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
Campground type
50
50
The campground/park 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.- 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 campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 16 May to
Site types & availability
Reviews
92% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite's a ripper for a chill country getaway with ace views. Mates rave 'bout the legend staff, spick-and-span amenities (hot showers!) and heaps of room. Great spot for a wander or hitting the local pubs. Most folks reckon it's grouse, though a few mention bumpy sites and a bit of road noise, but it's all minor stuff compared to the good times.
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Location…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Location
Disliked Lack of communication with the owners
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From the manager: Hello. We are pleased you enjoyed the location of our site. In regards to communication, staff are contactable via the number provided - I apologise if we missed your call. We hope to see you again.
Great site, will definitely visit again
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Liked Loved the available space and the facilities. Great views too. Excellent customer service and communication from the owners
Disliked Walking out from the site along the road needs a bit of care!
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From the manager: Hi Ruth, thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again x
Camping like it should be. Nice not to have endless lists of rules
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Everything! Well run unfussy camping. Loved the showers. Plenty of space and beautiful views. We will be back.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi John, thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again x
Stayed for 2 nights with friend's had a great time, site…
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Liked Stayed for 2 nights with friend's had a great time, site as everything you need clean toilets hot showers and fridge / freezer which was a huge bonus because the weather was scorthing hot. Nice quiet and friendly campers to. Had a ride into Skipton 15mins in car well worth a visit. Overall had a super weekend will definitely be going back
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From the manager: Hi Andrew, thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again x
Immaculate site with everything you need lady who greeted us was…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Immaculate site with everything you need lady who greeted us was super friendly
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From the manager: Hi Daniel, thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again x
Love coming to this campsite. Very friendly, everything nice and…
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Liked Love coming to this campsite. Very friendly, everything nice and clean. Showers were nice and warm. Gorgeous views and great for a relaxing weekend.
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From the manager: Hi Paul, thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again x
Open site allowing choice of pitch, incredible views, exceeded expectations with facilities,…
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Liked Open site allowing choice of pitch, incredible views, exceeded expectations with facilities, map to the nearest pubs was a lovely bonus! Had a great nights sleep!
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From the manager: Hi Ashley, thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again x
Nice site, friendly, good location.
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Liked Friendly, helpful and well run.
Toilets well looked after and nice hot showers
Pubs in walking distance - 20mins
Nice views
Disliked Whole site on a slope (not particularly bad but a little tricky with motorbike and a little awkward with sleeping in a tent)
Would be nice to have a Shelf in showers to put you shampoo etc.. on
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From the manager: Hi Steven, thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We have taken on board your feedback re. the showers and are in the process of installing some hooks and shelves in the showers! Hope to see you again x
Lovely site, will definitely return
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked The views were lovely, nice friendly site on a working farm, the cows were really friendly! Clean toilets and showers, nice welcome at the gate and just told to pick any pitch which was perfect as we could choose what suited us best away.
Tip - just take your towel and products if using the showers and come back to your tent if possible to get dressed, there isn’t really anywhere to hang anything and not much room to then get changed afterwards, wasn’t a problem for me but thought worth a mention! The showers were lovely and hot and clean!
Disliked One particular family were really loud very late and no one seemed to come round and check the site later on in the evening.
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From the manager: Hello, thank you for leaving positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! For future stays, staff are contactable 24/7 via the number provided, and we are always happy to come and assist to help all campers enjoy their stay. Hope to see you again x
Lovely 2 day break on a spacious site with a beautiful view…
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Liked Lovely 2 day break on a spacious site with a beautiful view over the hills with pendle hill in the distance. Not very busy and although basic, amenities are all that you need, flushing toilet, shower, washing up and fridge. Fire pits to hire for a relaxing evening with the back drop of bird song. Had a great time. Good walks from the site with local pub not a mile away. Site manager responsive to queries.
Disliked The site is on a side of a hill, but flat ground can be found and the slope is bare able for a night or 2.
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From the manager: Hello, thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again x
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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilitiesLocation
Shay Gate Farm
Skipton Old Road
Colne
Lancashire
England
BB8 7EW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.87289°N
2.1255°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
Must see
Bronte Parsonage Museum 12 km
Gawthorpe Hall 13.6 km
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 16 km
Oswaldtwistle Mills 22.3 km
Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 23.1 km
National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall 13.8 km
Hardcastle Crags 13.9 km
East Riddlesden Hall 16 km
Malham Tarn Estate 25.6 km
Marsden Moor Estate 32.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Wycoller and Lumb Spout 2.4 km
Wycoller and Foster's Leap 2.5 km
Ickornshaw - Earl Crag - Slippery Ford - Pennine Way 4.7 km
Foulridge Tunnel and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 5.3 km
Elslack Moor - Pennine Way - Thornton-in-Craven 5.7 km
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 42.6 km
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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? No 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shay Gate Farm? From $41.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.