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North Yorkshire, North East

Goosewood Caravan Park

— (0)Price on Pitchup53.959°N, 1.082°W
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The light on the North York Moors changes every hour — one moment soft heather purple, the next all gold across the bracken — and from Goosewood you're in the thick of it, with skylarks overhead and that big moorland sky stretching out in every direction.

This is a straightforward, year-round site that welcomes tents, campervans, and caravans, so you'll find families pottering about in summer and hardier souls year-round who come for the walking or just the peace. The North Yorkshire Moors pull in hikers and cyclists especially, and this makes a proper base if you're tackling the old railway paths or heading up onto the high ground. Dogs aren't listed either way, so worth checking when you book if you've got one in tow.

Facilities are the basics — toilets and showers — so it's comfortable but not fancy. Campfires are a question mark too, so ask on arrival if you're planning to bring kindling. The vibe's quiet and unstuffy, the kind of place where you pitch up, brew tea on the tailgate, and let the moors do the rest.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
21°C
Overcast
13 mph
60%
7-Day Outlook
Today
23° / 17°
73%
Mon
22° / 13°
10%
Tue
22° / 15°
92%
Wed
22° / 13°
39%
Thu
20° / 14°
15%
Fri
22° / 9°
6%
Sat
21° / 13°
9%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

12 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Millennium Way

Follows an 81-mile heritage trail from Middleton Top to Stamford Bridge, tracing Yorkshire's history through mixed terrain including gentle canal towpaths, woodland tracks and some moderately steep sections over the Wolds. Generally family-friendly on flatter stretches, though the full route is better suited to older children; shorter sections work well with buggies on surfaced paths. Dogs welcome throughout. Worth doing for the varied landscapes, historical sites and excellent views across the

Walking routeLocal network
0.9 km from campsite

Jorvic Way

Traces 104km from York to Filey on the coast, predominantly flat through historic Vale of Pickering farmland with gentle rises near the North York Moors edge. Suitable for families on sections near York and coastal stretches, though full route is multi-day; buggies manageable on firmer lowland sections but challenging on field paths. Dogs welcome throughout. Connects Viking heritage sites, peaceful villages, and dramatic clifftop views at Filey Brigg, offering varied landscapes from riverside me

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

Campus Tree Trail

Meanders through the University of York campus showcasing notable trees and green spaces. Flat terrain on paved paths and mown grass, ideal for families with buggies and young children. Dogs welcome on leads. Perfect for a gentle educational stroll combining nature spotting with campus architecture, with interpretive information about tree species along the way. Takes roughly 30-45 minutes at a leisurely pace.

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

YorActive Trail

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

Hiking routeRegional network
9.56 km from campsite
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