Whitehough Outdoor Centre
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- Back to basics camping surrounded by scenic countryside and woodland
- Walks five minutes’ drive, including Pendle Hill and sculpture trail
- Pubs within walking distance; dogs permitted on a lead
Site type
2
40
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- The campground only allows dogs up to 40kg.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The office is manned Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm and Friday from 8am to 3pm; it is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 19 Jan to
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, off-grid spot near Barley, great for walks. Spacious, clean facilities (mostly), friendly staff, good value. Campfires welcome. Steep pitches & tricky parking. Some noise & basic showers reported. Still a hidden gem many want to revisit.
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Last updated 23/06/2026
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I'm not recommended
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Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Absolutely nothing 😢
Disliked Unfortunately, I got the impression that the owner felt she was doing us a massive favor just by letting us camp on her field. Secondly, the bathrooms were locked for us because some children had been playing around them the night before. We arrived the following day and wanted to use the bathrooms, but we couldn't just because of something someone else did. The owner had an issue with absolutely everything and kept nitpicking. The cleanliness was terrible. I will definitely never go back there and will discourage anyone from visiting. I have never in my life encountered such rude customer service. Personally, I won’t be returning, and I especially don’t recommend it to anyone with children, whether they are toddlers or teenagers. Just don’t go there—it’s not worth the stress
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.
I just wanted to check—were you part of the large group that arrived and hosted an unplanned event during your stay? This created a significant amount of unexpected pressure on the site and contributed to a very stressful situation.
To clarify, the bathrooms were not closed. Access codes are normally emailed out in case the doors shut, so guests can still enter. I’m sorry if there was any confusion around this.
I do apologise regarding the cleanliness. There were far more people onsite than originally planned, which unfortunately impacted this. That said, as with most campsites, we do ask that campers leave the facilities as they find them.
Our site is advertised as a basic, no-frills campsite, and we aim to provide a simple, relaxed environment.
I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy your stay, and I do appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Great little spot, to start many walks. Had a great night away
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Location great
Pub stones throw away,
Lovely near by walks
Would recommend
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Fantastic
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Liked Great location. Decent amenities e.g. shower/toilet/wash area. Helped that the weather was fantastic.
Disliked Only issue is that the majority of the site it on a slope and if the top pitches are taken (flat), you're camping on a tilt.
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Peaceful, off grid stay
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked For an off grid stay this site was perfect. Only a short walk into Barley village where you can find 2 good pubs for refreshments. Wonderful scenic walks straight off the camp.
Disliked I would recommend to take your own trolley to take your stuff up to camping field.
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Well worth it for the scenery.
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Liked Location was reson for booking. Friendly staff and good facilities.
Disliked Advert says you can park next to tent. You can't which it tells you after you book. Camp field is on a hill and as we were setting up for two pitches took several hours to lug everything up to where we were staying and get set up.
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Great camp booked to return in August.
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Liked The site is very isolated in the valley. To get to any shops it's a good 15-20 min drive. Was nice to be away from busy life and just relax. You can not park the car next to the tent which we liked there is a small car park at the end of the field very secure. Where you leave your car the camp have wheelbarrows to help you transport your belongings up. This camp is very clean well maintained plenty of showers and toilets. There is warm water in the shower not hot but comfortable warm to have a wash/freshen up. We went bank holiday weekend was very hot 🥵🔥. The camp was not overcrowded so the kids could still run around.
Disliked Not so much as a dislike just an advisory No warden and no staff really around on camp the one man we did see was lovely. So a few campers did not respect the no noise after 10.30. but you get this on every camp. You always get one this would not put me off we had a lovely time and would definitely return very soon.
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Great site.
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Liked Loads of room. quiet, clean facilities, location. Helpful and friendly staff.
Disliked Nothing.
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Spacious. Quiet. Good walks nearby. Good…
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Spacious. Quiet. Good walks nearby. Good pubs nearby.
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Lovely peaceful location . Felt very…
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Liked Lovely peaceful location . Felt very safe as a first time solo camper
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Cheap, not many other campers, good…
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Cheap, not many other campers, good location
Disliked Only one shower, dirty toilets.
Loud music on the first night until the early hours of the morning - no one onsite to reinforce rules.
No cars allowed by the pitch meaning you have to carry everything from the car park (I understand if it’s busy but as it was quiet I don’t see the issue in car being by pitch)
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Whitehough Outdoor Centre
Barley New Road
Barley
Burnley
Lancashire
England
BB12 9LF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.86096°N
2.25525°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 46.3 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 47 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Gawthorpe Hall 7 km
Oswaldtwistle Mills 15.4 km
Bronte Parsonage Museum 19.8 km
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 24.5 km
Beacon Fell Country Park 26.5 km
National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall 7.1 km
Hardcastle Crags 18.6 km
East Riddlesden Hall 24.6 km
Malham Tarn Estate 27.3 km
Marsden Moor Estate 35.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Barley and the Reservoirs 1 km
Barley - Barley Moor - Pendle Hill - Barley 1.1 km
Barley - Rimington - Barley 1.1 km
Foulridge Tunnel and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 3.8 km
Downham - Pendle Hill 6 km
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)
Skipton, England 34.5 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 Whitehough Outdoor Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Whitehough Outdoor Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Whitehough Outdoor Centre? Local attractions and activities include: - Pendle Hill (walks): five minutes’ drive - Pendle Sculpture Trail: five minutes - Prestige Go Karting Colne: 15 minutes - The Fun House Of Colne (rollerskating): … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Whitehough Outdoor Centre?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Whitehough Outdoor Centre? From $46.81 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.