Cow Close Caravan and Camping offers a pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes as well as a number of camping pods. Hardstanding pitches with EHU are available, along with a tent camping area with optional EHU. Dogs are welcome in this woodland setting.

About Cow Close Caravan and Camping

You won't be disappointed if you choose Cow Close for your holiday, whether it is for a short weekend away or a longer visit. The site is less than a mile from Leyburn town which can be accessed by a footpath directly from where you're staying. The site is ideally situated to access many local attractions as well as the neighbouring towns of Richmond, Middleham, Bedale and Masham. It's the Gateway to the Dales with easy access to The Yorkshire Dales National Park and the beautiful scenery and villages within it. There are 14 hardstanding pitches with EHU for caravans and motorhomes, with pitch sizes of around 9m by 9m, as well as grass pitches with EHU for tents, caravans and motorhomes - and a selection of grass pitches for tents without EHU. There are four camping pods that can sleep either three adults or two adults and two children. Please bring your own bedding. Each pod is complete with a kitchenette, equipped with a fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster and utensils. There's an electric heater to keep you toasty warm as well as a USB charging point. Upto two dogs are allowed in each pod and outside you'll find picnic tables and benches.

Open all year


Facilities and amenities

Facilities include a heated amenities block with free hot showers, toilets and handbasins, plus hairdryer and razor points. There is also an information kiosk, Wi-Fi, chemical toilet point and recycling facilities.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Cow Close Caravan and Camping,

Barden Moor, Leyburn, Yorkshire, DL8 5JJ

Coordinates

54.3215, -1.8179 | SE 11 91

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Cow Close Caravan and Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children


There are 43 accommodation options on-site

10 x Non-Electric Grass Pitches

Pitches available to accommodate all unit types on grass.

8 x Electric Grass Pitches

Spacious grass pitches with electric that are approx. 9 x 9m to suit caravans, motorhomes and tents.

14 x Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding pitches suitable for caravans and motorhomes. Grass area for awnings. Pitches are approx. 9m x 9m.



Interested in staying at Cow Close Caravan and Camping?

Call 01969 624471 to book.

Unfortunately Cow Close Caravan and Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


We hope your stay at Cow Close Caravan and Camping will be a very enjoyable one, so ask for your compliance with the site rules for your own safety and the safety and comfort of other guests around you. The proprietors reserve the right to refuse admission or ask any guest failing to comply with these rules to leave the park immediately without refund.

Arrivals:

Arrivals after 2pm, unless by prior arrangement.

Please report to reception where you will be guided to your pitch. If no one is available, there will be a message for in the site information kiosk indicating your pitch number and any other relevant information.

Assistance with setting up your pitch is available if required. Please mention this at time of booking.

Departure:

Pitches must be vacated by 12.00 (midday) on the day of departure.

All vehicles should turn Right when leaving the site entrance.

Vehicles:

A speed limit of 5 mph must be observed throughout the site. Please take care on the approach to the site as it is a single track road.

One vehicle per pitch is permitted.

Please refrain from driving on the grassed areas (unless on a grass pitch), and use designated parking areas.

Vehicles are only to be driven by persons holding a full driving license and valid insurance policy.

Noise:

Please ensure that noise is kept at a personal level at all times, and to a minimum between 10.30pm and 9.00 am.

Generators are not permitted.

Dogs & Pets:

Dogs must be supervised closely at all times and kept on a lead.

Please clean up after your pet.

Fire Safety:

Due to surrounding farmland open fires are NOT permitted on site.

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised on bricks away from grass, plants, trees and other combustible materials.

Barbecues are available to rent.

In the event of a fire, please go to the assembly point which is at the toilet/shower block

Showers and Toilets:

Please leave toilet and shower areas clean and tidy following use, as courtesy to other users. There is a mop available for wet floors

No smoking in the toilet and shower block

No dogs in the toilet and shower block.

Children must be supervised.

Surrounding Area:

The site is surrounded by farm land.

Please ensure gates are closed behind you when walking or driving through fields with animals in, and that dogs are always on a lead.

Please do not climb on/over the dry stone walls. There are lots of footpaths in the surrounding area and all of them have stiles/wall gaps in appropriate places.

Other:

Please note that we do not allow electric heaters in tents or awnings

Ball games are not permitted on site as a courtesy to all site visitors.

Accidents & Insurances:

Caravans and vehicles enter the site at the owner's risk. No responsibility is accepted for loss, damage or injury on the site, however caused. We strongly advise guests check that they have appropriate insurances for the period of their stay.

All accidents or incidents on the park must be reported and recorded at reception.


Wensleydale and its neighbouring Swaledale provide walkers and cyclists with a plethora of opportunities to get out and about and explore. Cow Close sits on a footpath between Leyburn and Bellerby and there are maps on site to help you on your way.

Why not try a walk to Tan Hill - England's highest pub - which starts and finishes in Keld? Or, explore the delights of Richmond on a town circular, visit Aysgarth Falls or just walk along the river to Middleham or Wensley. There are dozens of good pubs, restaurants and cafes for those who like to eat out, too.

Opportunities for cyclists are just as varied. The site is near previous Tour de France routes and the infamous Buttertubs Pass. Neighbouring Swaledale is a mountain bike mecca with suitable routes for all riders. Richmond Cycling Club offer time trials (summer months) and weekly mountain bike rides are available with Leyburn Bikes and Dales Bike Centre.

The local visitor attractions include:

  • Bolton Castle, Richmond Castle, Middleham Castle
  • The Forbidden Corner
  • Jervaulx Abbey
  • Brymor ice cream
  • Catterick Races
  • The Wensleydale Creamery
  • Aysgarth Falls, Redmire Falls, Hardraw Force
  • Traditional markets (Leyburn's is on Fridays)
  • Constable Burton Gardens
  • Tennants Auction House
  • Thorpe Perrow Arboretum

Interested in staying at Cow Close Caravan and Camping?

Call 01969 624471 to book.

Unfortunately Cow Close Caravan and Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Cow Close Caravan and Camping was last updated on June 20th, 2023 at 4:31 PM

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