Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location
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- Small CAMC members-only site in the West Pennine Moors, Lancashire
- Blackburn 20 minutes’ drive; Ribble Steam Railway & Museum 40 minutes
- Dogs welcome; next to a golf course and a 10-minute walk from a pub
Small, peaceful and family-run: that’s Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location, a top spot 10 minutes’ drive from Chorley that welcomes members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
The non-electric gravel pitches here might not come with many whistles and bells (chemical disposal is pretty much the only on-site amenity), but there are plenty of other perks: you can bring your four-legged companion, for starters. For seconds, deer roam in the field at the bottom of the site, especially in the evening. And finally, you’re on the edge of the West Pennine Moors here. Just look around you at the splendid landscape: all moorlands and woodlands, with distant views of Great Hill (10 minutes) and Winter Hill (35 minutes), the trails of which you probably can’t wait to explore.
But there’s plenty to do in the area besides hill walking and climbing. Buttercup Meadow sits next to a nine-hole golf course (a five-minute walk). After practising your swing on the green, treat yourself to a well-poured pint and some home-cooked food in Higher Wheelton’s village pub (10 minutes on foot); or make your dog happy with a walk along the Leeds and Liverpool canal, which runs just beyond Higher Wheelton.
Site type
5
5Open all year
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
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).
- This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs 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 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
Peaceful 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)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location
Buckholes Lane
Higher Wheelton
Chorley
Lancashire
England
PR6 8JJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
53.69362°N
2.58488°W
Nearest transport
Coach5.3 km Bus Station
7.7 km Town Centre
7.8 km Town Centre
Rail5 km Pleasington Rail Station
5.3 km Chorley Rail Station
5.5 km Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station
Ferry37.7 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
38 km Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
39.4 km Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle
Airport41.6 km Manchester Airport Terminal 2
42.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1
42.4 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
You might head into Chorley (10 minutes’ drive) for the shops or the restaurants, but this market town is well worth a few hours of your time. Check out Astley Hall, a 16th-century mansion decorated with colourful tapestries, period furniture and elaborate stuccos. Its grounds include walled and sensory gardens, as well as large areas of woodland.
In Blackburn (20 minutes), the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery explores the area’s industrial heritage with textile machines and other artefacts; among the highlights of the Ancient Egypt collection are a mummy and a copy of the Rosetta Stone. On the outskirts of the town, Witton Country Park is home to Go Ape Blackburn, with treetop adventure courses.
Head towards Preston, stopping first at the Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary (25 minutes) to admire a flight display, and then at the Ribble Steam Railway & Museum (40 minutes), with its large display of vintage steam, diesel and electric locomotives. Depending on the time of year, it’s also possible to arrange lunch and afternoon tea onboard.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 29.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| St Annes | 30.6 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| St Annes North | 31.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Ainsdale | 33 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Blackpool South | 33 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Camelot Theme Park 10 km
Forest of Bowland 10.5 km
Oswaldtwistle Mills 14.1 km
Beacon Country Park 18.9 km
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre 20.2 km
National Trust
Rufford Old Hall 16.3 km
Gawthorpe Hall 22.4 km
Formby 35.9 km
Hardcastle Crags 37.5 km
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 41.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Abbey Village - Tockholes - Abbey Village 2.8 km
Abbey Village - Sunnyhurst - Ryal Fold - Reservoirs 2.8 km
Abbey Village - Roddlesworth Reservoirs - Abbey Village 2.8 km
White Coppice Circular 3.1 km
HOGHTON TOWER 4.4 km
Local events
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 296.2 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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- Does Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location? You might head into Chorley (10 minutes’ drive) for the shops or the restaurants, but this market town is well worth a few hours of your time. Check out Astley Hall, a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location? From $38.84 (for 1 night, 30 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.