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Location

Barmby Moor, near York — where the countryside stretches out and the world quiets down.

Where We Are

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Sand Lane, Barmby Moor, York, East Yorkshire, YO41 5PB

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Getting Here

Directions

By Car

Barmby Moor sits just off the A1079 York–Beverley road. We are approximately 20 minutes east of York and 45 minutes from the A1(M).

  • From York: 20 minutes
  • From Leeds: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • From Hull: 35 minutes
  • From Scarborough: 1 hour
  • From London: 3 hours 45 minutes (via A1M)

Free parking is provided right next to your bell tent. Full directions and postcode are sent with your booking confirmation.

By Train

The nearest station is York (approximately 20 minutes by car) or Howden (approximately 25 minutes by car). Both are well connected to London, Leeds, Edinburgh, and beyond.

  • York Station: 20 minutes by taxi
  • Howden Station: 25 minutes by taxi
  • London to York: 1 hour 50 minutes (LNER)
  • Leeds to York: 25 minutes (TransPennine)

We can recommend local taxi services — just ask when you book.

Explore the Area

What's Nearby

Walks

  • Barmby Moor Village Loop — 3 miles, easy, straight from your bell tent
  • Allerthorpe Common — 3 miles, lowland heath and woodland trails
  • Pocklington Canal Trail — 5 miles, flat and scenic towpath walk
  • Warter Wold — 7 miles, rolling Yorkshire Wolds with panoramic views
  • Millington Dale — 4 miles, a hidden chalk valley with wildflowers
  • Thixendale Circular — 8 miles, classic Wolds walk through dry valleys

Towns & Attractions

  • Pocklington — 5 mins, market town with independent shops
  • York — 20 mins, the Minster, Shambles, city walls
  • Beverley — 30 mins, beautiful minster and Saturday market
  • Castle Howard — 40 mins, one of England's grandest estates
  • Whitby & the Coast — 1 hour 15 mins, fish and chips by the sea

Eat & Drink

  • The Blacksmith's Arms, Pocklington — Traditional country pub, 10 mins
  • The Feathers, Pocklington — Gastropub with local produce, 10 mins
  • The Wellington, Lund — Award-winning dining, 15 mins
  • The Star Inn, Harome — Michelin-starred Yorkshire dining, 45 mins
  • Ploughs & Pigs Farm Shop — Local produce, fresh bread, 8 mins
Be Prepared

What to Bring

Essentials

  • Warm layers and waterproof jacket (Yorkshire weather is changeable)
  • Comfortable walking boots or shoes
  • Torch or head torch for after dark
  • Phone charger and a good book
  • Binoculars for birdwatching
  • A camera — you'll want one

We Provide

  • All bedding and towels
  • Welcome hamper with Yorkshire tea, coffee, and treats
  • Kitchenette with cookware, plates, and cutlery
  • BBQ and utensils
  • Firepit with outdoor seating
  • Board games and books
  • Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)

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Full directions and postcode sent with every booking confirmation.

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