Thurlmoor Farm is a back-to-basics Camping and Caravanning Club certificated site high on the moor edge at Dunford Bridge, between Penistone and Holmfirth in South Yorkshire. The pitch is a south-facing farm field with long, open Pennine views and the Peak District boundary right on the doorstep. It takes up to five caravans or motorhomes and around ten tents at a time, with electric hook-ups on the grass, so it stays small and quiet. The important thing to know is that there is no toilet or shower block, only a chemical disposal point and fresh water, so you need to be fully self-contained or happy with your own facilities. That honesty is the point, because what you get instead is space, silence and a pitch that opens straight onto the Trans Pennine Trail, which follows the old Woodhead railway through Dunford Bridge. Winscar Reservoir and its sailing club are close by, and Penistone is about five miles away for shops and supplies. Dogs and children are both welcome. Thurlmoor Farm opens from the end of March to the end of October, so it works best as a walking and cycling base in the warmer months.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Thurlmoor Farm. The open moorland and the Trans Pennine Trail start right at the gate, so there is plenty of walking, but keep dogs under control around the farm's livestock and other pitches.
Does Thurlmoor Farm have toilets and showers?
No, there is no toilet or shower block on site, only a chemical disposal point and fresh water. You need a fully self-contained van or your own facilities, which is why the site stays quiet and inexpensive.
When is Thurlmoor Farm open?
Thurlmoor Farm opens from the end of March to the end of October, weather permitting, and closes over winter. It suits spring, summer and autumn trips for walkers, cyclists and self-contained tourers exploring the high Pennines and Peak District edge.
How much does a night at Thurlmoor Farm cost?
Pitches start from £8 a night, which usually covers two adults and two children, with electric hook-up charged on top. It is a Camping and Caravanning Club certificated site, so members pay the listed member rate.
What is there to do near Thurlmoor Farm?
The Trans Pennine Trail runs through Dunford Bridge below the site for walking and cycling, and Winscar Reservoir nearby has sailing. Penistone and Holmfirth are both about five miles away for shops, pubs and cafes.
Is Thurlmoor Farm suitable for tents?
Yes, the site takes around ten tents alongside up to five caravans or motorhomes. Tent campers should be self-sufficient given there are no toilets or showers, but the open, south-facing field and moor views make up for the simplicity.
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