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Shay Gate Farm

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On a working farm between the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
Close to the Pennine Way; 20 minutes' drive to Skipton
Three pubs within walking distance; easy access from the M65

Planning a walk or few as part of your break? Maybe in the Yorkshire Dales or the Forest of Bowland… or on the Pennine Way… and not forgetting other top spots like Pendle Hill and Gisburn Forest… If you reckon that sounds like a pretty enticing collection of places to explore, the place to stay is Shay Gate Farm, just outside Laneshawbridge on the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire. This well-placed spot is about half an hour’s drive from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland, five minutes from the Pennine Way and within easy reach of several other excellent walking/biking areas. Getting in, out and all around should be pretty easy too – Colne is about two and a half miles away, and the M65 about four miles. The setup on site is a family-friendly one, with lots of space for the kids to run about and burn off energy. Facilities include toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a communal fridge, and you’re allowed to bring along a barbecue to cook your meals if you like (it’s a 20-minute drive to Skipton’s market to stock up on local produce for the grill). There are, however, three country pubs within walking distance if you’d rather someone else cooked you a meal.

Site type

Opens 23 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to Sun, 21 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Unpowered grass tent site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Picnic table

Extras

Bring a gazebo (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (3 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fridge to store your food etc.. plug sockets to charge your electric things

We got to experiance the delious pizza van . was so yummy

Great site all round

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Natalie W. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Came as couples for birthday and the site was great. It was very quiet due to season coming to a close.

The toilets were nice and clean.

The showers were hot.

There is a communal fridge.

Disliked: No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really liked the site, facilities were great and was easy to…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Matthew T. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We really liked the site, facilities were great and was easy to find. Well maintained site.

Disliked: A lot of the pitches are on a slope (due to ground)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice views but thats about it.

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Views, toilet, running water. Local pub, once I got there.

Disliked: A pretty bleak and depressing place to arrive as a solo bikepacker. It was windy and clearly had been raining and the only shelter was either the hedge right next to the busy road or earth banks in the middle of the field which were surrounded by waterlogged ground. Most of the campsite was waterlogged, surprising given all of it was on a slope. No hot water in any of the taps so I didnt want to try the showers in case of the same problem. The showers in the horse boxes are a bit quirky, maybe fun in the summer but when its not hot, very uninviting. 2 (or 3?) picnic benches for the whole site grouped together by the loos. Signage down the hill to the pub was pretty bad, one sign was lying on the ground, so I struggled to find the right way. Most of the walk there was through very waterlogged fields. All in all not sure what I paid £20 for.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Decent and clean all I needed was there…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

william w. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Decent and clean all I needed was there

Disliked: Not many flat pitches. A bit pricey

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location and lovely clean site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Laura C. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We’ve been to this campsite a few times. It’s just a lovely campsite in a perfect location. Staff are always lovely too.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views, clean toilets, friendly staff…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The views, clean toilets, friendly staff

Disliked: A very open field, weather was quite windy, so no shelter from the wind anywhere, no hot water when having a wash in the morning, field was cut but grass was left, so cut grass was trailed everywere
We pitched at the edge of the field, which backs onto road, was like a race track, even through night was loud with traffic

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views are breathtaking. Clean and tidy facilities. Would highly recommended to…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

shona b. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The views are breathtaking. Clean and tidy facilities. Would highly recommended to all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Heather C. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Exactly as described easy check in . Easy to walk to local pubs.
Clean facilities
Gorgeous views

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean site, toilets and washing area immaculate, couldn't fault it. Amazing views…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very clean site, toilets and washing area immaculate, couldn't fault it.
Amazing views surrounding

Disliked: The weather 🤣 nobodies fault but nature

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was peaceful and views was beautiful. Very clean facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Antonia G. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything was lovely. Staff at the entrance was polite and welcoming, all staff was friendly . The facilities was always clean, views was amazing.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Shay Gate Farm

Skipton Old Road

Colne

Lancashire

England

BB8 7EW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.87289°N
-2.1255°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.2 km Bus Station

7 km Broadway

8.9 km Town Hall

Rail

4.2 km Colne Rail Station

7.2 km Nelson Rail Station

9 km Cononley Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

30.6 km Leeds Bradford International Airport

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

Where to take your walking boots first? Local strolls might take you out onto the Pendle Way (which you can access via a network of footpaths leading from the farm), to pick up the Pennine Way (five minutes’ drive) or to take in different rural views from the ‘Atom’ artwork in Wycoller Country Park (10 minutes). Not worn your legs out yet? Great - there’s plenty more to explore. Perhaps a climb of mystical Pendle Hill, a woodland walk in the Forest of Bowland or an outing to the Yorkshire Dales National Park? All are about half an hour away by car. Should you reach a point at which you need a sit down, a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (25 minutes’ drive) is a good option, as it means you’ll still be able to survey the scenery at a more leisurely pace. A stroll around Skipton (20 minutes) might also be on the cards, taking in the priory and castle as you go.

Must see

Bronte Parsonage Museum 12 km

Gawthorpe Hall 13.6 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 16 km

Oswaldtwistle Mills 22.3 km

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 23.1 km

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 13.8 km

Hardcastle Crags 13.9 km

East Riddlesden Hall 16 km

Malham Tarn Estate 25.6 km

Marsden Moor Estate 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wycoller and Lumb Spout 2.4 km

Wycoller and Foster's Leap 2.5 km

Ickornshaw - Earl Crag - Slippery Ford - Pennine Way 4.7 km

Foulridge Tunnel and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 5.3 km

Elslack Moor - Pennine Way - Thornton-in-Craven 5.7 km

Local events

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 19 September 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 42.6 km
Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, 24 April 2025 – Thursday, 24 April 2025)
Harrogate, England 42.8 km
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 8 July 2025 – Tuesday, 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, England 42.8 km
Parklife Festival (Saturday, 14 June 2025 – Saturday, 14 June 2025)
Manchester, England 47.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Shay Gate Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Shay Gate Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Shay Gate Farm? Where to take your walking boots first? Local strolls might take you out onto the Pendle Way (which you can access via a network of footpaths leading from the farm), to pick … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Shay Gate Farm?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 12:30 p.m.

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