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Just returned from campsite after a 2 night stay with my partner / other couples and friends (25-30 yr olds). Campsite is ok nothing special but camping is camping, facilities were 3 of each toilets, 1 shower for everyone to share, 2 washing up sinks with hot water. The location is good lovely views, walk along stream through campsite to waterfall was lovely. Site is 1 mile from malham, quite a challenging walk to pubs! Cost was £3 pppn, £3 for car per night and £3 for tent per night. Malcolm owner friendly, would recommend booking especially bank hols and if you are a group say you#re all families / couples. Overall had a fun stay.
This site is what you make it! Yes the facilities are very basic and I agree with previous comments about the strange collections of used BBQ foil trays and other stuff! But, for all that the site was clean, the location is FAB and the views are wonderful. The walk via Janet’s Foss (Waterfall) on a sunny day is lovely too.
I would recommend this site and will definitely be returning.
Visited Gordale Scar campsite last year and have very good memories still, it was windy and a little rustic with the facilities but thoroughly enjoyable, peaceful and I would recommend. It is within easy walking distance for all the local walks and village (Pub) and the campsite facilities were Spartan but adequate, not the Ritz but still perfectly acceptable. The site was fairly in-expensive and very tidy. Malcolm the owner was a funny chap and seemed to collect everything left behind in neat piles but was a top bloke, friendly and helpful. I would recommend this site to all.
Strange owner, but friendly nonetheless. What is the name for an avid collector of foil trays, I ask myself ?
So after driving through the gates and meeting this strange being, and witnessing a couple of large rats run in front of the car, I wondered what we had let ourselves in for. But location / site / scenery-wise, it was amazing. This really is a beautiful part of the WORLD, not just a beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales.
To walk along the river towards the scar in beautiful peace, only to round the rocky corner to be met by a wall of sound from the amazing falls was wonderful, indescribable (though I am trying). It really was as though someone was switching the sound on / off.
This alone made me forget all about the far-off world of eccentrics and resident rats.
Cheap and cheerful. As someone says, don't expect the Ritz. Basic, bog-standard camping is what is offered and what you get. With stunning location to boot.
Stayed over 4 nights and enjoyed every night of it. Nice running river or 'beck' should I say. Plenty of places to visit in the surrounding area. The owner, Malcom is a very friendly fellow who works hard to organise the site. There are a couple of electric hook ups, showers, shaver point and of course toilets and washing area are all kept clean. We even had a boy band there, sampros. A good site all in all
Set in the midst of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a family run farm with a stream meandering through the site and breathtaking views, with plenty to do nearby. Tent and campervan pitches with or without electric. Five star shower block with showers, washbasins, toilets, disabled and family room. Sinks for pot washing, a kettle and microwave, charge points, communal fridge freezers. Fire pits are available to hire. Wifi
A small shop sells essentials and an on-site cafe serves delicious food and drinks! Freshly brewed coffee, sausage sandwiches, or warm pastries, in the evening, enjoy stone-baked pizzas. Luxury timber pods and two magical bell tents with private hot tubs are also available to hire. Don't forget to meet their friendly family of alpacas! And all within five minutes of Bolton Abbey and Hesketh Farm Park Find out more here
On First arrival to the site we noticed it was really busy and feared not getting on but luck was on are side and we got last two pitches. Most pitches have good shade but where we was we had no shade but was at the far end of the campsite and got fantastic views of the Scar and was a bit quieter, apart from at about 5 in the morning when you get woken up by the crys of sheep but the peaceful trickling of the stream is rather soothing.
Facilities on the site are basic toilets and washbasins not the cleanest but at end of the day its what you expect when in the Yorkshire dales, however there is only one shower for the whole campsite which can get busy as your waiting for people but luckily for me I never encountered that and at 10p for a 2 min shower more than enough time and very refreshing, also only two sinks for washing up but at the end of the day a bit of waiting never killed anyone.
Fantastic views and may I recommend a walk down into the scar too the waterfall and climb up the waterfall and over the scar you encounter fantastic views and good if you like a challenge brings you out near malham Tarn. Great place in general to go walking round and a good base start point also recommend a walk down pennine way through comb scar breath taking views once again and brings you out at top of malham cove.
