"Interesting" Campsite recommendation Yorkshire/Lakes wanted

[snozz]

Looking for recommendations for an "Interesting" (interpret as you will!) campsite that will interest the kids.

Looking for something out of the norm rather than the usual campsites.

Don't know if there is anything out there, but if there is, would like to hear from you

Cheers
Snozz

 

[Andy2112]

Snozz,

how about here? http://www.forestholidays.co.uk/cam...ns/england-1/forest_of_dean/christchurch.aspx

I went a few years ago, there's some nice woodland to play in as well and

 

[snozz]

Thanks - will bookmark it for next time we're down there, but a bit far for the weekend. Thanks for posting though

Snozz

 

[Peterlee_Paddler]

Snozz, are you looking at the Christchurch site?
There is the Spiers House one in Cropton Forest.

 

[Andy2112]

Sorry Snozz, that's me not reading the post correctly mate, lol

 

[snozz]

Spotted the Cropton one - thanks for that!

 

[Large Sack]

Hi Snozz try this http://www.campincumbria.com/fells/scafell_camping.html for starters. I am just on my way out but have stayed at the base of Scafell just can't remember which one it is. Will check later on.

plenty of low level exploring/river playing for the kids.

Cheers

Sack

 

[roy1]

Hi Snozz what about trying the National Trust campsites in the lake s particularly Low Wray or Langdale they are set in fanastic locations with activities for all the familly to get involved in.

 

[Gaoler]

Take a look here. http://www.fishergroundcampsite.co.uk/
That pond keeps kids amused for hours. Wet but amused.

 

[DavidJT]

Well, err, you said "interesting". Not sure what age your kids are but they might find this place fun. Whitby area any good?...

http://www.larosa.co.uk/gallery.html

 

[snozz]

We went up to Langdale last weekend - the NT campsite was full by 7pm! We ended up 2 miles down the road at Chaple Stile. Nice campsite, and looks like they have a reed water filtration system thingy. Although some 40somethings in football tops thought the rest of the campsite wanted to listen to 80's music ...
Have bookmarked the previous suggestions, thanks. And the one at Goathland ... Larosa looks fabulous. Now, if my parents will have the kids for a night or 2 ...!

 

[Large Sack]

some 40somethings in football tops thought the rest of the campsite wanted to listen to 80's music ...

Damn those 40 somethings and their 80's music ...oh hang on a mo...that would be me...(but only in the privacy of my own home, car etc)

 

[Chrisj]

It's a bit farther north than you were thinking of but how about this one?

http://www.marthrownofmabie.com/

We stayed there at easter and loved it. The kids spent the whole weekend making dens in the forest but we are taking mountain bikes as well next time.

 

[para106]

I can second Marthrown of Mabie!! Spent a few weekends there last year - great site!! We're booking the Long House for Hogmanay this year. The biking is excellent Chris, some of the runs are trouser filling though!!!!

 

[woof]

We went up to Langdale last weekend - the NT campsite was full by 7pm! We ended up 2 miles down the road at Chaple Stile. Nice campsite, and looks like they have a reed water filtration system thingy. Although some 40somethings in football tops thought the rest of the campsite wanted to listen to 80's music ...
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Yeah, bloody kids !.

Rob

 

[Dave]

Not sure how to interpret interesting. But if you are in Wharfedale.
Mrs Masons farmhouse Camp site, on the banks of the river wharfe, in appletreewick is a nice peaceful place, on the banks of the river. [Ask for a spot next to the river]
Dont know how old your kids are. But theres a path adjacent to the river, and a couple of small wooded islands for them to explore, theres signal crayfish for them to find, and kingfishers to spot, and a rope swing. A good pub, about a mile and a halfs walk up the path, in burnsall. The red lion. Amazing views. Good walks. And if you have a fly rod, you can fish the stretch, as a camper.
Small but beautiful. Sunny weather reccomended.

I reckon there will be some good campsites along the River Ure, in Wensleydale as well. Bainbridge/Hawes end. Maybe with some historical interest. Old Roman Forts etc.

Amazing whats right on your doorstep!

 

[rik_uk3]

drop a PM to Ian, bilmo-p5 he knows this area very well, especially the smaller out of the way sites.

 

[EdS]

as Dave said but go to the Craven Arms or the New Inn in Appletreewick rather than the Red Lion. It very expensive and gastropub whilst the others pride themselves on their Real Ale and proper "pubness". The Craven Arms also has a Cruck Barn

http://www.the-new-inn-appletreewick.com/

http://www.craven-cruckbarn.co.uk/pub.htm

 

[Dave]

http://www.craven-cruckbarn.co.uk/pub.htm[/QUOTE]

Mmmmmm. Beer.....
That looks good. Shall have to give it a try.

There are some amazing pubs in the Yorkshire Dales. Wensleydale, is famed for the Black Sheep. There are still a few,like the Falcon Inn, Arncliffe, where Ale is still served in the time honoured fashion - from barrel to glass via a porcelain jug.



http://www.yorkshirenet.co.uk/stayat/falcon/

 

[Fizzy]

Spotted the Cropton one - thanks for that!

Should you end up there, try The New Inn at Cropton. It's also the home of Cropton Brewery and their own beer is fantastic!
http://www.newinncropton.co.uk/