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Nearly-wild camping @ Heggs Farm

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· Reeth, England
136 acres hosted by Elizabeth S.
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*2024 SEASON NOW CLOSED. REOPENS 1ST MAY 2025* Get back to basics and immerse yourself in the joy of simple outdoor living with a nearly-wild camping experience @ Heggs Farm, Arkengarthdale--part of a collaborative, 200-acre renaturing project, spanning the northern tip of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Stretching from the wooded banks of the Arkle Beck, up to the dizzying heights of Fremington Edge, our undulating, south-facing site is a wonderfully biodiverse and off-the-beaten path spot, offering adventure-loving families and small groups the chance to unplug completely, and get a taste of no-frills camping, the way mother nature intended. What's more, every booking is for sole use of the camping area by you and your group, guaranteeing you a truly unique (and undisturbed) experience. NB Due to the undulating nature of the terrain, our site is most suited to tents with a smaller footprint. Why Heggs? Get a taste of 'wild-camping' with a few bare bones facilities: Pitch up where you like, make the most of a private firepit cooking area, and enjoy our compost loo with a view. Our remote, no-frills site is the perfect intro to simple living; yet sits close enough to 'civilisation' to hike out for picnic supplies, and/or a pub meal. Reconnect with nature through wholesome, unplugged activities: Fill your days with poo sticks, pebble skimming, and foraging for kindling. Spend your evenings playing scrabble by torchlight, identifying owl calls, and marvelling at the constellations in our Dark Skies conservation area. No wifi = no distractions. Explore endless routes right from the doorstep: Arkengarthdale is one of the Dales' most beautiful yet undiscovered valleys. Multiple bridleways and footpaths connect Heggs to Reeth (2 miles) and Langthwaite (1.5 miles), running along both sides of the Arkle Beck, and up the slopes of Fremington Edge. Part of the adventure is getting here: Our walk/cycle-in-only camping area is all part of the magic of our tucked-away site. Free bag transfer is available to our farmhouse from the nearest roadside parking spot (20 mins walk); or from the public parking areas in Reeth or Langthwaite (40 mins walk). From the farmhouse, the camping area lies a further 200m along a rough grass track. NB Limited parking for 4WD vehicles is available on site, 7-8mins walk from the camping area along the public footpath. Please note we cannot accept campervans or trailer tents. Every stay plants trees, literally: All profits from nearly-wild camping support our ongoing habitat restoration as part of the Heggs-Castle renaturing cluster. Enjoy the 'feel-good' factor as you roam free across the site and explore our latest woodland creation areas. Find out more at heggscastlecluster.org. What's included/provided with my booking? -Exclusive use of the camping area for you and your group (up to a max of 8 people), including compost loo and firepit with grill. -Access to weatherproof cow byre HQ for storage of camping equipment, including bikes. -1 x wheelbarrow load of firewood, with kindling and natural firelighters (more can be bought on site). -Unlimited potable water in canisters with taps. -Large Ghillie Kettle, firepit cooking utensils and heatproof gloves, biodegradable washing up liquid, washing up bowl, tea towels, first aid kit, fire extinguisher. -Bag transfer from/to the nearest roadside or public parking place on arrival and departure. Please pack everything else you need to sleep, cook (your own portable gas stove and/or charcoal is welcome), eat, and keep yourself and your equipment safe; remembering that you’ll have to carry your own gear for at least the last 200m down to the cow byre...and then beyond to wherever you pitch up! Note too that the site is completely unlit after dark, there are no charging facilities, and phone signal can be spotty. Headtorches, camping lanterns, and portable battery/solar chargers are all strongly recommended. Where can I stock up? Our local businesses would love your support! Award winning bread, cafe-quality ready meals, and Thursday night pizzas can be pre-ordered for collection at Two Dales Bakery; the Bike Centre is known for its incredible cake selection (and excellent rental service); Reeth Post Office sells the usual camping cupboard staples, as well as local milk, cheese and sausages; and Reeth's Friday morning market has all your meat, cheese, and fruit and veg supplies covered. For dining out, there are four pubs within a two-mile hike/cycle: The CB Inn, The Bridge Inn, The Black Bull and The Buck (the only to offer all-day dining 12-8pm). Ramsay’s Fish and Chip Van also visits Reeth between 4-6pm every Friday evening; you’ll find it parked up in Langhorne Drive. Finished reading and not sure it's for you? Search for The Annexe @ Heggs Farm on AirBnB for simple, off-grid living with a few creature comforts e.g. hot running water, a bed and a bath. This can also be booked in tandem with our nearly-wild camping area, subject to availability.*2024 SEASON NOW CLOSED. REOPENS 1ST MAY 2025* Every booking is for sole use of our nearly-wild camping area and facilities, by you and your group. Set up camp right by the cow byre for the ultimate in convenience; hide away on the hillside behind a crumbling dry stone wall; seek out a secluded spot along the banks of the mighty Arkle Beck; or try out a windswept terrace high up on Fremington Edge. With no other campers on site, you might even wish to move between different pitches, or split your group into different areas for a bit of extra privacy. The choice is yours! OTHER THINGS TO BEAR IN MIND: Our camping area is walk/cycle-in only; Challenging logistics and undulating terrain mean our site is most suited to tents with a smaller footprint; We cannot accept campervans or trailer tents. Watch our drone flyover videos for a better taste of the terrain: https://www.youtube.com/@LizHeggs LOCATION & PARKING INFO: Free bag transfer is available to our farmhouse from the nearest roadside parking spot (20 mins walk); or from the public parking areas in Reeth or Langthwaite (40 mins walk). From the farmhouse, the camping area lies a further 200m along a rough grass track. (Packing light is highly recommended!) Limited parking for 4WD vehicles is also available at the edge of site, 7-8 mins walk from the camping area along the public footpath. Due to access and terrain, a moderate level of fitness is required to get here and get around enjoyably, as well as a spirit of adventure!
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Steve H.recommends
September 9, 2024
Nearly-wild camping area
Heggs Farm is a winner!
Managed to squeeze out the last of the Summer weather at Liz’s site. Location and views are amazing. Lots of walks and exploring to do. Good facilities with a fire pit and wood store and plenty of options for pitching. Liz is a great host and we hope to return soon.
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Scott B.recommends
August 21, 2024
Nearly-wild camping area
Awesome location, great facilities for a wild camp. Hope to be back one day!
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Alon H.recommends
August 19, 2024
Nearly-wild camping area
We loved it here. Liz is super welcoming and it feels really special to be camping in such a beautiful place. It's a lovely place to explore as well, and having a tripod to cook on the fire was a big highlight.
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L H.recommends
August 12, 2024
Nearly-wild camping area
3 go wild at Heggs !!
Three of us (1 adult, 2 kids) spent a weekend on Heggs farm and had a great time roaming around the beautiful countryside. The cow barn was a great base with the essentials to make the stay comfortable. Cooking over a campfire overlooking the beck and stunning views was a real highlight for us. Take some good walking boots, there is a lot of exploring to do!!
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Welshmatty C.recommends
June 17, 2024
Nearly-wild camping area
Heggs
Elizabeth was a wondfull host such a amazing spot and lovely view whould definitely go back
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Yasmin B.recommends
June 3, 2024
Nearly-wild camping area
We loved camping at Heggs Farm! The best camping experience we’ve ever had. The surroundings surroundings were beautiful and there wasn’t another person in sight.The firepit was perfect at night with the background sound of water and birds.Even the compost toilet was good Just a perfect weekend! Thankyou!
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Reeth, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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