The Private Hill

The gentle rustle of canvas and the distant bleat of Dales sheep drift across this elevated Yorkshire site, where morning mist often clings to the valley below before burning off to reveal those characteristic patchwork stone walls stretching toward limestone peaks.

This is a back-to-basics spot for campers, caravanners and campervan owners who relish simplicity and splendid isolation in proper Yorkshire Dales countryside. The region's celebrated walking trails, dramatic limestone scenery and characterful market towns are all within reach, making it an ideal base for explorers who prefer their camping unspoiled by modern intrusions.

Facilities are deliberately minimal here—you'll need to check what's available on arrival, along with the campfire policy which varies. The "Private Hill" name says it all: this feels like your own slice of the Dales, where the focus is firmly on the landscape rather than onsite entertainment. Expect a quiet, stripped-back camping experience where the star attraction is simply being here, surrounded by some of England's most stirring upland scenery.