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Awesome location with a very friendly welcome. The owner even got the mower out to cut the area where our group of families wanted to pitch up.
There are excellent facilities in the converted barn near the entrance, comprising 4x washing up sinks, and communal fridge freezer in one room; separate male and female toilets with the usual mix of toilets, showers and sinks with mirrors (and urinals in the male); and best of all a communal sitting area with a few comfy chairs to get out of the weather and read (and re-charge your phone).
Free WiFi on what we called 'The WiFi Wall' outside reception. Plus two extra more basic toilets on the outside of the building - all spotlessly clean. Oh and a drying room plus laundry facilities.
There is a also small shop in the farmhouse porch where you can but a few essentials.
The site is split in two with one small-ish field on the other side of the road next to the river, and the main field the same side as the farm and facilities.
It is a working farm - but possibly the neatest tidiest farm you will find, so fear not town dwellers. You can have a fire in their converted washing machine drum fire-pits, and they will sell you logs to burn.
Brilliant location to walk to Muker (The Farmer's Arms pub and Swaledale) in across the fields in one direciton and Thwaite in the other.
We only stayed one night here but it was enough to appreciate what Usha Gap has to offer. Access across the hills from either East or West is 'interesting' in a Motorhome to say the least.
Although there is no hookup or phone or Wifi, the Site more than makes up in location, setting and facilities.
There are three areas to pitch up, one was reserved for DoE groups when we stayed. The others are on either side of the road which is so quiet we didn't get disturbed by traffic noise. It's very much a case of pay at the door, find your space and get on with it.
When we stayed, there were a lot of families with tents and the farm was doing a roaring trade in hiring out firepits/selling logs. They have invested heavily in facilities and everything was clean, well looked after and had plenty of space.
Muker with pub and shop is only 1/2 miles away. Very pleasant to sit out in the sun.
This is the second time that we have stayed at this campsite within 12 months. The roads to the Campsite can be narrow in places, especially for Caravans, but the drive Scenery is stunning, especially from Kirkby Stephen or Hawes.
The campsite comprises of two camp fields, a large field near the farmhouse and a Smaller field near the river. Caravans, Campervans, tents and large 'Dakar' type vehicles are all catered for, however there are no hookups.
Plenty of space for everyone. It rained hard when we were there, but the ground stayed solid enough to drive off. You are also allowed to have an open fire ( the owners sell firewood) however the fires must be off the ground.
New shower / Toilet block ( 2 toilets and 4 showers in The mens with 3 urinals ) with an integral washing area with a fridge/freezer and chill out/ info room. There is also a drying out room and a further toilet next to the toilet block.
The site even has its own 'pet' ducks. This is a working farm and if your lucky, you can see the farmer rounding up the sheep. Dogs are allowed on site.
Muker is only 1/2 mile away, which can be safely accessed via a path running through the fields, or via the road. The village has a pub, woolen/ souvenir shop, cafe and a small shop selling milk, eggs etc. Coast to coast and the pennine way also run along this area.
Reeth is about 10 miles away, and Richmond is about 20 miles. The cost to stay here for 1 night, 2 people in a campervan was £15. 00. Our friend stayed here in a tent and on his motorbike for £9. 00 ( £7. 00 for him and £2. 00 for the bike) normally, you can just turn up to the campsite without booking, but it would be advisable to ring anyway.
This is a lovely campsite situated in Swaledale between Muker and Thwaite. There are three camping fields, one by the river across the road from the site entrance. The owners are friendly and helpful. There is a footpath connecting the site with the two villages mentioned above. At Muker there is a pub, teashop, and a small shop. There is also Swaledale Woolens and a gift shop.
We were only there for 2 nights. The camp facilities are newly built and the toilets function well and are generally as clean as may be expected with heavy use. The outside taps for water have good pressure so water containers fill quickly.
My only complaint and it is a big one is that the water supply to the showers, sinks and basins is pitiful, totally at odds with the toilets and outside taps. The showers are so bad that there is either no water or it is literally running down the wall. Occasionally the shower head gives two seconds of spray.
On enquiry of the owners, they say it is a design fault and they hope to have it resolved over the winter. A sign did appear in the block telling people the problem was caused 'at busy times' by water pressure but even when I visited the toilets before 7am in the morning and tried turning on the taps, the water was still a trickle. At this point there was virtually no one using any of the facilities!
We managed and it did not spoil my enjoyment but teenage girls or young women or indeed anyone trying to wash their hair had an impossible task.
Let's hope this is resolved by next year. One other point to mention is that if you want a really quiet camp site this might not be for you as there are quite a lot of large family groups with multiple tents grouped together.
