Clarion Lodge is a small campsite and maintains a family-run atmosphere against the beautiful rural backdrop of the mid Wharfe Valley and the rest of Yorkshire. The site is close to the market town of Otley for places to shop or dine, and has Chevin Forest Park for rambling opportunities just opposite. With Leeds not too far away as well, the site is ideally located for travellers making journeys along the North-South route.

About Clarion Lodge Campsite

Clarion Lodge is a small and quiet campsite close to the market town of Otley, bringing together rural aspects and a nearby historic town - with a good local pub within walking distance. Located at the centre of the rural triangle between Leeds, Harrogate and Bradford, the site accommodates eight tents with optional 10 amp electric hook up for purchase and has a further ten pitches for caravans and motorhomes with optional 10 amp electric. For glampers, three heated wigwams are open all year round - including being available for celebrating major festivals in the year, such as Christmas. Guests here will enjoy fantastic sunsets looking out over Yorkshire's rolling hills.

Open all year round.

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Facilities and amenities

The site includes purpose built shower and toilet facilities, free hot water on tap, free Wi-Fi and on site washing up facilities. Dogs on leads are welcome at the site and also at the local pub located within walking distance.

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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


A note from the site themselves...

Clarion Lodge was first opened in the early 1900's by Clarion Cycling Club, with a campsite dorm rooms and a concert hall, the old youth hostel has been lovingly redeveloped into a 13 bed holiday cottage and campsite, We love the history and beauty of clarion lodge and still enjoy the amazing cycling available in Yorkshire today!


Map and address

Park address

Clarion Lodge Campsite,

Menston, Ilkley, Yorkshire, LS29 6BG

Coordinates

53.8931, -1.7180 | SE 18 44

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Clarion Lodge Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 21 accommodation options on-site

10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Modern hardstanding 8m by 5m gravel pitches, with 10 amp electric. Suitable for caravans, motorhomes or campervans.

8 x Grass Pitches

Grass tent pitches available with or without electric hook ups.



Interested in staying at Clarion Lodge Campsite?

Call 01132 841142 to book.

Unfortunately Clarion Lodge Campsite 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 are a quiet site so do not allow loud music to be played on site.

No gazebos allowed.

Car parking is restricted to one car per pitch unless arrangements are made in advance with the site.

Ball games are also restricted if the site is full and not allowed before 9am or after 9pm.

Parents are responsible for their children and kids must be supervised at all times.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.

No stag/hen parties are allowed or large group bookings.

We also require you to respect your fellow campers/visitors and that the noise levels are kept to a minimum after 10pm.


Within the campsite there's the chance to play ball games, enjoy a lovely picnic with views over the hills or set off on some stunning walking trails.

Heading further afield, take a short drive to Haworth approximately 25 minutes away to see the home of the Bronte Sisters, and then get a little less cultured with a fun trip to the village of Esholt, where Emmerdale used to be filmed.

The site is an ideal starting point for campers doing the Dales Way, via 78 miles of beautiful river and lakeside paths that will allow you to truly experience Yorkshire.

Other local attractions in easy reach include:

  • Bolton Abbey for lovely tea rooms and walks by the river
  • The spa town of Harrogate, which offers great shopping and is renowned for its Turkish Baths
  • Bolton Abbey
  • Brimham Rocks for long dog walks
  • The Chevin Forest Park
  • Skipton Castle
  • Skipton's award-winning market

Interested in staying at Clarion Lodge Campsite?

Call 01132 841142 to book.

Unfortunately Clarion Lodge Campsite 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 Clarion Lodge Campsite was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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