Usha Gap Campsite

ABOUT US
The campsite is situated near the beautiful village of Muker, set in one of the most beautiful areas in Yorkshire, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. the views that will take your breath away there are plenty of walks to enjoy, short or long, easy or hard, The Pennine Way and the Coast to Coast walk pass nearby, and there are plenty more walks for you to enjoy you will be spoilt for choice.

The wildlife and wild flowers are in abundance, the stone walls and barns set into the landscape is what Swaledale is renowned for. Our spectacular location makes our campsite an ideal location for families, walkers or just wanting to get away from it all.

Usha Gap campsite is within half a mile and in walking distance of Muker and Thwaite, there are footpaths to the villages that are mainly off road so are safe for children to venture through.

In Muker there are plenty of amenities, The Farmers Arms pub which provided local beers, wine and lovely homemade food, the Village shop and Tea room, they sell all your needs as well as providing a nice cup go tea. Also in Muker there is the Swaledale Woollens shop, renowned for the hand knitted items and the Old School Gallery. On Friday evenings Ramsey's Mobile Fish and Chip Van arrives in Muker about 7.30pm serving fantastic fish and chips.

In Thwaite you can also enjoy homemade cooked food and drink at Kearton Country Hotel.

Hawes is our nearest Market Town, 6 miles over the Butter Tub pass, where you can get any provisions that you require.

We do not have phone signals in the area, the nearest signal is about 1 mile away, we are hoping to get Wi-Fi very soon.

The campsite is run by Philip and Louise Metcalfe and their two sons Ben and James. They took over the campsite and farm from Philip's parents Tom and Annas Metcalfe who still live on the farm next door to Philip , Louise and the boys.

Swaledale Sheep
The spacious campsite is situated close to all the facilities.

Children can play and run around in a safe environment.

Our facilities are basic at the moment but we have plans to provide new facilities by July 2014.

The campsite is set on Usha Gap Farm, which is a working farm, specialising in Sheep and Beef.

The campsite is divided into two, our small field is next to a running beck, and the larger field is situated next to the farm with a view of Kisdon hill.