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
Site type
50
50
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
3 
Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a relaxing and friendly atmosphere with stunning countryside views. Visitors appreciated the quirky, farm-themed converted cattle trailers for showers and toilets, which were consistently described as clean and well-maintained. The option to choose your own pitch, the helpful staff, and proximity to local pubs were frequently highlighted positives. While some noted the sloped nature of the fields and occasional noise from larger groups, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The views were amazing. There was a pizza stand over the bank holiday, which was very nice.
It is in a very nice location.
The showers were unique. I haven’t seen anything like them before. I liked them
It was a little busy over the bank holiday (which was expected), but lovely and quiet once the crowds had gone. Very peaceful
Disliked The showers were nice but the toilets were dirty during the bank holiday - I think this was due to there being a lot of people staying at the time and kids using them unattended, because they were cleaned every day. They were much cleaner after the bank holiday when most of the people left.
It was very busy on the bank holiday and people were very loud. People were blasting music at half 11pm, and talking very loudly. Lots of kids running around well after 11pm. It was not like this after the bank holiday though - once the crowds left it was peaceful
Not many completely flat pitches for tents. But the slope was not bad
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Great campsite, view was amazing…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great campsite, view was amazing
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Lovely site plenty of room for…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely site plenty of room for campers friendly staff to welcome you toilets clean showers was good great for family time even had a fresh pizzas but have to order quick as they sell out pretty quick
Disliked Nothing
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View & Location…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked View & Location
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Great location, well kept site, just…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Great location, well kept site, just enough for a quiet weekend away.
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent value for money really enjoyed…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Excellent value for money really enjoyed our stay. Picturesque
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Great location, wonderful views.…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Great location, wonderful views.
Disliked Not enough toilets for for the number of guests
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Nice site, great views easy access
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Nice site, great views easy access.
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ok site but would explore different ones if staying in the area again
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked The view was great. The young lad checking everyone in was fantastic and would have gone above and beyond had I didn’t decline his offer of help.
Disliked It’s not level and on a significant slope. The toilets weren’t particularly clean. Pitches for motor homes were straight on the side of the main road into the site and lots of noise.
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Lovely clean campsite, very family friendly with great facilities.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Really good facilities. Plenty of space. Local town only 10 mins away. Staff really friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed staying at the campsite would absolutely stay again.
Disliked Wood really expensive and can only purchase from site, also didn't burn to well. Was cheap to rent the firepit and also got a starter kit which was brilliant.
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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 pitch/unit 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 WifiGroups 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
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Shay Gate Farm
Skipton Old Road
Colne
Lancashire
England
BB8 7EW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.87289°N
2.1255°W
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
Must see
Bronte Parsonage Museum 7.4 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 8.4 mi
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 9.9 mi
Oswaldtwistle Mills 13.9 mi
Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 14.3 mi
National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall 8.6 mi
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East Riddlesden Hall 9.9 mi
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Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Wycoller and Lumb Spout 1.5 mi
Wycoller and Foster's Leap 1.5 mi
Ickornshaw - Earl Crag - Slippery Ford - Pennine Way 2.9 mi
Foulridge Tunnel and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 3.3 mi
Elslack Moor - Pennine Way - Thornton-in-Craven 3.6 mi
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)
Skipton, North Yorkshire 19.1 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 26.6 mi
- Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)
Manchester, Lancashire 29.5 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 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shay Gate Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.