Campsites near Appletreewick

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Huddled within a swathe of dry-stone-walled pasture in the south of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Appletreewick could have been tailor-made for camping. It’s easy to reach from Skipton, though the nearest railway station feels utterly rural with its idyllic pub and clutch of fetching campsites along the wood-dotted wends of the River Wharfe. The hiking is attractive too, with the Dales Way passing through as it runs 80 miles across the finest Yorkshire Dales countryside between Ilkley and Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. The gorgeous landscaped gardens at nearby Parcevall Hall are also worth a visit.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Appletreewick

Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

1. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

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(12)
11km from Appletreewick · 2 units
We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway. Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.
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Little North Field Glamping

2. Little North Field Glamping

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(12)
20km from Appletreewick · 3 units
Luxury safari tent glamping within striking distance of North Yorkshire's most historic attractions
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Copy House Hideaway

3. Copy House Hideaway

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(53)
24km from Appletreewick · 2 units
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
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Woodsworth Exploring

4. Woodsworth Exploring

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(81)
25km from Appletreewick · 12 units
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
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Trawden Forest Glamping

5. Trawden Forest Glamping

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(16)
30km from Appletreewick · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
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Puddlemire

6. Puddlemire

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(63)
54km from Appletreewick · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping in countryside between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
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Fairy Bell Wood

7. Fairy Bell Wood

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(12)
58km from Appletreewick · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
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Hill Top Huts

8. Hill Top Huts

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(79)
61km from Appletreewick · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
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Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

9. Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

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(47)
64km from Appletreewick · 87 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Located in North Yorkshire on the Castle Howard Estate, Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park is just across The Great Lake from Castle Howard itself. A selection of hardstanding and grass pitches, with and without electric hook up. Pet friendly, open all year. On-site shop. The perfect base to visit Castle Howard and explore the surrounding area.
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Moss Rose Campsite

10. Moss Rose Campsite

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(89)
66km from Appletreewick · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together. The member of you're family who book the pitch must be 21 or over. We are surrounded by a young trees &woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us. We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience. We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore. Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat. In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained. We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am. Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite. Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
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Church Lane Campsite

11. Church Lane Campsite

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(22)
69km from Appletreewick · 36 units
Time for a slice of the simple life? Grab a peaceful Lake District pitch at Church Lane Campsite and immerse yourselves in proper scenic countryside with few distractions. This back to basics site has life’s essentials in place – in the form of drinking water, toilets and showers – but hasn’t gone overboard with other facilities, so you’ll simply be left to set up your space and soak up the gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Pitches here are on grass with trees around the field to provide a bit of shelter and shade – and the views are pretty much green as far as you can see. This setting gives the place a remote atmosphere that’s well suited to adventurous travellers, nature lovers and serenity-seeking couples or families. That said, it’s not actually all that remote – handily, you’ll be able to drive to Kendal in about 10 minutes for cultural attractions, shops and places to eat, and popular Windermere is about the same distance in the other direction. Closer still are a smart rural restaurant and the little village of Crook, a mile away and the home of the local pub – both excellent options for a good feed.
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The Damson Shepherd's Hut

12. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

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(65)
71km from Appletreewick · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
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Stock Park Lakeside Camping

13. Stock Park Lakeside Camping

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(101)
74km from Appletreewick · 15 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
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Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

14. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

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(15)
75km from Appletreewick · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small dog-friendly campsite in the Vale of York that's open all year
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Greenoak Hideout

15. Greenoak Hideout

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(23)
82km from Appletreewick · 2 units
A small, yurt glamping site with treasure hunts and alpacas in the Yorkshire countryside
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fields farm campsite church lane sk

16. fields farm campsite church lane sk

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(10)
85km from Appletreewick · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, small and quiet family-run site in the Peak District National Park A 15-minute drive from Buxton, the Pennine Way and Monsal Trail Pet-friendly pub two minutes’ walk away; barbecues permitted on site Fields Farm Campsite is just the place for a peachy Peak District break. Just outside of a rural village named Peak Forest in the national park, this site is a walkers’ haven, with the Pennine Way and Monsal Trail just 15 minutes’ drive away (along with Buxton, a classic Peak District town with a spa history, meaning you can pamper yourself on this day out). Handily, there are walks direct from the door too. You can get to Eldon Hole in just over 10 minutes and dubbed one of the seven wonders of the Peak District, the pothole is an impressive sight. Peak Forest is just five minutes’ walk away too and here, you’ll be able to sample some homecooked food in a pet-friendly traditional country pub. Adjacent to the owner’s home, the grassy pitches have scenic views of the countryside (a great side dish for breakfast times, that’s for sure). And in the evenings, perhaps a barbecue will be another way to settle into the rural atmosphere. Happily, dogs are permitted here, so you won’t have to leave them behind. As for gathering together snacks, sandwiches and other stuff to keep you going while you’re out and about in the national park’s towns, villages or traffic-free trails, there is a pop up honesty shop in the pub carpark, main food shops are a 10 minutes’ drive away in Chapel-en-le-Frith or Tideswell to help you tick off your shopping list. We are in the middle of peak park great walks we are in a small village next to pub good home cooked food lots of local villages blue john mine chatsworth house stateley home of the duke of devonshire with it fantastic grounds. We are 5 miles from the spar town of buxton a lovely victorian town with lots of things to do. We are 2 minutes walk from local pub with good food and local shop eldon hole, castleton, or just chill out this is a adult site only
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Damside Campsite