So as a summary fantastic site as long as you don't mind slightly dirty facilities friendly Farmer that owns it, fantastic walks, great views and great for getting a tan, still say its best suited to tents though there is what I saw to be two electric hook up points, not too bad price wise but there are cheaper sites but I'd go back and recommend it to anyone that likes a little adventure!
Just back from a fantastic stay at this site. The views are stunning, the stream running through the site is great for kids. My little one especially enjoyed all the rabbits running around in the morning.
The facilities are poor as previous people have mentioned. I was charged £12 a night for three of us and have stayed at sites with far better facilities than that for that price. The owners are eccentric but charming.
Our second night was slightly spoiled by three t*****s who thought its 'cool' to play loud music until midnight on a site full of families with very young children.
All in all a thorough recommendation from me, but I dread to think what it is like at weekend after experiencing our three friends
A very relaxed child friendly, dog friendly party friendly site. We spent the weekend at this site with 3 other family groups in their own tents. The weather and views were amazing and we managed to secure pitches right infront of the stream (handy for keeping the beer cold). The kids in our group had a fantastic time and loved the freedom and open spaces that the site offered them. Although the camp was busy it never felt over crowded and although going to the loo in the pitch dark in the middle of the night can be daunting whislt trying to criss cross guy ropes, we felt safe all the time. The area is outstanding and the walks amazing. We had Sunday lunch in one of the local pubs and everyone cleared their plates which is always a good sign of quality. The camp is very, very basic and the ladies toilets would benefit hugely from regular cleaning and maintainance. None of the members of our group would use the one and only unisex shower as it was extremeley dirty and uniniviting. Despite the lack of amentities we all agreed that we would definitley return to this camp site again, however it would only be for a maximum of 2 nights due to the lack of faciliites for washing and bathing. The cost of the site was reasonable in terms of paying for location, and as everyone knows its all about location, location, location ! and this is definiteley one of the best locations.
Gordale is a basic but inexpensive campsite. It has plenty of space which the owner thoughtfully manages to try and keep everyone happy by keeping an area for families, an area for DoE campers, couples etc.
The facilities on site are limited in number considering the size of the site, but perfectly respectable. You'll need a supply of 10p coins for the shower (each of which buys a nicely rounded two minutes fifteen seconds of hot water!)
Malham itself is a pleasant 20-30 minute walk away along a path through Wedber Wood, which takes you past Janet's Foss. This beats trying to walk the road, which is narrow and steep in parts.
If you're planning to have an evening meal in Malham, it may also be worthwhile booking a table rather than just turning up, as the pub we ate at (The Lister Arms) got quite busy on the Saturday evening.
I have to comment about this campsite, because I've never been on a 1 day holiday and had so much fun! The area has so much to do and you can never sit still because you spot something else you want to explore! A must is a walk to Gordale Scar before sunset!
The facilities were exactly what I expected, basic. I expected to be using a toilet in a hole so it was luxury! 1 shower isn't a problem, camping means getting dirty, so personally I didnt bother, but it could be useful for a longer holiday!
The pitch itself was next to the main gate but I never felt it was not private, a bit noisy at night, but it was just nice to hear people enjoying their holiday!
A 5 star camp site! Cheers Malcom for letting us stay at such short notice!
Oh and the recyling area was nice to see, not a put off, it was great to know we still have people who care so much about the environment! Happy camping!
Set in the midst of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a family run farm with a stream meandering through the site and breathtaking views, with plenty to do nearby. Tent and campervan pitches with or without electric. Five star shower block with showers, washbasins, toilets, disabled and family room. Sinks for pot washing, a kettle and microwave, charge points, communal fridge freezers. Fire pits are available to hire. Wifi
A small shop sells essentials and an on-site cafe serves delicious food and drinks! Freshly brewed coffee, sausage sandwiches, or warm pastries, in the evening, enjoy stone-baked pizzas. Luxury timber pods and two magical bell tents with private hot tubs are also available to hire. Don't forget to meet their friendly family of alpacas! And all within five minutes of Bolton Abbey and Hesketh Farm Park Find out more here
A beautiful campsite set in some of the most dramatic natural scenery imaginable - if you are a hiker make sure that you at the very leastsee Gordale Scar, Janet's Fosse, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove. If you like a more leisurely stroll follow the brook that runs through the campsite to Janet's Fosse and then follow the path into Malham village, it'll take you about half an hour and it's all on the flat.
