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 pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 25 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Jul to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 16 Pitchup.com customers

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94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Bowland Farm is a peaceful spot with lovely views. Toilets and showers are spotless. Guests liked the quiet, handy location near pubs and Wild Boar Park, perfect for exploring Bowland. Friendly owners. Some had issues with portaloos and horseflies.

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Georgia S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved this little campsite. Easy to get too. Perfect flat field to pitch up tent. Clean and tidy facilities. Lovely host that came round and checked on us in the evening. Gorgeous views Will definitely be staying there again.

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Joanna T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Flat pitches, the view, the location, the quiet, the hosts are lovely. Definitely a favourite Lancashire camping spot. Highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely spot with a great view.…

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Abbey M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely spot with a great view. The owners were friendly. The facilities were clean and checked throughout the day.

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Views, amazing shower, very relaxing and…

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Patrycja K.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Views, amazing shower, very relaxing and quiet site we loved it ! Lovely owner Christine, thank you for the eggs they were lovely !

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Fantastic for a short break

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Kellie D.

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Liked Beautiful little spot hidden away, great hosts, great check in & check out times. Not expensive & back to basics. Portaloos very clean, gas fired shower looks amazing. Pitch size is what ever you need & put yourself where you want. Will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. So peaceful.

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Tim H.

Non-electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a lovely site this is. Owners were very friendly.Toilets, shower and washing up area where cleaned every morning. We had a lovely weekend chilling. Will definitely be going back.

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Cracking little spot. Surrounded by beautiful…

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Verity M.

Non-electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Cracking little spot. Surrounded by beautiful scenery. Owners were super helpful and facilities were bob on. Great value for money. Would definitely visit again.

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Great little site, nice facilities, will be back

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Poppy H.

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Liked Such a lovely site! You can see the effort that’s been put in despite it being relatively new
A gorgeous view; when we went it, looked like everyone would have been able to enjoy it wherever they had pitched.
Facilities are good; 3 portaloos all stocked up, a shower with hot water, floor mats, hooks and a little changing area, and a washing up area with everything you’d need plus some info on local walks etc.
Friendly hosts too!

Disliked Only small note is that the ground was slightly unlevel, it didn’t affect our pitch (5 person tent) but had to be a bit careful when walking to the facilities and back. I wouldn’t let this put you off coming

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked This was a great camp site. The hosts couldn’t have been nicer. Amazing views and good facilities- we will be back!

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Tim R.

Non-electric grass campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great views, relaxed atmosphere, friendly campsite staff, facilities fine

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    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 €27.77 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.