Askrigg Camping
We're a basic family-run campsite, set on a working farm in Wensleydale.
Our camping fields are set on the edge of the village of Askrigg, where you'll find a playpark, deli, pubs and a small shop. There are many local footpaths and cycle trails, many of them passable with a pushchair.
Many campers are choosing to do sections of the stage1 Tour de France route from 2014.
We're in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where there's so much to see and do.
Family Wild Camping Experiences
We also provide wild camping experiences, completely off the grid.
It's a beautiful little walled wood - we help with navigation (it's only 1 vertical mile away) and we can transport as much or as little equipment there as required by people. It's child-friendly, we allow campfires and there's so much to do - den building, a small river, bivvying, exploring etc. We even transport people up there by tractor-trailer if they fancy an adventure.
Our Review
Askrigg Camping is just on the edge of the North Yorkshire village of Askrigg. The campsite is actually in a field opposite the farmhouse, directly off the main road.
(Note: caravans can't get onto the site, and neither can large motorhomes; small campervans can fit through the field gate though).
Our tent set-up at Askrigg Camping
We enjoyed a great stay here, with Heather, the campsite owner, making us really welcome.
The facilities are what you call back to basics with a composting loo and a sink in the field.
If you think that the composting loo will be smelly, then think again. This toilet was great, and even had party lights at night!
Being on a working farm, you can expect some of the animals might come over to check you out.
This is a working farm and you may share your camp with some animal friends. Kids love this but obviously, dogs are not allowed.
Our Tom soon made friends with the free range chickens that live in the camping field.
Making friends with the chickens at Askrigg Camping
And of course, there are free-range eggs too.
Someone was allowed to collect the eggs and then cooked breakfast!
If you want to do a wilder camp, then contact Heather for their wild camping experience.
Here are some more photos we took when we stayed with Askrigg Camping.
Pitch Types
Campsite Facilities
Large Pitch Restrictions
There are no restrictions on large tents. The camping field is very large.Campfire Details
Campfires are allowed off the ground. If you don't have a raised fire bowl, one can be hired. Logs can be purchased too.Facilities
Facilities Details
This is a back-to-basics campsite. There are no showers.We're open all year round, but most campers come through the summer months! We charge £5 per adult, per night, and a one-off car fee of £5. We can store bikes and pushchairs etc in the barn for you.
On The Map
Address
Askrigg CampingLowlands Farm, Askrigg, Wensleydale
Askrigg
North Yorkshire
DL8 3HZ
England
Longitude: -2.083379
Latitude: 54.313631