Dearden Wood











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- Peaceful site in 11 acres of a working pine and deciduous woodland
- Surrounded by walking trails and a 40-minute bus ride from Manchester
- Pub, café, takeaway and shop within a 10-minute walk
Site type
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Dogs
- 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).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Customers may not bring their own firepits or firewood.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 7 May to
Pitch types & availability
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Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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Unpowered forest floor tent site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 3.5m depth (17.5m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 3.5m depth (24.5m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Quiet spot, great owners, tidy facilities. Enjoy the woods, waterfall walks, and fire pits. Friday pizzas a hit. Minor gripes: tight road, loo codes. Pitches varied, some noise noted.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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Everything was perfect. Lovely place, beautiful…
Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
Liked Everything was perfect. Lovely place, beautiful nature around camping, we will back definitely 😍😍
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely atmosphere and clean
Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked It was great campsite let some nice people my kids made friends with their kids and we only stayed for a night felt like a week thank you for hosting me and my daughters for our first ever camping trip also the facilities was really clean
Disliked I heard the current owners was selling I hope it stays a campsite because I hope to return again and if not then it’s a shame I found it as it was going best of luck
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Nice site
Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)
Liked Nice location, nice walks, quiet.
Disliked Expensive for facilities. Literally 1 shower and two toilets. No where near enough for the site.
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Beautiful campsite in a beautiful area
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site
Liked What a beautiful area, nestled in the wood
Disliked I would ask for a pitch next to the wood for more privacy. But it was still amazing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely peaceful campsite with amenities nearby if needed
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site
Liked Peaceful, small, plenty of birds, small walk to edenfield, small walk to stream with waterfall
Disliked Nothing
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Loved it
Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)
Liked Chilled. Clean. Quiet . Perfect
Disliked Nil
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Lovely stay at Dearden
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site
Liked Everything. Pizzas are the best. They were even delivered to our van for us. So peaceful. Lots of lovely walks nearby. Will definitely be booking again.
Pubs 15 min walk away and a Chinese
Disliked Nothing at all
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Clean and tidy site. Shower…
Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)
Liked Clean and tidy site. Shower and toilets immaculate.
Very quiet and peaceful site perfect to relax and unwind.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Amazing secluded paradise
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site
Liked What a wonderful little site, peaceful and quiet. Excellent facilities, clean and well maintained. Just sit back and listen to the birds. Great location access to nearby shops. Some excellent walks with access to public footpaths.
Disliked There is nothing to dislike about this place.
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Amazing site, would definitely recommend to others.
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site
Liked Amazing location and so peaceful
Friendly staff
Small site but great facilities
Toilets, shower and communal kitchen area very clean.
Felt very safe
Disliked I have to use the bathroom several times overnight often urgently. It was difficult to get through the gate with 2 latches and then operate the key code lock to access the toilet in the dark, with arthritic hands when desperate for a wee. This was literally the only negative and pretty specific to my own disabilities. Otherwise an amazing site.
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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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dearden Wood
Michael Wife Lane
Edenfield
Bury
Lancashire
England
BL0 0QX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.6711°N
2.29572°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Taylors Fish and Chips 2.9 km
- Owen's Restaurant and Bar 2.9 km
- Levanter 2.9 km
- Cardamon Cream 3 km
- Eastern Eye 3 km
- China Cottage 3 km
- Blossom Chinese Restaurant 3.3 km
- Ashoka 3.5 km
- Nino's 3.5 km
- Mala 3.7 km
Groceries
- Tesco 2.9 km
- Morrisons 3 km
- Tesco 3 km
- M&S Foodhall 3 km
- Aldi 3 km
- Aldi 3.1 km
- Tesco 3.1 km
- Lidl 3.3 km
- Asda 3.6 km
- Co-op Food 4.4 km
Parks and play
- Top Mill Park 1.9 km
- Clod Lane Children's Play Area Playground 2.4 km
- Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole) 2.7 km
- Snig Hole Play Area Playground 2.7 km
- Ground Work park 2.7 km
- Ground work bamboo tunnel. Playground 2.7 km
- Bridge Street Gardens park 2.8 km
- Fall Barn play area Playground 3.1 km
- Fall barn park 3.2 km
- Nuttall Park 3.3 km
Family days out
- Baxenden Cricket Club Visitor attraction 7.6 km
- Arcade Club Bury Amusement arcade 8.5 km
- Turton Tower Visitor attraction 8.6 km
Public transport
- Whalley Road/Duckworth Arms 1.3 km
- Whalley Road/Church Road 1.5 km
- Whalley Road/Millhouse Street 1.9 km
- Bolton Road North / William Street 1.9 km
- Bolton Road North 2 km
- Stubbins Lane / Stubbins Industrial Estate 2.1 km
- Whalley Road/General Store 2.2 km
- Stubbins Lane/Fire Station 2.3 km
- Peel Brow Ashwood Avenue (E-bound) 2.4 km
- Stubbins Lane/Ashton Lodge 2.4 km
Beaches
- Car Park Beach 9.9 km
What’s nearby
- Rossendale Golf Club Golf course 2.4 km
- Greenmount Golf Club Golf course 6.1 km
- Lowes Park Golf Club Golf course 6.6 km
- Baxenden Golf Course 8 km
- Green Haworth Golf Club Golf course 8.1 km
- The Triangle Nightclub 8.5 km
- Bury The Rock Shopping centre 8.5 km
- Rochdale Golf Course 8.7 km
- Club 66 Nightclub 8.7 km
- Mill Gate Shopping Centre 8.7 km
Local services
- EG On the Move Fuel station 2.5 km
- Cohens Chemist Pharmacy 2.9 km
- Ramsbottom Health Centre Doctors 2.9 km
- Tesco Fuel station 3 km
- Ramsbottom Car Park - Prince Street Charging station 3 km
- Tesco Fuel station 3.2 km
- Shell Fuel station 3.3 km
- Texaco Fuel station 3.4 km
- Boots Pharmacy 3.4 km
- Shell Fuel station 3.5 km
Must see
Oswaldtwistle Mills 10.6 km
Gawthorpe Hall 14.6 km
People's History Museum 21.3 km
Manchester Art Gallery 21.7 km
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 21.8 km
National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall 14.5 km
Hardcastle Crags 20.3 km
Marsden Moor Estate 25.3 km
Rufford Old Hall 34.3 km
East Riddlesden Hall 35.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bleakholt - Scout Moor - Waugh's Well - Plunge Valley 1.2 km
Ramsbottom Round 2.9 km
Rawtenstall - Rossendale Ski Slope - Cribden Moor 3.6 km
Haslingden Grane - Calf Hey Reservoir - Ogden Reservoir 6.6 km
Turton and Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs 7.8 km
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Warrington, England 44 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 Dearden Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dearden Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dearden Wood? Walks in these surrounds are fab, but they're not the only way to get out and about. Those who like to take it all in on two wheels may like to mount … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dearden Wood?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dearden Wood? From $68.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


