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 16 May
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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 16 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 171 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors praised the friendly and helpful staff, and the facilities, including showers and toilets, were consistently described as clean and well-maintained. The spacious pitches allow for plenty of room, and many enjoyed the proximity to local pubs and walking routes. While some mentioned occasional windiness and the basic nature of some facilities, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Great site all round

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Natalie W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Came as couples for birthday and the site was great. It was very quiet due to season coming to a close.

The toilets were nice and clean.

The showers were hot.

There is a communal fridge.

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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Shaun J.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very nice stay, the site wasn’t very busy and nice and quiet. views were lovely, site was very clean with good toilets and shower facilities. Good walks to local pubs, and everyone was friendly. 👍

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views, clean toilets, lovely staff

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Emily R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We stayed here for 2 nights, the Friday night was pretty quiet, so was lovely and peaceful. The views are beautiful, you get to see some of the sunset and we got to see the moon rising on both nights! The toilets are super clean and even smell nice!! The staff are so friendly and genuine and we even got homemade pizzas from the pizza man who came on the Friday night! Delicious. Very pleased with everything at this location, we would definitely come again!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views, ease of finding a pitch, staff on hand and always…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Views, ease of finding a pitch, staff on hand and always happy to help, amenities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The toilets are very clean and kept on top along with wash areas

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Jonny S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The simple way of checking in and freedom to find a pitch rather than being told where to go

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities were clean and well managed. Quiet site with beautiful views…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Facilities were clean and well managed. Quiet site with beautiful views

Disliked Hard to find a level pitch. Just under an hour early and being told we could access the site but charge was £5 for early arrival

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The whole site…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers Clean…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Showers
Clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site very quite and peaceful showers & toilets decent and clean…

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Sarah F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely site very quite and peaceful showers & toilets decent and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our kids loved it.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Relaxed atmosphere & lovely grass areas. Decent showers & toilets.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, great pub in walking distance and great fire pit kit…

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Sue E.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great views, great pub in walking distance and great fire pit kit for only £15. Hot water for washing pots and showering.

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

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 26.5 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.

Nearest sites

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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.