Being just an hour away from home, Bolton Abbey is our 'go to' site when we need a quick weekend away but don't have time to travel far after work on Friday. As such, we have visited three times over the past few months or so. The walking from the site is excellent, either up onto the moor, the fell or down the valley along the river. The walk up to Simon's Seat is tremendous and the view is more than worth the hard work to get there. Just be aware that dogs are not allowed on the high moor and fell, something that isn't always well signposted until you have completed quite a bit of uphill walking!  Last weekend we spotted hares in the woods up from the site and the birdlife is always interesting.  The site is usually busy but quiet. The wardens are always welcoming and helpful. The only downside for this site is the noisy extraction/boiler exhaust on the sanitary block which, can be heard across much of the site. Having said that, I always appreciate the hot water and spotless facilities but the noise does seem more than on other CC sites.  This is a highly recommended site and one we plan to visit again soon.