Dog Hill Campsite
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- Well-kept, volunteer-run Lancashire campsite with Crompton Moor views
- Walks and bike rides accessible from the site
- A five-minute drive from a golf course and 10 minutes from shops
Site type
10
3Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
78% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a peaceful, natural setting with beautiful views, ideal for those seeking a "wildish" camping experience. Guests appreciate the spacious pitches, privacy afforded by trees, and the availability of fire pits. While some reviews highlight the basic nature of the facilities, others praise the cleanliness and the addition of new and refurbished toilet and shower blocks in 2026. The children's play area is a hit. Some guests mention occasional issues with noise and accessibility due to the site's remoteness and hilly terrain. Take your own firewood as availability and cost can be a concern.
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Last updated 29/09/2026
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Been here twice now, always had a good camp
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Quiet, well kept, good toilet facilities.
Plenty of spaces to get a tent and can have a fire.
Disliked Nothing to dislike on this campsite, would recommend
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Great night's sleep…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great night's sleep
Disliked Nothing
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Good camp site
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The views was class, there was toilets and showers close by, kids play area was good, fire off the ground was good
Disliked Not a lot of an area to camp, would be cramped up if it got abit busy
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Loved it...
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved the views and the showers. Nice calm campsite well maintained by the scouting association. Near to shops and everything but you felt like you was on the top of the world.
Disliked Just could have done with a quick wizz through with a mop in the bsthroom areas...if id had the equiptment i would have done it....x
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The camp grounds were well taken…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The camp grounds were well taken care of and there was a super clear view of both Manchester and Rochdale.
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Loved Dog Hill....
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Good showers and toilets....amazing view over Manchester and very good value. Well done.
Disliked Access was difficult....
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Much improved and still adding to the experience.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great spot loads of choice of pitch locations. New toilets much cleaner and added shower block. Kids loved the play area. Loads of decent walks surrounding you.
Disliked Still not been refunded for previous cancelled stay! Wood is expensive for the amount you get. It’s expensive to stay now, same cost as other sites with much better facilities, used to be a bargain, I know tue facilities and site is being improved all the time but the prices are high especially with kids.
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Location was good.…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location was good.
Disliked Got there we was put on the worst part of field most of tent pegs was bent as there was bricks underneath after putting up tent we was told we could of gone to a better part and we was told we could not have fires due to dovestones which we understood about but the rest of the pitchers still proceeded to have a fire dont know if it was us only told not sure but out of respect we didnt. We went for a walk with dog as it was his first time camping came back and someone's dog had a poo near our tent we was gone over a hour no one cleaned it either about 9ish we ended up packed up and lefted all could smell is the dog poo and dog wasn't settling.
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Very clean toilets and shower …
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very clean toilets and shower spacious pitches
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Brilliant campsite clean shower and toilet…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Brilliant campsite clean shower and toilet facilities enough safe space for the children to roam and amazing views of the sunrise and set .
Disliked Flying ants swarming us on the last day . Make sure you check the breeding season day if going in August
Think it can work out pricey especially if you wanted longer than a weekend and have a larger family like mine would be great if it was a price per head as I think the adult price is high for camping
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dog Hill Campsite
Buckstones Road
Oldham
Lancashire
England
OL2 8LJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.58235°N
2.07161°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Food and drink
- Black Ladd Pub 0.5 mi
- The Kings Arms Pub 0.9 mi
- Bengal Curry Pot Shaw Restaurant 0.9 mi
- The Shay Wake Pub 0.9 mi
- Coach and Horses Pub 0.9 mi
- The Pineapple Pub 0.9 mi
- Mamma Pizza Restaurant 1 mi
- Blue Bell Pub 1 mi
- The Northgate Pub 1.2 mi
- Printers Arms Pub 1.3 mi
Groceries
- Asda Supermarket 0.9 mi
- Royals Taverns Off-licence 1 mi
- Aldi Supermarket 1 mi
- Moorside Co-op Supermarket 1.4 mi
- Bargain Booze Off-licence 2.1 mi
- Wraggs Tavern Off-licence 2.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.4 mi
- Asda Supermarket 2.4 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 2.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.5 mi
Parks and play
- Besom Hill Country Park 0.9 mi
- Dunwood Park 0.9 mi
- Bishops Park 1 mi
- Sholver Millennium Green park 1.1 mi
- Memorial Gardens park 1.1 mi
- Haugh Play Area Playground 1.5 mi
- High Crompton Park 1.7 mi
- Strinesdale park 1.9 mi
- Memorial Park 1.9 mi
- Swan Meadow Play Area park 2.1 mi
Family days out
- Crompton Waterfall Visitor attraction 0.5 mi
- Hollingworth Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
- St. Thomas Church, Werneth Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
- St Paul's Church, Oldham Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
- Lancaster Park & Animal Farm Zoo 4.5 mi
- Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 5.6 mi
- Heaton Park Animal Centre Zoo 8.2 mi
- Heaton Park Fair Ground Theme park 8.5 mi
- Dobroyd Castle 9 mi
Public transport
- Buckstones Estate 0.3 mi
- Buckstones Estate, Buckstones Road / near Hillside Avenue 0.3 mi
- Buckstones Estate, Hillside Avenue / at Buckstones Terminus 0.4 mi
- Hillside Avenue/Grains Road 0.4 mi
- Buckstones Estate, Hillside Avenue / opposite Grains Road 0.4 mi
- Buckstones Road/Hillside Avenue 0.5 mi
- Buckstones Estate, Buckstones Road / opposite Cliff Hill Road 0.5 mi
- George Street/Scarr Lane 0.6 mi
- Buckstones Estate, Grains Road / outside Leisure Centre 0.6 mi
- Grains Road/Leisure Centre 0.6 mi
Other nearby
- Pitch and Putt Golf course 1 mi
- Crompton & Royton Golf Course 1.9 mi
- Tunshill Golf Club Golf course 2.2 mi
- Issaq Grocery Store General shop 3 mi
- Saddleworth Golf Club Golf course 3.2 mi
- Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre 3.3 mi
- Anchor Plaza Shopping centre 3.5 mi
- Frenches Marina 3.9 mi
- Oldham Golf Club Golf course 3.9 mi
Local services
- Asda Pharmacy 0.9 mi
- Westway Car Park Charging station 1 mi
- Well Pharmacy 1.1 mi
- Shell Fuel station 1.2 mi
- Milnrow Village Practice Doctors 1.9 mi
- Stonefield Surgery Doctors 1.9 mi
- Red Rose Filling Station Fuel station 2 mi
- Oldham comunity diagnostics centre Clinic 2.1 mi
- Well Pharmacy 2.2 mi
- Esso Fuel station 2.2 mi
Must see
Manchester City Experience 8.6 mi
Manchester Art Gallery 10.1 mi
People's History Museum 10.2 mi
Manchester Museum 10.4 mi
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 10.5 mi
National Trust
Marsden Moor Estate 5.9 mi
Hardcastle Crags 12.5 mi
Lyme Park 15.8 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 17.8 mi
Hare Hill 21 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Piethorn Valley 1.7 mi
GREENACRES CEMETERY 2.7 mi
Uppermill - Delph Donkey - Golf Course - Uppermill 3.5 mi
White Hill – Denshaw – Ogden - Windy Hill 3.5 mi
ALEXANDRA PARK, OLDHAM 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 Dog Hill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dog Hill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dog Hill Campsite? Practise your golf shots on the driving range at Bishop Park (five minutes’ drive), or dodge any rainy days with a splash around in the swimming pool at Royton Leisure Centre (10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dog Hill Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dog Hill Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.