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Rowntree Park Caravan Club
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Rowntree Park Caravan Club

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53.951°N, 1.081°W
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The crunch of gravel under your awning, the distant chime of York Minster bells drifting across the river — this is caravanning with a city-break twist.

Rowntree Park Caravan Club suits tourers and motorhomers who want a proper base for exploring York without the bustle of a commercial site. You're tucked beside one of the city's loveliest green spaces, close enough to walk into the medieval streets, far enough to feel like you've pitched somewhere leafy and calm. It's Club Members Only, as you'd expect, so the atmosphere skews toward experienced caravanners who know the drill.

Facilities aren't detailed in the listing, so check ahead for specifics when you book. Dog policy is ask-first, and campfires need confirming on arrival — likely restricted given the urban park setting. Think of this as a well-kept, no-fuss stopover where the real attraction is York itself: walk the walls, lose an afternoon in the Shambles, then come back to a quiet pitch under the trees.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
14°C
Clear
8 mph
69%
7-Day Outlook
Today
18° / 12°
2%
Thu
20° / 10°
63%
Fri
19° / 13°
37%
Sat
21° / 11°
45%
Sun
19° / 14°
26%
Mon
20° / 11°
13%
Tue
18° / 15°
39%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

12 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Jorvic Way

Spans 104km across Yorkshire's varied landscape, mixing flat riverside stretches with moderate rolling hills and some steep climbs through the North York Moors. Terrain includes footpaths, bridleways, and quiet lanes – uneven underfoot in places, making it unsuitable for buggies and challenging for young children over the full distance. Dogs welcome throughout. Links York to the coast, offering excellent historical landmarks, woodland, and moorland scenery across a genuine long-distance adventur

Hiking routeRegional network
1.71 km from campsite
Route length: 104 km

Millennium Way

Traces a 23-mile linear route from York Minster to the Humber Bridge, celebrating the new millennium. Mostly flat riverside paths and field trails with gentle inclines around the Yorkshire Wolds. Suitable for older children with stamina, but the length makes it impractical for buggies or very young kids. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for the historical bookends – magnificent York Minster starting point and stunning Humber Bridge views at the finish.

Walking routeLocal network
1.64 km from campsite

Campus Tree Trail

Meanders through the University of York's parkland campus, entirely flat and paved, perfect for families with buggies and pushchairs. Dogs welcome on leads. This gentle nature trail showcases the campus's impressive tree collection with interpretive signage identifying species—ideal for a relaxed educational stroll combining fresh air with botanical interest, accessible year-round regardless of weather.

Walking routeLocal network
1.79 km from campsite
Operator: University of York

YorActive Trail

Walking routeLocal network
2.85 km from campsite
Route length: 5 km
Operator: University of York
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Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to York)

Hiking routeRegional network
8.62 km from campsite
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