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
Site type
5
7
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring 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).
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Customers may not bring their own firepits or firewood.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 7 May to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 3.5m depth (17.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 3.5m depth (24.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric hardstanding campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This woodland campsite offers a peaceful escape with friendly staff and excellent, clean facilities including toilets, showers, and a communal kitchen. Reviewers praised the amazing location, beautiful natural surroundings, and proximity to local walks and amenities. While generally well-received, some minor issues were noted, such as the access code for toilets and occasional difficulties with parking or pitch allocation. Despite these, many guests expressed a desire to return.
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Last updated 23/06/2026
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Amazing secluded paradise
Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch
Liked What a wonderful little site, peaceful and quiet. Excellent facilities, clean and well maintained. Just sit back and listen to the birds. Great location access to nearby shops. Some excellent walks with access to public footpaths.
Disliked There is nothing to dislike about this place.
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Amazing site, would definitely recommend to others.
Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch
Liked Amazing location and so peaceful
Friendly staff
Small site but great facilities
Toilets, shower and communal kitchen area very clean.
Felt very safe
Disliked I have to use the bathroom several times overnight often urgently. It was difficult to get through the gate with 2 latches and then operate the key code lock to access the toilet in the dark, with arthritic hands when desperate for a wee. This was literally the only negative and pretty specific to my own disabilities. Otherwise an amazing site.
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Fab location, peaceful, decent size pitches,…
Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch
Liked Fab location, peaceful, decent size pitches, lovely trees all around the site, warm welcome on arrival, small kitchen with use of kettle and microwave, clean toilets and shower. It’s our second stay and we will definitely be back.
Disliked Coming home
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Perfect place recommended
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch
Liked Everything. amazing clean camp, host wonderful their children so polite and helpful. The stream, the hills, the pizza, the birds . just totally perfect place to stay, will 100% return
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic little campsite tucked away in…
Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch
Liked Fantastic little campsite tucked away in the woods. We were greeted on arrival and given all the info we needed including where to head on lovely walk, and where to find a great roast! Facilities were also immaculate.
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Wild woodland location but electric/water situation poor
Non-electric hardstanding campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)
Liked Woodland location
6min walk to a lovely waterfall and dip spot
Disliked No one to meet us on arrival so had no idea which pitch to park in.
Electric went in kitchen/shower so had to have a strip wash after a wild dip in a bowl - not that easy with a baby.
Water went the next morning so couldn’t have a wash or brush teeth.
Gravel wasn’t gravel it was rocks so not safe for baby or my van tires.
£30 for a midweek non EHU expensive
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From the manager: Hi Kerry, thanks for your review :) We had staff on site to direct people to bays as I have a young family and unfortunately cannot be on site all of the time. Unfortunately, the power cut we experienced was for the whole of the village and not something that we could control, but I understand the inconvenience of this. The hardstanding that we have on our van pitches is just a normal hardcore, but in all honesty, hardcore isn't my specialism :) Aside from that, your photos look lovely and hopefully you enjoyed sitting round the fire in the evening and waking up to the birdsong in the morning. Thanks, Jessy
We really enjoyed our visit! It…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (large)
Liked We really enjoyed our visit! It was hard to believe we were just minutes from the town- such a stunning spot.
It was my kids' first time camping, with ages 7,9, and 13, and they absolutely loved it. It's a perfect place to dip your toes in the water and try something new.
The facilities here really help make everything comfortable- there's an on-site shower, toilets, a kettle, toaster, microwave, and a small fridge freezer.
The woodland and the river at the bottom provide plenty of space for kids to play and explore.
There's a local shop just four minutes' drive away for supplies, which came in handy on the hottest day of the year- we enjoyed some ice creams together!
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Lovely little site, and very friendly staff and campers
Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch
Liked We loved camping in the woods. It felt we were miles away from civilization but we where only 1/2 mile away from the nearest village. I love pretty much everything about the site
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Pretty, rural dog friendly campsite with limited bathroom facilities
Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch
Liked Lovely quiet setting. Was given a bigger pitch as it was available. Short walk from dog friendly gastro pub where food was great. Good hot water. Great barbecuing facilities . Nice other campers who seemed to be regulars. Good walking facilities for dogs if you can work out where they are ( signage not good)
Disliked Was told I would be met on arrival but no-one was there and had no information about which pitch to go on or the combination for the toilets.when I telephoned no one was available , though someone did get back to me fairly quickly after leaving a message. Only one shower and two toilets ( one in same room as shower). There were only two other pitches taken so with us 3 but any busier the limited bathroom facilities would have been a problem. There were lots of signs everywhere saying ‘ no entry’ which made it feel a bit unfriendly
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Great communication. Didn’t get to stay…
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Liked Great communication. Didn’t get to stay as unfortunate circumstances prevented me from doing so. Will try it again in due course.
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Features
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)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 BST (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 | 30 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Oswaldtwistle Mills 6.6 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 9.1 mi
People's History Museum 13.2 mi
Manchester Art Gallery 13.5 mi
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 13.5 mi
National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall 9 mi
Hardcastle Crags 12.6 mi
Marsden Moor Estate 15.7 mi
Rufford Old Hall 21.3 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 22 mi
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 0.7 mi
Ramsbottom Round 1.8 mi
Rawtenstall - Rossendale Ski Slope - Cribden Moor 2.2 mi
Haslingden Grane - Calf Hey Reservoir - Ogden Reservoir 4.1 mi
Turton and Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs 4.8 mi
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Warrington, Cheshire 27.4 mi
- Lytham Festival (Wednesday, 1 July 2026 – Wednesday, 1 July 2026)
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 27.6 mi
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 touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dearden Wood? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.