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Sowerby Caravan Park

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54.215°N, 1.330°W
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The hum of a well-kept caravan park settles you into the gentle rhythm of Sowerby, where the Yorkshire hills roll away in all directions and footpaths thread through stone-walled fields.

This is a touring park for caravans and campervans, suited to couples and families who like their pitches tidy and their moorland walks close at hand. Sowerby sits just beyond the market-town bustle of Thirsk, putting you in proper Herriot Country — all livestock auctions, racecourse meets, and dale villages worth wandering. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so ring ahead if you're traveling with a hound keen on those hillside rambles.

Facilities aren't specified in detail, so it's worth checking what's onsite when you book — this feels like a straightforward, no-frills spot rather than a glamping setup. Campfires need clearing on arrival, which suggests a flexible approach depending on conditions and pitch. Expect a quiet, traditional caravan park atmosphere — the kind of place where you reverse in, level up, then head straight out to explore the Dales without fuss.

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Swale Way

Follows the River Swale for approximately 104km through the Yorkshire Dales, starting near Keld and finishing in Reeth. Terrain varies from riverside meadows to moorland paths with moderate climbs, particularly in the upper sections. Suitable for older children with good stamina, though rocky sections and stiles make it unsuitable for buggies. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers stunning limestone scenery, waterfalls, hay meadows and traditional stone villages—a classic Dales experience showcasing s

Hiking routeRegional network
0.27 km from campsite

Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)

Meanders through Kilburn village and surrounding North Yorkshire farmland with gentle to moderate inclines and some steeper sections near the White Horse viewpoint. Mixed terrain includes country lanes, field paths and woodland tracks that can get muddy – not ideal for buggies but manageable for older children who don't mind hills. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Rewards with expansive Vale of York views and passes the famous Kilburn White Horse carved into the hillside, plus charming vill

Hiking routeLocal network
13.86 km from campsite

Cleveland Way

Stretches 109 miles around North York Moors and Yorkshire coast, mixing moorland plateaus, woodland valleys, and dramatic cliff-top sections with steep climbs throughout. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to length, terrain, and exposed coastal edges. Dogs welcome but must be on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Offers stunning coastal panoramas, historic abbeys, and quintessential Yorkshire moorland—one of England's most scenic long-distance trails, typically walked in 8-9 days

Hiking routeNational trail
19.89 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

The Inn Way

Hiking routeRegional network
27.31 km from campsite
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