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Herons Pond Caravan Park
Crakehall
Bedale
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
DL8 1TX
Tel: 07545 984223
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Pitches: 9
Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: March 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Janandruby |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Loved this site, it's a must for dog lovers. The site is spacious and very well set out. The toilet blocks/showers are immaculately clean. The dog walk is lovely and so handy for each pitch. We had electric hook up and our own drinking water tap which was much appreciated as you didn't have to fill up your water barrel then carry it back to your pitch. It's a very quiet site and very peaceful. We walked to the nearest pub on the Saturday but it was shut, shame as we would have liked a pint or two. Will definitely return soon. If you want a good view of the pond pitches 1-5 are the best option. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Leclerc |
3 reviews from this member |
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Reviewers = mature couple with dog
Best long weekend we have spent on any site before. Not to repeat what has previously been said about the site / facilities / owners etc. They are correct. This site is a hidden gem which we will be returning to time and time again. This is a place where you are so chilled you can freeze.
The dog walk is fantastic and it gets a 10 paw rating.
It is a pity that the site is not open all year as it would be glorious in winter, so roll on next march so we can get back
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Mollymillie |
6 reviews from this member |
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Spent the week end at this fantastic site, I'm going to call it my piece of heaven.
The owner comes to greet you after you've set up very friendly saying if he can help you with anything please ask him.
Nice small site only 9 pitches and No screaming kids running round, since mine have grown up you don't want to be putting up with other peoples kids who are sent out to play.
I wouldn't change a thing with this beautiful site great walks from the site.
We will be going to this site again many times
Thank you
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Crystal Singer |
7 reviews from this member |
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We hit the jackpot with this site & weekend. Absolutely glorious weather and a gorgeous adult only & very dog friendly site. The shower/ toilet facilities are the best I have ever seen in a campsite. The individual water points are a bonus. A lovely dog walk & secure field for your dogs to play in, as well as plenty of poop bins & scoops. The scenery is beautiful, lovely landscaping with a pond and trees around.
There is no shop on site but it's not to far to the nearest village. Definitely a one to go back too.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Struth |
19 reviews from this member |
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What a lovely find. We have just spent a great 2 weeks at this beautiful site. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Upon arrival you pick up your envelope telling you your pitch number, set up, and then put your pitch fee monies in the envelope provided and post in the little post box. Each pitch has its own water tap & ehu.
Facilities are immaculate with free showers and plenty of hot water. We were fortunate to be overlooking the pond, and so enjoyed seeing the heron who visited most days.
We followed the directions given in a previous review and found it spot on.
There is a car boot sale on in Bedale on Saturdays during the season. In Bedale we can recommend both fish & chip shops & the Farmhouse bakery & tearooms, where you can get a delicious
All day breakfast.
Would we come back again ? we most certainly would.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Franbee |
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Reviewers - mature couple with campervan and bikes.
We booked this site at the last minute as we needed somewhere to stay after visiting family.
It is better to follow their instructions to the site, the satnav takes you on a rather narrow lane.
I don't need to describe the site at all, the description on here is perfectly accurate. It is very peaceful and quiet.
When we arrived, there was an envelope waiting by the gate telling us our pitch number and various other useful info. Our pitch was at the bottom facing the pond. There are few trees and little shelter from the sun on the site, but it has woodlands on the far side.
The owner came round to see us, he is very friendly, and wants you to enjoy their lovely campsite. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and neat, including the small toilet block, which has separate facilities for men and women. There is no washing up area, you need to do it in your unit, there is a drain for waste water nearby.
The local Heritage railway runs at the back of the site, we walked down the lane to watch the train go across. The site information hut has a timetable.
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Shrumpy |
5 reviews from this member |
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Absolute Heaven. This site is one of the best we have been to and will most definitely be back. For a small site this has everything. The dog walk is unbelievable and Richard and Jean have even supplied a total of 16 poop scoop shovels on your route. They are evenly spaced out nailed to the trees. Brilliant. There are ladies and gents separate toilets and showers for use. The ladies being very new and lovely. All facilities are kept exceptionally clean. Most of the pitches overlook the pond (Visited daily by the Heron) and are very well spaced out. What more could you ask for.
There is a nice pub in Crakehall about 10 mins walk from site and they have a nice pint of Theakstons bitter in there. They also serve food but we cannot comment on that as we didn't eat there.
We highly recommend this beautiful site and Richard and Jean are very welcoming.
