Set in rural Yorkshire with views of Wharfe Valley, Clarion Lodge Campsite is in a great location for exploring, with Leeds and Harrogate within a 25 minute drive. There are grass and hardstanding pitches with optional electric, welcoming tents and tourers. Or, opt for a cosy camping pod with heating, electric and a kitchenette. The site is surrounded by scenic countryside, with a country pub just a five minute walk away. Dogs are welcome too!

Small camping, touring and glamping site with views of the Wharfe Valley and surrounding countryside

Just a five minute walk from a country pub, a 25 minute walk from Menston Train Station

Within a 25 minute drive of Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley and the Yorkshire Dales National Park

About Clarion Lodge Campsite

Located in the centre of the rural triangle between Leeds, Harrogate and Bradford, the site is surrounded by things to do. Menston Train Station is also only a 25 minute walk away with connections to nearby towns and cities! There are five non electric grass pitches for tents only, along with a further five grass pitches with optional 10 amp electric hooks ups that also welcome campervans. If holidaying in your caravan, campervan, motorhome or trailer tent, there are 15 optional electric hardstanding pitches, available for all year round getaways. If you want a cosy glamping stay, opt for one of the three cosy camping pods. Sleeping up to five, the pods include a super king and single bed platforms that can also be used as seating. Each pod includes lighting, electric, heating, a fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery and crockery, plus the option to add bedding. Outside there is also a BBQ rack for if you wish to bring along your own disposable BBQs. You will also have one allocated parking space. Four-legged friends are welcome too, with up to two pups permitted per pitch and pod. For evenings spent onsite, BBQs and fire pits (approved by management) are allowed, just please ensure they are raised from the ground. A charming country pub is also only a five minute walk away if you want to dine out! Do note, the site is within the flight path of Leeds Airport so you may experience some noise from planes.

Pods and hardstanding pitches are open all year, and the grass pitches are open from April to December.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include a male and female toilet and shower block, along with washing up facilities and tourist information in the communal log cabin.

For grabbing essentials, a Sainsbury's Local is a 20 minute walk away. The closest pub is The Chevin Inn, just a five minute stroll from the site.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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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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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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Toilet

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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

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WiFi


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+)

Young children


There are 28 accommodation options on-site

Grass pitches

5 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents only.

Grass pitches

5 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 5 people

Grass pitches with optional 10 amp electric hook up. Suitable for tents and campervans.

Hardstanding pitches (optional electric)

15 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 5 people

Hardstanding 8m x 5m gravel pitches, with optional 10 amp electric. Suitable for trailer tents, caravans, motorhomes or campervans.



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.


Just ten minutes away, Otley Chevin Forest Park offers beautiful woodland trails and amazing views, ideal for walks and picnics. For those holidaying with four-legged friends, it is also the perfect spot for them to fetch sticks too!

Ilkley (15 minutes) is home to Ilkley Moor, great for a hike, or when the sun is shining, head to Ilkley Lido for a relaxing dip in the swimming pool.

For a fun filled family day out, a trip to Tropical World (25 minutes) could be the perfect way to entertain the little ones. Discover greenhouses that are home to tropical animals and plants, with a butterfly house, rainforest canopy, and more!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Golden Acre Park (15 minutes)
  • Royal Pump Room Museum (25 minutes)
  • Great Yorkshire Show (25 minutes)
  • Mother Shipton's Cave (30 minutes)
  • Leeds City Museum (35 minutes)

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 22nd, 2025 at 12:12 PM

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