Croft Farm Campsite

The rustle of canvas and the distant bleat of sheep drift across these open meadow pitches, where the soft light of the North Yorkshire Moors creates an ever-changing backdrop of heather-clad hills. Morning mist clings to the valleys before burning off to reveal the rugged beauty that makes this corner of the North East so compelling.

This is proper back-to-basics camping for those who appreciate simplicity and space. Tenters, caravanners and campervan owners will find generous pitches on working farmland, with the dramatic moorland landscape providing endless walking opportunities right from your pitch. The area's market towns and coastal villages lie within striking distance for those seeking provisions or a change of scene.

Facilities are straightforward and functional, with toilet and shower blocks serving the site. The campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so ask the owners about bringing your own firepit. The atmosphere here is refreshingly uncomplicated – farm life continues around you, the stars shine brilliantly on clear nights, and the moorland silence is broken only by natural sounds.