Coast and Camplight

View prices & book 9.6 24 reviews
Your camp area, with tent, firepit and kitchen
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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
Open now
Opens May 1
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

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Campsite types & availability

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers beautiful, quiet stays with stunning coastal views. Generously spaced pitches ensure privacy. Amenities include a compost toilet, honesty shop, and water/charging points. Owners are friendly and flexible. Convenient for Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay. Guests enjoyed local wildlife.

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Quiet pitches, relaxed. Honesty shop is such a great idea with a…

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Zoe Y.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Quiet pitches, relaxed. Honesty shop is such a great idea with a place to charge electronics if needed. We had a little fire pit in that area. Stunning views.

Disliked Shame there wasn't shower facilities for the tent campers or ability to wash hands properly as I have eczema so hand sanitiser only isnt very good for my skin.

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The location, was absolutely amazing. Me and my daughter had the most…

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Lynette M.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked The location, was absolutely amazing. Me and my daughter had the most peaceful night. Loved the honesty caravan was perfect for the little things.

Disliked The composting toilet, was an eye opener, however there was no sawdust everytime we went.

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An amazing camping experience with all the comforts of home. Incredible views…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked An amazing camping experience with all the comforts of home. Incredible views in a cozy campsite with a great hot shower and a well equipped kitchen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great balance between, pitches and space. Not over crowding at the cost…

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James G.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Great balance between, pitches and space. Not over crowding at the cost of the flora and fauna.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site Friendly Near to plenty of coastal places Peaceful

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Joanna B.

Bell tent

Liked Coast and camplight was perfect! It was amazing location. You felt like you were in the middle of nowhere, so peaceful but 5 minutes away from the coast and sea.
The outdoor cooking facilities were amazing. Showers were good!
We caught the bus into Whitby and it was easy and manageable.
I would definitely recommend for couples.
So peaceful and relaxing!
We will definitely be returning!
Ed and Verity have made a coastal heaven!

Disliked Nothing!

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Friendly hosts, great views, good amenities…

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Ben P.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Friendly hosts, great views, good amenities

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I love the caravan selling things you may need even socks I…

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Philippa B.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked I love the caravan selling things you may need even socks I love that the people where so nice and friendly and I love you just pick your spot and just left to get on with it, and wow what a view amazing !!! Would definitely recommend to anyone and will be back 100%

Disliked Nothing amazing

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Peaceful, well maintained with an eco friendly approach

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Angel D.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Wow... Arrived and found a suitable spot for our campervan and went to explore the site, it's awesome from the honesty shop in the little caravan to the footpaths that weave their way around the site. Super peaceful, we spotted the owls as the sun was setting.
One thing for us that stood out was not having to check out at a particular time. Meant we could have a lazy morning with our dogs, who were also super chilled. We will definitely be back !

Disliked Nothing so please don't change anything.

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Had a lovely stay. Will stay again

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked The peaceful field. Views were amazing. Great having a camp fire.
Loved the honesty shop.
We liked the simplicity of the site.

Disliked No bins available to use - not really a problem but would be good to have.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing little site. Pitches nicely spread out, so quiet and relaxing. Unfortunately…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Amazing little site. Pitches nicely spread out, so quiet and relaxing. Unfortunately we didn't see the wildlife others mention, but got treated to a magnificent sunset with the Abbey on the horizon, followed by star gazing. The honesty caravan was so well stocked, from drinks, to pot noodles, honey to spare dry socks. You could charge phones, freeze ice packs. Everything you needed. We will definitely be back again

Disliked The composting toilet was a big grim! Spotlessly clean at all times, but the smell when you went in... its the nature of what it is, but be prepared!

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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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coast and Camplight? From $20.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.