When can I check in and check out of Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park?

From £18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park

From £18 For 1 night, 6 adults Last booked 5 days ago 9.8 210 reviews

Visitor image of the well kept pitches and grounds and fantastic views (added by manager 21 Sep 2022)

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Aerial shot (added by visitor 23 apr 2022)

Road and two pitches (added by manager 17 mar 2021)

View down to the beck from the pitches (added by manager 17 mar 2021)

Well-kept touring pitches on the edge of the North York Moors
Pickering, Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard within 20 minutes' drive
A mile from Kirkbymoorside and close to bus stops

The views are about as rural as they come at Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park… and as its name suggests, this scenic hideaway is just on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. More specifically, it’s in the tiny village of Keldholme and surrounded by mature trees, with the River Dove on one side and a working farm on the other (and open countryside all around). Yet this site is surprisingly well connected: it’s easily accessed from the A170 and a mile from Kirkbymoorside, a market town with shops, pubs, takeaways and other amenities. There’s also an excellent bus service here (for outings around the Moors, to York or to the coast) and another bus stop in the village for jaunts to local towns. The park’s hardstanding pitches are well kept, with views down the field to the river, electric hookups and water close to each pitch. The team here takes pride in its lawns – the grass is cut regularly, and although barbecues are permitted, you’re asked not to put them on the grass. You may bring your own, but free firepits are provided for each pitch and bags of wood can be purchased on site. Handily, the site's entrance and exit are covered by security cameras and free wifi is available around the entrance/exit area. There are eco-friendly touches around the place too: recycling is encouraged, and there are facilities for charging batteries and electric bikes. This part of North Yorkshire is a great area for walkers and cyclists – stroll straight out from the site through the woods to pick up local footpaths if you don’t fancy straying too far. The site is also less than five minutes' drive away from Ryedale Auctioneers, an auction house, and 15 minutes' drive away from vehicle storage buildings in Pickering.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

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).
Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units longer than 8.5 metres are not allowed.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

15 kWh per day of electricity is included. Any further usage is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Electric gravel touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Gravel

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)

6 people maximum

15 kWh per day of electricity is included. Any further usage is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)

Ground type

Gravel

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point

Arrival days

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults

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Small , very peaceful site.

Overall	8/10
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Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Claire M. Apr 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Recycling amazing, in this day and age its so fantastic, done so very well on this site.

Disliked: Council needs to invest in footpaths. Caravan/touring site perfect, peaceful small site, loved it xx

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Value for money in a great location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Very even flat pitches which are well maintained. Local attractions nearby. Friendly host

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From the manager: Thankyou for your lovely review and hope to see you again soon. Best Wishes Jayne

Lovely peaceful site, great instructions and warm welcome from Jayne. A great…

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

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful site, great instructions and warm welcome from Jayne. A great location for visiting the North Yorkshire Moors

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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review.I really appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again soon. Best Wishes Jayne

Quiet small site Jayne was a good host cdp good bins provided…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Paul T. Mar 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Quiet small site Jayne was a good host cdp good bins provided for waste and recycling . Ideal spot for Yorkshire moors and various other attractions

Disliked: No entry security cameras , location of site on a bend could do with a couple of mirrors on other side if road to warn of traffic

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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review and lovely photos. I really appreciate your review and the constructive criticism about mirrors which would hopefully allow drivers to see further either way at the entrance. Since your review, I have spoken to the farmer opposite, and asked if I can put some up on his side of the road and these will be in place as soon as I can find something suitable. I do have a camera on the end of the building opposite the entrance to hopefully make people feel more secure. I have now put up CCTV signs to make people aware that it is there. Thankfully I haven't witnessed any incidents up to now, as I haven't had any problem's with intruders etc. Fingers crossed that this remains the case, but if more people mention being worried about security on site, I do have the option of closing the entrance gates - At the moment I don't really want to do this, as I feel it would cause inconvenience ,but I will take continue to take in to account people's views . Look forward to seeing you again soon, Best wishes Jayne

BEAUTIFULL

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Ian R. Mar 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Everything

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Aaw thankyou. Really happy that you loved our site and look forward to seeing you again soon. Best Wishes Jayne

We felt so lucky to have found such a lovely site. We…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Bernard L. Mar 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: We felt so lucky to have found such a lovely site. We enjoyed the peace and quiet, listening to and watching the birds visiting the bird feeders. The pitches are hardstanding and level. Maps and information about the area are available on each pitch. Recycling and waste facilities very clean and clearly labelled. Jayne, the owner, made us extremely welcome and we enjoyed chatting with her. We will be returning very soon.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thankyou for your fabulous review. i am really happy you enjoyed your holiday and our site. I really appreciate your time taken to write it. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Best Regards ,Jayne

Read info on pitch up...Self contained units only...

