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 1
Please note
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Reviews

9.1

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a chill, friendly vibe with gorgeous countryside views. Guests loved the unique farm-themed converted trailers for showers/toilets, always clean. Choosing your own spot, helpful staff, and nearby pubs were big pluses. Some mentioned sloped fields and noise from groups, but most loved it and want to come back.

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The views were amazing. There was…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views were amazing. There was a pizza stand over the bank holiday, which was very nice.

It is in a very nice location.

The showers were unique. I haven’t seen anything like them before. I liked them

It was a little busy over the bank holiday (which was expected), but lovely and quiet once the crowds had gone. Very peaceful

Disliked The showers were nice but the toilets were dirty during the bank holiday - I think this was due to there being a lot of people staying at the time and kids using them unattended, because they were cleaned every day. They were much cleaner after the bank holiday when most of the people left.

It was very busy on the bank holiday and people were very loud. People were blasting music at half 11pm, and talking very loudly. Lots of kids running around well after 11pm. It was not like this after the bank holiday though - once the crowds left it was peaceful

Not many completely flat pitches for tents. But the slope was not bad

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, view was amazing…

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Josh F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great campsite, view was amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site plenty of room for…

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Tony D. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely site plenty of room for campers friendly staff to welcome you toilets clean showers was good great for family time even had a fresh pizzas but have to order quick as they sell out pretty quick

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

View & Location…

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Jayandran S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked View & Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, well kept site, just…

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peter w. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great location, well kept site, just enough for a quiet weekend away.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, wonderful views.…

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8 out of 10
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Louise T. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great location, wonderful views.

Disliked Not enough toilets for for the number of guests

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, great views easy access

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Wayne H. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Nice site, great views easy access.

Recommend to friends Visit again

ok site but would explore different ones if staying in the area again

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 boro4utd1@yahoo.co.uk R. 3 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The view was great. The young lad checking everyone in was fantastic and would have gone above and beyond had I didn’t decline his offer of help.

Disliked It’s not level and on a significant slope. The toilets weren’t particularly clean. Pitches for motor homes were straight on the side of the main road into the site and lots of noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean campsite, very family friendly with great facilities.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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 zuleira b. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really good facilities. Plenty of space. Local town only 10 mins away. Staff really friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed staying at the campsite would absolutely stay again.

Disliked Wood really expensive and can only purchase from site, also didn't burn to well. Was cheap to rent the firepit and also got a starter kit which was brilliant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely well run site, great facilities…

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Alison B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely well run site, great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

  • 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

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026)

    Manchester, England 47.4 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?
    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 $37.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.