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On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Latest arrival time on Sunday is 5pm Read more

The Dales Camping and Caravanning

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 10 7 reviews

Well-maintained family-run site next to Thornton Steward Reservoir
On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, 10 mins' drive from Jervaulx Abbey
Fishing passes available; great stargazing and wildlife-spotting

With the Dales rolling out all around and a reservoir that catches some spectacular sunsets, you’re in for some splendid scenery and wildlife at The Dales Camping and Caravanning. This place is excellently rural and set on the edge of Thornton Steward Reservoir in an excellent Yorkshire Dales location between Bedale and Leyburn (and around 10 minutes’ drive from each). This is a handy spot to get to as it’s not far from the A1(M), and a handy spot for getting out and about too: Coverdale, Swaledale and the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are all within a short drive. Cyclists have plenty of fine routes to choose from, including following in the tyre tracks of the Tour de Yorkshire, which has run past here before. Being so close to the reservoir also means easy access for fishing (with day passes available to pre-order) or spending some time wildlife-spotting (oystercatchers, buzzards, owls and bats are regular visitors, and there’s also the occasional osprey and sea eagle). The rural setting is also splendid for stargazing: there were great views of the comet Neowise from here in 2020. Several thoughtful touches have been thrown in at this site, including fire grates for your campfires and barbecues, a custom-built timber amenities block (with toilets, showers and a hot-water washing-up area) and wheelbarrows (sweetly named after the family's children) for carting your kit around so the site can remain car-free. Dogs are welcome on site as long as they’re kept on a lead and owners clean up after them and dispose of mess in the bins provided.

Site type

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic, would definitely go back

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 Nov 2023

Wensleydale 3 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)

Liked: Fantastic safari tent, clean and cosy. Shower was amazing, beds were comfortable and bed linen was weather appropriate. We loved the stove, having it on really kept the tent warm. Fantastic weekend that we will remember despite the weather. Thank you

Disliked: Website said there was an oven, I checked before we left and there wasn’t so we packed the bbq pizza oven which we were able to use on the gas stovetop which was an instant solve to our problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, beautiful accommodation and stunning scenery.

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

Louise D. Aug 2023

Wensleydale 3 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)

Liked: Fabulous accommodation with some really quirky touches. There was even a little play space for children and a selection of treats and towels for the dogs. The host was so lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. The weather wasn’t great but we still had a brilliant time because the area is so beautiful with plenty to do and the safari tent was so cosy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little getaway on the edge of the dales

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

Natalie C. Jul 2023

Wensleydale 3 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)

Liked: Loved our stay in the Wensleydale safari tent! We’re avid campers but this is our first time ‘Glamping’…what a rare treat not to have to set up and take down. Really cosy and comfy, open fire, big comfy beds for all, plenty of seating, clean and tastefully decorated!

Lovely quiet site (only the three safari tents booked, camping field closed at the moment)

Close to lots of local attractions. We visited fountains abbey and brimham rocks.

Disliked: Only a gas hob in the kitchen, really missed an oven/grill.

Could do with a little step stool in the bathroom for the kids to reach the basin.

That’s it!!

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To say it was chilly weather we had a really great short stay here

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Erin M. Sept 2022

'Open green' side hedge non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The location, the hidden treehouse for the kids , tree swings in the woods, clean and warm showers , family bathroom with changing table, little park , bouncy castle

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely return

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

Selina S. Sept 2022

'Open green' side hedge non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The site was lovely and clean and friendly kids absolutely loved it we would definitely return

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be camping here again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2022

'Open green' side hedge non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Location. Ease of setting up and friendly welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, well maintained, good level pitches.

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

Anonymous Sept 2022

The Old Court non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful place, very clean and tidy. Showers free and lovely and hot! Well maintained place.

Disliked: No WiFi or phone reception at all.

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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby 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 nearby

Location

The Dales Camping and Caravanning

Thornton Grange

No Mans Moor Lane

Thornton Steward

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 4BQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.28957°N
-1.72229°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.4 km The Angel

11.4 km High Green

21.4 km Bus Station Stand 1

Rail

18.9 km Northallerton Rail Station

23.8 km Thirsk Rail Station

28.1 km Darlington Rail Station

Ferry

45.8 km Transporter Bridge South Side

46 km Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

31 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

47 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 fan? You won’t be short of places of interest, whether it’s the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey (10 minutes’ drive), Middleham Castle (10 minutes) and Druid’s Temple (25 minutes) or the more well-maintained Cistercian abbey remains at Fountains Abbey (35 minutes). Richmond Castle (25 minutes) and Bolton Castle (25 minutes) are some other nearby castles. If tasting your way around a new place is your kind of approach, Brymor Ice Cream (10 minutes) sells traditional Yorkshire ice cream as a treat after the local walks. Wensleydale Creamery (40 minutes) is another prime foodie spot, all about the dairy stuff, and seeing how Wensleydale cheese is fashioned. For tasting the local potions, visit the Black Sheep Brewery (15 minutes) too. When you’re looking for some more adventurous pursuits, the Aysgarth Falls (25 minutes) and the Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre (15 minutes) will give you a good dose of nature and wildlife. As for family-friendly places with labyrinths or a few thrills, check out The Forbidden Corner (15 minutes) and the Lightwater Valley Theme Park (25 minutes) too.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 2.7 km

Richmond Castle 12.5 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 13.3 km

Fountains Abbey 21.1 km

The Bowes Museum 30.7 km

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 6.3 km

Moulton Hall 15.8 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 21.1 km

Brimham Rocks 23.4 km

Mount Grace Priory 28.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 3.9 km

CONSTABLE BURTON HALL 3.9 km

Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 5.5 km

THORP PERROW 8.5 km

Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 8.7 km

Local events

Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, 24 April 2025 – Thursday, 24 April 2025)
Harrogate, England 37 km
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 8 July 2025 – Tuesday, 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, England 37 km
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 19 September 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 38.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Arrivals and departures

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

General

The fishing lakes are stocked with Brown and Rainbow Trout.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 5 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

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

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dales Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Dales Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Dales Camping and Caravanning? History fan? You won’t be short of places of interest, whether it’s the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey (10 minutes’ drive), Middleham Castle (10 minutes) and Druid’s Temple (25 minutes) or the more … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Dales Camping and Caravanning?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Latest arrival time on Sunday is 5pm
Read more