Castleton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

This is a caravan and motorhome site, sitting in a natural bowl at the heart of the national park with the surrounding hills rising around you. The pull is position and practicality: Castleton village is roughly half a mile away, so you can leave the vehicle on the pitch and walk in, then come back to a level hardstanding and a clean washblock. It works as a touring base whether you are here to walk hard for a few days or just potter.

All pitches are hardstanding with 16-amp electric hook-up, with standard and serviced pitches available (a smaller number of the serviced type, so book ahead if that matters to you). Worth knowing up front: this is a touring site for caravans and motorhomes, not tents. The bowl setting gives a sheltered, contained feel rather than a wide-open field, and there is a security barrier at the entrance.

Don't assume every facility comes attached to every pitch; check what your booked pitch type includes.

• Washing and drying: toilet block with showers, family washroom, laundry, drying room and a dishwashing area
• Accessibility: wheelchair facilities including a disabled shower room
• For vans: motorhome service point, drive-over waste disposal, chemical toilet point, gas sales
• For dogs: on-site dog walk and dog-washing area
• Extras: games room, small shop, good TV reception, Wi-Fi (chargeable), and charcoal, gas and electric BBQs are permitted
• Arriving late: a late arrivals area with electric hook-up

The site is on Castleton Road on the edge of the village, which makes arrival straightforward and the walk into Castleton easy on foot. The durable pattern is that the site is open all year, which makes it a genuine option for shoulder-season and winter trips as well as summer. For walking in this landscape, bring layers and properly waterproof footwear regardless of the forecast; ground underfoot on the hills stays wet long after rain. If you plan to rely on internet for work, have a backup, since Wi-Fi performance gets mixed reports.