Whinney Hill Farm

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  • Small, quiet Lancashire campsite in the north of the Forest of Bowland
  • Lancaster and Morecambe both 20 minutes' drive away
  • Part of a 180-acre farm with retired racehorses living on site
Where do racehorses go when they retire from competition? Well, some of the lucky ones end up here at Whinney Hill Farm, in Lancashire’s Lune Valley and surrounded by the fabulous scenery of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. And now you can join them too, for a relaxing break in this lovely rural location. This 180-acre site is home to The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre, a charity that cares for and rehomes retired racehorses. You’ll probably spot some of the residents (currently numbering around 30) as you pass through the site, but there’s also the chance to meet them properly on a visit while you’re here (you’ll just need to organise this in advance by contacting the site owners once you’ve booked your stay). Whether you’re into horses or not, this farm makes a great base for days spent exploring the Forest of Bowland – and that’s not the only natural area you’ll have at hand, because both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks are within a half-hour drive too. And you can also plan seaside days too, because the coast is only about 20 minutes’ drive away… This farm site has something of a wild camping vibe – it’s got no electricity, but guests do have access to a washing-up area (fittingly in a converted horse trailer), two compost toilets and two gas-powered showers. There’s also a communal firepit area where you can keep warm by night while looking up into the starry skies.

Site type

Tent pitches 7
Open now
Opens 6 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 6 Apr to

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Reviews

9.6

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet and spacious campsite offers beautiful views and abundant wildlife. Facilities including hot showers and clean toilets are well-maintained. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, the availability of trolleys for transporting gear, and the peaceful atmosphere. While most found composting toilets acceptable and clean, a few guests preferred traditional facilities or noted a lack of handwashing stations. The no-car policy was challenging for some due to gear transport.

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Anna P. 1 review

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Liked Very spacious and quiet campsite. 2 other tents on our second day and you could barely see them with them being so spread out. We had the site to ourselves one night and it didn't feel any different the next when others were there. There's 2 metal carts for moving your gear from the unloading bay at the entrance so it's easy even when you've brought a ridiculous amount of stuff like we had. Showers were hot and toilets clean, they never any queue for them. The brief interactions we had with staff they were lovely.

Highlight was definitely watching the Barn Swallows out most of the day flying low to the ground across the top of the campsite.

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Great value for money, excellent site

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Rebecca s. 4 reviews

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Liked Spacious pitches
Quiet area
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Easy to find
Good communication with site
Woodland views
Great facilities

Disliked Shower could have benefitted from a mirror and small shelf for clothing

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Lucy W. 2 reviews

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Liked Beautiful views, lovely wildflowers. Very quiet site with only one other family camping that night - so plenty of space.

Disliked Nothing wrong with it at all.

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Janet P. 1 review

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Liked Quiet campsite, plenty of space to pitch tents. Clean wash area and composting toilets with plenty of provision.

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Laurel S. 1 review

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Liked Lovely quiet site. Pitching was easy, bottled water provided. Only 4 tents whilst we stayed and everyone pitched well apart. Loved spotting the deer, and the woodpeckers and robins flying past the tent.

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We loved our stay and will definitely be back!

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Rose K. 1 review

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Liked Gorgeous spot, we loved being able to walk near the horses, the composting toilets were the best I've ever experienced and very clean, same for the hot showers.
Very chilled site and it felt like everything had been thought of: trolleys for moving kit from the carpark, clear instructions to find the site, easy access to bottled water.
We loved our stay and will definitely be back! Thank you for having us.

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Simon C. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful Site, very clean amenities with friendly helpful staff, great 3 nights stay with my dog with lovely views, walks and easy range of Lancaster and Morecambe and fishing on the River Lune. Will definitely be staying again .

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Duncan H. 2 reviews

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Liked This was a lovely quiet campsite with beautiful views and basic but clean facilities. Staff very responsive via email and (with prior arrangement) gave my daughter and I a tour of the stables. Would come again!

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excellent site and everythink u need

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Debbie F. 1 review

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Liked Amazing setup lovely place for camping allowing dogs,
definitely be going to be booking again

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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 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 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Whinney Hill Farm

Aughton Road

Halton

Lancaster

Lancashire

England

LA2 6PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.10507°N
2.70193°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 mi New Street
3.2 mi New Street
3.7 mi St Michaels Lane
Rail
3.3 mi Carnforth Rail Station
4.8 mi Wennington Rail Station
5.8 mi Lancaster Rail Station
Ferry
9.9 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
15.6 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
15.8 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Greenbank Farm (PYO fruit): 10 minutes’ drive - Capernwray Diving Centre: 10 minutes - CN Watersports at Pine Lake: 15 minutes - Greenlands Farm Village (with soft play): 15 minutes - Lancaster (for Lancaster Castle): 20 minutes - Kirkby Lonsdale: 20 minutes - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 20 minutes - Morecambe beach: 20 minutes - National Trust - Sizergh: 25 minutes - Silverdale beach: 25 minutes - Ingleton Waterfalls Trail: half an hour - Harness Change at Bigland Hall (riding school): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 6.7 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 7.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 17.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 20.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney Biggar Bank 22.6 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 5.7 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 11 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 12.6 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 12.8 mi

Beacon Fell Country Park 15.6 mi

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 12.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 12.6 mi

Fell Foot Park 15.5 mi

Dalton Castle 19.9 mi

Hill Top 20.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hornby and the River Lune 2.7 mi

CAPERNWRAY HALL 2.8 mi

A Walk around Lancaster 3.2 mi

LANCASTER CEMETERY 4.8 mi

Yealand Conyers - Silverdale - Yealand Conyers 4.9 mi

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, North Yorkshire 26.6 mi

  • Lytham Festival (Wednesday, 1 July 2026 – Wednesday, 1 July 2026)

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 27.6 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 Whinney Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whinney Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whinney Hill Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Greenbank Farm (PYO fruit): 10 minutes’ drive - Capernwray Diving Centre: 10 minutes - CN Watersports at Pine Lake: 15 minutes - Greenlands Farm Village (with … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whinney Hill Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whinney Hill Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.