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Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
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Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park

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54.199°N, 1.571°W
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The River Ure slides past your pitch here, steady and purposeful, its murmur threading through the old watermill grounds where campers have pitched between apple trees for decades.

This is a proper North Yorkshire riverside site for tent campers and motorhomes who want to wake to birdsong rather than breakfast radio. The Dales are close enough to feel the pull — walkers use this as a gentle base before tackling the higher ground toward Masham or Middleham, while families potter along the riverbank and let the kids skim stones until teatime. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth checking ahead if you're bringing one.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so expect a traditional, no-frills setup — the sort of place that draws people back year after year because it simply works. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions, so ask when you arrive. The vibe is unhurried and unfussy, the kind of Yorkshire camping where the river sets the pace and nobody minds.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
16°C
Overcast
7 mph
64%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 11°
2%
Thu
17° / 8°
49%
Fri
19° / 11°
7%
Sat
21° / 10°
65%
Sun
18° / 13°
38%
Mon
20° / 10°
16%
Tue
19° / 14°
25%
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Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

17 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Ripon Rowel Walk

Circles Ripon through a mix of riverside paths, farmland tracks and quiet lanes with gentle to moderate inclines throughout. Suitable for older children with good stamina but not buggy-friendly due to stiles and uneven field sections. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Rewards walkers with varied North Yorkshire countryside, historic landmarks including Fountains Abbey views, and a genuine sense of exploring beyond typical tourist routes around this ancient cathedral city.

Hiking routeLocal network
5.18 km from campsite

Aislabie Walk

Covers 27km of rolling North Yorkshire countryside with moderate inclines through woodland and riverside paths. The length makes it unsuitable for young children or buggies – expect stiles, uneven terrain, and some steep sections. Dogs welcome but must be under control near livestock in farmland stretches. Worth it for the variety: ancient woods, valley views, and a proper day's walking that strings together quiet landscapes around Jervaulx and the River Ure.

Hiking routeLocal network
5.98 km from campsite
Route length: 27 km
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Ripon Sanctuary Way

Loops 16km around Ripon's historic centre on mostly flat, paved paths and quiet lanes with gentle sections near the River Ure. Suitable for families and buggies on most stretches, though a few stiles appear near farmland. Dogs welcome throughout. Passes the cathedral, market square, old canal basin and riverside meadows – brilliant for soaking up this medieval city's character without needing a car or tackling hills.

Walking routeLocal network
7.37 km from campsite
Route length: 16 km

Hell Wath Nature Trail, Fountains Abbey

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Meanders through ancient woodland alongside Skell River on mostly flat, well-maintained paths with some gentle slopes. Perfect for families with buggies and young children, though a few sections near the water's edge need supervision. Dogs welcome on leads. Brilliant for spotting wildlife and enjoying the tranquil abbey grounds without tackling the full estate – short enough for little legs but rewarding with beautiful riverside views and historical atmosphere.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
8.03 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
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Ripon to Fountains Abbey Walk, Fountains Abbey

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Follows gentle riverside paths and parkland tracks from Ripon to one of Britain's finest ruined abbeys. Mostly flat with one gradual climb through deer park woodland. Too long for very young children but manageable for active families; sections are buggy-friendly though some stiles and uneven ground near the abbey make all-terrain wheels essential. Dogs welcome on leads throughout. The magnificent 12th-century abbey ruins and water gardens make this a genuinely rewarding walk combining easy terr

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
8.2 km from campsite
Route length: 12.8 km
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