17. Damside Campsite

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(30)
86km from Appletreewick · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour Dogs welcome; 10 minutes’ walk from a pub; nearby playground Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here. Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint: a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a 20-minute walk away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though it might be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals. This is wild camping; facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes) or Buxton (15 minutes). If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisport pitch. Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.
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Wolds Walk Glamping

18. Wolds Walk Glamping

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(19)
86km from Appletreewick · 2 units
Dog-friendly and family-friendly glamping with a fabulous view along the Yorkshire Wolds Way.
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Moss Side Farm Campsite

19. Moss Side Farm Campsite

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(134)
88km from Appletreewick · 25 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
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Little Wold Away Glamping

20. Little Wold Away Glamping

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(11)
89km from Appletreewick · 3 units
Luxury pod glamping in the grounds of a nursery garden in the Yorkshire Wolds
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Appletreewick camping guide

Where to go

Wharfedale

Wharfedale, the dale within which Appletreewick sits, is partly—but not completely—within the national park. It’s a beguiling, verdant incursion into the Dales from the towns to the southeast, rising from Wetherby to Bolton Abbey, after which it enters the park and winds through villages like Appletreewick and Grassington. On your next camping trip, discover historic communities, cracking rural pubs, and grassy fields soaring to the high hills. Try the pretty pitches at Grassington and Kettlewell for starters.

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Britain’s third-biggest national park forms a large part of an impressive spread of protected countryside spanning from Yorkshire north to the Scottish border. This is a place of lofty, exposed moorland distinguished by the lush valleys dividing it. Appletreewick nestles in the south of the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton, one of the park’s key gateways, so you can continue exploring the Yorkshire Dales beyond Appletreewick around Malham. With its visitor centre and spectacular rock formations, it’s an excellent camping base.

Nidderdale AONB

Appletreewick not only hogs an enviable location within the Yorkshire Dales but also cosies up to another vast protected area immediately east, Nidderdale AONB. This 233-square-mile zone yields more of the Dales’ valley-divided moorland. It also boasts iconic beauty spots like Brimham Rocks’ wondrous rock formations, historic market towns, and stunning ruined abbeys. Campers should start in Nidderdale valley itself—great campsites can be found near the How Stean Gorge, 16 miles northeast of Appletreewick.

Forest of Bowland AONB

When is a forest not a forest?! In medieval times, a “forest” was any wild ground for hunting big game, not necessarily a tree-covered area. The Forest of Bowland is more the former, mostly lonely moors laced with fine hikes rising up 20 miles west of Appletreewick, beyond Gisburn Forest. For exploring the nearest part of the AONB, Gisburn Forest has good camping, either at Gisburn Forest Hub’s pop-up camping from June through August, or at sites just south.

When to go

April and May are entrancing for seeing birdlife and plantlife return to the Yorkshire Dales woods, but June  has to be top choice for a visit, when the region’s historic hay meadows are in full bloom and the Grassington Music and Arts Festival comes to Wharfedale. The heather on the high moors is at its most glorious in September, when often-dry weather and smaller crowds make for excellent hiking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Appletreewick is in June, when the region’s historic hay meadows are in full bloom and the Grassington Music and Arts Festival comes to Wharfedale. The heather on the high moors is at its most glorious in September, when often-dry weather and smaller crowds make for excellent hiking. April and May are also entrancing for seeing birdlife and plantlife return to the Yorkshire Dales woods.

The Forest of Bowland, located 20 miles west of Appletreewick, is mostly lonely moors laced with fine hikes. It is known for being a wild ground for hunting big game in medieval times. For exploring the nearest part of the AONB, Gisburn Forest has good camping, either at Gisburn Forest Hub’s pop-up camping from June through August, or at sites just south. You can also explore different options for camping near Appletreewick on Hipcamp.

Appletreewick cosies up to another vast protected area immediately east, Nidderdale AONB. This 233-square-mile zone yields more of the Dales’ valley-divided moorland and boasts iconic beauty spots like Brimham Rocks’ wondrous rock formations, historic market towns, and stunning ruined abbeys. Great campsites can be found near the How Stean Gorge, 16 miles northeast of Appletreewick. You can also explore different options for camping near Appletreewick on Hipcamp.

In medieval times, a “forest” was any wild ground for hunting big game, not necessarily a tree-covered area. The Forest of Bowland is more the former, mostly lonely moors laced with fine hikes rising up 20 miles west of Appletreewick, beyond Gisburn Forest. For exploring the nearest part of the AONB, Gisburn Forest has good camping, either at Gisburn Forest Hub’s pop-up camping from June through August, or at sites just south.

The nearest railway station to Appletreewick feels utterly rural with its idyllic pub and clutch of fetching campsites along the wood-dotted wends of the River Wharfe. The hiking is attractive too, with the Dales Way passing through as it runs 80 miles across the finest Yorkshire Dales countryside between Ilkley and Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. The gorgeous landscaped gardens at nearby Parcevall Hall are also worth a visit. You can also explore different options for camping near Appletreewick on Hipcamp.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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