Frequently asked questions

A leisurely walk will take you to the heart of the charming village of Kettlewell, where you'll find three welcoming pubs serving food, a deli café, an ice cream parlour, tea rooms and a well-stocked village store. The village also has a car park with EV charging points and public toilets, a laundry, a garage, and everything you need for your stay.

Unfortunately not - there is insufficient turning space in our entrance for commercial vehicles. There is a well-stocked Spar supermarket with excellent butcher in Threshfield (10-minute drive away). The address is Spar Threshfield, Kettlewell Road, Skipton BD23 5PL.

There is a village store in Kettlewell selling basic provisions. The nearest petrol station is Spar Threshfield (10-minute drive away). The petrol station has a well-stocked supermarket and excellent local butcher. The nearest EV charging points are at Kettlewell Car Park.

The 72B Upper Wharfedale Venturer - the Upper Dale's own community operated scheduled bus service - runs between Buckden, Kettlewell, Grassington and Hebden six days per week. The service connects with the Skipton bus at Grassington. The DalesBus Service 874 - runs between Buckden, Kettlewell, Grassington, Bolton Abbey and points beyond on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

There are a variety of visitor attractions, circular walks and hiking trails on our doorstep. A favourite 4.5 mile circuit commences from the centre of the village and follows the River Wharfe upstream along the Dales Way to Starbotton, returning to Kettlewell at a slightly higher elevation (Paradise Walk) along the opposite side of the valley. This is the route of an annual fund raising event hosted by Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association. Further information is available at the campsite and do ask us about local events during your stay. Here are some useful links: Kettlewell local - A Walk around Kettlewell Walking in the Yorkshire Dales – Walks in Upper Wharfedale The Dales Way – The route The Yorkshire Dales - Guide Yorkshire Dales National Park – Places to go Kilnsey Park – Fishing lakes & Cafe Horseback riding - Kilnsey Trekking and Riding Centre Leisure Club at Long Ashes Park - Long Ashes Leisure Club Dark Sky Reserve – Dark Skies Festival Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival – Scarecrows around every corner Grassington 1940’s Weekend – Find out more Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association - Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge Meet the Dales – Facts and historical information