Crakemoor Campsite

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  • Peaceful site on a farm a 15-minute drive from Malham, North Yorkshire
  • Scaleber Force Waterfall 15 minutes’ drive; Skipton half an hour
  • Within Yorkshire Dales National Park; dogs welcome; resident animals
Crakemoor Campsite sits on the southern fringes of Yorkshire Dales National Park, sandwiched between two areas of outstanding natural beauty (Nidderdale to the east and Forest of Bowland to the south west). And you know what that sweet location means: epic walks. Your dog (who is welcome here) will thank you for it – or at least be wagging its tail in approval. The family-friendly site sits on a working farm that’s absolutely peaceful – and also pretty remote: it’s a 15-minute drive to the village of Malham, which has a couple of traditional pubs (serving food), plus a visitors’ centre with friendly staff who will help you find your way around the Yorkshire Dales. This is wild camping at its best, with pitches on vast grassy fields (where you can make friends with the resident animals, which include sheep and cattle) and the spectacular scenery of North Yorkshire all around you. Basic facilities are available (there are portable toilets and showers, for example); however, please note that there is no drinkable water on site. Barbecues are allowed, and you can source provisions in the village or head to the market town of Settle (20 minutes’ drive) for a wider choice of supermarkets, eateries and drinking venues, plus a bike-hire place.

Site type

Tent sites 25
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating based on 27 reviews View breakdown

Spectacular scenery

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

amazing stay! recommend!

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
TAMARA Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The farm was beautiful, the people were very kind snd friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would still book again.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Chris W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Remoteness was nice and with only 3 other campers it wasn’t very busy. Good toilet facilities.

Disliked: There is a wind turbine in the field next to the campsite. It was very loud due to high winds when we stayed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean but limited facilities

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Campsite owners very helpful, toilets clean and shower nice and hot!

Disliked: No washing up area or drinking water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely returning

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The view is superb; fantastic location for walking and visiting nearby villages/towns. A good, level camping area; water supply for boiling water. Friendly hosting family.

Disliked: Take ear plugs, as the nearby wind turbine groans like my old knees.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good, rural setting, clean facilities, friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Jordan L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Views from the site, location and close proximity to neighboring villages

Disliked: Could have been sing posted better, road is quite rough in parts leading to the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous place but check the forecast. High up

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Laura C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Friendly welcome and beautiful views!!

Stunning scenery, showroom and toilets clean. Shower nice and hot!!

Disliked: We had to cut our stay short because of the weather which was a huge shame!! Will definitely visit again in better weather!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Leah W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Amazing view, lots of space to pitch up, very friendly field of cows, friendly owner. We had a lovely stay and would definitely return.

Disliked: Despite the dogs on lead rule there was a few dogs off the lead running over to our dog on the lead. No bins on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

the campsite was lovely with amazing views, owner/staff were very welcoming. facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: the campsite was lovely with amazing views, owner/staff were very welcoming. facilities (toilets/showers) were all very clean.

Disliked: says online that there is an indoor pool

Recommend to friends Visit again

The best camp site I've been on. So peaceful, quiet, spectacular views!…

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
Mark O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The best camp site I've been on. So peaceful, quiet, spectacular views! A hidden gem! Thoroughly enjoyed my stay, the farmers son was very hospitable and helpful. I will certainly come back for sure!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended breathtaking views under the sun and stars

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Naomi C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Fantastic location with breath taking views, host came and greatest us when we arrived very friendly and welcoming, toilets and shower were nice and clean.

Disliked: Nothing was a perfect getaway

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Crakemoor Campsite

Crakemoor Farm

Calton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 4BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.03902°N
-2.21694°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.7 km Bus Station Stand 8
20.5 km Bus Station
22.6 km Broadway
Rail
3.2 km Hellifield Rail Station
3.5 km Long Preston Rail Station
5.2 km Settle Rail Station
Ferry
45.6 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
Airport
41.2 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

Armed with leaflets and maps from Malham’s visitors’ centre, you can head into the Yorkshire Dales and explore sites like Scaleber Force Waterfall (15 minutes’ drive), which tumbles down over several moss-covered limestone steps; Janet’s Foss (20 minutes), a waterfall with a natural pool that’s a popular spot among wild swimmers; and Gordale Scar (20 minutes), a dramatic rocky ravine. Skipton (half an hour) has an exceptionally well-preserved medieval castle with a formidable entrance flanked by imposing towers. Take a boat trip cruising along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, constructed in the 18th century to facilitate movement of raw materials during the Industrial Revolution. The Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail (half an hour) takes you through splendid woodland to a limestone landscape that includes the Ingleborough Cave. Bring an extra cardigan if you decide to explore these subterranean passages (it’s chilly underground). Alternatively, climb the 700-odd metres to the summit of Ingleborough.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 42.2 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 43.2 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gawthorpe Hall 26.8 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 28.5 km

Bronte Parsonage Museum 28.7 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 33.9 km

Oswaldtwistle Mills 34.3 km

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 7.5 km

Gawthorpe Hall 26.9 km

East Riddlesden Hall 28.6 km

Hardcastle Crags 33.2 km

Brimham Rocks 34.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langber Lane 3.2 km

Hanlith Moor and Weets Top 3.7 km

Airton - Kirkby Malham - Accraplatts - Malham - Airton 4.5 km

An Airton - Kirkby Malham Circular 4.5 km

Airton - Calton - Weets Top - Malham - Airton 4.6 km

Local events

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, 24 April 2025 – Thursday, 24 April 2025)

    Harrogate, England 47.3 km

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

    Harrogate, England 47.3 km

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

    Ripon, England 47.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crakemoor Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crakemoor Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crakemoor Campsite? Armed with leaflets and maps from Malham’s visitors’ centre, you can head into the Yorkshire Dales and explore sites like Scaleber Force Waterfall (15 minutes’ drive), which tumbles down over several moss-covered … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crakemoor Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crakemoor Campsite? From $49.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.