little pop up site. Cheryl great…

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Michael R.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great little pop up site.
Cheryl great communicator and v friendly.
Amazing views.
Clean toilet a short walk down lane.
Beautiful river walk to Reeth.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but nice quiet site in…

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Denise E.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Basic but nice quiet site in lovely surroundings. Top quality food at pub 15mins walk. Good communications from hosts prior to arrival.

Disliked Not a problem for us but worth noting no Mobile signal. Got WiFi at the pub though.

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This is very remote campsite. A…

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Tom K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This is very remote campsite. A field on a farm, toilet facilities are clean and tidy next to the farmhouse. Beautiful setting, there is a pub up the road which I’d say a 20 min walk.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Location

Disliked Would like more toilet and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend this site and we will be coming back.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely views from the site and some decent walks around.
Pitches were fine with plenty of space.
Site was very peaceful and slept like a log.
Spot on facilities
No signal but i prefer being off grid 😁

Disliked Only tiny flaw in my opinion was the trek to toilets through the night going over the stepping stones and going over the wall or gate to get through.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolute hidden gem.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Everything! The views are amazing and the site is really quiet

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Pepper Hall Campsite

Arkengarthdale

Reeth

North Yorkshire

England

DL11 6EH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4164°N
1.99909°W

Nearest transport

Bus
15.1 mi High Green
15.1 mi The Angel
19.4 mi Dolphin Centre
Rail
14.8 mi Garsdale Rail Station
15.1 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
17.4 mi Dent Rail Station
Airport
23.7 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barnard Castle (market town with antique shops and a castle): 25 minutes’ drive - The Forbidden Corner (walled garden with tunnels): 35 minutes - Aysgarth Falls (hikes and scenic waterfalls): 35 minutes - Dales Countryside Museum (former Victorian railway station with local history exhibitions): 40 minutes - Jervaulx Abbey (Cistercian abbey): 40 minutes - Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre (the home of Wensleydale cheese with cheese experiences): 45 minutes - High Force Hotel and Waterfall (scenic waterfall): 50 minutes.

Must see

The Bowes Museum 9.3 mi

Barnard Castle 10.1 mi

Richmond Castle 10.5 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 10.8 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 14.7 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 12.8 mi

Moulton Hall 14.3 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 22.9 mi

Brimham Rocks 26.4 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 26.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Arkengarthdale - Dale Head - Arkengarthdale 0.6 mi

Reeth - Arkengarthdale - Reeth 2.9 mi

Reeth - Arkengarthdale - Langthwaite - Reeth 2.9 mi

Reeth - Harkerside Moor - Grinton - Reeth 3 mi

Gunnerside - Swinner Gill - Gunnerside 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 Pepper Hall Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pepper Hall Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pepper Hall Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barnard Castle (market town with antique shops and a castle): 25 minutes’ drive - The Forbidden Corner (walled garden with tunnels): 35 minutes - Aysgarth Falls … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pepper Hall Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pepper Hall Campsite? From $24.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.