Draughton Heights Campsite

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Stone waterfall leading to a lake
The dales high way, an old roman road
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  • Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
  • Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 minutes’ drive; Ilkley 15 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; habitat lakes for wildlife; nearby walking trails
On the southern fringes of Yorkshire Dales National Park, Draughton Heights Campsite is a peaceful spot a 10-minute drive (or a one-hour stroll along an old Roman road) from the market town of Skipton. It attracts hiking enthusiasts, who have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to choosing walking trails; however, it's also popular with families. Whether you’re here as a rambler or (especially) with kids, you should appreciate the well-maintained amenities block, a solid structure of Yorkshire stone with separate male and female toilets, showers and baby-changing facilities. Just take note that due to the elevated position, the site can be windy. There is a small additional fee for canine guests, and they must be kept on a lead while on site so as not to spook the sheep in the nearby fields; however, you don’t have far to go to find dog-friendly walks around here. Try walking along the River Wharfe to Bolton Abbey, for example, or climb up Beamsley Beacon, from where you can take in expansive views of the surrounding moors. Three habitat lakes on site ensure a pretty constant stream of animal visitors, from deer to owls and other birds. Open lakes are on site if people want to enter at their own risk; life buoys are for emergency use only. You’re welcome to fire up a barbecue, but as a family site, quiet hours are from 10pm each night. In Skipton, a market takes place four times a week (including Saturday), and there are shops in Addingham and Silsden (10 minutes’ drive for either) for more supplies.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

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9.9

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

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99% would stay here again

What customers say

Draughton Heights has ace views and a chilled vibe, with most guests raving about the spotless, modern loos, showers, and kitchen. Owners are lekker friendly, pitches are huge, and there's wild swimming in the lakes. Perfect spot for walks, even into Skipton. Top-notch place, highly recommend!

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Excellent flat pitches, good clean facilities…

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Daniel H.

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Liked Excellent flat pitches, good clean facilities and lovely views. Good host.

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Fabulous setting and facilities. Great walks…

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Anonymous

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Liked Fabulous setting and facilities. Great walks along the High Dales Way

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your comments😊

A lovely camp site with really nice views.

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Samuel B.

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Liked -Nice large pitches
-super clean modern toilets and showers
-Really nice hand soap (such a nice touch)
-peaceful location
-aloud raised camp fires
-friendly owners
-not over crowded
-amazing views


We will definitely be back again to this site, its a rare gem, we were taken back by how clean the toilets and site are kept.

One thing I will say is that due to its high up location, it can get a little windy, but there are sheltered spots too so pick wisely.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Really glad you enjoyed your stay on site. 😊

Beautiful site that is really well maintained.

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Aoife N.

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From the manager: Thankyou😊

Brilliant campsite, will definitely go again.

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Kate c.

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Liked Beautiful location with fantastic amenities. Friendly owner who stops to check in every day. We absolutely loved it. So many toys for the children, lakes were so pretty and well taken care of. Clean bathrooms with good showers, helpful kitchen area with fridge available. Couldn’t ask for more as far as facilities.

Disliked I regret pitching up near the sauna as it does turn into a bit of a car park on an evening. Ruins the picturesque vibe a bit

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Regarding the cars using the sauna, i can only apologies for the disturbance of the cars. We will look into what can be done regarding this.😊

Lovely spot- great views and walks…

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Michael G.

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Liked Lovely spot- great views and walks nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou.😊

Would definately book again.

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Anonymous

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Liked The area was amazing, the site was spotlessly clean and we could just pick whichever pitch we wanted which was great as we had a little hill all to ourselves.
The facilities are great, nice warm showers and somewhere to wash pots, there was also tea and coffee available on an honesty box basis which was nice.

Disliked The weather!!

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. WQe are glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry about the weather😊

Fantastic site, highly recommend.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lots of flat pitches. Lovely walk to Skipton. The facilities were well maintained and clean. Although we didn't use it this time, the swimming area and sauna looked like great fun, something to think about when packing. The owners were great, and very friendly. We will visit again.

Disliked The only downside was the shower, although clean, they took a while to warm up first thing in the morning.

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From the manager: Thanks for your comments.😊

Beautiful, peaceful little gem with the most incredible views!

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Hayley W.

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Liked Such a beautiful, peaceful campsite that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere but not much distance to Skipton, Silsden and Ilkley. Great facilities and always clean! Beautiful lakes to wild swim in too! Would highly recommend!!

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From the manager: Great pictures. Thankyou for your comments.😊

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Elizabeth P.

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Liked Quiet, spacious site. Lovely clean facilities. Great location for walks, runs and bike rides. Love having a post run swim.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. 😊

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Draughton Heights Campsite

Dales Highway

Heights Lane

Draughton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6DU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.95653°N
1.94733°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 km Bus Station Stand 8
10.2 km Bus Station
13.9 km Midland Hotel
Rail
5.2 km Skipton Rail Station
6.1 km Cononley Rail Station
6.3 km Steeton & Silsden Rail Station
Airport
21.2 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

Take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Bolton Abbey station (10 minutes’ drive) is a recreated 1800s building with a vintage café where you can sample delicious homemade cakes. There is a lively calendar of events at the railway, including afternoon teas, murder mysteries and steam-driving experiences. An Augustinian priory established in the 12th century, Bolton Abbey (15 minutes) now sits in ruins on the River Wharfe, where a series of stepping stones allow you to cross the way workers at the priory used to cross. There is also a bridge for when it’s deemed unsafe to use the stones. The spa town of Ilkley (15 minutes) is overlooked by a vast area of wild moorland, just to the south, which includes features like the Cow and Calf Rocks and the Twelve Apostles Stone Circle. In town, there’s a playground in the Riverside Gardens and a child-friendly nature trail through the Darwin Gardens.

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 10 km

Bronte Parsonage Museum 14 km

National Media Museum 22.3 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 24.6 km

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 25.1 km

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 10.1 km

Malham Tarn Estate 21.9 km

Brimham Rocks 21.9 km

Hardcastle Crags 22.3 km

Gawthorpe Hall 28.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Embsay - Upper Barden Reservoir - Embsay Moor 3.7 km

A Lower Wharfedale Ramble from Bolton Abbey 3.8 km

Embsay and Rylstone Cross 3.8 km

Barden Moor above Bolton Abbey 4.1 km

Bolton Abbey - Draughton 4.4 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 29.5 km

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, England 38.3 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 Draughton Heights Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Draughton Heights Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Draughton Heights Campsite? Take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Bolton Abbey station (10 minutes’ drive) is a recreated 1800s building with a vintage café where you can sample delicious homemade … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Draughton Heights Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Draughton Heights Campsite? From R707,89 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.