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
Would you dearly love to spend some time in the woods? If you would, take a look at Lancashire’s Dearden Wood, a 10-minute walk from the little village of Edenfield and a 20-minute drive north of Bury. Guests here (four-legged ones welcome too) can start their rural rambles with explores of the 11 acres of mature pine and deciduous woodland around the site, then set their sights a little further afield on the footpaths and cycleways through the surrounds or from nearby Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall (both of which also have a fine collection of places for post-hike pints and food). If you'd rather stagger back to site for sustenance, there’s plenty of space for a barbie, and a washing-up area to get your kit clean afterwards. Edenfield’s a good source of eats too: fuel up for the day with a cooked breakfast or croissant from the café or bakery, pick up a takeaway or settle in for a cosy evening in the pub. Fingers crossed, such peaceful surrounds lead to deep slumbers – with that end in mind, the owners have kept facilities to the basics, simply installing a couple of toilets and a shower rather than kitting the place out with unnecessary distractions.

Site type

Motorhome sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 4
Caravan sites 5
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 29 November 2024
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Customers may not bring their own firepits or firewood. Ground conditions may prevent the siting of awnings and canopies on large campervan bays.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Nov 2024 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 74 Pitchup.com customers

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BushPeaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, peaceful woodland stay with great facilities. Perfect for walks, with tasty pizza. Owners are helpful. Some found the toilet codes and shower availability a bit tricky.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location and site and would definitely return!

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Anonymous

Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)

Liked Gorgeous site, very pretty location and kept clean and tidy.
Owners hold a homemade pizza night in for days which was delicious and a great break from cooking.

Disliked Would’ve loved to know what was around, or had some guidance on recommended spots nearby for daytime trips out as we weren’t familiar with the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One night relaxing stay Easy to find Level pitched

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Paula R.

Unpowered concrete slab campervan site

Liked Felt remote
Other campers so not isolated
Lovely walks near by
Facilities good

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent value for money.

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David R.

Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)

Liked Peaceful campsite with excellent clean facilities. The perfect place to chill out and relax. Very friendly staff with a wonderful ethos towards their local community.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site pizzas are amazing

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David A.

Unpowered forest floor tent site (large)

Liked Everything,the site is immaculate friendly staff and in a great location.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, clean and very friendly and helpful staff.

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Aivars R.

Unpowered concrete slab campervan site

Liked It's very peaceful and lovely place! Ideal for hikers. Around lots of walking routes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Anonymous

Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)

Liked Good location, nice pitch, good facilities. Stayed for work in local area so convenient.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolute gem of a campsite

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Angela R.

Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)

Liked Absolutely amazing campsite, great sized pitches allowing different types of set ups. Excellent facilities kept clean and accessible by code on arrival. Toilets and a shower. Also a kitchen area for washing up, has kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge. Also sockets if you need anything charging up. Very peaceful site listening to the birds chirping away, some lovely walks around the forest. Few mins drive from local village and about 5-10 mins from more amenities. There is a communal firepit picnic bench etc. Also fire pits and wood can be purchased at the site. Absolutely loved my time here and can’t wait to come back for the Friday pizza night. Excellent communication by txt message from Jessy who runs the site, great customer service.

Disliked Couldn’t fault this place it’s brilliant

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in the forest, nature lovers, clean/tidy facilities.

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Rebecca L.

Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)

Liked We loved the campsite, the pitches and amenties were clean and tidy. Shortly after arrival we were greeted by Jessie, who gave us loads of information about local walks, pubs and places to eat in the village and surrounding area. The walk through Dearden woods was pleasant and peaceful, we didn't venture up onto the moors but there is easy access just up the road from the site. The nearby Waterfall at Dearden Brooke is picturesque and well worth a visit. With a little patience there are loads of opportunities to watch the local wildlife from your pitch.

Disliked The code system for the toilets was a little irrating due to my poor memory for numbers but an understandable inconvenience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, extremely good value for money, great views, in middle of woods. …

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Jim O.

Unpowered concrete slab campervan or trailer tent site (large)

Liked Quiet, extremely good value for money, great views, in middle of woods.
Excellent amenities, pizza’s available on Friday nights.
Nice communal area.
Extremely clean showers and toilets. Wash area, kettle, fridge. No wifi but great signal on phone (if needed)…..Staff couldn’t be anymore helpful…knowledgeable of the area , extremely friendly. The stay was exactly what we wanted and more.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site with friendly owners running as a not for profit vibe

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IAN C.

Unpowered concrete slab campervan site

Liked Liked the setting and informal vibe. I really liked the ethos of the sites management run as a not for profit organisation putting the money back into the site.

Disliked Could have really done with the toilet code earlier but I guess that was my fault for not asking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dearden Wood

Michael Wife Lane

Edenfield

Bury

Lancashire

England

BL0 0QX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.6711°N
2.29572°W

Route directions

The site is on Michael Wife Lane (signposted ‘no vehicular access’ and a little bumpy), on your left as you pass by the woodland.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 km Bus Station
11.1 km Rochdale Interchange STAND C
11.6 km Town Centre
Rail
8 km Entwistle Rail Station
9.9 km Bromley Cross Rail Station
10.3 km Accrington Rail Station
Airport
33.8 km Manchester Airport Terminal 2
34.3 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1
34.5 km Manchester Airport

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

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 their mountain bikes for the short (but steep) ride to Rossendale Moor to get their kicks on the quarry trails. Rossendale (10 minutes' drive) is also the place for climbing walls, laser tag and a roller rink at the Adrenaline Centre. Something a little less hair raising? Take it easy on the East Lancashire Railway, which rides through Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall (both 10 minutes' drive) as it puffs its way around the Irwell Valley. Check out their schedule for details of special journeys including ale rail, dino-themed days, photography courses and the like. More of an appetite for all things that move? Take in buses, trams and a vintage fire engine at Bury Transport Museum (20 minutes) – as a bonus, it's completely free to visit. If you need a reminder of urban life, flag down a bus in the village for the 40-minute journey to Manchester’s museums, shops and theatres. Rather stick to the rural stuff, ta? Meet the menagerie at Cronkshaw Fold Farm (15 minutes' drive) or Animal Quackers (20 minutes), or saddle up for a day out on horseback from the riding centre in Holcombe (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southport 48.2 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)

    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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dearden Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dearden Wood dog friendly? No 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dearden Wood? From $56.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.