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
Pitch types & availability
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8.9/10
Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This friendly, quirky, back-to-basics farm campsite has stunning views. Guests love the clean facilities, unique showers, and spacious pitches. Pubs are nearby. It's a relaxed, dog-friendly spot offering great value. Some mention slopes and wind, but most rave about returning.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Easy, nice and chilled
Disliked One big slope
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Great stay
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked A lovely site with all the basic needs and the showers were hot with great pressure. So close to the town and 5 minutes drive but very peaceful and quiet on the site with amazing views. Will be back.
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Loved the vibe of this place,…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Loved the vibe of this place, it was a working farm, and it was fully themed that way. That's not to say it didn't have everything you needed like some pop up sites, everything was super clean and in good working order. The cattle trailer conversions into shower blocks and washing facilities was done so well, really put a smile on our faces!
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Absolute gem of a site, perfect for all.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Absolutely loved this site, quirky and different with everything you need but without the blandness or stuffiness of some bigger or “corporate” sites. Plenty of toilets available over the busy Bank Holiday, meaning no queueing issues.
Friendly welcome on arrival, choose your own spot and with the layout and location, you can’t fail to find a great view 👌
Handy easy to follow route maps to the 3 local pubs, all within a short walk.
Dog friendly with dedicated poop bag bin 👌
Pop up fresh pizza take away when we were there which was an excellent touch.
Disliked Nothing !
The ground slopes but hardly a major issue and to be expected given the location.
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Family friendly
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Good facilities toilets and washing up facilities were clean. Friendly staff.
Pizza oven stand in the evenings
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Great site, owners attentive, clean facilities and stunning views.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Owners regularly checking the site.
Hiring of fire pit and wood £15.
Clean toilets.
Stunning views.
Local pub 15 min walk, great food.
Fresh pizza pop up stall on site.
Mobile Phone Charging.
Communal Fridge/Freezer.
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Loved this site, well kept and plenty of room for all. Stunning views.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Well organised, facilities area.
Pop up pizza takeaway (Aug Bank Hol).
Relaxed and friendly site.
Great maps available with easy to follow suggestions for nearby pubs.
Disliked Noisy groups partying till the small hours.
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We had an Amazing stay at…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We had an Amazing stay at Shay Gate Farm. The atmosphere on sight was friendly and relaxing and the views were beautiful. Would highly reccomend and will definitely be returning x
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Location Friendly helpful staff Being able…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location
Friendly helpful staff
Being able to use fire pit
Amazing views
Relaxed atmosphere
Showers good
The toilet block was clean
Disliked Wash basins really needed a clean
Portaloo toilets
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Can't fault anything we have stopped…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Can't fault anything we have stopped here before and had a good stay last time, the pizza stall on a Saturday and sunday is also a nice touch
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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
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.