Hare Appletree Farm
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- Spacious pitches at a family farm in the Forest of Bowland
- A 15-minute drive to centre of Lancaster; 20 minutes to Morecambe
- Stunning views over coast and moors; easy access from the M6
Hare Appletree Farm is a family-run Lancashire dairy and sheep farm in the Forest of Bowland Area Outstanding Natural Beauty, with gorgeous views over Quernmore Valley towards the northwestern coastline. On a fine day, you can see all the way to Morecambe Bay, Blackpool Tower, the Isle of Man and the mountains of Wales.
Those views are particularly fine at sunrise (over the Bowland moors) and sunset (over the bay and mountains), so it’s worth planning to be around at those times if possible. In between the two, there’s plenty to keep you busy: the farm is about 15 minutes from the centre of Lancaster, 20 minutes from Morecambe beach and half an hour from both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks.
More locally, there are miles of public footpaths to follow in the area around the farm or a short drive away – Jubilee Tower (half an hour’s walk away) is a popular spot for its great views over the rural scenery. Getting in, out and all around should be pretty straightforward too: the farm is about 10 minutes from Junctions 33 and 34 of the M6.
Back at base, you’ll be staying on a site that stretches over 11 acres, with simple facilities in the form of portable toilets and mobile shower units. Barbecues are permitted if you’d like to get the grill going while you watch that sunset.
Site type
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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. 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.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
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Portable toilet
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Pop-up campsite
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 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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Hare Appletree Farm
Quernmore
Lancaster
Lancashire
England
LA2 0QP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.01822°N
2.72019°W
Nearest transport
Coach2.7 mi University Underpass
3.3 mi Crossroads
3.9 mi Chapel Street
Rail4.1 mi Lancaster Rail Station
6.1 mi Bare Lane Rail Station
7.1 mi Morecambe Rail Station
Ferry7.9 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
12.9 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
13.2 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Jubilee Tower: half an hour’s walk
- Gresgarth Hall Gardens: 10 minutes’ drive
- Lancaster (for the castle, museums and brewery): 15 minutes
- Trough of Bowland: 15 minutes
- Hebbs Alpacas: 20 minutes
- Cobble Hey Farm, Gardens and Café: half an hour
- Bowland Wild Boar Park: 35 minutes
- Gisburn Forest (for walks and mountain bike trails): 40 minutes
- Blackpool: 45 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 7 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 7.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Fleetwood | 13.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Cleveleys | 16.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bispham | 18 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lancaster Castle 4.1 mi
Beacon Fell Country Park 9.9 mi
Holker Hall and Gardens 15.9 mi
Levens Hall & Gardens 16.7 mi
Forest of Bowland 18.4 mi
National Trust
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 15.8 mi
Sizergh Castle and Garden 18.4 mi
Fell Foot Park 20.1 mi
Dalton Castle 21.1 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 22.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clougha Pike 1 mi
ASHTON MEMORIAL GARDENS AND WILLIAMSON PARK 3.1 mi
LANCASTER CEMETERY 3.1 mi
A Walk around Lancaster 4.2 mi
Bowland - Wolfhole Crag from Tower Lodge 5.4 mi
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)
Skipton, North Yorkshire 28.6 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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- Does Hare Appletree Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hare Appletree Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hare Appletree Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Jubilee Tower: half an hour’s walk - Gresgarth Hall Gardens: 10 minutes’ drive - Lancaster (for the castle, museums and brewery): 15 minutes - Trough of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hare Appletree Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m.