I always take ear plugs and I'm fine. The only other point is that on the Saturday night the whole camp side had to endure pounding music until 3 o'clock in the morning which was alleged to come from a nearby barn which was hosting an 80th birthday party. I can only say that they must have sent the 80 year old home and then taken over the disco! Can't believe the 80 year old was a fan of Heavy Metal and House music!
There is nothing on the campsite for children eg playground.
This campsite is a real gem. It is set in picturesque Upper Swaledale countryside, an area popular with walkers and cyclists.
There are two main camping fields on either side of the road, although more fields are brought into use when numbers are high as they were for one night of our stay when a large group of Duke of Edinburgh Award students descended on the place (To be fair, the owners did warn us when we booked, the students were well behaved and the facilities coped with the numbers apart from a momentary issue with the water supply - see later).
The lower field, where we stayed, is right by the river. It is smaller and probably quieter that the upper field, more sheltered by trees but also more affected by midges, which are a bit of a nuisance but not as pesky or painful as their Scottish counterparts.
Our field was level and very well drained, despite the unseasonally wet weather. There is no EHU, but in other respects the facilities are brilliant for what is essentially a small, farm-based campsite.
There are ample toilets, showers and washing up sinks, and a drying room, in a new, heated block that has been constructed to a high standard. Fire pits and logs are available. The site is a short, easy walk (approx half a mile) across the fields to the little village of Muker where there are shops and a pub.
One of the best things about this site is the attitude of the owners. They are very welcoming and helpful and and get the balance just right between efficiency and informality. This, and the quality of the facilities, make it a comfortable and relaxing place to stay.
I've given it ten stars because we were so impressed and enjoyed staying there so much, but there are some things I'd change in an ideal world. First, as mentioned, the water supply to the hot water system couldn't cope for a few minutes at a time of peak demand from the DofE students.
Apparently this is due to the water supply to the farm, not the plumbing on site. Second, I'm not a fan of the washing machine drum type of fire pit: maybe it's my technique, but I find they give out more smoke than heat.
And lastly, there are the midges if you choose to pitch alongside the river. However, these are minor issues that won't stop us going back to an otherwise idyllic spot.
Well what can I say. Lovely campsite. Relaxed attitude from owners. Theres a small area next to river to pitch, and a larger field next to farm buildings. New toilet/shower / kitchen area.
Kept lovely with underfloor heating. Fridge freezer for campers use in kitchen area. Games for young ones kept in lounge area. Puzzles books etc.
The area is beautiful and stunning views from the campsite. The site is on the main road, so easy to find just after the lovely village of Muker. Only 2 negatives. Midges, came away with bites, and the rubbish area is seen as soon as you enter the site.
When we arrived the waste collection was late so looked unsightly as there was loads of rubbish, but the 2nd day it was cleared. No play area for children that I could see, but lots of space to run around.
The location of this campsite is absolutely gorgeous and we were blessed with stunning weather also.
The facilities are excellent with good hot showers, hairdryer, washing up area, fridge/freezer etc. Pitches are not allocated and although the fields are large they are not flat so if you arrive late you may well find yourself on a slope when the site is busy.
As patrons of adult only sites usually this campsite was really noisy for us, particularly as there was a large group camped quite close to us and I suspect it is the sort of site that attracts groups as there were other little huddles of tents in other areas of the site also. This is not a criticism of the site just an observation that if you prefer a quieter experience you won't necessarily get it here on a busy weekend.
Having said that it did fall quite after 11pm as per the campsite rule. We made the mistake of pitching next to a gate, that we thought was not in use but turned out to be in use a lot, as it connected another field that we hadn't realised would also be used for campers.
The gate was metal, squeaky and banged shut if not closed carefully and it was constantly being opened and closed as cars and people came and went - it would seem more sensible to have it left open for the sake of those pitched close to it.
The walk to Muker village is lovely and the whole area just beautiful. All in all this is a really lovely campsite and it is only our love of peace and quiet that made it a slightly less than perfect camping experience - I wouldn't fault it in any other way.
What a lovely campsite! We left it rather late to find a campsite for one night over a Bank Holiday weekend on the return leg of a trip to Scotland however Louise could not have been more friendly and helpful and she reserved a place for us and our friends for the Saturday night.
The site itself was very busy however there was still plenty of space for everyone and it just made us more determined to have a return visit on a quieter weekend in future.
The toilet/shower/washing up block was very busy first thing in the morning and last thing at night however that's what you expect for a busy BH weekend. Louise worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was clean and well-stocked for everyone.
The scenery is stunning, the facilities are clean and all you would wish for (although the water pressure in the washing up room was pretty poor. Not something the owners can do much about though).
We would highly recommend!
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming On Site 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Awesome location with a very friendly welcome. The owner even got the mower out to cut the area where our group of families wanted to pitch up. 
