Curly Hill Campsite

4 acres and while surprisingly close to the town of Ilkley, it is a true country hideaway and a haven of adventure

Booking Information

About

The Campsite at Curly Hill is situated on the wooded slopes of the Wharfe Valley overlooking Ilkley Moor and the famous Cow & Calf Rocks. The Campsite occupies around 4 acres and while surprisingly close to the town of Ilkley, it is a true country hideaway and a haven of adventure and fun for all ages, with the potential to see wildlife at first hand. It contains several discrete and separate camping grounds situated within the woods.

Map and Aerial Photo

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  • • Large Field - Suitable for a troop camp with several patrol tents, dining shelters and leader tents. Has an altar fireplace and water point.
  • • Maufe - Suitable for a troop camp with several patrol tents, dining shelters and leader tents. Has two altar fireplaces.
  • • D of E - Takes a patrol tent or two/three hike tents. Has an altar fireplace.
  • • Scott - Takes a patrol tent or two/three hike tents. Has an altar fireplace and water point.
  • • Sunrise - Takes a patrol tent or two/three hike tents. Has an altar fireplace and water point.
  • • Back of Beyond - Quiet hideaway at bottom of site. Has altar fireplace and suitable for x1 large tent.
  • • On site car park for around 15 vehicles. Additional street parking available nearby.

Campsite Details

The space in front of the building is generally kept clear for sports, games and other activities. Bookings can be taken from multiple groups but total numbers are limited to prevent overcrowding.
Your Duty Warden will endeavour to match your preference for a particular site but this will depend on ground conditions at the time of your visit. Should it be desired, it is possible to book exclusive use of the whole Site, including the Centre– see ‘Fees’ for more detail.
The maximum number of campers is set at 75.

Disabled Visitors

Consideration has been given to accommodating disabled visitors as far as possible however the site does include some steep slopes and rough ground which could cause difficulty for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues. Campsite facilities include an accessible 'wet-room' with disabled friendly washbasin, toilet and shower.

Campsite in Pictures

Campfire and Worship Area 1

Campfire and Worship Area

Campfire and Worship Area 2

Campfire and Worship Area

Campfire and Worship Area 3

Campfire and Worship Area

Well suited to leaders and members of staff

Camping Field

Large camping field, well suited to larger groups. Close to the toilet/shower block.

Rooms that are wheel chair accessable

Scott Patrol Site

Smaller camping area for smaller groups. Next to water tap and outdoor cooking area.

Rooms that are wheel chair accessable

Duke of Edinburgh

Smaller camping area for smaller groups / D of E groups.

Traditional x8 bed bunk room

Mauf Camp

Large campsite with cooking area.

Traditional x8 bed bunk room

Back of Beyond Camp

Medium campsite with cooking area.

Traditional x8 bed bunk room

Sunrise Patrol Site

Small campsite with cooking area.

Disability friendly wet room

Toilet Block

Brand new camping toilet block with showers x4

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Accessable Shower/Toilet

Brand new camping toilet block with showers with a disability friendly wet room

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Toilet Block

Brand new camping toilet block with showers

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Washing Up Area

Area to wash up with cover from the rain

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Outdoor Gazebo

Shelter from the rain in our outdoor gazebo

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Games area

Field perfect for playing games.

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Activity Area

Ideal for playing games.

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Middleton Woods

Adjacent to extensive woodland

Facilities Summary

Amenities Block: There is a modern heated Amenities Block, providing toilets, hot and cold washing and shower (x4) facilities for both male and female campers. The block also contains an accessible compliant wet-room, providing full washing, shower and toilet facilities for a disabled person.
Pot Wash: A covered area with sinks and hot & cold water is provided alongside the Amenities Block.
Wood Fires: Altar fires are on each site for open fires. Depending on availability a stock of wood may be at hand though visitors may wish to bring their own supplies. The camp-site has a camp fire circle, which doubles for that quiet period of reflection or as a centre for group meetings.
Cooking Stoves All sites have level hard standing for use with cooking stoves.
Water As well as the Amenities Block there are water points situated at Field, Scott & Sunrise sites.

In 2019-2020, serveral improvements were made, including new toilet facilities improved paths and drainage and new seating for campfire circle. The Telegraph & Argus

Site Rules

A Duty Warden is on call for your stay - but not necessarily on site - we like you to feel ‘free’ to enjoy your stay.
The rules of the Centre are simple: leave the Campsite as you would wish to find it. Please - no grease pits or fire areas to be dug. Keep disposable BBQs off grassed areas.
Noise: Please be aware that we do have some close neighbours and we would be grateful if noise could be kept to an absolute minimum between 23:00 and 07:00 hours during your stay.

Ready to book?

Our booking page has availability, fees, and a contact form to request your booking.
We operate a policy of single occupancy for the Centre so visitors have exclusive use of the whole building for their stay. The Campsite operates with its own shared facilities and is hired separately but for an additional fee visitors may wish to book exclusive use of the full site – see ‘fees’ for full details.
Booking Information

Building the new camping toilet block in 2019 - thanks to our supporters Tesco Bags of Help; Bernard Sunley; Ilkley Town Council and Ilkley Rotary Club. The Ilkley Gazette

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Culy Hill Back of Beyond Campsite
Culy Hill Washing Up Area
Culy Hill Camping Showers
Culy Hill Playing Field
Culy Hill Camping Top Site
Culy Hill DOFE Site

Customer Reviews

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Location / Address

114 Curly Hill, Middleton, Ilkley, LS29 0DT