Motorcycle friendly campgrounds in North West England

Barras Meadow

• Wild camping site in a valley at the foot of Corney Fell
• A 10-minute drive from Ravenglass and 35 minutes from Eskdale Valley
• Firepit with wood on site; butcher five minutes’ drive away

Gisburn Forest Hub

• Remote and rural Lancashire site in a peaceful forest clearing
• Roughly a mile from Stocks Reservoir; Settle railway 25 minutes' drive
• An accredited Dark Sky Discovery site; café open seven days a week

Glen Helen Glamping

• Luxurious ensuite glamping pods at the bottom of scenic Glen Helen
• A 10-minute drive to Peel town and under a mile to Rhenass Waterfall
• Pods include showers, kitchenettes and seating areas; shop on site

Greendales Farm

• A mile and a half from the nearest beach
• Three miles from Morecambe
• Within day trip distance of Blackpool, the Dales and the Lake District

Warth Hill

• Peaceful rural Cumbria site between Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
• A 15-minute drive to Kendal and 25 minutes to the coast
• Simple pitches with basic facilities; 10 minutes' drive from the M6

Woodmans Shepherd's Huts

• Stay at a handmade shepherd's hut in the Lake District National Park
• Set in Haverthwaite, a five-minute drive from Lake Windermere
• Units each have an ensuite, equipped kitchen and underfloor heating

Box Tree Farm Camping Cabins

Manor House Farm Park

• Well-maintained farm campsite with spacious pitches and great views
• In the quiet hamlet of Paythorne, 20 minutes' drive from Skipton
• Views over Pendle Hill and direct access to the waymarked Ribble Way

Green Acres Caravan Park

• Peaceful adults-only park a 15-minute drive from Carlisle
• Half an hour's drive from Hadrian’s Wall and Lake District paths
• Comfy communal cabin with magazines, books and DVDs

Daisy Nook Camping

• No-frills camping at Daisy Nook Country Park near Oldham, Lancashire
• Five minutes’ drive to golf and riding; 20 minutes into Manchester
• Off-grid site; fishing and café in the park; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Overwater Woodlands

• Back to basics woodland hideaway with views of Skiddaw
• Direct access to the Reivers Cycling Route and near to the Cumbria Way
• Eat a locally sourced breakfast with your hosts and fellow campers

Hatherton Lodge Farm

• Back-to-basics camping on a Cheshire farm near Nantwich
• A 25-minute drive to BeWILDerwood; fishing and shooting 15 minutes
• Farm site on the South Cheshire Way and with a wildlife pond

Marton Mere Holiday Village

Hare Appletree Farm

• Spacious pitches at a family farm in the Forest of Bowland
• A 15-minute drive to centre of Lancaster; 20 minutes to Morecambe
• Stunning views over coast and moors; easy access from the M6

Wyreside Lakes Fishery

• Peaceful site for families and couples
• On-site lakes for carp and coarse fishing
• Clubhouse, playground, games room and shop

The Inn At Brough

• Motorhome pitches in Cumbria's gorgeous Eden Valley
• A five-minute drive to the Eden Valley Railway and Kirkby Stephen
• Pub with darts and well-stocked bar

Docker Holiday Park

• Peaceful and scenic holiday park near Kirkby Lonsdale
• Halfway between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
• Small lake with regular visits from kingfishers and an osprey