Little Bowland Farm

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  • Back-to-basics site in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
  • Bowland Wild Boar Park five minutes’ drive; Longridge 20 minutes
  • Dark skies area for excellent stargazing; hens and wildlife on site
Sometimes you just want to switch off and return to a simpler lifestyle, with no mobile phones, no apps and no doom scrolling. If you’re ready for an off-grid break (think no electricity and few mod cons…), Little Bowland Farm, in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, might be the place for you. This is essentially no-frills camping… although it does have the odd frill, such as a gas-fired shower in a pretty wooden cubicle in the middle of a field, well-kept portable toilets and a washing-up area, plus drinking water. You also get pretty epic views of the Lancashire countryside, with Longridge Fell looming in the distance; and the occasional visit from the resident hens – or from the local wildlife, which might include deer, hares and woodland birds. With the farm being so remote, there is very little light pollution, and you’ll have front-row seats for spectacular star-studded dark skies on clear nights. And if it gets chilly, you can sit around a campfire. Barbecues are also allowed, and you can source all you need from the market towns of Longridge (20 minutes’ drive) and Clitheroe (25 minutes), both of which also have plenty of dining options. Mind you, you don’t have to go that far to find good pub grub: the nearest watering hole is in Chipping village (five minutes), and there’s another 10 minutes’ drive away, on the banks of the River Hodder, close to the Whitewell Stepping Stones.

Site type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens July 25
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • 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 Fri, Jul 25 to

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

9.3

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67% would recommend this site to a friend

67% would stay here again
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Had a lovely quite stay at bowland farm ,amazing views and very…

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Laurence S.

Primitive grass campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Had a lovely quite stay at bowland farm ,amazing views and very peaceful the toilets and shower we’re spotless.a short bike distance to neighbouring pubs and right next door to the wild boar park.

Disliked Nothing

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Very nice campsite simple and quite with beautiful views. Perfect location to…

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Fernando F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very nice campsite simple and quite with beautiful views. Perfect location to explore bowland area. Owners very friendly.

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Shower and the view!…

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Mark B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Shower and the view!

Disliked Portaloos, abundance of horseflies!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Scouts 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Little Bowland Farm

Little Bowland Road

Chipping

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR3 2HB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.89915°N
2.53839°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.1 km Coach Stop C3
18.5 km Bus Station
19.4 km Crossroads
Rail
9.9 km Clitheroe Rail Station
11.8 km Whalley Rail Station
12 km Langho Rail Station
Ferry
28.7 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
30.3 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
30.9 km Fleetwood for Knott End 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

Bowland Wild Boar Park (five minutes’ drive) is home to more than boars, with donkeys, meerkats, pygmy goats and many more residents. The park also runs (seasonal) chick-holding and animal-feeding sessions, plus popular tractor and barrel rides through the woodland of the Trough of Bowland. Ride a vintage steam train or a railbus at the Ribble Steam Railway & Museum in Preston (45 minutes), and travel three miles to the docks and along the River Ribble. There is a splendid (and peaceful) Japanese Garden at Avenham and Miller Park, or head out of town to the Brockholes, a wetland area with bird hides and adventure playgrounds. In Blackpool (an hour), check out the Blackpool Tower, the iconic red metal structure dominating the seafront, and maybe pop into the equally iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, with its extravagantly gilded decor and sprung dance floor (if you fancy a twirl). The town also has three piers, seven miles of sandy beaches and the Pleasure Beach amusement park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 28.9 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 29.4 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 31.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 33.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 34.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 8.2 km

Gawthorpe Hall 19.2 km

Oswaldtwistle Mills 19.4 km

Forest of Bowland 19.8 km

Lancaster Castle 24.2 km

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 19.1 km

Malham Tarn Estate 32.7 km

Rufford Old Hall 34.2 km

Hardcastle Crags 36.9 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 43.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom, Section 6: Whitewell - Chipping 2.3 km

Chipping - the Southern Pastures 2.9 km

Chipping and Burnslack 2.9 km

Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom, Section 7: Chipping - Bashall 3 km

Chipping and Dinkling Green 3 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Little Bowland Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Bowland Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Bowland Farm? Bowland Wild Boar Park (five minutes’ drive) is home to more than boars, with donkeys, meerkats, pygmy goats and many more residents. The park also runs (seasonal) chick-holding and animal-feeding sessions, plus … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Bowland Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Bowland Farm? From $43.97 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.