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Bank Head Farm
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Bank Head Farm

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54.323°N, 1.359°W
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The gate clangs shut behind you and it's just grass, sky, and the low rumble of distant fells — Bank Head Farm feels like you've stepped off the map and into proper British farming country.

This is a place for campers and campervan folk who want simplicity over bells and whistles. Tenters pitch where the ground's flattest, vans tuck in where they fit, and there's a lovely sense of making do and mucking in. Dog owners should ask ahead — it's working farmland, so there may be livestock considerations — but the surrounding countryside is begging to be walked.

Facilities are basic, which means you're here for the quiet, not the hot showers. Check about campfires when you arrive; some farmers are fine with a responsible blaze, others less so depending on the season and ground conditions. Expect a no-frills, old-school camping experience where the view does the talking and you're trusted to look after yourself. If you like campsites that feel like actual farms rather than manicured pitches, you'll feel right at home.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Overcast
3 mph
61%
7-Day Outlook
Today
16° / 11°
4%
Thu
17° / 9°
55%
Fri
18° / 10°
34%
Sat
21° / 9°
43%
Sun
18° / 13°
32%
Mon
20° / 10°
23%
Tue
19° / 13°
31%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

4 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Cleveland Way

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Traverses 109 miles of North York Moors and Yorkshire Coast, mixing high moorland plateaus, steep coastal cliffs, and wooded valleys. Terrain varies dramatically from moderate moorland sections to challenging cliff-edge climbs with significant elevation changes. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to length, exposed sections, and steep drops along coastal stretches. Dogs welcome but must be kept under close control near cliff edges and livestock. Delivers exceptional coastal panoramas

Hiking routeNational trail
12.78 km from campsite

Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)

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Spans 190 miles across northern England from the North York Moors to the Lake District, passing through three national parks with challenging terrain including steep climbs, exposed moorland, and rocky paths. Definitely not suitable for young children or buggies—this is a serious multi-day trek requiring good fitness and navigation skills. Dogs welcome but must be capable of long distances and steep ascents. Worth doing for the incredible variety of landscapes, from dramatic coastal cliffs at Ro

Hiking routeNational trail
17.96 km from campsite

The Inn Way

Connects a series of traditional Yorkshire Dales pubs across varied terrain with moderate to steep climbs over moorland and through valleys. Suitable for experienced walkers with good fitness; not recommended for young children or buggies due to challenging gradients and rough paths. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for authentic pub-to-pub walking, stunning Dales scenery, and the chance to tackle sections or the full multi-day route sampling local ale and hospitality.

Hiking routeRegional network
25.59 km from campsite
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Lyke Wake Walk

Hiking routeRegional network
30.93 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

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Pubs, shops & services within 5 km

This site is properly off-grid — no shops, pubs, cafes or services within 5 km on our records. Pack a flask, a stove and your favourite supper. That's half the magic.

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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