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Cow Close Camping And Caravan
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Cow Close Camping And Caravan

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54.321°N, 1.817°W
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The morning sun catches the limestone scars above camp, and you can hear curlews calling across the fields before you've unzipped the tent.

This is a straightforward, no-frills site for tent campers and campervans who want a quiet patch of Yorkshire Dales without the big-site bustle. It suits walkers mapping out routes over the fells, couples after a proper escape, and anyone who's happy with simplicity over bells and whistles. Dog owners should ask ahead about bringing four-legged friends along. The Dales are laced with footpaths from here — dry-stone walls, wildflower meadows, and those big skies that make you remember why you came.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so expect to arrive prepared and ask about the basics when you book. Campfires are worth checking on arrival — they're sometimes allowed depending on conditions. It's the kind of place where the landscape does the talking, and you're left to fill your lungs with clean air and your days with long, satisfying miles.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Mostly clear
20 mph
80%
7-Day Outlook
Today
18° / 13°
6%
Sun
16° / 11°
47%
Mon
18° / 12°
10%
Tue
22° / 17°
25%
Wed
22° / 15°
16%
Thu
23° / 15°
20%
Fri
19° / 13°
20%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

8 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Hudswell Woods Trail

Meanders through ancient woodland managed by the National Trust with gentle inclines and well-maintained paths. Suitable for families with older children who can handle tree roots and uneven ground; not buggy-friendly. Dogs welcome on leads to protect wildlife. Offers peaceful shade, seasonal bluebells, and glimpses of the River Swale below—perfect for a short nature escape near Richmond.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
9.39 km from campsite
Route length: 2.4 km
Operator: National Trust

Round Howe and Billy Bank Woods Trail, Hudswell

Loops through ancient woodland on the banks of the River Swale, mostly flat with one short, manageable climb to Round Howe viewpoint. Well-maintained National Trust paths suitable for older children (8+) but too uneven and potentially muddy for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads. Rewards walkers with river glimpses, carpets of bluebells in spring, and sweeping views over Swaledale from the summit—a lovely short escape that packs charm into just over a mile.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
9.88 km from campsite
Route length: 2.2 km
Operator: National Trust
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Low and Billy Bank Woods trail, Hudswell

Meanders through ancient woodland with gentle inclines along well-maintained paths and some steeper sections near the riverbank. Perfect for families with older children who can manage uneven forest trails, though narrow stretches and tree roots make buggies impractical. Dogs absolutely welcome to explore alongside you. The real draw is the stunning mature woodland, seasonal bluebells, and glimpses of the River Swale below—lovely National Trust pocket offering peaceful escape and classic Dales w

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
9.98 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Operator: National Trust;Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

Herriot Way

Spans 79km across the Yorkshire Dales, following James Herriot's beloved landscapes through rolling farmland, stone villages, and moorland. Terrain varies from gentle riverside paths to moderate hill climbs, with some steep sections around Swaledale. Not suitable for buggies; manageable for older children used to longer walks if tackled in stages. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock (frequent). Classic Dales scenery with dramatic views, historic market towns, and genuine literary herit

Hiking routeRegional network
17.76 km from campsite
Route length: 79.3 km

6 Dales Trail

Connects six Yorkshire Dales valleys across mixed terrain with moderate to steep climbs between dales and gentler riverside stretches. Not suitable for buggies due to uneven paths, stiles, and significant elevation changes. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock. Rewards walkers with classic Dales scenery—limestone pavements, dry stone walls, traditional barns, and sweeping valley views that showcase the best of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Hiking routeRegional network
25.29 km from campsite
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