Horton in Ribblesdale camping for trekking, trainspotting and taking it easy
Camping in Horton in Ribblesdale can mean all sorts of things to all sorts of people… For some folk it’s a handy place to pitch up in the middle of the triangle of mountains that form the Three Peaks Challenge. Others, meanwhile, will be heading this way with a rather more leisurely plan to ride on the Settle-Carlisle Railway and snap some stunning pics of the nearby Ribblehead Viaduct.
On top of that, the setting in the Yorkshire Dales National Park means there are scenic walks galore, caves to explore, lakes and rivers to fish, pretty villages to stroll around, traditional pubs to sip pints of local ale in… and it’s got a train station too, making it a handy place to head for if you’re doing the Dales by public transport.
Whichever of these reasons brings you to this area, we reckon campsites near Horton in Ribblesdale make an excellent choice for camping in the Yorkshire Dales. But before you grab your boots/bike/rod/train tickets there’s the simple matter of picking a place to stay. There’s plenty of choice around this pretty part of the world, so read on for a helping hand in finding the one for you…
How to pick your campsite in Horton in Ribblesdale
This is a place that people come to take in the fresh air and scenery, so it may well not surprise you that most of the offerings around here are fairly simple places, often family-run and with spacious farmland pitches (although it’s certainly possible to find holiday parks in Horton in Ribblesdale that have such things as a play area and a swimming pool if you’re after something more action-packed).
If you’re after a tent pitch, campervan pitch or touring caravan park in Horton in Ribblesdale you should be able to find plenty to choose from in our collection – and with some decent prices for a bargain getaway too. Use the tick boxes under features to narrow down your choices (do you need somewhere dog-friendly, for example, and will you want a place where you can build a campfire?)
On top of that, there’s the location of course – perhaps you’d like to be close to a pub, or settle somewhere near the viaduct so you can snap pics to your heart’s content? If you’re one of the hardy types tackling the Three Peaks, then clearly finding campsites near Pen y Ghent, Ingleborough or Whernside makes sense (ideally the last one you’re going to scale, so you can simply collapse in a heap once you’ve finished… make sure to stash a beer in the cool box before setting off, eh?).
If you need a little extra incentive to help you up and down those peaks, check out our Horton in Ribblesdale glamping options for details of comfy beds, firepits, showers and maybe even a hot tub to soothe those sore bits (all of the above also available for folk whose only walk was to the bar for a second pint).
Swish glamping sites (your yurts, tipis, bell tents and the like) make fine choices if you don’t mind splashing a little cash; if you’re on a bit more of a budget then check out camping pods for somewhere comfy but rather more stripped-back. These cosy wooden pods (and their bigger cousins like lodges, cabins or static caravans) are your go-tos for winter walks too… and at any time of year they cut down on the amount of kit you need to bring along.
Simple or swanky: what facilities are there at campsites near Horton in Ribblesdale?
This part of the world tends more towards peaceful sites for outdoor enthusiasts than it does fully-fledged family resorts, but there’s a real spectrum of choice along the scale between those two extremes.
If you are indeed in the market for one of those frill-free places to max out on the fresh air and views, take your pick with filters like peaceful or wild camping. Such places are usually light on facilities, but you can check out the full list of what you’ll find there to make sure you’ll have access to things like a toilet and shower if you need them.
Hoping for a little bit more by way of facilities? Every place is different, so get going with those filters to see what’s on offer at each. Top tips: a bar or café on site is often a welcome thing to see at the end of a long day’s walking, as is a games room if you’re concerned about what to do with the kids should it drizzle. Anglers on a Yorkshire break will no doubt have eyes on certain river-based hotspots, but it’s also worth thinking about places that have fishing on site (a short stroll from pitch to pond… nifty idea, eh?)
Top activities while camping in Horton in Ribblesdale
So you’ve climbed the mountains/taken hundreds of pics of the railway/caught all the fish… what next? If you’ve still got the stamina for more walks, a top pick is the area around Malham, where hiking trails lead to the limestone walls of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar and the watery attractions of Janet’s Foss and Malham Tarn.
More aquatic-themed wanders can be had around nearby waterfalls like Gaping Gill, Stainforth Force and the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. If you’d rather take a look at what’s underground, don your hard hat to delve into the Long Churn system close to the village or set forth for the more tourist-friendly White Scar Cave and Ingleborough Cave.
For a change of scenery, you might like to take town-based wanders through Settle or Skipton (where there’s also a castle and a farm park) or head up towards Hawes to get your chops round some cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery.
Planning a wider exploration of this scenic part of the world? Maybe a trip to the coast and a stay at a campsite near Whitby?
