The Dalesbridge Campsite and Cabins

The Dalesbridge Campsite and Cabins sits in about 10 acres of protected countryside near Austwick, between Ingleton and Settle. It works best as a practical accommodation base rather than a destination in its own right, with grassy pitches alongside cabins, glamping pods, bunkhouses and lodge rooms, plus event space. The site occupies the grounds of a former infectious-diseases hospital, and it has long catered to walkers, potholers and mountain bikers using the surrounding hills.

All three of the Yorkshire Three Peaks are within roughly half an hour's drive, which makes this a sensible staging point for a long walking day or a series of shorter routes. The same location suits caving and potholing trips and general hill walking in the Dales and towards the Forest of Bowland. Having a shop, bar and hot food on site is useful when you get back late and tired.

The site is just off the A65 between Ingleton and Settle, near Austwick, with parking on site. Approach from the main road rather than heading into the village.

Reviews are broadly positive, with regular praise for spacious pitches, the views, friendly staff and the bar and pizza. Washrooms are best described as practical and generally well regarded rather than faultless, and standards can vary with how busy the site is. Expect livelier evenings on busy weekends, and occasional reports of noise or inconsiderate neighbours, so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.