The campsite divides opinion:our party consisted of 2 tents, 4 adults and 2 dogs and went a bit like this -
Pros - fantastic setting, level pitches next to the brook, reasonably priced, easy to find, quick drainage even after a period of heavy rain. Malcolm, friendly but think Deliverance and you have a perfect picture.
Cons - it is a popular site but the toilets and shower block are not adequate for the numbers staying, can't imagine what it's like in the height of summer, I thought that the gents were clean enough but the women in our group weren't impressed with the ladies and said that they could never use the shower.
The site owner never throws anything away so outside the toilet block there are mounds (all nicely sorted) of disposable BBQ trays, broken chairs, wine and beer bottles, gas canisters, old water bottles etc. The only other drawback on our weekend was a DoE group who were, to put it mildly, not too well behaved.
We stayed there for Friday & Saturday night in august 2007 and have to say I disagree with quite a lot of the reviews. The drive up to the site is very tight but has passing places. We were on a motorbike so didn’t have any problem at all. The place is just so beautiful. We had rain most of the weekend but it still didn’t dampen our spirits at all. The owner of the camp was very helpful and always on hand if needed for anything. The showers, toilets and washing facilities were basic but adequate. Not the cleanest BUT you have to remember it is a campsite and not a 5 star hotel. I think that’s the fun of it sometimes. Were charged £9.00 per night for 2 adults, a 3 man tent and a motorbike which I though was reasonable. The views are spectacular and the waterfall is a must to see. If you enjoy walking then this is the place to be. It’s about a mile to the nearest pub but when you get there they have a vast choice of beers to choose from and very friendly. We spent a few hours in settle where there is the local co-op and butchers.aslso a nice bakery with a camp shop nearby. All in all a great weekend despite the poor weather. We will return definitely when it is sunny.
Visited the site from friday night to sunday, with 2 adults 3 kids its about a 20 min walk from malham got the around 4pm is was very quiet at that time with pick of the site which was quiet flat but by 7pm is was full and very packed together got very loud even after the 11pm we had a tent about 2m in front of us which is way too close. The toilets and showers etc are ok but could do with a good clean now and again, only 5 mins walk to the scar not a bad site but wont go again after first impressions and all the noise etc
Have just spent 3 nights here, with 2 wonderfully sunny days and one rainy and miserable. I agree with all the other comments in that the scenery is fantastic, which makes up for the facilities, which are pretty ropey, although there is always hot water. You just have to take the Glastonbury approach to personal hygiene. We camped near the stream on Thursday and the children had an absolutely idyllic time playing in the water for the entire day. The place really changed in character though at the weekend, particularly Saturday night when big groups of chavvy young people arrived for a major session. It didn't matter that Malcolm had separated families from those without kids because the music was so loud the entire campsite could hear it anyway. I moaned to Malcolm about it the next day and he seems to think that because it had gone quiet by around midnight, that was ok. In the meantime though, you've had your entire evening ruined (unless you like banging tunes like Amarillo). The music went on again on Sunday morning when they got up, which again spoiled the whole atmosphere of this beautiful place, even for the ramblers passing through. Definitely a midweek only site for us in future.
St spent the weekend at this site and had a very nice relaxing time with few kids from a youth group. Site was a bit muddy when we arrived on the Friday night but given a little sun on the Saturday it soon dried out. Because of the location you would think that it would be sheltered, but don’t be fooled as the wind did tend to gust through the site at times. The site facilities are basic with there being only one shower located within the same area as the washing up sink, but it is cheap and there was plenty of hot water. The gents toilets were ok, but could be cleaner. It could benefit from having a better path from the site road up to the facilities as the current trail is very uneven and slippery when wet. Area around facilities looked a bit untidy. If there is ever a shortage of aluminium, then this should be the first port of call. The only annoyance we had were a group of middle aged adults (with there kids) who thought that they could play the guitar and harmonic. Next time you visit this site, go and play under the waterfalls in Gordale Scar and let everyone enjoy the site. Will visit again and get some more walking done.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No 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 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
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 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
Just returned from campsite after a 2 night stay with my partner / other couples and friends (25-30 yr olds). Campsite is ok nothing special but camping is camping, facilities were 3 of each toilets, 1 shower for everyone to share, 2 washing up sinks with hot water.
