Whinney Hill Farm
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- Small, quiet Lancashire campsite in the north of the Forest of Bowland
- Lancaster and Morecambe both 20 minutes' drive away
- Part of a 180-acre farm with retired racehorses living on site
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Difficulty in transporting our gear means we won't be returning.
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Peaceful, tranquil site in quiet location with lovely view.
Disliked: No cars allowed on site so you have to transport all your gear in a wheelbarrow to your pitch, then back to your car at end of stay. For a mature couple in our late 60's on a very hot day, this proved to be extremely hard work. A group of much younger and fitter people staying on the site commented to us that they also found it difficult to transport all the gear they had.
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From the manager: I’m genuinely sorry and disappointed to hear that transporting your gear to your pitch was such hard work, especially in the heat. We completely understand that taking a car onto the campsite would be much easier and it is something we have tried in the past.
The no-car rule was introduced from the middle of last year after a number of guests got stuck trying to drive onto the field — even during dry spells. Some areas of the ground remain soft and unpredictable, and we’ve found that restricting vehicles is the best way to prevent damage, keep guests safe, and protect the land. As a greener camping club site, we also try to maintain the natural setting with as little disruption to the environment and local wildlife as possible.
The campsite is run solely by myself and Harriet, alongside our full-time roles at the charity, so unfortunately we’re not able to be on-site at all times. That said, whenever we are around — which is quite often — we’re always more than happy to help guests move their things if they ask us. We completely understand that it can be physically demanding, especially in hot weather. Harriet and I were on-site during your arrival and would have been glad to help, if we had known you were struggling.
All proceeds from the campsite go directly toward our work rescuing and rehabilitating vulnerable ex-racehorses — something that has become even more essential due to reduced funding in recent years. While I’m truly sorry that this part of your stay fell short, I want to thank you sincerely for supporting our mission just by staying with us :)
Even though you mentioned you won’t be returning, please know that if you ever reconsider, we’d be more than happy to help with getting your things to and from your pitch to make things easier for you both. In light of your review I will try to make it clearer on our page that cars are no permitted on the site. Thank you again for your feedback.
Many Thanks
WHF x
Level pitches and clean. Excellent site
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Liked: Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and easy to book too. Was a lovely location and well run
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Very nice site with clean facilities and friendly owner.…
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Liked: Very nice site with clean facilities and friendly owner.
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Highly recommended, great campsite in good location.
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Liked: Easily accessible, well maintained and comfortable campsite with good amenities. Very friendly owners who greeted us on arrival and were always available to help.
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Lovely peaceful site, simple and very clean.
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Liked: Peaceful site in great surroundings. Really good composting toilet, showering, and washing facilities but I was the only person staying so no queues!
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Great site. All staff are friendly and approachable. I was a solo…
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Liked: Great site. All staff are friendly and approachable. I was a solo female with two teenagers and one 3yr old and They helped us with our camping gear. The field wasn't suitable to bring the car to the pitch so they put everything on the trailer and took it to the pitch. And helped us off site in the same way. Site was very clean and tidy. The toilets where emptied and cleaned in the mornings. Nice, clean warm showers. Overall i was very impressed with the site
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We had a really nice two nights here. The toilets, kitchen…
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Liked: We had a really nice two nights here. The toilets, kitchen area and showers were lovely and clean. The site was so peaceful at night time too which was great. It is on a steep hill so you need to get there at 3 so you can pitch at the top of the hill to avoid being an a steep slant! No complaints at all. We will definitely be returning, it's exactly what we wanted
Disliked: No dislikes, although if we'd had to camp on the slant of the hill, it wouldn't have been possible. Apart from that, all good!
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From the manager: Hi Trisha, thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and would visit us again, we look forward to welcoming you to WHF again :) Just to note, the steep part of the field is not part of the campsite, it is only the top half of the field. See you soon! WHF x
We booked again within 10 minutes off being there.
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Serenity bell tent
Liked: The warm welcome, tent, cleanliness and facilities, especially the hot showers. And the fact that the money from the Glamping help's to support the Farms amazing work looking after retired race horses. No WiFi, but there was a solid 4G.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing.
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From the manager: Hi John, thank you so much for your positive comments - we are pelased to have welcomed you to the campsite twice now :) See you again soon we hope! WHF x
Gorgeous, peaceful, quiet location. Toilets and showers clean. Very well maintained site.…
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Liked: Gorgeous, peaceful, quiet location. Toilets and showers clean. Very well maintained site.
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From the manager: Thanks for the wonderful review Amy, we hope to see you again soon. WHF x
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Restaurant nearbyLocation
Whinney Hill Farm
Aughton Road
Halton
Lancaster
Lancashire
England
LA2 6PQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.10507°N
-2.70193°W
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 |
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| Morecambe North | 10.8 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 11.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Fleetwood | 28.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Cleveleys | 33.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney Biggar Bank | 36.3 km | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lancaster Castle 9.1 km
Levens Hall & Gardens 17.7 km
Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.4 km
Holker Hall and Gardens 20.6 km
Beacon Fell Country Park 25.2 km
National Trust
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 19.6 km
Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.4 km
Fell Foot Park 24.9 km
Dalton Castle 32.1 km
Hill Top 32.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hornby and the River Lune 4.3 km
CAPERNWRAY HALL 4.5 km
A Walk around Lancaster 5.1 km
LANCASTER CEMETERY 7.8 km
Yealand Conyers - Silverdale - Yealand Conyers 7.8 km
Local events
- Lytham Festival (Wednesday, 2 July 2025 – Wednesday, 2 July 2025)
Lytham St Annes, England 44.5 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Whinney Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Whinney Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Whinney Hill Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Greenbank Farm (PYO fruit): 10 minutes’ drive - Capernwray Diving Centre: 10 minutes - CN Watersports at Pine Lake: 15 minutes - Greenlands Farm Village (with … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Whinney Hill Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Whinney Hill Farm? From $45.19 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.