High Summer North York Moors Camp - 3 nights
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Join us for THREE nights camping in the North York Moors! (Starts Thursday.)
Set at the head of a remote and little known North York Moors dale, this is a working farm camping location that is unrivalled for peace and tranquillity. Beyond the end of the tarmac road, along a farm track that ends at the farm, the only through traffic are the moorland birds - curlew, lapwing, grouse, plover and more. Even the sheep like it so much they don't pass through!! The pace of life here is nice and slow, as indicated to visitors on a home-made sign you'll see en route (in the photos for this event!!)
It's a basic campsite but that adds to its charm. Our field is about 200m from the main farm and also the showers / loos. There are picnic benches to while away the evening (and day if you want) in the midst of the hills and wildlife.
Our choice of walks from the site is fantastic. Part of the Cleveland Way is under a mile away from which we would get great views over the Moors and Teesside and County Durham to the north. There are countless less well used paths around us for quiet walks.
The farm also offers fly-fishing - if anyone wants to try their hand, this can be organised direct with the farm.
Our remoteness means that there are no local shops - best to stock up before you arrive. There is a great cafe / farm shop and restaurant at Bridestones which is under 2 miles walk away and perfectly doable in the evening, or as part of a day walk. The nearest pub is just under 3 miles by road. The nearest shops are about 9 miles away.
THIS SITE CANNOT ACCEPT CAMPERVANS OR CARAVANS on the field. This is a tents only event!
DOGS ARE WELCOME!! Please note, this is a working farm surrounded by active moorland which will be preparing for grouse shooting. Dogs must be under control at all times as there will be lambs, their mothers, cattle, hens - you name it - around us. Gamekeepers can be expected to protect their valuable birds!
Photos: All photos courtesy of Rob Mitchell or Beak Hills Farm and used with permission.
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What to bring
Tent and all your necessary camping gear, sleeping bag etc.... A torch / head torch will be handy for after dark.
There may not be access to power to charge phones etc, so bring you own charging capacity.
Plus for walking -
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated for each day
Food & drink
Remote - bring everything you need.
There is a cafe / farm shop / restaurant just under 2 miles away and a pub about 3 miles away. Nearest shops are about 9 miles away.