Coast and Camplight

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.6 38 reviews
Your camp area, with tent, firepit and kitchen
The view from the fields down to the sea and whitby abbey
View across the site
View from the car park and the vintage tractor

  • Peaceful off-grid site among woods and wildflowers
  • A 10-minute drive to Whitby or Robin Hood's Bay
  • Around a mile from two dog-friendly pubs; next to protected habitats
A wild setting with a wonderfully secluded feeling to it – North Yorkshire’s Coast and Camplight should be a nice pick for those who value peace, wildlife and being off the grid. Just three miles from Whitby and with lovely views down to the town, its abbey and the sea, this site has an ancient woodland on one side and wildflower fields on the other. Those protected habitats mean this place is teeming with wildlife – look out for the resident barn owls, along with deer, badgers, bats and all sorts of birds. To preserve that natural setting, no cars are allowed on site – you’ll leave your car at the gate and use a wheelbarrow to transport your kit (with someone on hand to help out if needed). The site is kind to the environment, with facilities like composting toilets and a water tap. It's also completely off-grid; there's no wifi and only intermittent phone signal – just the place for a digital detox. If you fancy heading out in search of food, there are two nice (and dog-friendly) pubs about a mile away, and a farm with homemade ice cream just under an hour's walk away.

Campground type

Rent a tent 4
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The pitches do not have access to any onsite shower facilities.

Languages spoken

English

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning Whitby & Abbey views! Spacious sites ensure peace. Guests loved the friendly hosts, well-stocked honesty shop, and relaxed, nature-focused vibe. Great value & access to walks/attractions. Composting toilets a noted preference. Highly recommended!

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Lived the style of the site…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Lived the style of the site and layout. Vew of whitby is amazing.
Lively friendly hosts.

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Small off grid field, you'll need ramps as it's a bit slopey,

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Terry H.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Quiet, uninterrupted

Disliked Nothing

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Great stay and location

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Annie D.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Fantastic view across Whitby Abbey, pitches spaced out across the field. Easy access to the ‘The Cinder Track’ for walking to Whitby/Robin Hoods Bay.

Disliked No dislikes to be honest, maybe have direction posts into field from both directions

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If you’re after lots of facilities,…

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Faye K.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked If you’re after lots of facilities, this site probably isn’t for you – but if you want peace, space, and incredible views, it’s an absolute hidden gem.

The location is so tranquil, with wide open views right across to Whitby and the Abbey. There’s a little honesty shop on site, plus a sink for washing up and a composting toilet (though we didn’t use these as we had our own in the van).

Another nice touch – the local chippy even delivers to the site!

We’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful break with stunning scenery.

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Really lovely spot…

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Merle B.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Really lovely spot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, great location, campfires encouraged…

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Chris P.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Great views, great location, campfires encouraged and I saw an owl early in the morning.

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Really great place to camp. Relaxed…

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Oliver S.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Really great place to camp. Relaxed and with great views. Was there just before Langadale Moor started to have an impact. Really hope everything is okay!

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Lovely place for some peace and relaxation.

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Sarah M.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Beautiful spot and very peaceful. Lovely relaxed vibe and love the environmental ethos.

Disliked Nothing

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We didn’t like anything about this…

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Samantha h.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked We didn’t like anything about this amazing site , we absolutely loved everything that Ed and Verity have at their lovely site.
The amazing views of Whitby from our camping pitch was like a dream and we could have stayed forever.
Ed and Verity are lovely people that nothing is to much trouble , they have a great honesty caravan , washing up facilities and you can even charge your phone or electric pumps etc ! Their homemade honey is exquisite.
If we could give them a rating of more than ten stars , 12/10 we would.
Excellent rates, amazing scenery and all you need to have for a wonderful holiday at a fantastic camping site which we will most definitely be visiting again and again.
Thank you so much for a wonderful week at your adorable campsite !

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Loved this campsite. Back to basics.…

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Adele T.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Loved this campsite. Back to basics. Just what we needed. The grass is left long with paths mowed to pitches around the field. There is one compost loo in the field which is great, didn't smell. Sawdust kept being topped up. The sink for washing up is across a lane but still close enough.
Owners seemed lovely. Even gave us a hand when my van broke down. Thank you! Would definitely stay again, if your looking for luxury though it's not the place for you.

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Features

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Coast and Camplight

Low Rigg Farm

Stainsacre

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO22 4LP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4445°N
0.58898°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3 mi Bus Station
9.4 mi Sunday School
9.4 mi Playing Fields
Rail
2.4 mi Ruswarp Rail Station
3 mi Whitby Rail Station
3.2 mi Sleights Rail Station
Ferry
27.5 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
27.5 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

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 by taking a stroll to see your surroundings – there are lots of lovely walks from the site, and about a mile away you can link up with the Cinder Track, a disused railway line running to Whitby or Robin Hood’s Bay. You can also follow part of the Coast to Coast trail, which passes through the farm. A little beck in the woods is a nice place to cool off with a paddle when you return. Having seen Whitby from afar you’ll surely want to get down there to explore. If you're not walking, you can drive down there in about 10 minutes to visit the abbey, 199 Steps and Captain Cook Memorial Museum, wander through the historic streets and grab fish and chips on the beach. For more outings, Robin Hood’s Bay and Falling Foss Tea Garden are both 10 minutes’ drive away, and it’s a 20-minute drive to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Goathland.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Robin Hoods Bay 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Whitby 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandsend 5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Runswick Bay 8.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 12.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitby Abbey 3.1 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 12.4 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 12.4 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 15.7 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 18.7 mi

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 4.9 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 10.1 mi

Nunnington Hall 22.7 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 24.6 mi

Ormesby Hall 24.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Robin Hood's Bay - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 2.3 mi

Circular Walk from Fylingthorpe 2.3 mi

Cleveland Way, Stage 4 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby 2.3 mi

Falling Foss Forest Walk 2.8 mi

WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 3 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 Coast and Camplight have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coast and Camplight dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coast and Camplight? Start by taking a stroll to see your surroundings – there are lots of lovely walks from the site, and about a mile away you can link up with the Cinder Track, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coast and Camplight?
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    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
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