Lower Wensleydale Club Campsite
close panel
Log in to write a review
Stayed here for the first time and what a great site, yes the weather helped , but cannot fault it nice friendly staff who were very friendly.
Around 25 mins walk into Leyburn which has a large Co-op store quite a few pubs nice out door seating, great butchers shop plus other shops.
Found this to be a great relaxing 3 nights away, highly recommend 👍👍
Lovely site with welcoming, friendly and helpful wardens
A vist to this site is a lovely experience. Greatly enhanced by Kath and Eddie who are the most welcoming, friendly and helpful wardens. They make such a difference to the whole experience of visiting. The site itself is delightful and interesting with a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. It is brilliantly situated for road cycling with a choice of tougher routes (such as crossing Grinton Moor from either Leyburn or Redmire - or both on a circular route) or less demanding routes towards Newton-le-Willows. During a very brief stay I didn't have time to explore the running much. Both Kath and Eddie are accomplished triathletes and are able to advise on cycling and running. Yes, the facilities are rather dated and not up to modern standards. But I found them totally adequate. And they are kept spotless. There are two aspects of the site which are less than ideal, which have been mentioned in other reviews. One is the lack of wifi. There is none on pitches (no masts, and as a managed, rather than owned, site the Club is unlikely to invest in masts). The one time I tried to use my tablet sitting on the bench outside reception there was no internet connection. More serious is the access. Especially for a motorhome leaving the site for a trip out after 1.00 pm when there is a real risk of meeting an outfit coming the other way causing the motorhome to have to reverse a fair distance. Those with a car need have less concern. But overall this is a lovely site with the most lovely wardens.
Nice site, BUT…
This lovely quiet site would be great, apart from a couple of niggles:
- TV reception was non-existent on our pitch
- WiFi reception (that we paid extra for) dropped out frequently, and reception was very poor
- shower cubicles are small, no seating, fixed shower heads and no ability to control the temperature
The position of the site was good, next to the railway but the trains which run intermittently during the day didn’t bother us at all. Otherwise lovely and peaceful, ideal for couples.
Lovely Peaceful Site
We enjoyed our time here, a lovely peaceful site to chill. Harmby Waterfall was a highlight but the scenery, market villages and towns of the Yorkshire Dales are just delightful. Hoping we can come back soon.
Loverly site But!! , l
Like others have stated it’s a loverly peaceful site amount the trees with open areas to enjoy the sunshine. Great area for the Dales and walking into the town of Leyburn But needs an update on the shower block . Clean and tidy but no benches to sit while you change . But we will go again so don’t be put off it’s loverly , with friendly staff Finally would like to see a traffic light system for entrance to the site as it’s a narrow single lane and no real passing places but I am a motorhome towing a car .
Lovely site let down by old facilities
We really love this site; it is our ‘go to’ for weekends away. Perfect for us and our dogs as we are keen walkers.
Unfortunately what let’s the site down is the shower block, hence the lower marks. They are kept spotlessly clean but they are in need of replacement. There is clearly an issue with plumbing and/or water pressure as the water overshoots the tray resulting in the floor of the whole block being permanently wet to the point of being a slip hazard. It’s hard to avoid especially in the ladies as you pass the shower cubicles to get to the loo.
Can’t really comment on suitability for families as we haven’t got children.
pete ice
Reviewed on 31/07/2022 12:03
Lovely site in beautiful North Yorkshire
Stayed with my partner for 4 nights in our Campervan. Lovely, peaceful site with plenty of places to visit nearby. Loved having the resident peacock wandering about the site.
Great site
The site is very clean and in an ideal location.
The wardens are really friendly and helpful.
Layburn is a 25 minute easy walk with great pubs for eating (black swan has the best steak and ale pie ever)
There is a nice pub within 10 minutes walk, the old horn is a friendly country pub
All pub are dog friendly
This is our 3rd time on this site and is one of our favourite sites.
Easy access from the A1
Lovely walks from the site to middleham
Great location
Great location and nicely laid out site. Access road is a bit tight but the facilities are great and easy to walk to Leyburn.
Beautiful little site.
Lovely site, toilets and showers could do with updating. Location was good, shortcut over the scenic rail line to the village.
Short walk from the local waterfall which is worth visiting. Loved seeing Gerald the peacock although he is a wee bit noisy, needs a mate!!