Howgill Lodge
Barden, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DJ
Contact & location
- Address
- Barden, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DJ
- Phone
- 01756 720655
Camping tips for Yorkshire
Yorkshire weather is famously unpredictable — bring layers even in July. Moorland sites can be exposed to strong winds; check prevailing conditions before pitching. Many Dales sites are on working farms, so dogs must be kept on leads and noise kept to a minimum. The narrow lanes approaching some Dales and Moors sites are unsuitable for large touring caravans — check width restrictions before travelling. If you're planning to walk the Three Peaks, start early: it's a long day even for experienced walkers. Wild camping is not permitted in the Yorkshire Dales or North York Moors without landowner permission.
About camping in Yorkshire
Yorkshire was historically divided into three ridings (North, East, and West), a word derived from the Old Norse "thriding". Today the county spans two National Parks, three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and hundreds of miles of coastline. The market towns of Skipton, Helmsley, and Pickering serve as useful bases for exploring the moors and dales. Rail access is excellent from Leeds, York, and Scarborough; the Settle to Carlisle railway line is one of the most scenic train journeys in Britain and passes directly through the Dales camping heartland.