Lower Wensleydale Club Campsite

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Very nice site

Lovely site clean and tidy and the staff very helpfull. Loads of things to do around and about this location. If I had one negative point it would be that it doesn't have a separate exit and entry road could be tricky if one coming one way and one coming the other as someone would have to reverse and the road isn't very wide.

Allan and Julie

Caravanner

Reviewed on 27/08/2016 20:51

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Terrific site in former quarry, - with lots of ducks and rabbits!

We really enjoyed our stay at this site. Very welcoming, cheerful wardens...just one toilets/shower block but easily accessible for all (but I did 'miss' the privacy cubicles, but no matter)...terrific setting in a former quarry...a good pub with friendly landlord just outside the site...and very close to Leyburn which has lots of pubs/cafes/restaurants plus a lovely walk to the Shawlsand good bus service to Richmond and Hawes. We were also very lucky with the weather, - torrential rain one night (great to lie in the van with it lashing down on the roof) but very warm and sunny daytimes. This is a truly lovely part of the country and we were very relaxed on this site (we're still novice campers), wish we could have stayed longer. We will hope to return next spring.

Keith Pare

Reviewed on 27/08/2016 14:47

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One of my Favourites

Well we have stayed at site about half a dozen times ..popular location and ideal for getting out and about. took our 11 year old niece this time as she wanted to see the wildlife ,and there is plenty. places like Richmond are easy reach..Middleham is a worthy visit ..get there about 7.00am to see the race horses going onto the moor .the "Gallops" wll worth getting up early for , and the jockeys and trainers are so polite ..good mornings all round . Since our last visit the site wardens have changed ..always a great welcome from them ..but great news the new wardens and assistant wardens ..gave such a great welcome indeed I was impressed ... it sets a really good atmosphere for your stay spoke to the assistant wardens at the pot wash ..it was their first posting .. only been wardens for 4 weeks..great to see them around the site ,busy keeping everything clean and tidy and improving the pitch area's well worth a visit .

Strumaolng1

Reviewed on 24/08/2016 20:27

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Late booking

We were surprised to find there was late availability for here over an August weekend. Arrived early despite stopping en route to delay arrival. Nearly caught out as there is a single track approach road and there was a very late departure. As we were in a small Motorhome we had no problem in a short reverse to the tent area to allow the caravan to leave. Moral is, take note of the instructions! Very friendly helpful wardens asked what we wanted from a pitch and directed us to a few options that suited us.  Easy roadside walk to Leyburn although a noisy busy road. Pleasant optional walk via country lane and fields also to Leyburn.  Local pub does not open till 6pm in the evening even in August and does not serve food. What a waste of potential income particularly with their own caravan site and several others nearby.  This was our first visit to this site and found it OK. As it is not a "full" Caravan Club site it is not totally up to their normal standard as regards the toilet block but still acceptable.  Overall a good site. 

Ovy

Caravanner

Reviewed on 19/08/2016 20:56

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Lovely secluded friendly site

Booked for three nights at short notice and we very surprised at the friendliness of the staff and the layout of the pitches on site. A lot of attention from the Wardens to give us a pitch which suited our needs and for being so flexible in amending our booking based on the length of our Motorhome.  Lots of wildlife with baby ducks, coots and Gerald the Peacock in a little oasis in Yorkshire. Easy walk of about a mile into Leyburn along the footpath on the main road past the chocolate factory, garden centre and auction rooms. Also a nice walk along the top of the site on country paths into Leyburn. Good access routes to explore Wensleydale and Yorkshire and a wealth of detail is available in the information room. Lovely to see the Wensleydale Heritage railway running on the edge of the site, not only steam trains but classic Diesel engines as well, about three times a day and not much of a disturbance. Footpath crosses the railway line onto the main road and the Pheasant Inn to your left. Classic quaint country boozer that does not serve food, so be prepared if you arrive late you will not be able to pop to the pub for a bite to eat. Overall a lovely three days and we will be back. Well done to the Wardens for keeping such a lovely site.

John Snowball

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Reviewed on 18/08/2016 21:36

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We will be back

The managed site has facilities up to the normal CC standard. Where this site exceeds is with the location - 1mile from Leyburn on a decent roadside footpath, at the foot of stunning countryside, steam trains running past the other side of the hedge, and wardens who are always smiling and friendly. There is plenty of character (and characters) onsite.

Ci15P

Reviewed on 18/08/2016 08:58

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A wonderful week away

This was our first time on a Caravan Club site as new members. As they say, first impressions do count! The wardens on site were fantastic, welcoming and friendly. Phil kindly brought over some blocks to help level the van without us even asking and we found out he was originally from our neck of the woods! The site itself is a beautiful hidden gem, clean and well looked after. Our daughter loved feeding the ducks, of which bird seed was available from the on site shop £1 a bag. The facilities were excellent, plenty showers and toilets. The only drawback for some was no wifi but to us, it meant no distractions on holiday. We would highly recommend people visit this site, you certainly won't be disappointed. We can't wait to return!

chrisjones570

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Reviewed on 14/08/2016 21:46

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Great Area to visit.

This is a well kept, very pleasant site with welcoming staff. There is a pub just off site, The Pheasant, which is old & quaint. The Wensleydale railway runs across the bottom of the site (no problem) & well worth a ride; trying starting at Redmire for a full line ride. With regards to the site, unfortunately it does not have Wi-fi which could be a problem for today's younger generation (which is why it has a 3 for families) plus there is no hair dryer in the gents which is usually a feature of Caravan Club sites. Wensleydale is a lovely area with plenty of good walking; try Middleham Gallops but avoid the Black Bull in centre of village, not friendly at all! Coverdale Bridge just down the road is best in area with many CAMRA awards. Then of course there are the nearby castles, Middleham, Richmond, Bolton. Lots of varied things to do.

Geocacher

Reviewed on 14/08/2016 10:49

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Great site & location

Just back from a weekend 6/8/16 for 2 nights,great site & location...the pheasant inn a less than 5 minute walk for a good pint of real ale beer,the village of leyburn is around a 15/20 stroll with its quaint shops & 5 dog friendly bars/restaurants.The site it's self is  quiet,very clean & friendly.......we will be returning for a nice relaxing weekend soon.

blenkharn

Reviewed on 11/08/2016 18:24

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Peacock early call

Excellent weekend on brilliant site. Site great because of the irregular way it is laid out not regimental. Good facilities with excellent showers. Plenty of rabbits and ducks on site plus the lonesome peacock giving the early morning call. Brilliant wardens a usual. Weather really good and plenty to do in the area some really good walks.

Ann19Dave

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Reviewed on 11/08/2016 13:13

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