Greengates Farm

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.3 12 reviews
Visitor image of the set up for the night (added by manager 23 Sep 2022)
Visitor image of the view back towards site (added by manager 23 sep 2022)
Plenty of space (added by manager 23 apr 2019)
A few steps away is the viaduct (added by manager 23 apr 2019)

  • Peaceful site on a family-run working farm in rural North Yorkshire
  • A 20-minute drive from Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • Scenic views of the Arthington viaduct and River Wharfe
Pack your camera, your notebooks, your fishing kit, your walking boots – North Yorkshire’s Greengates Farm is a great spot for those seeking scenic and serene surrounds in which to spend some hobby time. Central to the attraction for photographers and trainspotters is the setting right by the Arthington viaduct, a handsome structure with 21 arches. It’s tipped as being particularly fine for snapping sunrise pics, so by staying on site you’ll have the best chance of catching it at its prettiest (if the peaceful vibe here doesn’t entice you to slumber through, that is...). By day, trains trundle across the viaduct to and from Leeds (12 miles away) and Harrogate (seven miles); once you’ve viewed them from afar, you can board one from Weeton station, a 25-minute walk away. If you'd rather roam under your own steam, there are plenty of walking and bike trails around the farm and in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. And if you’d rather not roam at all, amble down to the banks of the River Wharfe for a quiet day by the water (don’t forget to bring or buy a licence to keep things legal).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Opens 1 April 2025
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would use again to f in the area.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anthony B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice and flat. Even though there had been rain, grassed areas firm. Great walks near by, see otters in river. Good view.

Disliked: With no electricity or welfare facilities, price was a little high.

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Quiet, out of the way site.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, out of the way site.

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Great. Simple, basic & all the better for it. Waste disposal a bonus.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Richard P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Loved this place. We loved the superb views across the River Wharfe valley, the open space, the viaduct, the sunset, the rabbits...mustn't forget the rabbits...the tranquility, the feeling of being away from it all, the birdsong, the lowing cows down by the river, the distant bleating of sheep... We liked Farmer Paul... and we liked watching the occasional train scoot across the viaduct...we pitched up, we sat, we chilled, we chatted, we played a bit of cricket and chucked a frizbee about. We looked out, we spotted rabbits, we listened out, we heard birds, we loved the space and having this beautiful little corner of Yorkshire to ourselves! We sat some more, we chatted, we recharged, we watched the sky darken and the sun light up the clouds in pinks and oranges, we made ourselves a twinkly camp with fairy lights, we had our tea, we looked for rabbits in the dark, we couldn't see them but heard them thump out their alerts to each other like rabbit morse code...we listened out for night creatures...was it a barn owl screeching or something else? We went to bed late and slept like logs till it was time to get up...the rabbits were up before us. That's when we saw the red kite scouring the railway embankment for rabbits...did I mention the rabbits before? Ahh...simplest pleasures...lots of countryside to explore and yet so close to Harrogate, York or Leeds.

Disliked: 'Nowt! ...Except for having to leave after only one night to drive to London and return to work.

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Lovely site, viaduct is amazing. Only cows & rabbits for company.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Lynda C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet, the views. Alongside a railway track, but it is high above the site and did not disturb us, was fascinating watching the trains cross the viaduct. Enjoyed watching the rabbits, and the cows with their calves.

Disliked: Nothing

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Absolutely beautiful place. Peaceful and quiet with stunning views of the viaduct.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Michaela M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Absolutely beautiful place. Peaceful and quiet with stunning views of the viaduct. The kids were happy watching the cows and the bunnies in the fields.

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Basic for wild camping, friendly farmer

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Karen P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely outlooks nice and peaceful,stayed only one night with grandaughter good level field to ride her bike and watch the farm animals and wildlife. Friendly farmer,basic for wild camping.

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Perfect to get away from it all

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely and quiet, beautiful location

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Peaceful setting and lots of wildlife…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful setting and lots of wildlife

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We really enjoyed our 2 nights here

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nancy R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely views Very quiet Welcoming hosts

Disliked: Dogs off lead

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lovely site,, with beautiful railway viaduct,,,, viewed from campervan,,, nice walks down the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: lovely site,, with beautiful railway viaduct,,,, viewed from campervan,,, nice walks down the lane,,,, and under viaduct,,,, and friendly chatty farmer owner,,,,, would stay again,,, be aware no toilets!,,

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Greengates Farm

Chapel Hill Lane

Castley

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

England

LS21 2ST

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.90661°N
-1.59505°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Harewood Arms
3.4 mi Harewood Arms
4.5 mi Harrogate Road Belvedere Rd
Rail
1.3 mi Weeton Rail Station
4.3 mi Horsforth Rail Station
4.4 mi Pannal Rail Station
Airport
3.7 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

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

Rural rambles are top notch around these parts: the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a 20-minute drive away and has many a mile of trail to tramp along. If you’ve got a taste for farming life, make new furry pals at Donkey Sanctuary Leeds (15 minutes’ drive) or take a walk alongside woolly beasts on a trek from Nidderdale Llamas (half an hour). This part of the country is stacked full of day trip options too: historyheads and photographers will want to take a stroll around the ruins of Spofforth Castle (15 minutes' drive), while engine enthusiasts should plan a ride on the narrow-gauge Shipley Glen Tramway at the UNESCO-listed Victorian model village of Saltaire (half an hour). Harewood House (15 minutes) is another excellent visit with heaps to do including an exotic bird park, boat rides, an adventure playground and stunning gardens (designed by Capability Brown, no less). For urban days, drive to Leeds (half an hour) for art galleries, cultural events and a vast array of shops, or head to Harrogate (20 minutes) for the Royal Pump Room Museum and smart afternoon teas.

Must see

Harewood House 2.9 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 5.3 mi

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills 7.2 mi

The Henry Moore Institute 7.6 mi

Royal Armouries Museum 8.4 mi

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 11.9 mi

Brimham Rocks 12.6 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 14.7 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 17.5 mi

Nostell Priory and Parkland 19.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAREWOOD HOUSE 3.1 mi

Around Chevin Park 3.2 mi

LAWNSWOOD CEMETERY 4.1 mi

Lindley Woods Reservoir and Farnley Moor 4.5 mi

HIGH ROYDS HOSPITAL 5.9 mi

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 6 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 6.6 mi

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 25 April 2024 – Thursday 25 April 2024)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 6.6 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 9.1 mi

  • York Early Music Festival (Saturday 6 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024)

    York, North Yorkshire 21.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?

  • Does Greengates Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Greengates Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Greengates Farm? Rural rambles are top notch around these parts: the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a 20-minute drive away and has many a mile of trail to tramp along. If you’ve got a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Greengates Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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