Cow Close Caravan and Camping
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- Well maintained, peaceful site with great views
- Surrounded by farmland
- On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 1 mile from Leyburn
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag 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 site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, 01 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
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Grass Pitch No EHU non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
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Hardstanding EHU electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
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Wifi at the unit/pitch
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Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Cow Close Caravan and Camping
Barden Moor
Leyburn
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
England
DL8 5JJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54,32108°N
1,81755°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Jervaulx Abbey 7,9 km
Richmond Castle 10,3 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 11,2 km
The Bowes Museum 25,4 km
Barnard Castle 26,9 km
National Trust
Braithwaite Hall 6,1 km
Moulton Hall 16 km
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 27,3 km
Brimham Rocks 28,1 km
Mount Grace Priory 33,2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CONSTABLE BURTON HALL 3,9 km
Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 4,1 km
Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 5,3 km
Applegarth - Whitcliffe Scar 10,2 km
TEMPLE GROUNDS 10,2 km
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)
Skipton, England 24,6 km
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, England 42,9 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cow Close Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cow Close Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cow Close Caravan and Camping? Castles - Bolton, Middleham, Richmond Waterfalls - Aysgarth Falls, Hardraw Force, Redmire Falls, Market Towns - Leyburn, Bedale, Hawes, Richmond, Northallerton Dales Villages - Wensley, Reeth, Grinton, Carperby, Aysgarth, & many more … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cow Close Caravan and Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: noon If you are likely to arrive after 7.30pm due to unforseen circumstances please ring ahead to let us know.
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