Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in North West England

Shireburne Park

• Peaceful park in the Ribble Valley, with views of Pendle Hill
• Within 50 mins' drive of Forest of Bowland, Pendle and Yorkshire Dales
• Weekend bar; a five-minute drive from Clitheroe's markets and castle

Shays Farm Caravan and Camping

• Tucked away in a valley, Shays Farm is a lush green site
• surrounded by a variety of wildlife.

Setterah Park Farm Campsite

• Friendly Lake District fell farm site with far-reaching views
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Ullswater and Pooley Bridge
• Walkers' paradise in the Eden Valley

Lower Gazegill Farm

• Wild-style camping on a working organic farm in Lancashire
• Two miles from Gisburn; Skipton 20 minutes' drive
• Farm shop; pitch near the farm or in a remote location

Abbey Farm Caravan Park

• Well-maintained peaceful caravan park five minutes from Ormskirk
• A half-hour drive from Liverpool and beaches of Southport and Formby
• Library, games room, games field and fishing area on site

Guides Getaway

• Guides Getaway is located at the historic farm of Guides Farm,
• Guides Farm is the home of the Kings Guide to Morecambe Bay - Michael
• Michael & Jo have created a unique getaway - Guides Getaway

Rookby Scarth Nearly Wild Camping

• No-frills campsite on Cumbrian farmland with far-reaching hill views
• Three miles from Kirkby Stephen; Barnard Castle 30 minutes' drive
• Uncrowded site set over 20 acres; dogs, campfires or barbecues allowed

Lakeland Leisure Park

Bowland Lakes Leisure Village

• Dog-friendly site just outside of the Forest of Bowland, in Lancashire
• A 35-minute drive from the Lake District; 40 minutes from Blackpool
• Fishing lakes; walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside

Riverview Retreats

• Nights under canvas at a peaceful bell tent site by the river Eden
• A 30-minute drive to the Lake District; 35 minutes to Hadrian’s Wall
• Wood, kindling and charcoal available for barbecues and firepits

Kez's Campsite

• Peaceful field site on a family farm with access to tennis court
• Around 20 minutes’ drive to Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Morecambe
• Dog-friendly site between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District

Gibraltar Farm Camp Site

Pennine View Shepherd's Hut

• Peaceful single shepherd's hut at a Cumbria farm with lovely views
• Appleby-in-Westmorland 10 minutes' drive; Penrith 25 minutes
• On the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape

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

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

Ribble Valley Retreat

• Small glampsite on a working farm in the gorgeous Ribble Valley
• Five minutes from Whalley and 15 minutes to Clitheroe by car or train
• Stylish tents with comfy beds, quality linen and fluffy towels

River House Retreat Campsite

• Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
• A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
• Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views