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Abbey Falls Campsite

Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3EA

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A campsite near Ripon

About Abbey Falls Campsite

When you're after the simple life in spectacular North Yorkshire surroundings, Abbey Falls Campsite comes up trumps. This no-frills pop-up site for tents and tourers sits right on the edge of Nidderdale National Landscape, with pitches overlooking the fairytale ruins of Fountains Abbey – a gem of a place destroyed by Henry VIII in 1539. Facilities are deliberately basic: male and female toilets, cold showers and a washing-up area, but no hot water or electricity. Some visitors find this a touch spartan, but for those seeking a wilder camping experience with genuinely gorgeous views, it's ideal.

Dairy cows graze in adjacent fields, and walks along the River Skell start directly from your pitch – perfect for exercising canine companions. The village of Sawley (five minutes' drive) has a family-friendly pub and small playing field. Historic Ripon, ten minutes away, offers an impressive cathedral and plenty of dining options, while Harrogate is a twenty-minute run for more extensive shopping and restaurants.

Can I bring...?

⛺ Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
✨ Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Pitch types

  • Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
  • Non-electric grass tent pitch

Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.

Hook-up

⚡ Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
♿ Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome Barbecues allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year Forest Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (HG4 3EA)

Cardamom Black

5.0 · Indian, Grill

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Deliveroo — 16 restaurants nearby

Nando's

Wagamama

Phranakhon Thai Tapas

Sainsbury's Local

Asda Express

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Morrisons, Ripon 2.7 miles
  • Tesco, Ripon 3.3 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Ripon 3.3 miles
  • Aldi, Ripon 3.5 miles
  • Co-op 7.2 miles
  • Asda, Harrogate 7.9 miles
  • Lidl, Harrogate 8.2 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3EA Get directions

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