Thank you for a very pleasant stay. R&M.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sanity |
2 reviews from this member |
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What a site. Good location to explore the Dales but if you are looking for somewhere to just relax and chill in peace and tranquility, other than the birdsong, this is definitely the place to be. Large pitches with more than enough room for a caravan, awning and car. Many overlook the pond which which for its size has quite a lot of wildfowl, as well as a Heron which visits most days.
The facilities may seem basic but are kept very clean & tidy, the ladies shower block has been updated and is incredibly spacious, not something you often associate with a smaller site. The wardens a extremely helpful and are on hand should you need any assistance. The dog walk is the best. There is a tree lined walk which leads to a field, a big bonus as they can have a run and play there without the worry of them getting lost.
We will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Little Sparra |
10 reviews from this member |
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What a lovely rural site; lovely and clean, the facilities well kept and maintained. Adults site so very quiet and peaceful. Owners were really friendly and helpful.
We had a couple of lovely walks. One into the beautiful village of Crakehall, and another around the dog walking site.
We wished we could have stayed longer and didn't want to leave. I am sure we will return again.
My husbands only quibble was he couldn't fish the pond!
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| Date of Visit: April 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Cwdc56768 |
8 reviews from this member |
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A must visit site really. All pitches face the pond apart from pitches 1 and 2. The buildings to the left of the pond are the loos and showers and which are amongst the best we have come across. Lovely and warm on that frosty Saturday morning.
If travelling from the South I would suggest that you come off the A1 at Ripon A61 and then on to the road which runs parallel with the A1. This is a new road - the 6055 I think. As you leave the A1 turn left and at the next roundabout turn right. Come off this new road at Burniston and head for Bedale. This avoids having to travel up hill to the junction into Bedale Market Place to turn right to head for the site. With a usual queue of traffic into the Market Place you can be wearing your clutch out as you slowly pull the van up that incline. My route takes you straight into Bedale Market place from the south. Much easier.
The access to the site from the main road, along a country lane, is easy enough for your van even with other vehicles passing you.
At the entrance to the site there is a glass fronted box with envelopes in and one will have your name on. Take that and it gives you a leaflet about the site, your allocated pitch number, the area and of the pitch fees. Place your fees (cash or cheque) into that envelope and place it in the mail box by the information hut.
Having reversed our van onto our pitch we found it perfectly level, so no messing with levelling blocks. All the pitches look to be reasonably level and hard cored.
Each pitch has its own water supply and grey waste goes down a communal drain near the information hut. Power is 10 amps so remember to turn something off when powering up the microwave!
They do ask that the toilet chemicals are formaldehyde free and if you haven't got that you can buy some from the information hut. £8. 50 into an envelope provided and into the mail box.
The information hut has the usual plus free range eggs to buy, money into an honesty cup. The hut has windows on the one side with views across the pond. There are binoculars so that you can use the hut as a hide. Tufted Ducks, Coots, Grey lags and Canada Geese were present during our stay. A heron pops along every now and again for the fish which I was assured by the mobile caravan engineer are gold fish! A Tree Sparrow was building a nest near our van and as we don't get to see this bird around our way, which has reduced in numbers nationally anyway, that was a treat. Blackcap, Nuthatch and Yellow Bunting are not often seen but can be found here.
That engineer I mentioned came out for a small problem the day I called him. Excellent service. His details are on the information leaflet provided when you arrive.
Richard, the owner, calls round once you are settled in, to provide a welcome and a chat and which was a nice touch.
Ideally situated for Leyburn (5m) Reeth (11m)Bedale (2m) Northallerton (12ishm) and Masham (7m). Two breweries in Masham have conducted tours so that's a full day!.
Above all though, it's the setting of this site which makes it. 10 minute walk from Crakehall village so you don't hear the main road traffic through the village. The only sound on this site are the birds and water fowl. Idyllic really.
Pitches are well spaced, so no overcrowding, and as you see from the photo it is very well maintained and landscaped.
Adult only which adds to the peace.
The dog walk is excellent and ends in a 2 acre field where you can run the dog off the lead if there is no stock present. A public footpath from that field leads into the village over two other fields.
The local shop is open six days a week for most things although probably Bedale will be the main shopping venue. All the shops you would need for a visit are there. Anything more and pop into Northallerton, especially Barkers which is a cross between Debenhams/ M&S/ John Lewis only much more up market. Lewis and Coopers is the deli to call into. It's like stepping into a time gone by. Excellent foods on sale.
All in all a spot well worth including in your sites to stop at
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