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Usha Gap Campsite
Long Close House
Muker
Richmond
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
DL11 6DW
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Pitches: 90
Open: 26/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
26/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 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 |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 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 |
| Activities |
 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 |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Ryphque |
4 reviews from this member |
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 We arrived at Usha Gap having been at a very basic campsite before and I assumed, having read the blurb, that this would be a step up.
I was very disappointed in that, although the toilets were clean, they were old and my kids were very put off. The showers were similarly old and none of us used them.
My kids were also initially scared stiff of the barking sheep dogs! We were advised to stay in the larger field as it was on the same side of the road as the toilets, even though we were physically further from them!
Also, the grass was very long so we all ended up with wet and cold feet - the next morning we wised up and got the wellies out!
The scenery is spectacular but to stay again, the facilities would need to be updated. However, the lady in charge was very helpful and allowed me to use her house phone as there was no mobile phone reception. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Db123 |
6 reviews from this member |
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Just come back from this site, after the Easter weekend.
Spent 3 nights here. This is a lovely site; I think all the other comments are right.
The lady is very friendly who owns this. I kept saying to her I will pay now, but she kept saying pay me when you leave.
There is only one toilet for men and one for women, so can queue to get in.
Muker is about 10 minutes walk, which has a lovely pub, tea rooms and village store. Thwaite is about the same distance the other way, maybe a little longer, but could not see any shops there, just a hotel with a bar.
All in all a lovely site with great views cannot wait to go back
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Brendanr2004 |
711 reviews from this member |
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Spent a couple of nights camping here. It's in a great spot, with excellent waking opportunities right from the site.
Facilities on site are good, but they may be pushed to the limit in busy times as there's just one ladies and one gents toilet and two showers.
The village of Muker is a 10 minute walk. It has a great pub with decent food. Thwaite is a similar distance in the other direction, but I didn't check that place out.
Site fees reasonable - £5 per person, £2 per car.
A good site. Will return.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Vincebowdren |
4 reviews from this member |
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Very nice little site in a couple of fields down by the river. Good flat land for tents, with nice soft soil for pegging in. Other facilities: toilets and showers were both good, (shower needs 20p piece).
Even though I was camping right by the river, there were none of the midges which afflicted my night in Keld just a few miles up the road; don't know why, but it made all the difference to how much I enjoyed the stay.
The site is conveniently placed: on the main road, but also at a point where three different footpaths converged too. The location is remote though, so the road is very quiet at night so there's not a problem with any noise.
Muker village is half a mile away (by footpath or road) with a great pub and a few shops. Swaledale in general was a revelation to me: the limestone scenery (flat-bottomed valleys, spectacular white scars on the steep hillsides, abundant flora) was very picturesque and the night I spent here was one of the best in my week around the northern Dales.
Friendly welcome too: I arrived early (mid-afternoon) when the owners were out, so a neighbour told me I'd be fine just pitching up where I wanted and coming back later to find them and pay for my stay.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Kismet54 |
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Usher Gap campsite was a delight! The toilets, sinks and showers, albeit antiquated, were spotless and maintained with regularity. A credit to the site owners.
Having read earlier reviews there is little more that can be added about the site and the general area, all positive. However, due to the fact the site is in close proximity to water be prepared for midges.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Hikerjohn2010 |
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Lovely location but facilities inadequate for the number of campers. This site can hold upward of 100 people and one toilet for men and one for women is not enough. I had to queue for the toilet each day when there were only about 30 people on site. The washing facilities are also inadequate - two sinks used for both personal washing and for dishes. Just two showers - OK when site not full.
Lovely place but I advise taking your own toilet & washing facilities. Good beer & food reasonably priced at Farmers Arms ten minute walk away through fields.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Ealgith |
9 reviews from this member |
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Swaledale is ridiculously beautiful, especially in the early summer with the buttercups and wildflower hay meadows. The site is about halfway between Muker and Thwaite, a 15 minute walk either way. Both have nice little pubs, small village shop and tea rooms. The Metcalfe family still run it from the 50s and it has a lovely laidback atmosphere.
The on-site facilities consist of a gents and a ladies toilet with wash basin, two washing up sinks, two unisex showers (20p but warm and long enough), a tumble dryer (20p again) and freezers in the garage.
There are two fields either side of the farm and road. We stayed in the lower field next to the beck. There is a fence for safety but plenty of access for the kids to wade up and down all day. There is also lots of visiting wildlife to be seen all around.
The only downside is that road. Though not very busy at all the few cars do come at a fair speed. All the facilities are on the other side, or, from the other field, the beck is on the other side. It is all secure and safe but crossing can be a bit of a pain.
I felt the site was definitely worth that small downside and would certainly return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Joe+ky |
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The site is so laid back that you would think you where in paradise, it's what I call back to basics but every thing is clean and well kept.
The lady who runs it is one of a kind,we have been a few times now yet we have never got to know her name. We went on some of the best walks ever, because we went a bit later this time we actually saw a lot off birds nesting, some with chicks and even a roe deer.
Down in the village, 15min walk away is The Farmers Arms, excellent pub, excellent food, excellent owners, even the locals made us feel welcome. There is a village shop that sells the basics, we even got to hear the Muker Silver Band in the village hall. All in all a great holiday
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Highdigi |
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Just spent 4 days at this lovely farm camp site in the Yorkshire Dales. The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming. The site is basic in so far as there are 1 male and 1 female toilet. There are two showers which are used for both male and female at a cost of 20 pence per normal length shower. There are also two sinks in the shower complex used for both washing up and cleaning teeth etc. Under the sinks there is a tumble dryer which takes 20 pence's. Fresh drinking water is available by the camp site entrance.
The site is split in two halves by a B road. There is a smaller camping area next to a small river and a larger field which is accessed through the farm yard. If you are in the smaller field then you will need to cross the road to reach the toilets and showers. The smaller site has very flat pitches and the larger filed there is a mixture of flat and slopping grass area. You are able to choose you're own pitch and is on a first come first served basis
For my stay I was in the larger field which provided lots of space for families to play games. The views from both sites are wonderful looking at the hills around and of course some great walks as you would expect in the Dales.
The site is extremely cheap and has in my opinion all you need. There does not seem to be any extra cost on pitch sizes for large tents but camp fees are per person basis. Also on the day of leaving there is no rush to get off the site at a particular time, some stayed all day and left late afternoon.
Muker is half a mile form the site and can be reached by walking through the fields where you can find a tea shop, The Farmers arms pub and a small shop. Going in the opposite direction is Thwaite which also has a very nice tea room and pub and seemed to be a little quieter when I was there. Had a very nice lunch in the tea room which was not expensive.
The site has no shop so planning is needed in advance for provisions. Hawes is around 6 miles away and reached across the pass which has an array of shops. Reeth is around 10 miles in the the other direction from the camp site and has a lovely village green.
I would say the only negative comment I have is that the four farm dogs which are chained in the yard can be a little noisy as people walk through the yard to the showers etc. But they are put inside after 11pm at night. As this is a working farm you can expect early activity in the morning.
I will certainly be staying here again
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Bluebrie |
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Just got back from a fabulous few days at Usha Gap. It's beautifully simple, clean and a warm welcome awaits.
The river next to the campsite not only gurgles and bubbles at exactly the ride speed for relaxation but it doubles up as a wonderful playground for the kids.
Views stunning, lovely off road walk to village, where they rival Devon for a cream tea. Great walks in the meadows straight from site, so really no need to be on the road at all.
All in all - unspoilt, time forgotten and idyllic
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