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Brian M. Mar 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Layout of site..good price...large gravel pitches..info at every pitch ie ordnance survey maps...firepit on every pitch...laid back and peaceful..jayne is very helpful and welcoming...walks for our dog...short easy walk to kirby Moorside and short drive to lovely helmsley...

Disliked: Nothing at all....

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From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to leave us your fantastic review. I'm very pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes , Jayne

A beautiful and quiet place. We loved hearing the owls at night. Jayne was…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sarah C. Mar 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: A beautiful and quiet place. We loved hearing the owls at night. Jayne was really lovely and helpful.

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From the manager: Thankyou for your fantastic review and for publishing your lovely photographs. I really appreciate your time and effort to put them on . Hopefully see you again soon. Best wishes Jayne

Very peaceful and tidy site with great gravel pitches overlooking fields. Owner…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Deborah W. Feb 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Very peaceful and tidy site with great gravel pitches overlooking fields. Owner friendly and helpful. Maps available for walks in the local area. Dog friendly with easy access to a little wood and field for exercise. Only 15 minutes pleasant walk through a pretty village to Kirbkymoorside centre with plenty of facilities, the George and Dragon was very dog friendly. Great walks from the site or short distance to the higher moors. No showers or toilets which is reflected in the price but toilet emptying area well maintained. Some free electric included, more than enough for a campervan for a few days. Would highly recommend if you have your own facilities and want a small quiet site in this beautiful area.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. I am very pleased that you enjoyed your holiday here and look forward to seeing you again soon. Best Wishes Jayne

Fabulous! Lovely pitch and great views. Nice and quiet. Great communication from…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Dee K. Feb 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Fabulous! Lovely pitch and great views. Nice and quiet. Great communication from the owner. Lovely walks nearby. We walked to Hutton le Hope. £2 to get the bus to Scarborough was also a great day out and a bargain.

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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your fantastic review. It is very much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon . Best wishes , Jayne

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

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

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park

Duna Lodge

Keldholme

Kirkbymoorside

North Yorkshire

England

YO62 6NQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.2684°N
-0.91151°W

Route directions

Please note that the A170 from Thirsk to Helmsley takes in Sutton Bank, which is prohibited to caravans in either direction. An alternative route is well signposted from Thirsk, and coming from the south on the A64 via Malton and Pickering is also a good option.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.8 mi The Royal Oak

17.6 mi Market Place

19.1 mi Bus Station

Rail

10.5 mi Malton Rail Station

12.7 mi Glaisdale Rail Station

13.2 mi Egton Rail Station

Ferry

25.3 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

25.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

26.9 mi Durham Tees Valley 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

Here, old railways, abbeys, museums and forest trails could all be part of your holiday schedule. Pickering (10 minutes’ drive) is your gateway for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby (the location of the abbey that inspired Dracula) and Goathland (a village in the moors with a heritage station). If it’s history that gets you excited, then there are more historical sites scattered around: Rievaulx Abbey (15 minutes), a ruined Cistercian abbey, Ampleforth Abbey (20 minutes), a Benedictine abbey, or Castle Howard (20 minutes), a historical estate with playgrounds and huge grounds. For museums, there’s the Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum (20 minutes) and The World of James Herriot (half an hour). If it’s wildlife you’re after instead, visit the National Centre for Birds of Prey (15 minutes) or Flamingo Land (15 minutes), a zoo crossed with a theme park. And for the active days, perhaps the bike trails and Go Ape park in Dalby Forest (35 minutes), watersports in Scarborough (40 minutes) or sightseeing in York (50 minutes)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sandsend	18.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Robin Hoods Bay	18.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Whitby	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Runswick Bay	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Scarborough North Bay	20.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 5.6 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 6 mi

Duncombe Park 6.9 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 8.1 mi

Rievaulx Abbey 8.3 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 5.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 8.1 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11.1 mi

Mount Grace Priory 18 mi

Yorkshire Coast 19.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NUNNINGTON HALL 4.9 mi

Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 5.6 mi

Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 6.3 mi

DUNCOMBE PARK 6.8 mi

The Daffodil Walk: Church Houses - Low Mill - Return 7.2 mi

Local events

Whitby Goth Weekend (Friday 26 April 2024 – Friday 26 April 2024)
Whitby, North Yorkshire 19.3 mi
York Early Music Festival (Saturday 6 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024)
York, North Yorkshire 22.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 8.5 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Additional terms

15 kWh per day of electricity is included. Any further usage is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Payment terms

Does Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park? Here, old railways, abbeys, museums and forest trails could all be part of your holiday schedule. Pickering (10 minutes’ drive) is your gateway for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby (the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park? From £18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.