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Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan Club Site

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Open dates: 15/03/2013 to 04/01/2014

Open to Members & Non-members

Earliest arrival time 13:00

Contact

Bolton Abbey,Bolton Abbey,North Yorkshire,BD23 6AN

01756 710433

Community rating

4 out of 5
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Pitches (what are these?)

  • Total pitches 57
  • Hardstanding 57
  • Max length = 8.5 metres

Description

Bolton Abbey Caravan Club Site (formerly Strid Wood) is one of the prettiest locations on the network - it is part of the Bolton Abbey estate and located in an open glade surrounded by woodland and the glorious Yorkshire Dales. Within the boundaries of the estate are some 75 miles of footpaths through moors, woods and farmlands, all easily accessible from the caravan site. The ruins of the 12th century Bolton Priory stand on a placid curve of the River Wharf and have been painted by Turner and Landseer as well as earning praise from Wordsworth.

Skipton is a mere 8½ miles away from the Bolton Abbey Caravan Club Site (formerly Strid Wood) and is an historic town with traditional cobbled streets and a picturesque canal to wander along. There is also a regular street market and well preserved medieval fortress, which are a must for visitors to the caravan park. Skipton also serves as the starting point for one of England's most beautiful train journeys - the Settle to Carlisle line.

(PDF)Access statement

(PDF)Biodiversity appraisal

(PDF) Site details leaflet

Site rules & policies

Club site rules

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  • Facilities for wheelchair and walking disabled
  • Dog walk on site or nearby
  • Significant historical or cultural interest nearby
  • Quiet and peaceful (off peak)
  • Motorhome waste disposal
  • Laundry facilities
  • Toilet block
  • Part hard standings
  • Fishing within 5 miles
  • Wi-Fi internet access
  • Public transport available within 1 mile

Nearby

Travel

Public transport

Buses leave from within 100 yards of the site.

Walking

There are 72 miles of footpaths accessible from the site. Leaflets are available from the Estate shop outside the site.

Cycling

The nearest National Cycle Network route to this site is route number 68, Pennine Cycleway North.

Nearby Sustrans cycle routes

Local amenities

Town (Bolton Abbey)

Supermarket (The closest are Morrisons, Tesco and the Co-op in Skipton, about 8 miles from the site.)

Places of worship (C of E, Catholic, Methodist and United Reformed Churches are in Skipton.)

Attractions and events

Event Attraction Member offer

AttractionPriory Church of St Mary & St Cuthbert

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Distance: 1.6 miles

Member offer

Founded in the middle of the 12th century by a community of Augustinian canons, the priory church is widely regarded as one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England. Romantic monastic ruins attend the mediaeval nave wh

AttractionHesketh Farm Park

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Distance: 1.6 miles

Member offer

Hesketh Farm Park is part of a modern working farm situated on Bolton Abbey Estate. Visitors are given the opportunity to interact with all our animals; calf and lamb feeding, brushing the pigs, cuddling and handling guinea pigs and rabbits

AttractionBolton Abbey

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Distance: 1.7 miles

Member offer

Bolton Abbey Estate is a 30,000-acre traditional country estate beside the River Wharfe. The picturesque village of Bolton Abbey has the estate gift shop, tearooms, riverside parking and picnic areas. 80 miles of walks available.

AttractionYorkshire Dales Flyfishing

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Distance: 1.7 miles

Member offer

A complete flyfishing service in the Yorkshire Dales. Flyfishing instruction, flyfishing holidays, flyfishing courses and guiding. Trout and grayling fishing on rivers and lakes throughout the Yorkshire Dales.

AttractionEmbsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Distance: 1.8 miles

Member offer

Situated just outside Skipton in Yorkshire the Embsay & Bolton Steam Railway runs 4 miles between the award winning station at Bolton Abbey and Embsay staion built in 1888.

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Most recent reviews

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4 out of 5

Great Site

Great site. Only observation is that the wi-fi connection is very slow. I have also experienced this at another site. For the charges made this is not acceptable.
3 reviews0 helpful votes
Mike Whitfield reviewed on 23/05/2013

4 out of 5

Peace & quiet

4 out of 5

Facilities & cleanliness

5 out of 5

Location

1 out of 5

Good for families

Comments (0)

5 out of 5

peaceful weekend 17/5-19/5/2013

This was the first time at this site and we would definitely come back bit hair raising coming through the arch at Bolton abbey but it was fine the site was the usual high standards you expect from the club .The wardens were very friendly and helpful .the site was nearly full when we were there but it was very quiet and peaceful a lot to do out and about and it is only 1 hour away from York .Hope to be back before the end of the season.
6 reviews1 helpful votes
stuarty reviewed on 23/05/2013

Caravanner

5 out of 5

Peace & quiet

5 out of 5

Facilities & cleanliness

5 out of 5

Location

2 out of 5

Good for families

Comments (0)

5 out of 5

Beautiful Site

We stayed here for a weekend in May and even though the site was fully booked, the pitch left for was us was still a fantastic spot. The site is in a lovely peaceful location and if you like wildlife ( birds especially ) this is a site you must visit. The pitch size was fine and the facilities were also up to the usual caravan club standards. It was a little hair raising coming through the bolton abbey 'arch' but it added to the fun of the approach! We also did the Settle to Carlisle train journey on a rainy day and was well worth it, fantastic views! All in all a lovely site in a fantastic location. Only wish we could have stopped longer! Definately will be back!
1 reviews0 helpful votes
Alan Van reviewed on 20/05/2013

