Dearden Wood
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- Peaceful site in 11 acres of a working pine and deciduous woodland
- Surrounded by walking trails and a 40-minute bus ride from Manchester
- Pub, café, takeaway and shop within a 10-minute walk
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Customers may not bring their own firepits or firewood. Ground conditions may prevent the siting of awnings and canopies on large campervan bays.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 29 Nov 2024 to
Site types & availability
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site
6 people maximum 
9.5/10
37 reviews Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)
6 people maximum 10/10
26 reviews Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Unpowered forest floor tent site
6 people maximum 9.2/10
5 reviews Ground type: Forest floor
Site size: Max 5m width × 3.5m depth (17.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
6 people maximum 9/10
21 reviews Ground type: Forest floor
Site size: Max 7m width × 3.5m depth (24.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This little, quiet woodland campsite is a ripper for its cleanliness, super friendly staff, and stunning natural setting. Travellers loved the walks, even to a local waterfall, and reckoned the facilities were top-notch. Friday pizza nights were a highlight, creating a great vibe. A few mentioned the narrow access road and the odd glitch with toilet codes. All in all, a peaceful, tidy spot perfect for nature buffs.
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Lovely campsite that is like being…
Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
Liked Lovely campsite that is like being in the woods with all big trees around you.
Very clean and everything you could want.
Close to 2 small pubs but very nice one 20 mins walk. Free fire pits. A nice cosy site.
Disliked They allow group bookings which we found annoying with music and screeching till very late but to be fair owners were contactable straight away and dealt with problem guests straight away. Couldn't fault them.
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Wonderful campsite. Peaceful, clean, good facilities.…
Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)
Liked Wonderful campsite. Peaceful, clean, good facilities. Lovely pitches.
Disliked Nothing
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Will definitely be back ☺️
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site
Liked Perfect location, short walk from the brook and waterfall. Quiet site within the woods, could only hear bird song which was lovely.
Clean facilities.
Friendly owners who allowed us to arrive early as we were in the area, much appreciated.
Disliked Nothing.
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Amazing beautiful spot.
Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)
Liked Amazing little spot. In woodland with beautiful views. Clean facilities including toilets, shower and a kitchen with kettle, microwave and toaster. Close to a lovely little town with multiple pubs and eateries. Close to links to Manchester by road and a bus route direct to the city. I would definitely use this spot in the future when in the area. Also a waterfall short walk though the woods. Excellent phone signal due to 5g mast in the town.
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Nice little campsite. Pitch in the…
Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
Liked Nice little campsite. Pitch in the trees, loved the communal areas, tents, roundhouse and firepits. Very close to the river and little waterfall. Perfect camping trip for me.
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Excellent site, friendly owners, just perfect for new campers
Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
Liked This site is gorgeous, so relaxed, i took a 6 and 12 year old and it was lovely for the children. Theres fire pits on the pitches, kettle and microwave available and facilities are really clean. 5 minute walk away we saw deer that made my childrens trip. Our second time here and we highly recommend, we will definately return.
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Perfect
Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review 😊 very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully see you again soon. Jessy
Beautiful setting lovely and quiet. Address…
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site
Liked Beautiful setting lovely and quiet. Address is not Micheal Wife Lane as we found out and had to back an 8ft van down an unbelievable narrow driveway. Please change your address.
Disliked The wrong address
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Overall we had a great time and the campsite is absolutely beautiful!
Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
Liked The facilities were excellent, the toilet/shower/kitchen block was clean and well maintained and the fact that dish cleaning stuff and hand towels/tea towels were provided was amazing. The pitches are a great size and we had plenty of room to pitch our tent and set up our gear. The surroundings were just beautiful and the walk down to the waterfall was fab, the dog thoroughly enjoyed it! The whole trip was a blast and we’d definitely visit again.
Disliked Other guests not closing the site gates, and the door to the toilet block being left open and lights left on was annoying! But I get that not everyone follows the rules and that’s not the fault of the owners as the signs are all there… some people are just lazy and inconsiderate. We were a little frustrated at initially being told we had to buy our firewood from the campsite, only to be told on the day of arrival that their wood was still drying so we had to buy our own. Which we were happy to do, but a bit more notice would have been appreciated.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! Lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us 😊
It is frustrating that people don't close the gates/doors and switch lights off (we feel the same frustration! 🤣) Apologies about the wood, we have struggled to get ours dry in time for the season - the joys of the British winters!
Hopefully see you again soon!
Jessy
A nice, quiet site for a 1 or 2 night stay with family.
Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
Liked Secluded site, yet close to the shops, pubs and restaurants. Flat pitches. Fire pit provided. Quiet. Shelter/den with wooden log seats and fire pit for when it's raining. Shower and toilet block was clean. Hand soap and toilet roll provided. Fridge, kettle and toaster available. Flexible check-in time. Close to Edenfield waterfall which is definitely worth a visit.
Disliked Be aware that there is a man-made bee hive very close to the tent pitches that attracts a lot of bees and wasps.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dearden Wood
Michael Wife Lane
Edenfield
Bury
Lancashire
England
BL0 0QX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.6711°N
2.29572°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 48.2 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Oswaldtwistle Mills 10.6 km
Gawthorpe Hall 14.6 km
People's History Museum 21.3 km
Manchester Art Gallery 21.7 km
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 21.8 km
National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall 14.5 km
Hardcastle Crags 20.3 km
Marsden Moor Estate 25.3 km
Rufford Old Hall 34.3 km
East Riddlesden Hall 35.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bleakholt - Scout Moor - Waugh's Well - Plunge Valley 1.2 km
Ramsbottom Round 2.9 km
Rawtenstall - Rossendale Ski Slope - Cribden Moor 3.6 km
Haslingden Grane - Calf Hey Reservoir - Ogden Reservoir 6.6 km
Turton and Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs 7.8 km
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Warrington, England 44 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Dearden Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dearden Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dearden Wood? Walks in these surrounds are fab, but they're not the only way to get out and about. Those who like to take it all in on two wheels may like to mount … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dearden Wood?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dearden Wood? From $52.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.