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

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note

Admission

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

Dogs

  • 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.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 144 Pitchup.com customers

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts stunning views and a friendly atmosphere with helpful staff. Facilities, including converted horse box showers, are generally clean and well-maintained. Guests appreciate the spacious pitches and relaxed rules. Some mention the site's sloped terrain and occasional noise from larger groups. Fire pits and a communal fridge/freezer are available. Pubs and walks are easily accessible.

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Great place…

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 Agnieszka C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views, great place to stay,…

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Malcolm E. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely views, great place to stay, will come again thankyou

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitch itself was great with…

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Robert H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The pitch itself was great with great views and nice soft ground , clean and tidy, showers, toilets and washing up facilities were at a reasonable but good standard, a few pubs that were walking distance and generally a good site. With the added extra of firepit hire at £15, that incudes a bag of wood .

Disliked Not much to do for kids, possibly a park of some sort would be great 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, beautiful view, sheeps and cows…

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Paul W. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet, beautiful view, sheeps and cows nearby, kids loved it, very warm welcome though arriving late, funny showers 😅

Disliked Toilets could be cleaner

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Great site. Loads of space and…

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Garry C. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great site. Loads of space and really good amenities. Can’t wait to go back.

Disliked Nothing to dislike at all.

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It was clean as in amenities…

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Michelle K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It was clean as in amenities beautiful surroundings and very dog friendly you pick you pitch and get set up and they leave you alone to get on with your holiday.

Disliked The Last night was disturbed by a group of noisy woman in camper vans that had no respect for the neighbours.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place, staff were friendly and…

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Chloe T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely place, staff were friendly and we often saw them bringing wood to other campers. Quiet campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, large pitches, friendly staff…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location, large pitches, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good…

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 Stephen R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very good

Disliked Wind 🤣

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 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 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 Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

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
2 mi Bus Station
4.4 mi Broadway
5.5 mi Town Hall
Rail
2.6 mi Colne Rail Station
4.5 mi Nelson Rail Station
5.6 mi Cononley Rail Station
Airport
19 mi 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 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

Hardcastle Crags 8.7 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 9.9 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 15.9 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 20.4 mi

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

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • 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.