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
Planning a walk or few as part of your break? Maybe in the Yorkshire Dales or the Forest of Bowland… or on the Pennine Way… and not forgetting other top spots like Pendle Hill and Gisburn Forest… If you reckon that sounds like a pretty enticing collection of places to explore, the place to stay is Shay Gate Farm, just outside Laneshawbridge on the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire. This well-placed spot is about half an hour’s drive from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland, five minutes from the Pennine Way and within easy reach of several other excellent walking/biking areas. Getting in, out and all around should be pretty easy too – Colne is about two and a half miles away, and the M65 about four miles. The setup on site is a family-friendly one, with lots of space for the kids to run about and burn off energy. Facilities include toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a communal fridge, and you’re allowed to bring along a barbecue to cook your meals if you like (it’s a 20-minute drive to Skipton’s market to stock up on local produce for the grill). There are, however, three country pubs within walking distance if you’d rather someone else cooked you a meal.

Site type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens May 16
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 16 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 170 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular views, tranquil vibe. Staff are friendly, helpful. Facilities (showers, toilets) are clean, well-kept. Spacious pitches, close to pubs & trails. Some noted wind, basic facilities, but overwhelmingly positive – many want to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful views, clean toilets, lovely staff

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Emily R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We stayed here for 2 nights, the Friday night was pretty quiet, so was lovely and peaceful. The views are beautiful, you get to see some of the sunset and we got to see the moon rising on both nights! The toilets are super clean and even smell nice!! The staff are so friendly and genuine and we even got homemade pizzas from the pizza man who came on the Friday night! Delicious. Very pleased with everything at this location, we would definitely come again!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views, ease of finding a pitch, staff on hand and always…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Views, ease of finding a pitch, staff on hand and always happy to help, amenities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The toilets are very clean and kept on top along with wash areas

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Jonny S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The simple way of checking in and freedom to find a pitch rather than being told where to go

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities were clean and well managed. Quiet site with beautiful views…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Facilities were clean and well managed. Quiet site with beautiful views

Disliked Hard to find a level pitch. Just under an hour early and being told we could access the site but charge was £5 for early arrival

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The whole site…

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Showers Clean…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Showers
Clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site very quite and peaceful showers & toilets decent and clean…

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Sarah F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely site very quite and peaceful showers & toilets decent and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our kids loved it.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Relaxed atmosphere & lovely grass areas. Decent showers & toilets.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, great pub in walking distance and great fire pit kit…

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Sue E.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great views, great pub in walking distance and great fire pit kit for only £15. Hot water for washing pots and showering.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely Location

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Lauren H.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked We loved the visit from start to finish. The young lad who checked us in was great and the site was lovely and open with great views and farm animals near by. We did venture off to the pub and it took us 14 mins walk and it was lovely. Facilities are basic but for the price, it was great for us! Thanks!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

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
3.2 km Bus Station
7 km Broadway
8.9 km Town Hall
Rail
4.2 km Colne Rail Station
7.2 km Nelson Rail Station
9 km Cononley Rail Station
Airport
30.6 km Leeds Bradford International 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

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 up the Pennine Way (five minutes’ drive) or to take in different rural views from the ‘Atom’ artwork in Wycoller Country Park (10 minutes). Not worn your legs out yet? Great - there’s plenty more to explore. Perhaps a climb of mystical Pendle Hill, a woodland walk in the Forest of Bowland or an outing to the Yorkshire Dales National Park? All are about half an hour away by car. Should you reach a point at which you need a sit down, a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (25 minutes’ drive) is a good option, as it means you’ll still be able to survey the scenery at a more leisurely pace. A stroll around Skipton (20 minutes) might also be on the cards, taking in the priory and castle as you go.

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, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? Yes 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Shay Gate Farm? From $37.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.