South Moor Farm

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  • Small site on a farm on the edge of North York Moors National Park
  • Half an hour’s drive from Scarborough and 40 minutes from Whitby
  • Dogs welcome; easy access to hiking and biking trails in Dalby Forest
Fancy a spot of wild camping in a location that puts you within easy reach of windswept moors, North Sea beaches and forested walks? Then head to South Moor Farm, on a small livestock farm in the middle of Dalby Forest, a large wooded area on the southern edge of North York Moors National Park. With just a handful of pitches on well-maintained grass plots, this relaxed and rural spot comes with access to basic amenities, including a water tap, waste recycling and a disposal point for chemical waste (green chemicals only). There are two toilets and a shower on site, too. The pitches are in a paddock between the owners’ house and a barn, within easy cycling or walking distance of many local rights of way. A couple of pubs can be reached within about a 10-minute drive, and larger towns like Scarborough are half an hour away if you fancy a day at the beach or a night out – or if you need to stock up on essentials or camping equipment. Dogs are allowed at this family-friendly site, but please keep them on a lead at all times around the farm.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.29) applies for the use of the shower.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The first 10 kWh of electricity per day are free, anything after this will be charged at £0.25 per kWh. From 01/02/2025 there is a £3 per hour charge for visiting and parking in Dalby Forest. There is no charge if you do not use the car parks and just travel through the forest and exit within 25 minutes.

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 159 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForestRemote location

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campground boasts a stunning location on the edge of Dalby Forest, ideal for walking and biking. Visitors praise the friendly, welcoming owners and their sociable dogs. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, though some mention limited numbers. Animals on the working farm add to the charm. A great value rural escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Loverly location.Views,quiet,price,Bob&Christine who owned it.Farm Animals.Facilities.…

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Peter E.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Loverly location.Views,quiet,price,Bob&Christine who owned it.Farm Animals.Facilities.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We wouldn't return, although the hosts seemed nice people.

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2 out of 10
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Teresa B.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked The setting.
The cows.
Hosts were polite.

Disliked Toilets were dirty and needed a good clean.
Pot wash taps were too small for the sink, you couldn't get your plates under to rinse them.off.
The water was scalding hot, no warning signs.
Path to the toilets was slippery.
Dog mess left on grass.
Refuse bins were much too far away from the pitches.
Probably ok for a one night stop off as part of a longer journey.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for an interesting review.
I do wish guests would point out any problems whilst they are here,
Toilets were dirty? Do you mean the toilet bowls? they are cleaned daily but we do not follow every guest. There are toilet brushes.
Did you mean the floors? Again cleaned daily, but grass and mud gets trodden in during the day. Push taps? We are not on mains water, push taps reduce wastage.
The water is hot if you run it long enough but we do not think it is scalding hot.
Slippery parh? please wear appropriate foot wear.
Dog mess? We are dog friendly and clean up regularly, if we have missed some, please tell us.
The Refuse bins are at the entrance/exit to the property, easy enough to use as you are leaving.

Bob was a good man, facilities…

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Dalir B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Bob was a good man, facilities were clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, it was nice in a 'basic' kind of way and no complaints.

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Anonymous

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful location, quiet and peaceful. Good electrical connection and water supply. Friendly hosts.The Wi-Fi was also excellent.

Disliked Toilets x 2 and shower x 1 were pretty basic and a touch grubby, so tended to use our own facilities = shower and toilet.

No grey waste discharge point.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a lovely stay at South…

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Sarah G.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked What a lovely stay at South Moor Farm
Friendly welcome from Bob and his 2 dogs Doris and Agnes
Plenty of room for our camper and awning
My granddaughter loved playing with the dogs and feeding the chicks
So peaceful off grid but with electricity and perfect wifi !
Short drive to Dalby forest where we did the Gruffalo trail

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolute gem of a site would've stayed longer if we could

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Anonymous

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything especially the 2 dogs lol…

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Stuart S.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Everything especially the 2 dogs lol my dogs played with tham all day

Disliked Flying amts but that's not there fault

Recommend to friends Visit again

Iv put likes on wifi they aint non but thats the good thing

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Michael s.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely couple very nice grounds peaceful had everything we like

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review. Sorry the WiFi did not reach your pitch, it only covers about 50% of pitches at the moment. You can get WiFi nearer the house or barn.

Great stop, will definitely be back again.

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Anonymous

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful views. Quiet relaxing campsite, friendly owners and atmosphere, shower was lovely and hot and only £1 for 5 minutes!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site..very close to dalby…

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Paul K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely little site..very close to dalby forest

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

South Moor Farm

Langdale End

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO13 0LW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.3001°N
0.61042°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.9 mi Sunday School
6.9 mi Playing Fields
7.7 mi The Royal Oak
Rail
8.4 mi Scarborough Rail Station
8.8 mi Seamer Rail Station
10.5 mi Grosmont Rail Station

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

Start your exploration of Dalby Forest at the visitors’ centre (15 minutes’ drive), where you can get expert advice on the best hiking routes. If you’re into birdwatching, head to the Raptor Viewpoint, where valley views come with sightings of ospreys and sparrowhawks. At National Trust - Bridestones, Crosscliff & Blakey Topping interesting rock formations date from the Jurassic Age. In Scarborough (half an hour), the 1930s Scarborough North Bay Railway, which goes through Northstead Manor Gardens and along the North Bay, is an effortless way to explore (some of) the town. Stop for an ice cream or fish and chips on either of the two sandy beaches, which are separated by a headland topped by the ruins of Scarborough Castle. Whitby (40 minutes) is renowned for its connection to Bram Stoker, who was inspired to create his character Dracula by the atmospheric ruins of Whitby Abbey, on a headland accessed via the 199 Steps. Across the River Esk, the Whalebone Arch overlooks the working harbour and is a great frame for a picture of the abbey.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 8.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 8.8 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Robin Hoods Bay 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Cayton Bay 10.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitby 13.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 3.5 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 7.7 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 10.3 mi

Whitby Abbey 13 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 16.2 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 1.3 mi

Yorkshire Coast 8.4 mi

Nunnington Hall 16.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 20.4 mi

Ormesby Hall 28.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dalby Forest - Woodcock Way Trail 1.4 mi

Lockton and Levisham 3.6 mi

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 3.7 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 3.9 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham - Lockton 3.9 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 South Moor Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Moor Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Moor Farm? Start your exploration of Dalby Forest at the visitors’ centre (15 minutes’ drive), where you can get expert advice on the best hiking routes. If you’re into birdwatching, head to the Raptor … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Moor Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Moor Farm? From $20.09 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.