Fabulous caravan and camping site situated right next to the River Ure. ust a few miles up the road…read morefrom Lightwater Valley Theme park. It has a canoe shop and rental on site although the shop is not part of the site's business. There is a general shop that sells great bacon butties and the usual provisions as needed. The site is really well looked after but there seems to be a bit of a downer on canoeists from the management. I have been here many times and it is not a cheap site by any means but that is acceptable when the level of management is good. However there are now signs on the toilets that say 'no wetsuits in the toilets' so how are canoeists meant to go to the loo? If it means no washing of wetsuits in the toilet and shower area why haven't they offered an alternative. Every other campsite that I have been to where watersports are predominant provide something. You can use the river without camping here, you just pay for parking but they have stopped you being able to drive nearer to the river. So you have to drag all your equipment through the car park, over or under a barrier and some way down the campsite. Once a year there is a big canoe slalom held here which brings in lots of campers and caravanners from all over the country for the weekend and lots of them become returners during the following year. However the management seem intent on driving this out by increasing the prices dramatically and putting so many restrictions in place and being miserable with all concerned. The previous managers joined in and always seemed pleasant and helpful. However there always seem to be a good rapport between all the site users. Anyway despite all this, the site is in a beautiful spot with good roads and lots of countryside for walking in. There is a lovely walk along the river that comes out in West Tanfield which is the most picturesque place with a church and a Pele Tower next to it. It is also home to a couple of pubs that do good food and in summer there is a beer garden next to the river. There is a Dales bus service that calls into the campsite and it is a vintage vehicle. Always nice to see it but it also means you can leave your car and go for a relaxing trip without worrying about getting lost.

Great caravan and camping site just 4 miles from York off the A19. Has adults only field and also…read morefamily fields. Right by the river Ouze, so some walks nearby also the locks and weir are interesting to sit by and watch in operation too. There is a local pub The Blacksmiths Arms nearby (see review) which opens for breakfast at £2.99 for campers who don't like to cook! Full meals and BBQ's available here with lovely real ale. Fulford just short drive away with another 3 pubs and an Aldi and Iceland for shopping. Piches from £16 £23 per night with electrical hook up. Small shop onsite with limited opening hours that stocks all essentials. Very friendly, flexible, helpful staff. Toilet block cleaned regularly, showers always always clean and free. Pot washing area too. Well worth a visit if you are looking for a nice place close to York.

Very well kept caravan and camping club site, immaculate lawns. The toilet and shower facilities…read morefor campers is outstanding. EHU is available for both caravans & Campers. Facilities also available for washing up dishes. No traffic noise and a nice view in any direction. Very Close to Staindrop village with a Pub & Spar Supermarket. Raby Castle also very close which is open to the public and has vast herds of deer roaming its parklands. £15 per night, not a bad price. Stayed the weekend recently and would return.

The camphill is situated in the quiet whitby. The environment is very beautiful. All facilities are…read morein walking distance. You have several options in the camphill. There is the Food-center, where you can buy homemade jam. On the other side is the bakery where the bread and rolls, all prepared fresh.The people are all very nice and the supervisors are very open and helpful. We spent a lovely time in the camphill. Thanks and see you next time.

Good location for those essential camping , walking and outdoor pursuits items. The shop is located…read morequite centrally on Linthorpe Road, right opposite Marks and spencers. Although I do not feel the shop normally sells top of the range waterproofs or clothing and has a limited space being a smaller shop on one floor, It does carry a good range of equipment. You can buy walking boots, Tents, sleeping bags, torches camping Stoves etc. And all are at reasonable prices. The staff always seem to be knowledgeable and can direct you and give good advice often based on their own experiences. Children and adults clothing is available for purchase.