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
Site type
50
50
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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite earns high marks for its gorgeous views, helpful staff, and spotless facilities (showers are warm!). Guests love the roomy spots, peaceful setting, and closeness to pubs and trails. Cool converted cattle trailer showers are a highlight. Most reviews are glowing, though a few note uneven pitches, minor noise, and basic facilities. Management is responsive.
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Overall pretty good, but a shame about other guests ruining it..
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Views and facilities. Max was welcoming and helpful. Firepit friendly and additional wood if needed
Disliked A group that camped next to the quiet section were anything but quiet.. the 10 O'clock curfew apparently didn't apply to them on the Friday night.. Loud voices and music till gone 3am.. Considering there was a loud section, it would have been helpful if they went there instead of keeping everyone else awake..
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This was our second stay here,…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked This was our second stay here, and it definitely won’t be our last. We absolutely love this campsite. The location is stunning, the atmosphere is so relaxed, and we really like how simple it is while still having everything you need. The communal fridge and freezer are a brilliant addition, the views are beautiful, and the young man we saw around the site was friendly and more than happy to help whenever needed.
Disliked We really hate to mention any negatives because we love this campsite so much, but compared with our visit last year, it felt like things had slipped slightly. It was a shame that the pizza van wasn’t there this time, and there seemed to be fewer portable toilets available.
Our biggest concern was the cleanliness of the toilets, which really could have done with a thorough scrub. The showers were generally fine but weren’t quite as clean as we remembered from last year, and on one morning they ran cold, although we’re happy to put that down to a one-off issue during our stay.
We also noticed there wasn’t the same staff presence as there was last year. Previously there was a member of staff based in the hut, and it felt like there was always someone around keeping an eye on things. This year, a few people were letting their dogs off lead despite the rules, and unfortunately some owners weren’t picking up after them. Having that visible staff presence again would really help with issues like this.
These comments are only meant as constructive feedback because we genuinely love staying here and would happily recommend it to others. We’d hate to see the standards, particularly around cleanliness, continue to slip. We can’t wait to come back and really hope to see it back to the exceptionally high standard we experienced on our first visit.
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Perfect site. Spacious, good facilities and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Perfect site. Spacious, good facilities and lovely view!
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Really good views, nice welcome, clean…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Really good views, nice welcome, clean facilities, extensive recycling, warm showers.
Disliked Antisocial behaviour after 10:30pm. Was lots of groups blasting loud music until early hours, smoking, swearing tor bugger all sleep. We did stay on a saturday night which might be a bit of a gathering spot with folk from Burnley, so would recommend if you want quiet maybe go on a Sunday or weekday.
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Lovely location, and lovely host. I will be back
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely site, and a lovely host.
The toilets were clean, the showers were spotless.
Real attention and care was evident.
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The views were great , lovely…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked The views were great , lovely quiet location and just a few miles from M65.
Rustic facilities but functional, no WiFi but that was made clear before we booked
Disliked Nothing
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Good spot, great views, nice local pub
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Nice Location, great views, has all you need for camping, great pubs to walk to
Disliked Bit windy as a little exposed on the hill, amenities a little basic
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Great site, great facilities.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything.
Disliked Nothing.
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Amazing views, loads of space, clean…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Amazing views, loads of space, clean toilets and showers, nice walks
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Gorgeous campsite with friendly staff, campers and cows!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked What a gorgeous campsite with a fabulous view. It had all of the amenities that you could need. The staff were incredibly friendly, along with the other campers. Brilliant location, just a 40 minute drive to Malham Cove. We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely recommend!
Disliked Nothing, we had an amazing weekend.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)
Skipton, England 30.8 km
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
Harrogate, England 42.8 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.
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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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites 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 $37.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.