Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park
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- Family-friendly site on an estate on the banks of the Ribble river
- A 10-minute drive from Settle and 20 minutes from Malham Cove
- On-site Knights Table serves homemade cuisine and local ales; fishing
Gallop forth to Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park if you require a river Ribble base in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a mere couple of miles from Settle and on the roomy estate of a manor house which once belonged to the Knights Templar.
The estate is the 45-acre Knight Stainforth Hall, dating back to pre-Norman times and a nifty base for digging into the dales and visiting the Lake District 40 minutes' drive away. It has been run by the Maudsley family since 1927, and these days, it has a toilet and shower block with hot showers, laundry facilities and a washing-up area.
Junior knights (knightettes?) can charge around the ball games area and playground. There are battery charging and cool block freezing facilities available, as well as a shop with an off-license selling basic supplies, camping accessories and gas refills. Fishing is available on site; just pick up a permit at reception before setting out to see what you can reel in.
When you feel peckish, take your seat at the on-site Knights Table restaurant to tuck into homemade cuisine and local ales. It's also a 10-minute drive from the site to Settle, where there are plenty of other shops and restaurants.
Site type
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10 Open now 
Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
- Under 21s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 28 Feb 2025 to
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Electric gravel motorhome pitch (no awning)
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 7.0m depth (9.8ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 21.0m² (226.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 10.0m depth (23.0ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 70.0m² (753.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park
Little Stainforth
Settle
North Yorkshire
England
BD24 0DP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.10003°N
-2.28452°W
Route directions
Make your way to Settle via the A65.
From the north: leave the A65 at the first junction signposted for Settle. Immediately on entering Giggleswick, see the sign for Knight Stainforth on the right hand side of the road. Turn left into Stackhouse Lane and follow the road for two miles to the site.
From the south: leave the A65 at the first roundabout signposted for Settle. Continue through Settle, ignoring the turn-off to the right signed Stainforth & Horton. Approximately 250 yards after the bridge take the next right into Stackhouse Lane, signposted for Knight Stainforth. The site is 2 miles along this road.
Important: If you use Google Maps, Route Planners or Sat Navs to help you plan your route please be sure to follow the detailed written directions above, once you leave the A65, to avoid narrow roads (Dog Hill Brow) which are unsuitable for caravans and large vehicles.
Nearest transport
Coach14.6 mi Bus Station Stand 8
17.5 mi Bus Station
18.5 mi Broadway
Rail2.3 mi Settle Rail Station
2.7 mi Giggleswick Rail Station
3.5 mi Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
Ferry25.9 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
29.7 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
29.8 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
Once you've settled a few days strolling, cycling or cantering in the countryside surrounding Knight Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park (the Pennine Way is close by too if you want to walk 267 miles or so), take a few day trips to find out what else is around: caving, waterfalls, the Lake District and market towns are all easily accessible. Prefer something easier? The superb Settle to Carlisle railway can be picked up a couple of miles away.
Cavernous caves and climbing are both for the taking in the area to dig into: White Scar Cave, the longest show cave in England, is nearby at Ingleton and Ingleborough Cave is a little to the east. Tours are available at both.
From Malhamdale, clamber the three famous landmarks, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar, or walk around all three in the eight-mile clockwise walk from Malham. (More climbing? The Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside await.)
Another well-trodden trek in the region is the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, starting and ending at Ingleton on a four-mile rocky road along the River Twiss and past the Pecca, Thornton Force, Beezley Falls, Rival Falls and Snow Falls waterfalls.
Or take things a bit easier and wander around the local market towns of Settle, Skipton and Hawes to pick up local produce to have back at base.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 23.4 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 24.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Gawthorpe Hall 20.5 mi
Lancaster Castle 21.4 mi
Beacon Fell Country Park 21.5 mi
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 22.6 mi
Levens Hall & Gardens 22.8 mi
National Trust
Malham Tarn Estate 4.5 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 20.6 mi
Braithwaite Hall 22.3 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 22.6 mi
Sizergh Castle and Garden 23.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Many Caves of Settle 2.2 mi
Austwick - Feizor - Wharfe 2.9 mi
Dale Head - Pen-Y-Ghent - Plover Hill - Upper Littondale 3.2 mi
Horton in Ribblesdale and Pen-y-Ghent 3.3 mi
Horton and Stainforth 3.4 mi
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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- Does Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park? Once you've settled a few days strolling, cycling or cantering in the countryside surrounding Knight Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park (the Pennine Way is close by too if you want to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.