Dalby Forest Campsite

Overview

About Dalby Forest Campsite

Why stop

Panoramic moorland views from the pitching fields
Forest trails and cycling from the doorstep

Heads up

No fires or fire pits allowed
Limited children’s facilities and no essentials shop

This is a 42-pitch campsite spread across two fields on a working farm at Pexton Moor Farm, Low Dalby, right inside the North York Moors National Park. The draw is simple: panoramic views over the western side of the moors, quiet nights, and direct access to Dalby Forest for walking and cycling.

Parkwolf’s verdictWhy stop here

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Where it is

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CampgroundDalby Forest Campsite54.25763, -0.70066

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Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to go

Weekends are busier, so midweek nights are quieter if you want the fields calm and the shower block free. Late spring through early autumn suits the exposed farm setting best, with long light for evening walks in the forest. Arrive in daylight to choose a level spot and set up before dusk, and expect the site to feel open to wind and rain when weather sweeps across the moors.

Amenities

Free toilets and showers, including hot showers and a family shower room.
Electrical hookups, drinking water, chemical toilet disposal, dishwashing area, laundry and Wi-Fi.
Some disabled-friendly facilities are provided.
Suitable for tents, caravans, motorhomes, small campervans and glamping units.
Dogs and families welcome.

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ClosureHawnby Bridleway 110 closurePublic Bridleway 25.122/110/1 in Hawnby is closed to pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians because its bridge is unsafe. - The closure is between grid references SE 5309 9073 and SE 5335 9097.Official details
ClosureWest Ayton Footpath 1 closurePublic Footpath 1 in West Ayton (Forge Valley) is temporarily closed because its boardwalk is unsafe. - The closure is between SE 9860 8494 and SE 9839 8712.Official details

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More about Dalby Forest Campsite

What makes it distinctiveIt is a farm-run site rather than a holiday park, with grass and hardstanding pitches plus…

It is a farm-run site rather than a holiday park, with grass and hardstanding pitches plus camping pods for anyone arriving without a tent. Fresh milk and milkshake vending on the farm is a small treat that regulars look for. No group bookings are taken, which helps keep evenings calm.

What you see and doOpen moorland and farmland views from the pitching fields, with big skies and long summer…

Open moorland and farmland views from the pitching fields, with big skies and long summer evening light.
Forest walking and cycling in Dalby Forest from the site, with cycle hire under one mile away.
Off-road dog walking on site, useful if you would rather not lead your dog along lanes.
Public transport under one mile, so a car-free stay is workable.

Honest drawbacksNo fires or fire pits are permitted anywhere on site, so plan on stove cooking only.

No fires or fire pits are permitted anywhere on site, so plan on stove cooking only. There is no shop for essentials on the campsite, and facilities for children are limited. The shower block draws recurring gripes about ventilation, drainage and a cold building, which is more noticeable in cool weather.

What to bringCarry food and drink supplies in with you, since the nearest shop, bar and cafe are within…

Carry food and drink supplies in with you, since the nearest shop, bar and cafe are within about five miles rather than on site. Pack a camping stove, warm layers and windproofs for the open fields, towels and flip-flops for the shower block, laundry and washing-up basics, and a hookup cable if you want electricity. Bikes or walking boots make the most of the forest on the doorstep.

Wildlife

Wildlife in North York Moors

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15 sightingsEurasian OtterMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

10 sightingsRed DeerMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

79 sightingsGrey SealMost seen around noonSighting map

26 sightingsWestern Barn OwlMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

33 sightingsEuropean BadgerMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

10 sightingsMute SwanMost seen around noonSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across North York Moors. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.