About
Aysgarth – a picture postcard of health
Aysgarth is a very small, delightful village located between Leyburn and Hawes in Wensleydale. Dig into the depths of this village’s past and you’ll reveal an important milling heritage. You’ll be in awe of the beautiful scenery. Thousands of visitors are attracted each year to see the gorgeous waterfalls as they thunder through the spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Ure. The Aysgarth Falls have been featured in many movies, magazines, and paintings, notably Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, starred by Kevin Costner. The ‘Falls’ are easily accessible from us due to the public footpath at the rear side of the site, allowing for a short yet stunning walk through a group of fields leading directly to them.
If you enjoy being outdoors, Aysgarth is the place for you. Everything is very quiet and lush here. Take relaxing walks along the trails. The Herriot Way walk starts and finishes here just by the campsite. Stop for a nice picnic or to watch the waterfalls. Find a cosy tea room along the way for some refreshments.
The Edwardian Rock Garden is a lovely sight to see. It’s available for your enjoyment at no charge. Take your time exploring its beauty or enjoy a free guided tour. You will find several rare plants thriving here. The garden is colourful with various tulips and daffodils paving the way. The rock garden was renovated in 1998 and great care was taken to preserve its beauty and history.
Our History
Aysgarth Camping has a rich story rooted in passion, hard work and a love of the Yorkshire Dales.
The story began in 2012, when Clare and Matt Colman turned a shared dream into reality. After meeting through a home renovation project, they spent weekends exploring the Dales and searching for the perfect retreat. In 2015, they found it: Town Ends in Aysgarth. they transformed the rundown farmhouse into a luxury guesthouse and welcoming campsite – then known as Colman’s of Aysgarth.
In 2024, the baton was passed to Pete and Teresa, along with their son and daughter, a family from Knaresborough with a passion for travelling having years of experiences in a motorhome, leaving behind careers elsewhere to embrace a new life in tourism. Together, they are proud to continue the tradition of warm Yorkshire hospitality while bringing fresh energy to this much-loved site. It was at this point Aysgarth Camping and Rooms at Aysgarth came about.
Set on the scenic Herriot Way and close to Aysgarth Falls, Aysgarth Camping remains the perfect place to relax, explore and enjoy the best of the Dales.