Draughton Heights Campsite

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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

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 30
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.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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WOULD DEFFINETELY STAY AGAIN

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom camping pod

Liked GORGEOUS PLACE TO STAY, THE POD WAS LOVELY AND CLEAN AND LITTLE EXTRAS WERE ADDED, THE VIEWS AND SITE WERE LOVELY, WALKED INTO SKIPTON ON THE OLD ROMAN ROAD WHICH TOOK ABOUT AN HOUR,

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.😊

Excellent site in a beautiful location.

Overall 10/10

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Kathryn L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Location, facilities, welcoming owners,

Disliked Nothing to dislike in my opinion

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. Hope to see you again soon.😊

Stunning campsite, we will definitely return…

Overall 10/10

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Jenny C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Stunning campsite, we will definitely return

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou. See you again soon.😊

Fantastic site for families or groups, will be back!

Overall 10/10

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Martin R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Fantastic welcome when we arrived, lovely clean site with great, clean facilities. The swimming pond was a welcome surprise.
Fire pits available for hire or just bring your own. Site managers checked in on all campers periodically and made sure noise rules were adhered to. Great value for money.

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

Clean and beautifully kept campsite with friendly and helpful staff and great…

Overall 10/10

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Amy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Clean and beautifully kept campsite with friendly and helpful staff and great facilities. Loved the swim spots.

Disliked Nothing, all good.

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From the manager: Thanks for your comments. See you again soon.😊

Best facilities I've seen at a campsite Toilets and showers spacious and very…

Overall 10/10

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Shane W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Best facilities I've seen at a campsite
Toilets and showers spacious and very useful.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Water to swim around in.
Good views

Disliked Nothing! Can get windy but that's not the campsite's fault of course

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed the facilities.😊

Would highly recommend

Overall 10/10

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Pamela L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked The campsite layout .
Plenty of spaces, generous pitches .
Clean , well maintained.
Friendly and helpful.
Dog friendly, wooded walks.

Disliked Did not dislike anything.

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From the manager: Thankyou for your review. Hope to see you again soon.😊

Stayed last night as a solo camper with my dog,was warmly welcomed…

Overall 10/10

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Charlotte M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Stayed last night as a solo camper with my dog,was warmly welcomed by the site owner. On my own with a new tent he came by to check if I was ok and offer help if needed which was wonderful.
The Site is lovely, love the small lakes you can have a swim in. The views are wonderful and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. I felt very safe at all times and will definitely be returning :)

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay with us. See you again soon.😊

Spacious, well maintained, clean…

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Spacious, well maintained, clean

Disliked No hair dryer or socket for hair dryer. Feel like this would be beneficial, especially for colder nights where wet hair is not ideal.

Tad expensive for a solo traveller at £30 a night with no electricity.

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From the manager: Thanks for the comments. There is a hairdryer and mirror in the utility room. We have charging points also in there along with plug extensions in there. 😊

Excellent stay, lovely staff, lots of opportunities for walks&swims

Overall 8/10

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Sophie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Access to a footpath with goes straight into Skipton with gorgeous views and opportunities for the dog to be off lead. Swimming opportunities in the lakes. Get to choose your own pitch. Relaxed feeling. Opportunity to book the Sauna if you wanted.

Disliked There’s not many toilets/showers if the site was full. The kitchen area is very small.

The site is young so I can imagine in a couple of years when all the trees and hedges planted have grown it will look amazing! The water in the lakes will need time for the sediment to settle- or perhaps water cleaning plants added.

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From the manager: Thanks for your comments, as yet even when we have been full we have managed it well, but we will deal with issue when and if they arise. The water is tested and havent come across any problems. They are all natural built lakes, built from clay .😊


Features

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.95653°N
-1.94733°W

Route directions

What3words: ///eminent.remote.caravans. The site suggests that you don't follow the postcode on some Satnavs as you near the destination. What3words provides the exact location.

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

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 18.3 mi

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

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 18.3 mi

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 23.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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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 £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.