Best campsites in the North York Moors National Park
Here are our expert-recommended campsites and attractions in and around the North York Moors National Park
The North York Moors National Park is a stunning upland park with rugged moorland and dramatic cliff faces. It's a great place to go for a walk, cycle or drive. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including roe deer, hares and the elusive pine marten. There are also plenty of bird species to be seen, including raptors such as peregrine falcon and white-tailed eagles.
The Park covers an area of 554 square miles and is situated in the northeast of England. The North York Moors National Park Authority administers the park, and it features rolling moorland, high cliff faces and beautiful valleys.
The park has a wide range of activities available, including hiking, cycling, fishing and camping. The Lyke Wake Walk long-distance trail covers a distance of 40 miles from Scarth Wood Moor to Ravenscar on the coast; arguably the first named Long Distance Path in the country, it was most popular in the 1970s, and 80's when thousands of walkers crossed the moors each year. The park also has many attractive country pubs, making it a great place to spend a day or two.
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Top North York Moors Attractions
Roseberry Topping
Attractions include the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which travels between Pickering and Whitby. The line passes through stunning scenery on its way between these two attractive and historic towns. The landscape of the park was created by the movement of glaciers during the last ice age, and it's home to interesting archaeology and wildlife sites, such as the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre and Castle Howard Arboretum.
The coastline from Staithes to Scarborough is also worth a visit, with sandy beaches and rocky headlands. This stretch of coast is part of the Heritage Coast, which is designated as a protected area by Natural England.
Roseberry Topping in the north of the park is a distinctively shaped sandstone hill that rises to a height of 320 meters. The summit was previously conical in shape until a section collapsed in 1912. It is a popular destination for walkers and can be seen from quite a distance. A moderate level of fitness is required as the path can be steep in places.
7 Top North York Moors Campsites
Best campsites in the North York Moors National Park
North Yorkshire Moors Caravan and Motorhome Club site is set within the relaxing and tranquil surrounds of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the setting for the Heartbeat television series. The site has 90 mainly hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) all with electricity 16amp. Some pitches are pleasantly spacious and open or there is also a choice of more secluded locations, sheltered by trees. There are some spectacular moorland views from the western side of the site with the North Yorkshire Moors being a paradise for walkers. This site offers a variety of beautiful dog walks.
A great site in North Yorkshire, Scarborough West Ayton Caravan and Motorhome Club site is attractively set on several levels amongst some gorgeous natural greenery. It makes for an ideal holiday location for you and your family, with walking, cycling, horse riding, games pavilion, pool tables, table tennis and outdoor play facilities on hand. A 10-metre-high play tower is a big hit with the children. There is also a great dog walk and other lovely dog walks nearby. There is plenty to do locally to suit every taste, with some quaint pubs and restaurants to discover. The site has 167 mainly hard standing pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
Golden Square Caravan & Camping Park is a popular, high quality, family-owned park. An exceptionally attractive caravan park has been created from an old quarry with a number of separate, level bays that have superb views over the North Yorkshire Moors. The pitches are individually marked with car parking alongside. In very dry weather the ground can be hard so rock pegs would be needed (even in wet weather the park is well drained). All pitches have 10A electricity, 24 have drainage and six are deluxe pitches (with waste water, sewerage, electricity, water and TV aerial connections). There are some seasonal pitches and holiday caravan homes for sale.
Cliff Farm Holidays is a 30-pitch touring caravan site that has spacious, hard standing pitches with 16 amp electric hook up. Every pitch can receive free Wi-Fi along with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Touring site guests have the use of a warm and clean toilet/shower block including accessible facilities and a laundry room. A pot wash area with hot water is also available for use.
With a central location in the Vale of Pickering, Upper Carr is well placed for the many attractions the area has to offer. Part of the Flower of May group, the park is being improved during 2014 and many changes are planned, including larger numbers of static homes. The park is surrounded by a high, well trimmed hedge which protects it from the wind and deadens the road noise. Upper Carr’s six acres provide 86 level pitches, 45 for touring, with 10/16A electricity and some with hardstanding. Seasonal units use 28 pitches. The picturesque village of Thornton-le-Dale can be reached on foot or by bicycle along the Upper Carr nature trail. Three camping pods are available to rent.
Middlewood Farm Holiday Park is a level park, surrounded by hills and with views of the sea from some of the pitches. A short walk through the farm fields and wildflower conservation areas leads to Robin Hood's Bay's picturesque old fishing village and the sea.
