Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location

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  • Small CAMC members-only site in the West Pennine Moors, Lancashire
  • Blackburn 20 minutes’ drive; Ribble Steam Railway & Museum 40 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; next to a golf course and a 10-minute walk from a pub
Small, peaceful, family-run and a handy 10 minutes’ drive from Chorley: that’s Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location, a top spot for members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club. The non-electric gravel pitches here don't have lots of fancy facilities (chemical disposal is pretty much the only on-site amenity), but there are plenty of other perks: you can bring your dog along for the ride, for starters. On top of that, deer roam in the field at the bottom of the site, especially in the evening. And finally, you’re on the edge of the West Pennine Moors here. Just look around you at the splendid landscape: all moorlands and woodlands, with distant views of Great Hill (10 minutes) and Winter Hill (35 minutes), both with excellent trails to explore. But there’s plenty to do in the area besides hill walking and climbing. Buttercup Meadow sits next to a nine-hole golf course (it's a five-minute walk to the clubhouse). After practising your swing on the green, treat yourself to a well-poured pint and some home-cooked food in Higher Wheelton’s village pub (10 minutes on foot); or make your dog happy with a walk along the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs just beyond Higher Wheelton.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
  • 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).

Languages spoken

English

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8.5

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75% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers spacious, quiet pitches with lovely rural views and opportunities to spot deer. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities, canal-side walks, and woodland parks, making it ideal for dog owners. While pitches are on a slope and require ramps, and some areas have been noted for overgrown grass, management states black and grey water disposal is available at the site entrance and bottom of the field. Efforts to address weed issues have been initiated.

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Drinking water available and cassette toilet…

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Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch (members only)

Liked Drinking water available and cassette toilet disposal facility only. Lovely to watch deer at the bottom of the field and grey squirrels. We came here as it was the closest we could get to Bolton to enable a relative to visit us. Nice local tea shops, grocery store and lovely woods just over 1m away for walking in.

Disliked All pitches are on a slope and require ramps. The pitches are in need of some tlc, with very overgrown grass between and on the gravel. No black water disposal facility and grey waste water can be dumped by bucket in the ditch at the bottom of the field. There is some road noise, but not too bad. With a 9m motorhome, care needs to be taken not to bottom out when accessing the site from the road.

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From the manager: Thanks for the feedback. The pitches are advertised as needing ramps. The black water and grey waste water can be disposed of at the chemical disposal point at the site entrance as well as the bottom of the field. The site has had large campers with no issues so far, the entrance is shown in the pictures. The site is advertised with basic facilities and this is reflected in the price. The gardening company is due this week to work on the weeds, (we have been advised to let them get a bit larger before treatment). We allowed the grass to grow between the pitches for privacy, with the main areas being cut regularly.

Perfect for an overnight stay and there is a pub down the road

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Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch (members only)

Liked Quiet, lovely outlook, spacious pitch

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Lovely site .Had a great time .

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Merrick w. 3 reviews

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch (members only)

Liked Lovely campsite . Large pitches . Deer in the next door field . Short walk down to the Liverpool / Leeds canal , which is great for dog walking alongside the canal . Walking down in the opposite direction you reach a woodland park / lake , so my dog Rowan was spoilt for the choice of local dog walks.Chloe , the owner is very helpful and gave advice about local pubs, walks etc . We will definitely be back .

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Walking distance to pubs and takeaways

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Anonymous

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Liked Late arrival as I work late

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs 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 Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location

Buckholes Lane

Higher Wheelton

Chorley

Lancashire

England

PR6 8JJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.69362°N
2.58488°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Bus Station
4.8 mi Town Centre
4.8 mi Town Centre
Rail
3.1 mi Pleasington Rail Station
3.3 mi Chorley Rail Station
3.4 mi Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
23.4 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
23.6 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
24.5 mi Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle
Airport
25.8 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 2
26.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1
26.3 mi Manchester 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

You might head into Chorley (10 minutes’ drive) for the shops or the restaurants, but this market town is well worth a few hours of your time. While you're there, check out Astley Hall, a 16th-century mansion decorated with colourful tapestries, period furniture and elaborate stuccos. Its grounds include walled and sensory gardens, as well as large areas of woodland. In Blackburn (20 minutes), the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery explores the area’s industrial heritage with textile machines and other artefacts; among the highlights of the Ancient Egypt collection are a mummy and a copy of the Rosetta Stone. On the outskirts of the town, Witton Country Park is home to Go Ape Blackburn, with treetop adventure courses. Head towards Preston, stopping first at the Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary (25 minutes) to admire a flight display, and then at the Ribble Steam Railway & Museum (40 minutes), with its large display of vintage steam, diesel and electric locomotives. Depending on the time of year, it’s also possible to arrange lunch and afternoon tea onboard.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southport 18.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
St Annes 19 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
St Annes North 19.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Ainsdale 20.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Blackpool South 20.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre 12.5 mi

National Trust

Rufford Old Hall 10.1 mi

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Formby 22.3 mi

Hardcastle Crags 23.3 mi

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 25.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

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White Coppice Circular 1.9 mi

HOGHTON TOWER 2.7 mi

Local events

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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 Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location? You might head into Chorley (10 minutes’ drive) for the shops or the restaurants, but this market town is well worth a few hours of your time. While you're there, check out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location? From £17 (for 1 night, 30 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.