Whinney Hill Farm

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Spacious bell tent
Spacious bell tent
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Bell tent with bunting
View from the bell tent
Firepit
Entrance to the site
Driveway to the campsite
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Bell tent with bunting
View from the bell tent

  • Small, quiet Lancashire campsite in the north of the Forest of Bowland
  • Lancaster and Morecambe both 20 minutes' drive away
  • Part of a 180-acre farm with retired racehorses living on site
Where do racehorses go when they retire from competition? Well, some of the lucky ones end up here at Whinney Hill Farm, in Lancashire’s Lune Valley and surrounded by the fabulous scenery of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. And now you can join them too, for a relaxing break in this lovely rural location. This 180-acre site is home to The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre, a charity that cares for and rehomes retired racehorses. You’ll probably spot some of the residents (currently numbering around 30) as you pass through the site, but there’s also the chance to meet them properly on a visit while you’re here (you’ll just need to organise this in advance by contacting the site owners once you’ve booked your stay). Whether you’re into horses or not, this farm makes a great base for days spent exploring the Forest of Bowland – and that’s not the only natural area you’ll have at hand, because both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks are within a half-hour drive too. And you can also plan seaside days too, because the coast is only about 20 minutes’ drive away… This farm site has something of a wild camping vibe – it’s got no electricity, but guests do have access to a washing-up area (fittingly in a converted horse trailer), two compost toilets and two gas-powered showers. There’s also a communal firepit area where you can keep warm by night while looking up into the starry skies.

Site type

Tent sites 5
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 32 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Whinney Hill Farm: beautiful, peaceful setting with spotless, quality facilities (incl. composting toilets/showers). Friendly staff, tranquil vibe, lovely views. Some find carrying gear tough (no cars on pitch) & note horseflies. Work with racehorses is a bonus.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful location and so much wildlife…

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Dan B.

Serenity bell tent

Liked Beautiful location and so much wildlife nearby. Deer, Hare, and a variety of birds. Watching the Swallows and House Martins dart over the field while having a morning coffee was a treat. We heard Owls late at night and Jays further down the end of the field.

We stayed in the bell tent and had the campsite to ourselves. Very well put together and the awning out front was very helpful considering the wet weather we had during our stay. The welcome bottle of prosecco was appreciated!

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Absolutely fantastic, the people are absolutely…

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Christopher M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Absolutely fantastic, the people are absolutely lovely and very welcoming, I felt very welcome and the location was beautiful, the amenities on site are very well kept and clean

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Very pleasant 1 night stay after many years of not camping!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Private, peaceful

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Quiet and scenic meadow with great…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet and scenic meadow with great toilets and showers.
Very accommodating and friendly staff.
Loved the whole vibe.
Plenty outdoors to do locally
Definitely recommend

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We will definitely come back.

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Alison B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lots of space, great views, friendly host, good loo facilities. Giod price. Great cause.

Disliked Might be useful to advise people staying that it's a big site with only a small number of tents at a time to prevent people camping unnecessarily close to others.

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They had everything you needed there…

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Jade A.

Serenity bell tent

Liked They had everything you needed there was even gas for the gas hob, bottles of water even left us complimentary bottle of wine and crips and a basket full of wood and fire lighters it was so peaceful and the ladies were really lovely the toilet and showers were spotless

Disliked Nothing

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Great site

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The space was great, not over crowded, kids had space to play. No one bothered us and just let us be, to enjoy the lovely scenery. Communal fire pit is a great idea. Everything is well thought out on site. Toilets won't be for everyone but they're just something you get used to, better than any portaloo.

Parking at Beck Bull only 10 minutes away and a play in the River Lune not to be missed

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Peaceful Paradise

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julie c.

Serenity bell tent

Liked Hearing the BTRC horses Whinney means it’s the most appropriate name for this site. The tent is large and luxurious with a very comfy king size bed. Spectacular views and well maintained facilities.

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Perfect end to my daughters 13th Birthday

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Hayley A.

Serenity bell tent

Liked Loved everything about this place. Cute and Cosy tent.
Toilets/shower/wash up area perfectly clean and tidy.
Comfortable beds

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay, happy memories made

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Hayley P.

Serenity bell tent

Liked The king sized bed was really comfy and we loved the peace and quiet. The little extra touches were really appreciated. Lovely area to sit and relax (and space for a 2 year old to burn some energy) but also close to some nice places to explore

Disliked The composting toilets!

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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 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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Whinney Hill Farm

Aughton Road

Halton

Lancaster

Lancashire

England

LA2 6PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.10507°N
2.70193°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 km New Street
5.1 km New Street
5.9 km St Michaels Lane
Rail
5.3 km Carnforth Rail Station
7.8 km Wennington Rail Station
9.3 km Lancaster Rail Station
Ferry
15.9 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
25.1 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
25.4 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Greenbank Farm (PYO fruit): 10 minutes’ drive - Capernwray Diving Centre: 10 minutes - CN Watersports at Pine Lake: 15 minutes - Greenlands Farm Village (with soft play): 15 minutes - Lancaster (for Lancaster Castle): 20 minutes - Kirkby Lonsdale: 20 minutes - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 20 minutes - Morecambe beach: 20 minutes - National Trust - Sizergh: 25 minutes - Silverdale beach: 25 minutes - Ingleton Waterfalls Trail: half an hour - Harness Change at Bigland Hall (riding school): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 10.8 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 11.9 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 28.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 33.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney Biggar Bank 36.3 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 9.1 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 17.7 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.4 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 20.6 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 25.2 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 19.6 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.4 km

Fell Foot Park 24.9 km

Dalton Castle 32.1 km

Hill Top 32.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hornby and the River Lune 4.3 km

CAPERNWRAY HALL 4.5 km

A Walk around Lancaster 5.1 km

LANCASTER CEMETERY 7.8 km

Yealand Conyers - Silverdale - Yealand Conyers 7.8 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 Whinney Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whinney Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whinney Hill Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Greenbank Farm (PYO fruit): 10 minutes’ drive - Capernwray Diving Centre: 10 minutes - CN Watersports at Pine Lake: 15 minutes - Greenlands Farm Village (with … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whinney Hill Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whinney Hill Farm? From $37.57 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.