Whinney Hill Farm

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Spacious bell tent
Spacious bell tent
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Bell tent with bunting
View from the bell tent
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  • Small, quiet Lancashire campsite in the north of the Forest of Bowland
  • Lancaster and Morecambe both 20 minutes' drive away
  • Part of a 180-acre farm with retired racehorses living on site
Where do racehorses go when they retire from competition? Well, some of the lucky ones end up here at Whinney Hill Farm, in Lancashire’s Lune Valley and surrounded by the fabulous scenery of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. And now you can join them too, for a relaxing break in this lovely rural location. This 180-acre site is home to The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre, a charity that cares for and rehomes retired racehorses. You’ll probably spot some of the residents (currently numbering around 30) as you pass through the site, but there’s also the chance to meet them properly on a visit while you’re here (you’ll just need to organise this in advance by contacting the site owners once you’ve booked your stay). Whether you’re into horses or not, this farm makes a great base for days spent exploring the Forest of Bowland – and that’s not the only natural area you’ll have at hand, because both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks are within a half-hour drive too. And you can also plan seaside days too, because the coast is only about 20 minutes’ drive away… This farm site has something of a wild camping vibe – it’s got no electricity, but guests do have access to a washing-up area (fittingly in a converted horse trailer), two compost toilets and two gas-powered showers. There’s also a communal firepit area where you can keep warm by night while looking up into the starry skies.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 27 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Whinney Hill Farm's lauded for its stunning, peaceful setting & spotless, top-notch facilities, incl. composting toilets & showers. Staff's friendly & helpful, the vibe's tranquil with great views. Most loved it, though a few found lugging gear tough due to no cars on pitch & horseflies. Rescued racehorses are a bonus.

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They had everything you needed there…

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Jade A.

Serenity bell tent

Liked They had everything you needed there was even gas for the gas hob, bottles of water even left us complimentary bottle of wine and crips and a basket full of wood and fire lighters it was so peaceful and the ladies were really lovely the toilet and showers were spotless

Disliked Nothing

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Great site

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The space was great, not over crowded, kids had space to play. No one bothered us and just let us be, to enjoy the lovely scenery. Communal fire pit is a great idea. Everything is well thought out on site. Toilets won't be for everyone but they're just something you get used to, better than any portaloo.

Parking at Beck Bull only 10 minutes away and a play in the River Lune not to be missed

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Peaceful Paradise

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julie c.

Serenity bell tent

Liked Hearing the BTRC horses Whinney means it’s the most appropriate name for this site. The tent is large and luxurious with a very comfy king size bed. Spectacular views and well maintained facilities.

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Perfect end to my daughters 13th Birthday

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Hayley A.

Serenity bell tent

Liked Loved everything about this place. Cute and Cosy tent.
Toilets/shower/wash up area perfectly clean and tidy.
Comfortable beds

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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Lovely stay, happy memories made

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Hayley P.

Serenity bell tent

Liked The king sized bed was really comfy and we loved the peace and quiet. The little extra touches were really appreciated. Lovely area to sit and relax (and space for a 2 year old to burn some energy) but also close to some nice places to explore

Disliked The composting toilets!

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Beautiful ground, big space between pitches…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Beautiful ground, big space between pitches which was good as we could play music (quietly!) around our firepit in the evening without disturbing others, extremely peaceful, lovely views.
Transporting stuff from the car to pitch was made easy with the unloading bay and trolleys.
Toilets were kept very clean and we’d never used compost toilets before but the instructions made it very easy. Hot shower a bonus!

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Lovely relaxing spot.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked What a wonderful peaceful location. The campsite is basic but has everything you need. It was also incredibly safe for the children. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and seeing all the beautiful horses was an added bonus.

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All round wonderful site and offering - a great glamping experience!

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Danielle H.

Serenity bell tent

Liked The location was beautiful and the campsite was peaceful. All amenities were clean and high quality - it really set a great standard for our first glamping trip and we can't wait to come back.

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Clean composting toilets…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Clean composting toilets

Disliked Single sex group of men drinking
Horseflies

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with friendly helpfull staff…

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Robert M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Excellent site with friendly helpfull staff

Disliked Nothing

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Whinney Hill Farm

Aughton Road

Halton

Lancaster

Lancashire

England

LA2 6PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.10507°N
2.70193°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 km New Street
5.1 km New Street
5.9 km St Michaels Lane
Rail
5.3 km Carnforth Rail Station
7.8 km Wennington Rail Station
9.3 km Lancaster Rail Station
Ferry
15.9 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
25.1 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
25.4 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Greenbank Farm (PYO fruit): 10 minutes’ drive - Capernwray Diving Centre: 10 minutes - CN Watersports at Pine Lake: 15 minutes - Greenlands Farm Village (with soft play): 15 minutes - Lancaster (for Lancaster Castle): 20 minutes - Kirkby Lonsdale: 20 minutes - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 20 minutes - Morecambe beach: 20 minutes - National Trust - Sizergh: 25 minutes - Silverdale beach: 25 minutes - Ingleton Waterfalls Trail: half an hour - Harness Change at Bigland Hall (riding school): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 10.8 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 11.9 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 28.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 33.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney Biggar Bank 36.3 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 9.1 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 17.7 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.4 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 20.6 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 25.2 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 19.6 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.4 km

Fell Foot Park 24.9 km

Dalton Castle 32.1 km

Hill Top 32.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hornby and the River Lune 4.3 km

CAPERNWRAY HALL 4.5 km

A Walk around Lancaster 5.1 km

LANCASTER CEMETERY 7.8 km

Yealand Conyers - Silverdale - Yealand Conyers 7.8 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 Whinney Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whinney Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whinney Hill Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Greenbank Farm (PYO fruit): 10 minutes’ drive - Capernwray Diving Centre: 10 minutes - CN Watersports at Pine Lake: 15 minutes - Greenlands Farm Village (with … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whinney Hill Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whinney Hill Farm? From $41.67 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.