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Rowan Bank Caravans

8.7 3 reviews

Small Lancashire working farm 20 minutes' drive from Skipton
Half an hour's drive to Malham Cove and Janet's Foss
Peaceful grass pitches with Pendle Hill views and easy access from A59

Now, here’s a nifty spot for a break near the Lancashire/North Yorkshire border – Rowan Bank Caravans is in a handy location at a small working farm in between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, putting you within easy reach of all sorts of walks and other outdoor activities. Getting out to see it all should be easy enough too – although the surroundings here are thoroughly rural, the farm sits in the middle of a triangle of A roads for easy outings, with the closest one being the A59. (Don’t worry about road noise though – they’re close enough to be convenient but not so close that they cause any disturbance…) One of the things you’ll see as you take in the scenery around the site is Pendle Hill, the famed home of the witches – it’ll take you about 25 minutes to drive to Barley to pick up the trail to the top. A similar length of drive gets you to some of the Yorkshire Dales’ highlights too, including Malham Cove and Janet’s Foss waterfall. Skipton, meanwhile, is about 20 minutes away and has plenty of shops, restaurants and takeaways as well as a castle. In fact, the area has quite a few places to eat out, buy local produce or get a good drink – and the best way to find them is to chat to your site hosts David and Carol, who are happy to give you all the local info. Pitches at Rowan Bank have been kept fairly simple in style, in keeping with their peaceful farm atmosphere, but you’ll have access to a toilet block and a washing-up area. Dogs are welcome if kept under close control.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 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 Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Rowan Bank Caravans

Horton-in-Craven

Newsholme

Lancashire

England

BD23 3JP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.96118°N
-2.20352°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.9 km Bus Station

12.1 km Bus Station Stand 8

13.9 km Broadway

Rail

5.8 km Hellifield Rail Station

6.7 km Gargrave Rail Station

7.1 km Long Preston Rail Station

Ferry

47.2 km Heysham Ferry Terminal

Airport

37.1 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

Skipton (20 minutes’ drive) is a good place to start – not only is it a handy shopping town, it’s also got a castle to visit (with a woodland walk), an indoor pool and boat trips along the canal. Clitheroe (also 20 minutes) is another good town to visit, home to what’s said to be the smallest Norman castle in England, with a playground and landscaped gardens. If you’re here for the country walks, you’ll have heaps of choice. Popular trails include the climb up Pendle Hill (25 minutes), the walks around Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Janet’s Foss waterfall (half an hour) and the wooded walks of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (20 minutes). For an easier way to see some of your surroundings, take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (25 minutes) or set off for Settle (25 minutes) to experience some of the scenic Settle-Carlisle line.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	44.8 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	45.7 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gawthorpe Hall 18.6 km

Bronte Parsonage Museum 21.7 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 23.2 km

Oswaldtwistle Mills 26.7 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 31.1 km

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 15.7 km

Gawthorpe Hall 18.8 km

East Riddlesden Hall 23.2 km

Hardcastle Crags 25 km

Brimham Rocks 36.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GLEDSTONE HALL 2.1 km

Gisburn and Weets Hill 4.7 km

Horton and Bracewell 4.9 km

Gisburn and the Ribble 5 km

Langber Lane 5.7 km

Local events

Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, April 24, 2025 – Thursday, April 24, 2025)
Harrogate, England 46.1 km
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Tuesday, July 8, 2025)
Harrogate, England 46.1 km
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 46.2 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Absolute gem of a place x toilet and shower area very clean…

Overall	10/10
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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Absolute gem of a place x toilet and shower area very clean owners were very helpful and kind will be returning

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely friendly hosts. Clean shower and toilets. Lovely location. Would recommend for…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Vicky L. Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely friendly hosts. Clean shower and toilets. Lovely location. Would recommend for a lovely couple of days break.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site with very clean toilet and shower facilities. Stayed with our…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Danny G. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Peaceful site with very clean toilet and shower facilities. Stayed with our tent but will definitely be returning with our caravan.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Rowan Bank Caravans have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Rowan Bank Caravans dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Rowan Bank Caravans? Skipton (20 minutes’ drive) is a good place to start – not only is it a handy shopping town, it’s also got a castle to visit (with a woodland walk), an indoor … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Rowan Bank Caravans?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 6 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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