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Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

Greystones Farm

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Back-to-basics dog-friendly site a 15-minute drive from Blackburn
Haworth Art Gallery 15 minutes’ drive; Morecambe Bay 45 minutes
Two pubs within a 15-minute walk; hikes; sunset views of Darwen Tower

Sitting on a family-run farm just outside the Lancashire village of Belthorn, a 15-minute drive from Blackburn, Greystones Farm is a great spot for cynophiles: not only are there four friendly sheepdogs keeping an eye on the flock, but you’re welcome to bring your own four-legged companions – providing they play nice with other hounds and assorted animal residents in the surrounding fields, which include horses and cattle. You’ll have to embrace a pretty basic lifestyle here: there are no toilets or showers on site. However, there are pretty spectacular vistas across the countryside, as far as Darwen Tower to the west (up a hill in the West Pennine Moors, 25 minutes’ drive away) and Pendle Hill to the north east (half an hour). And with Greystones Farm sitting at 1,000 feet above sea level, on clear days you might even catch a glimpse of the Lancashire coast and Morecambe Bay (45 minutes). Local hiking areas include Tinkler’s Brook and its pretty waterfall (five minutes’ walk); Hog Lowe Pike Trigpoint (five minutes’ drive), from where you can take in views of the Rossendale Valley; and Holcombe Moor (20 minutes), which is also popular with mountain bikers. There are two pubs (both serving food) within a 15-minute walk; a farm shop with a vending machine dispensing milkshakes, eggs, butter, cheese and desserts is a 10-minute walk away.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

Disabled facilities

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

Remote location

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Greystones Farm

147 Belthorn Road

Belthorn

Blackburn

Lancashire

England

BB1 2PF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.71485°N
-2.42363°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach

2.2 mi Town Centre

3.3 mi Coach Stop C3

Rail

2.1 mi Darwen Rail Station

2.8 mi Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station

3.2 mi Blackburn Rail Station

Ferry

27.7 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing

28 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing

29.7 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal

Airport

24.8 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 2

25.1 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

25.2 mi Manchester 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

Pick up picnic supplies and head to Witton Country Park (15 minutes’ drive), on the banks of the River Darwen. In addition to nature walks (including the circular Beamer’s Trail), the site has adventure playgrounds in the woods, and it also plays host to events such as workshops and music festivals. Have a go at skiing or snowboarding at Ski Rossendale (15 minutes): either book a taster session or, if you’re already confident on the slopes, just turn up and pretend you’re in the Alps as you ski down the hill. If you feel lazy, there are also tubing sessions. Tiffany glassware and paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries are among the items on display at Haworth Art Gallery (15 minutes). The building itself is known for its elegant Arts & Crafts stylings. For something more contemporary, head to the Singing Ringing Tree (20 minutes), a hilltop installation that’s played by the wind as it passes through its steel pipes. And where else? Historic Clitheroe Castle (half an hour) has gorgeous views of the countryside. Blackburn Cathedral (10 minutes) is a stunning spot for those interested in architecture or religious history. As for hikers (or indeed, cyclists), the Ribble Valley (half an hour) has lots of trails and spectacular scenery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southport	25.1 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
St Annes	25.3 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
St Annes North	25.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Blackpool South	26.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Blackpool Central	26.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Oswaldtwistle Mills 2.6 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 8 mi

Forest of Bowland 12 mi

Camelot Theme Park 12.5 mi

Beacon Fell Country Park 14.9 mi

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 7.9 mi

Hardcastle Crags 16.5 mi

Rufford Old Hall 16.8 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 21.6 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 24.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Haslingden Grane - Calf Hey Reservoir - Ogden Reservoir 2 mi

QUEEN'S PARK, BLACKBURN 2.3 mi

BOLD VENTURE PARK 2.6 mi

SUNNYHURST WOODS 2.9 mi

WHITEHALL PARK 3 mi

Local events

Parklife Festival (Saturday 8 June 2024 – Saturday 8 June 2024)
Manchester, Lancashire 20.1 mi
Lytham Festival (Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Wednesday 3 July 2024)
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 22.1 mi
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Wednesday 17 July 2024)
Knutsford, Cheshire 25.9 mi
Creamfields (Thursday 22 August 2024 – Thursday 22 August 2024)
Warrington, Cheshire 27.9 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.

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful, relaxing perfect stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Glenn B. Jun 2023

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, peaceful and looked after by lovely people. Great views and pub etc very handy.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay. Safe travels! :-)

Basic, almost wild, camping close to Blackburn with friendly owners.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Richard G. May 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We were delighted to be the first guests here. The description is very accurate - there are no facilities - but the views can be lovely. We were treated to views over the valley whilst sitting outside the tent in a lovely sunset, and it was possible to see Morecombe Bay to the west. This is camping at its most basic but with the benefit of a super friendly family as hosts. We were in the lower field which might get challenging in wet weather if on bikes, as we were. The upper field has a hard standing path so shouldn’t be as potentially weather challenged. There aren’t any stores in the village but there are two pubs in close walking distance (10-15 mins). We understand that they do food but didn’t have the opportunity to test them out. If you’re self-catering, as we were, make sure you have supplies. If you haven’t, then Blackburn is only about 15 mins drive away. The site is up on the edge of the moors and super quiet. We woke to find ourselves in cloud but this lifted by the time we had packed up. The site wasn’t signposted, so check and remember the address. It is at the top end of the village and the sat-nav did take us there but it had been a long day. No problem once we’d checked the address and asked a friendly passing dog walker. This is basic camping, but who needs more than space to park up, pitch a tent and enjoy the landscape. Who knew you could have a wild camping experience so close to Blackburn! No Wi-Fi, no loos but fresh water.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and for being our first campers! I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope you had a pleasant journey back. Since you stayed, we have upgraded our facilities to include an on site toilet. We pride ourselves in being a back to basics campsite, and as you mentioned an almost 'wild camping' experience for people that want to escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life to a remote location! Thanks again and take care :-)

Does Greystones Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Greystones Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Greystones Farm? Pick up picnic supplies and head to Witton Country Park (15 minutes’ drive), on the banks of the River Darwen. In addition to nature walks (including the circular Beamer’s Trail), the site … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Greystones Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

Read more