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
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Please note
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Reviews

9.2

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-loved, friendly campsite offering a quirky, back-to-basics experience on a working farm with stunning views. Guests frequently praise the cleanliness of facilities, including the unique converted livestock trailer showers, and the ample space for choosing pitches. Pubs are within easy walking distance, and the site is popular for its relaxed atmosphere, dog-friendliness, and value for money. Some mention sloping ground and occasional wind, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Easy, nice and chilled

Disliked One big slope

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Great stay

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James H.

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Liked A lovely site with all the basic needs and the showers were hot with great pressure. So close to the town and 5 minutes drive but very peaceful and quiet on the site with amazing views. Will be back.

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Simon Dominic C.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Loved the vibe of this place, it was a working farm, and it was fully themed that way. That's not to say it didn't have everything you needed like some pop up sites, everything was super clean and in good working order. The cattle trailer conversions into shower blocks and washing facilities was done so well, really put a smile on our faces!

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Absolute gem of a site, perfect for all.

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Julie H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely loved this site, quirky and different with everything you need but without the blandness or stuffiness of some bigger or “corporate” sites. Plenty of toilets available over the busy Bank Holiday, meaning no queueing issues.

Friendly welcome on arrival, choose your own spot and with the layout and location, you can’t fail to find a great view 👌

Handy easy to follow route maps to the 3 local pubs, all within a short walk.

Dog friendly with dedicated poop bag bin 👌

Pop up fresh pizza take away when we were there which was an excellent touch.

Disliked Nothing !
The ground slopes but hardly a major issue and to be expected given the location.

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Shabnam M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good facilities toilets and washing up facilities were clean. Friendly staff.
Pizza oven stand in the evenings

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Great site, owners attentive, clean facilities and stunning views.

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Catherine D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Owners regularly checking the site.
Hiring of fire pit and wood £15.
Clean toilets.
Stunning views.
Local pub 15 min walk, great food.
Fresh pizza pop up stall on site.
Mobile Phone Charging.
Communal Fridge/Freezer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved this site, well kept and plenty of room for all. Stunning views.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Well organised, facilities area.
Pop up pizza takeaway (Aug Bank Hol).
Relaxed and friendly site.
Great maps available with easy to follow suggestions for nearby pubs.

Disliked Noisy groups partying till the small hours.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We had an Amazing stay at Shay Gate Farm. The atmosphere on sight was friendly and relaxing and the views were beautiful. Would highly reccomend and will definitely be returning x

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Kath w.

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Liked Location
Friendly helpful staff
Being able to use fire pit
Amazing views
Relaxed atmosphere
Showers good
The toilet block was clean

Disliked Wash basins really needed a clean
Portaloo toilets

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Can't fault anything we have stopped here before and had a good stay last time, the pizza stall on a Saturday and sunday is also a nice touch

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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 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

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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