5 out of 5

Peace & quiet

4 out of 5

Facilities & cleanliness

5 out of 5

Location

1 out of 5

Good for families

Comments (0)

5 out of 5

Peace and quiet

a real nice site only one pitch left by night time which goes to show how popular it is even at this time of year. Quiet (except for wild life especially Dawn chorus) clean and nicely run site. May not be for the younger family members as most of the attraction is great walks around Abbey and woodland/hill walks. not to far to from towns and most amenities if required. would like to have stayed longer
2 reviews0 helpful votes
tejo11 reviewed on 20/05/2013

5 out of 5

Peace & quiet

5 out of 5

Facilities & cleanliness

5 out of 5

Location

4 out of 5

Good for families

Comments (0)

5 out of 5

Beautiful site

Only spent one night here on 16 May on our way home but a perfect site, so peaceful. Saw a nuthatch on the floor by the toilet block and must have been at least four owls calling to each other as we had our last walk round. Ideal site for watching the birds. A definite one to come back to. Was going to call in at Bolton Abbey itself on our way out on Friday but at £9 it was a bit steep for us, next time will walk along the Strid from the site.
4 reviews0 helpful votes
AnnB reviewed on 19/05/2013

Motorhomer

5 out of 5

Peace & quiet

5 out of 5

Facilities & cleanliness

5 out of 5

Location

3 out of 5

Good for families

Comments (0)

5 out of 5

peace and quiet

wonderfull. Was so relaxed after a couple of days felt like we had been there weeks. Location fantastic.
2 reviews0 helpful votes
Andy Binns reviewed on 16/05/2013

5 out of 5

Peace & quiet

5 out of 5

Facilities & cleanliness

5 out of 5

Location

4 out of 5

Good for families

Comments (0)

5 out of 5

walks paradise

Bolton abbey site is excellent for walkers, bird watchers, fishing and even cyclists. The site I think is well positioned and only a short drive to shops, pubs etc. And a few mins walk from the river bank. We have covered most walks in this area apart from sections of the estates moors because of the grouse breeding which is out of bounds for dog’s .Not even if keep on a lead. An O/S map is a must. If you don’t want to use the car there’s a bus route to most local towns right on your door step. Tea rooms just at the site entrance and a 40 mins walk to the Bolton abbey tea rooms. A good half way stop off point for a brew/picnic alongside the river. All in all a very peaceful and green site full of wild life especially the wood pecker and cuckoo at day break a good alarm clock. Pick your pitch well because of the shade from the trees but you should get sun at some point in the day. Midges could be an issue in the coming months. Hope this helps.
1 reviews0 helpful votes
paul460 reviewed on 13/05/2013

Caravanner

5 out of 5

Peace & quiet

4 out of 5

Facilities & cleanliness

5 out of 5

Location

4 out of 5

Good for families

Comments (0)

5 out of 5

Peace & Quiet

Just arrived home from my third visit to this site & have had another wonderful weekend there. The site is lovely & clean & in a superb location. Despite the confused weather we have had, rain, wind, sun, hail!! we got out for a fantastic walk through Strid wood where there are a number of different walks mapped out for you to choose from. We tend not to eat out too much but we did treat ourselves to a very nice cooked breakfast at the Abbey tea rooms that my son highly recommends! We will be back again very soon.
2 reviews2 helpful votes
ssizefive reviewed on 12/05/2013

Caravanner From West Yorkshire

5 out of 5

Peace & quiet

5 out of 5

Facilities & cleanliness

5 out of 5

Location

5 out of 5

Good for families

Comments (0)

Prices and booking

Member rates per night

Date Adult Child (5-17 years) Pitch
24 May 13 - 01 Jun 13 £7.20 £2.60 £9.30
02 Jun 13 - 24 Jul 13 £6.40 £1.60 £6.80
25 Jul 13 - 31 Aug 13 £7.20 £2.60 £9.30
01 Sep 13 - 28 Sep 13 £6.40 £1.60 £6.80
29 Sep 13 - 24 Oct 13 £5.50 £1.60 £6.20
25 Oct 13 - 02 Nov 13 £6.40 £1.60 £6.80
03 Nov 13 - 19 Dec 13 £5.10 £1.60 £5.50
20 Dec 13 - 03 Jan 14 £7.20 £2.60 £9.30

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Find Us

Earliest arrival time: 13:00

Postcode: BD23 6AN

GPS co-ordinates:

Latitude: 54.00309013357269

Longitude: -1.9115567207336377

OS ref: 104 : SE059564

Sites directory map number: H10

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Directions

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From West and East: turn off the A59 (Gisburn - Harrogate) at Bolton Bridge roundabout onto the B6160 (signposted Bolton Abbey). In about 3 miles turn right into Site car park. The Site entrance is through double gates ahead. From South: turn off the A65 at the roundabout onto the B6160 (signposted Bolton Abbey). In 3 miles at Bolton Bridge roundabout continue straight onto B6160 (signposted Bolton Abbey). In about 3 miles turn right into Site car park. The Site entrance is through double gates ahead. Bolton Priory archway has restricted width of 2.4 metres and height of 3.3 metres. Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach, due to alternative routes being unsuitable for towing. The waiting area is very restricted.