Lower Wensleydale Club Campsite

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August

We spent a relaxing week at Lower Wensleydale, watching and feeding ducks and a peacock (a sad looking peacock, I might add), seeing so many rabbits, hearing the steam train pass by, quite idyllic for us. The wardens were brilliant, even when there was an emergency with the sewage system, cool calm and collected. The toilet block may be due for a refurbishment soon but was kept soooo clean by the wardens even when full over the weekend. Beautiful area for walking, even in the drizzle, some good cafes and pubs for food in the area. Make sure to try the Yorkshire Tea party at Wensley, Fabulous. A visit to The White Rose Candle workshop is a must, support the small local businesses for buying gifts. A return visit we shall certainly be making.

gillianmary

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Reviewed on 09/08/2016 21:49

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And the steam railway runs right beside it

We stayed only one night and would rate the site as perfectly clean and politely run, but one of us found it a bit cramped and another disliked the long distance walk between our allotted place and the wash-block. That's nuisance in the middle of a rainy night. Why only one block? It could do with another, and why no cubicles for the men and boys to shave, wash or tooth-clean in?  We've been in better sites for the same money, but the people who ran it were nice folk, the ducks bold and curious, the rabbits numberless and having the train chug and rattle by was a bonus.

Carlighter

Reviewed on 09/08/2016 21:22

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Peaceful Tucked Away Haven

We booked the site at short notice for three nights and how lucky were we! Having a motorhome we always try to find sites within walking distance of a town or village and with a local bus service nearby - both of which this site has. The site itself is set within a disused quarry so is on lots of different levels which makes it far more interesting than a the usual flat field. We had no problems at all with tv reception and were able to log on to our mobile internet whenever we wished. We found the wardens very helpful and considering the type of site did a very good job keeping it tidy. With all the trees and shrubs around it must be a continuous job keeping them under control during the growing season! As for the toilet block it isn't the most modern of buildings but is certainly kept very clean and had all the facilities required. The ducks, rabbits and peacock make for entertaining viewing when on site! Thank you Lower Wensleydale for a truly relaxing stay. We will definite return!

VanDiemen86

Reviewed on 09/08/2016 18:49

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So peaceful

We stopped at the last minute. What a find. So peaceful you couldn't hear a thing!!

Lizfield

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Reviewed on 08/08/2016 20:43

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Beautiful, quiet site with excellent facilities - but no Wifi. :(

This is a fantastic site, absolutely beautiful with really nice pitches (gravel pads on most of them). There is a plethora of lovely ducks, rabbits, and a resident peacock that make the site even more interesting. Its excellent location makes day trips to the rest of Yorkshire (and north, to Durham) easy - while there we visited Bolton Abbey, Haworth, Hawes, Darlington, and a few other places in between. The toilets and showers were kept spotless, the dishwashing facility was fine, and the managers were responsive, nice, and seem to run the place well. It's quiet, there weren't any loud children running about, we took our cats and they really enjoyed watching the other little animals around the site. The ONLY thing that lets the site down is the complete absence of wifi, which meant I had to use the three bars of intermittent cellular service I was able to get, which cost me a few Gb over the four days we stayed. If it just had Wifi it would be the PERFECT place! Even without it, though, it is the most beautiful site we've ever stayed at, and we will absolutely be back. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

nachtjenevel

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Reviewed on 08/08/2016 19:19

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Outdated site

Whilst this site is located in lovely Leyburn it is very tired, and the staff just don't care. They keep it clean but not tidy, and the description in the CC book is not perfectly true. People had difficulty finding any TV channels at all and the site does not have the TV booster facility.  Not much grass to be found either, just dirt and gravel. However, if some money was spent on this site it would be a great place to stay.

Peter Worsnup

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Reviewed on 05/08/2016 10:25

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Good location for a quiet weekend away

Situated in a lovely location and providing good access to a large swathe of North Yorkshire. The local steam railway runs along the site, which can be seen as either an attraction or a bit of a nuisance, although only five of six trains pass through each day.  Our pitch was next to the line, but we didn't find it a problem.  Toilet facilities slightly below usual CC standards, but quite acceptable.  Some pitches can get a little soggy during heavy rain as the water pools, but this is just a question of watching where you step.  We would happily return.

RichardandJo

Reviewed on 04/08/2016 10:46

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Visited July 2016

Nice well looked after site but toilet block could do with a make over but adequate Would stay there again.

GeordieBill

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Reviewed on 01/08/2016 20:44

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Camp site nestled in Watership Down

I have visited this campsite on numerous occasions and have always found the staff very friendly and helpful - the facilities always clean and the rabbits and ducks (nor forgetting the peacock) adorable! The location is ideal for Leyburn and surrounding countryside. It is a veritable suntrap. I would recommend this site, but not to too many people, as I would like to be able to return again soon.

Karen Watson

Reviewed on 29/07/2016 16:14

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Lovely site

We visited this site mid July for the 194os weekend, it was a lovely weekend. We have stayed on this site quite a few times, the site is very clean, the wardens are very friendly and helpful, it is within walking distance of Leyburn around 30 minutes where there are plenty of places to eat. The nearest pub is at the end of the lane. There are lots of ducks, rabbits and other wildlife to keep you entertained the ducks make regular visits to your caravan throughout the day.

Reviewed on 27/07/2016 22:19

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