Ouseburn Woods

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Tent pitch with firepit and picnic table

Peaceful bell tent pitch among the trees

Two-person nearly wild glamping bell tent

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Nearly wild camping in woodland at Little Ouseburn in North Yorkshire
Fountains Abbey half an hour’s drive and historic York 40 minutes
Peaceful and secluded off-grid pitches; foodie pub five minutes’ drive

Longing for some peace and quiet on your camping holiday? You’ll certainly get that at Ouseburn Woods, a North Yorkshire nearly wild campsite set in woodland and with very little to disturb you at all, apart from birdsong and the rustle of leaves in the trees. This little gem of a place hidden among trees and wildflower meadows is a space for getting back to nature, cooking on an open fire and chilling in the open air. It’s on the outskirts of the pretty village of Little Ouseburn, and is surrounded by countryside criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails. Please just bear in mind that this is nearly wild camping, with amenities restricted to a spotless, well-designed wooden loo. There are no showers on site, and with no electricity and car parking in a designated area away from the pitches, you’re advised to take a reliable torch to find your way around the site after dark. If you should feel like a change of scenery, there are good foodie pubs in the surrounding villages of Great Ouseburn (five minutes’ drive), Marton-cum-Grafton (10 minutes) and Arkendale (15 minutes), while the lively dining scene of Harrogate is only 35 minutes away by car.

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 3 metres are not allowed.
Units heavier than 3000 KG are not allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Trampoline - good addition, but do be careful

I sank not the mud which my kids and myself found highly amusing !

Peaceful, kingfisher and barn owl spotting , great composting loo…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Clair R. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (three person)

Liked: Peaceful, kingfisher and barn owl spotting , great composting loo

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely ‘off-grid’ stay in a beautiful location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Julian G. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (three person)

Liked: The secluded area.
Beautiful scenery.
Just amazing.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site for a relaxing night away.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	No rating
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Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Bell tent (two person)

Liked: Lovely secluded area with firepit and seating. Very peaceful and we enjoyed the extra touches of fairy lights on the site and in the tent!

Disliked: Unfortunately the sink didn't work in the eco toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site, large tent and peaceful location

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2024

Bell tent (four person)

Liked: The Tent was a good size with plenty of room and well equipped with blankets, pillows, cushions and utensils for cooking. Really appreciated the wood and firefighters too. The site was quiet and peaceful.

Disliked: The ground was quite soggy underfoot, and the toilet was unusual in the fact it seemed to collect wee at the front of it - which made for an unpleasant sitting experience for both adults and children. There was a trampoline to use, which whilst sounds like a great addition, didn’t have the safety netting surround. Unfortunately this resulted in one of our five year olds breaking her arm trying to climb down and a day spent in A&E.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful woods, solitude

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (three person)

Liked: Beautiful and peaceful.

Disliked: Nowhere to wash hands

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would come again 10/10

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (three person)

Liked: Like everything about the site was really secluded and although it wasn’t to far away from things felt like you had more than enough space no one camped to close and very private areas

Recommend to friends Visit again

Woodland setting Space between pitches Quiet Darkskies Bats :)…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (three person)

Liked: Woodland setting
Space between pitches
Quiet
Darkskies
Bats :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Secluded, great space.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (three person)

Liked: Very secluded and pitches are spread out, lots of places to choose from. Logs available on site for an open fire. Very helpful owner. Lovely little place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The own was very friendly, respected privacy. Cleanly and perfect.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Honor B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (three person)

Liked: The scenery was beautiful. Very private setting and felt truly like you were in the wild - your own little world! Whilst also having access to a clean and rustic toilet, as well as water. 10/10 recommend

Disliked: A shower option would be nice, but ruins the wild nature of it all so definitely didn’t dampen the experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant camp site, thank you

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Robert J. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (three person)

Liked: The whole experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ouseburn Woods

Woodland off

Back Lane

Little Ouseburn

Knaresborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO26 9TH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.04364°N
-1.31516°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.6 km Bus Stn Stand A

13.8 km Bus Station

15.6 km Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8

Rail

5.2 km Cattal Rail Station

5.6 km Hammerton Rail Station

10.9 km Knaresborough Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

29.8 km 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

History abounds in this gorgeous corner of North Yorkshire. Visit York (40 minutes’ drive) to climb the tower of the Gothic-era minster or walk around the largely medieval city walls. Take a self-guided tour of the peaceful ruins of Fountains Abbey (half an hour), and see great art displays in National Trust-owned Beningbrough Hall (20 minutes). If kids are with you and you need an antidote to all the culture, head for the adrenaline rides at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park (half an hour), watch raptor flying displays at York Bird of Prey Centre (20 minutes) or visit the zoo at Flamingo Land Resort (50 minutes), which also has a good line in hard-core thrill rides. When you’d prefer to explore the area on foot, there are easy strolls alongside the River Ure from Boroughbridge (10 minutes), and wildflower meadows as well as a rich birdlife at Staveley Nature Reserve (15 minutes). Keen anglers have the choice of three fisheries within 15 minutes’ drive, and you can play golf at Ripon (20 minutes).

Must see

Beningbrough Hall 7.3 km

National Railway Museum 16.9 km

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 17.5 km

York Minster 17.8 km

York Dungeon 18.1 km

National Trust

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 7.3 km

Treasurer's House 17.8 km

Goddards Garden 18 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 19.1 km

Brimham Rocks 24.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALLERTON PARK 4.5 km

Battle of Myton, 1319 6.5 km

BENINGBOROUGH HALL 7.3 km

Boroughbridge - River Ure - Myton-on-Swale - Milby 7.7 km

Battle of Boroughbridge, 1322 7.8 km

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

Units heavier than 3000 KG are not allowed.
Units longer than 3 metres are not allowed.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy, a fine of £30.00 (R693.99) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ouseburn Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ouseburn Woods dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Ouseburn Woods? History abounds in this gorgeous corner of North Yorkshire. Visit York (40 minutes’ drive) to climb the tower of the Gothic-era minster or walk around the largely medieval city walls. Take a … Read more