Penhill Park

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Grass pitches looking towards the dales
Grass pitches looking towards the dales
Camping field overlooking wensleydale
Walking route at middleham moor
The slightly sloping camping field
Well-maintained camping field
Grass pitches with views across wensleydale
Grass pitches with dale views
Seating area with view over the dales
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Camping field overlooking wensleydale
Walking route at middleham moor
The slightly sloping camping field

  • Pop-up Yorkshire Dales site with stunning views across Wensleydale
  • Leyburn 10 minutes’ drive; Middleham Castle 15 minutes
  • Pubs about 20 minutes’ walk; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive
Well, this is quite some setting. Penhill Park is a nearly wild site with superb views over the hills and vales of Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There’s an abundance of rural beauty to explore from the neatly mown field, and conveniently, the shops and restaurants of the market town of Leyburn are an easy 10-minute drive away. Set on the edge of a 100-acre working farm, this family-friendly site is at the foot of Penhill (which means easy access to the peak’s hiking area) and also adjacent to Middleham Moor, where you can watch racehorses from the local yards exercise on the gallops every morning. There are also two pubs about 20 minutes’ walk away. If you really want to stretch your legs, Wensley Waterfall is about three miles away (just over an hour on foot). Dogs are welcome to accompany you on your meanders, but they must be kept on a lead while on site as livestock grazes the surrounding fields. This peaceful spot is equipped with eco-toilets and a shower shack, a washing-up area and recycling amenities. The owners operate a ‘leave nothing behind but footprints’ policy, so be sure to take all your waste home with you. Depending on weather conditions, firepits are generally allowed, but please don’t use disposable barbecues or light campfires on the ground.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 4
Tent pitches 25
Rent a tent 2
Touring caravan pitches 4
Open now
Opens 15 May
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 15 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 53 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, quiet site, great views. Perfect for walks, a 'nearly wild' feel. Basic, but super clean facilities (composting loos/showers). Friendly owners, issues sorted fast (like extra shower). Steep/windy drive, spring water needs boiling. Mostly great reviews, folks keen to return.

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Beautiful setting and fantastic views, with…

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 Joanne S. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting and fantastic views, with walks from the tent. Peaceful - no noise from other tents. Nicely stocked trailer selling coffee, snacks, sticks for fire etc. Very helpful and accommodating owners.

Disliked Nothing

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Will visit again.

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Martin F. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Plenty of space. Wonderful views. No traffic noise.
Site owners very friendly.

Disliked No chemical toilet disposal ( eco site)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful peaceful site, amenities are simple but kept clean

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Vicki S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The toilets were extremely clean and were regularly cleaned by staff throughout the day, shower was clean, hot water and drinking water were easily accessible. Beautiful open space and peaceful site, there was a small shop with an honesty box. The hill drive up is fairly steep.

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Facilities were more than adequate. Views…

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Graham S. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Facilities were more than adequate. Views were Exceptional. A nice touch was the small 'shop' selling essentials and the use of a firepit. We stayed 3 nights and the relaxed atmosphere was a real bonus. Location was above par.
Stunning walks. We enjoyed getting to know the local birds :0)

Disliked Only one shower, but 2nd was under construction.

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Great spot, wonderful location, very wall…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great spot, wonderful location, very wall maintained. Hot water for the shower & dishwashing, quiet.

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing views, clean toilets and showers,…

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Aj S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Amazing views, clean toilets and showers, friendly owners and very spacious pitches. One of the best sites we have been to in a while

Disliked Nothing

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Pups first camping trip 10/10

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Lucy G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked If you’re after a bit of peace and quiet with decent views then it hits the spot. Decent loos, shower and sink area. Little honesty shop was the cherry on top. It was our dogs first camping trip and he loved it, needed a place to test the waters with him and this was perfect for it.
Pitch up where you want and you’re left to it which is what we like.

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views are special…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked views are special

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and friendly family very polite teenager

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 Elaine C. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely walks and fantastic views

Disliked Shower was out of order but we were told in advance but no problem

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view and the location. The…

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John M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The view and the location. The tranquility. Friendly service.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Location

Penhill Park

Penhill Farm

West Witton

Leyburn

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 4ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54,28261°N
1,89835°W

Route directions

To avoid the steep hill, please do not follow Satnav devices via Grassgill Lane in West Witton. Instead, follow the directions for the route via Gale Bank and Common Lane. On arrival, enter through the gate. The motorhome and campervan pitches are to the left, along the fenceline.

Nearest transport

Coach
20,3 km High Green
20,3 km The Angel
29,4 km Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
28,2 km Garsdale Rail Station
30,2 km Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
30,3 km Northallerton Rail Station
Airport
39,5 km 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

In a secluded, wooded section of Tupgill Park Estate (five minutes’ drive) is the Forbidden Corner. Originally built as a folly, this four-acre garden now houses a small adventure park. Visitors, who enter via a tower with a sharp-toothed mouth, can explore a maze and a network of tunnels and chambers. Historians, royalists and Shakespeare scholars make a beeline for Middleham Castle (15 minutes), the childhood home of King Richard III during the second half of the 1400s. Although it now sits in ruins (but very atmospheric ruins), it was once so opulent, it was known as the ‘Windsor of the North’. Learn more about this particular corner of God’s own country at the Dales Countryside Museum (25 minutes). In addition to artefacts illustrating rural life in Yorkshire, there are rotating art displays, plus exhibitions on subjects ranging from local wildlife to animal husbandry in the Dales.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 10,6 km

Richmond Castle 16,8 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 17,7 km

Fountains Abbey 27,6 km

The Bowes Museum 28,9 km

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 5,9 km

Moulton Hall 22,8 km

Brimham Rocks 26,4 km

Malham Tarn Estate 27 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 27,6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Burton to Penhill 5,1 km

Two Short Hill Walks From West Burton Falls 5,1 km

West Burton - Templar Chapel - Aysgarth 5,1 km

West Burton to The Street Head Inn via Newbiggin 5,1 km

Aysgarth Falls - Aysgarth - Askrigg - Newbiggin 5,7 km

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, England 18,1 km

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)

    Harrogate, England 42,2 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 Penhill Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penhill Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penhill Park? In a secluded, wooded section of Tupgill Park Estate (five minutes’ drive) is the Forbidden Corner. Originally built as a folly, this four-acre garden now houses a small adventure park. Visitors, who … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penhill Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Penhill Park? From R616,95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.