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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Reviews

9.9

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts spectacular views and is praised for its friendly, helpful owners. Visitors highlight immaculate, modern facilities including showers, toilets, and a kitchen area. Pods are described as spacious and well-equipped. Activities like wild swimming in the lakes and hiking directly from the site are popular. The relaxed atmosphere and generous pitch sizes are also appreciated. Some mention the elevated position can be windy, but overall, guests highly recommend it and express a strong desire to return.

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Well-run, peaceful site with a sauna and swimming ponds

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Caroline B.

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Liked Lovely hillside location complete with swimming ponds, beautiful views, friendly owners, spotless facilities and a sauna - what’s not to like?! They also allow fires and don’t force you to buy their wood which is a nice change.

Disliked Nothing - it’s fab - just worth just noting that it’s about an hour’s walk or 10 min drive to the local shop/pub.

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Loved everything about this site

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Anonymous

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Liked Site was amazing - toilets and showers were excellent, kitchen area has all the appliances you’d need. Amazing views, the lakes on site are lovely; wasn’t brave enough to go in though!
Owners were lovely too - thank you for having us!

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Faye M.

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Liked We honestly loved this campsite, we both went “woah” when we went into the really warm and clean bathrooms and showers, there were really good, surprising facilities like a warm room to wash up and play equipment. It’s also not often you can book a sauna on a campsite. They were so friendly and helpful and it’s really beautiful.

Disliked It’s super beautiful but a pretty windy location

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. Really glad you d your stay.😊

Brilliant siite, epic views and so spacious it felt like wild camping!

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Anonymous

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Liked Epic views, camp fires, friendly owners, swimming lake and sauna!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments.😊

Absolutely loved my stay! The campsite…

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Anonymous

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Liked Absolutely loved my stay! The campsite is really well kept with spectacular views. The facilities are great and well looked after/clean. Richard is super helpful. Will definitely stay again!

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments😊

Top Site; stunning views, exceptional facilities and spacious pitches

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Shirley W.

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Liked What a wonderful site this is. The owners are putting such care and thought into creating a wonderful site. We were two friends in camper vans and parked up next to each other by one of the three man made lakes. Despite the rain and gales (storm Amy), we had a wonderful visit. The facilities are top notch with hot showers, a washing up station and plenty of bins for recycling. With no electric hook ups this is designed for off grid camping. The road onto the site is a steep hill so not suitable for caravans or large motor homes. We were shown around one of the three beautiful en-suite pods complete with king sized bed, living area and kitchen and power showers. If we hadn't been in the vans this would have been a great option. Outside there are table and chairs and fire pits. We've eyed them up for a future visit.
For wild swimmers out there, the lakes are accessible at your own risk. My mate went in and said it was very brisk!! There's a separately run sauna that can be booked ahead of your visit.
Once the clouds cleared, the views were spectacular. The site is just off the Dales Way and you can walk into Skipton in around an hour, where there are plenty of lovely independent shops and of course a good supply of pubs. Alternatively Skipton is just a 10 min drive away. There's also a steam railway close by, and Bolton Abbey. Walking routes a plenty.
The site is only in it's second year and is already a wonderful place to visit. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommended.
Thank you Lesley and Richard for your warm welcome and looking out for us in the storm x

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. You did brilliant braving the storm. It was wild😁. Will see you again soon.😊

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Helen M.

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Liked Gorgeous location, great to have a kettle in the kitchen, loved having a sauna and a dip!

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Great site and friendly owner with very clean facilities.

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Anonymous

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Liked The place was beautiful. Loved being able to dip in the water. Loved the views

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Amazing place to stay. I will strongly recommend to anyone!

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Paula N.

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Liked I absolutely loved my stay in this campsite. The place is amazing and so well maintained. Beautiful and quiet place to saty.The amenities are very clean. The toilets and showers are the best I have seen in a campsite, and believe me, I have been in many many campsites in the country and abroad over the years! The owner was very kind and helpful. Beautiful views and beautiful walks around. 10/10 Well recommended!

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Absolutely fantastic campsite. Lovely location…

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Chris M.

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Liked Absolutely fantastic campsite. Lovely location with beautiful countryside views. Excellent facilities. Will be revisiting again.

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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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.95653°N
1.94733°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi Bus Station Stand 8
6.4 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Midland Hotel
Rail
3.2 mi Skipton Rail Station
3.8 mi Cononley Rail Station
3.9 mi Steeton & Silsden Rail Station
Airport
13.2 mi 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) 6.2 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 8.7 mi

National Media Museum 13.8 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 15.3 mi

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 15.6 mi

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 6.3 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 13.6 mi

Brimham Rocks 13.6 mi

Hardcastle Crags 13.8 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Embsay - Upper Barden Reservoir - Embsay Moor 2.3 mi

A Lower Wharfedale Ramble from Bolton Abbey 2.3 mi

Embsay and Rylstone Cross 2.3 mi

Barden Moor above Bolton Abbey 2.5 mi

Bolton Abbey - Draughton 2.7 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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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:  12 p.m.
    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 £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.