# Bolton Abbey, Skipton — Reviews & Visitor Info > This vast 30,000-acre Yorkshire estate offers enchanting woodland trails, striking art installations and scenic riverside paths perfect for family picnics and outdoor adventures. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/attractions/bolton-abbey (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Bolton Abbey Bolton Abbey [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1691745282273170877&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [William Hutchinson](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105240425690779106845) **In short:** Bolton Abbey is a campsite in Skipton, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 410 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Bolton Abbey This vast 30,000-acre Yorkshire estate offers enchanting woodland trails, striking art installations and scenic riverside paths perfect for family picnics and outdoor adventures. ## What's nearby - Wharfedale Montessori School next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## What visitors say [K F](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109629626066800177759/reviews) ★★★★★ Stayed at Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan Park. Not a member of caravan and motorhome club so was alittle extra. But worth joining if you use membership regularly. We were attending a wedding at Bolton Abbey but had an extended stay. The site is good, clean and well maintained, and staff are welcoming, and helpful . A good little shop on site with essentials and caravan spares. There is no phone signal or tv signal at this sight. You will need a 25 mtr tv aerial lead and a a power 25 mtr cable for electric hook up. These are sold at the site about £45 for the power cable and about £20 for tv cable. They welcome dogs and have a dedicated walking area for them good facilities such as showers, laundry room etc... There are some lovely walks. As you exit the camp site immediately to the right there is a tea room with a large outdoor area if you go down the gravel road/track way to the right before the tea rooms the is a great walk through Stide Woods through to Bolton Abbey a circular walk with a tea room on route. Just past the tea room along (about half way to the Abbey) the river are lots of picnic benches to stop and take a picnic. Whilst the signs are limited from the start you can walk via the riverside to the Abbey. If you go to the right it's the higher in the more wooded area but you will still get to the Abbey. After the Abbey you can continue down the road to the local pub then walk back to the Abbey. The Abby is open on the far side and you can go in. You can walk back on the other side crossing the the footbridge or the stepping stones across the river. Then begin the wellie walk back with activities for kids on route. This will take ypu back to the tea room passed on the way there. Not enough space to add all pics. There is a car park to nearer at the tea rooms. · via Google [British Railways TV](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117577911068639945564/reviews) ★★★★★ A perfect base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Another lovely stay at a Caravan & Motorhome Club site. We booked the Bolton Abbey Estate site for just one night while touring, but we wished we had planned for a much longer stay. While the site initially feels wonderfully remote, it is perfectly positioned for exploring the local area. There is so much to do nearby, from the stunning walks along the Strid and the beauty of Bolton Abbey itself to the nearby steam railway and the bustling town of Skipton. Heading north, you are also within easy reach of Grassington, made famous by All Creatures Great and Small. The site itself is managed by a very friendly and welcoming team, and the facilities were of the usual high standard we have come to expect from the Club. We will certainly be back to explore further! · via Google [Kit Saddington](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102984548519743696606/reviews) ★★★★★ An amazing place to park up in a campervan, right amongst the bluebells and trees of the Strid woods. Plenty of space between pitches (all electric hook-up) and the shop was well-stocked. Very clean toilet block, lots of toilet and wash basin cubicles, and the showers were nice and hot. A ten-minute stroll through bluebells and wild garlic was all it took to get down down to the Strid - absolutely beautiful. · via Google [Paul Hardwick](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101486787499317466239/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely site in a peaceful location with excellent walks by the river. Recommend the walk to Bolton abbey down the river then back on the other side to the aqueduct. Nice cafe at Bolton Abbey too and a small one by the campsite entrance. · via Google Visitors say this caravan and motorhome site offers generous pitches, excellent and immaculately maintained facilities, and a well-stocked shop. They also highlight the genuinely warm welcome from the staff, creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Guests mention the site's superb location provides easy access to beautiful walking trails, including riverside paths and the iconic Bolton Abbey. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Bolton Abbey [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.0033784%2C-1.9095381) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (410 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Skipton [More attractions in Skipton](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/attractions) ★ 4.7 (410 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.boltonabbey.com?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01756 718009](tel:01756718009) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Skipton **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6W233R+95 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487bf0ad3e021775:0xab1d82012123df02!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bf0ad3e021775:0xab1d82012123df02!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Skipton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call Bolton Abbey on +44 1756 710433. ## More near Bolton Abbey ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa - Skipton ★ 4.6 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton-abbey/hotels/the-devonshire-arms-hotel-spa-skipton) - [The New Inn ★ 4.2 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/the-new-inn) - [Bondcroft Farm ★ 4.5 · 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/bondcroft-farm) - [The Fell Hotel ★ 4.6 · 3.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/burnsall/hotels/the-fell-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Twitcher 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-twitcher-uk50612) - [The Game Keeper ★ 4.5 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-game-keeper-uk50611) - [The Herdsman ★ 4.5 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-herdsman-uk50615) - [The Shepherd 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-shepherd-uk50613) ### Campsites nearby - [Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan and Motorhome Club Site (formerly Strid Wood) ★ 4.7 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/bolton-abbey-estate-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site-formerly-strid-wood) - [Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping ★ 4.5 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton-abbey/camping/catgill-farm-camping-and-glamping-bolton-abbey) - [Catgill Farm ★ 4.5 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/camping/catgill-farm) - [Howgill Lodge ★ 4.8 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton-abbey/camping/howgill-lodge-bolton-abbey) ### Things to do nearby - [Bolton Abbey Treasure Hunt Trail ★ 4.7 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton-abbey/attractions/bolton-abbey-treasure-hunt-trail) - [Hesketh Farm Park ★ 4.7 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/attractions/hesketh-farm-park) - [Billy Bob's Parlour ★ 4.5 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/attractions/billy-bob-s-parlour) - [Craven Museum and Gallery 3.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/attractions/craven-museum-and-gallery)