Dearden Wood

View prices & book 9.5 92 reviews
Plenty of space to spread out
Plenty of space to spread out
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The view
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The view

  • 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.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 4
Camper sites 5
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens November 29, 2024
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 bachelor/bachelorette 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.

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 92 Pitchup.com customers

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ForestPeaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful woodland campsite is highly recommended for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, and beautiful natural surroundings. Guests enjoyed lovely walks, including to a nearby waterfall, and praised the good facilities. Friday pizza nights were a highlight, fostering a great communal atmosphere. Some noted the narrow access road and occasional issues with toilet code access. Overall, a tranquil and well-maintained spot ideal for nature lovers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Adrian H.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (large)

Liked Such a special campsite. It really feels like you are wild camping in the woods, yet you also have all the facilities you need.

Situated in woodland and completely quiet, we had an amazing week here.

Staff are really friendly and a kettle and microwave are also provided free of charge.

I also highly recommend the pizzas if you are here on a Friday night. They are really amazing.

Disliked If you dislike it here, I really don't think camping is for you.

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From the manager: Hi Adrian, thank you so much for your review! It was great to meet you both and we are really glad you enjoyed the site 😊 hope you had a good onward journey. Jessy

Location and amenities was great. Close…

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Adam T.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan campsite

Liked Location and amenities was great. Close to local village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review! 😊 glad you had a lovely stay, hopefully see you again soon. Jessy

Lovely campsite that is like being…

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Amanda B.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (large)

Liked Lovely campsite that is like being in the woods with all big trees around you.
Very clean and everything you could want.
Close to 2 small pubs but very nice one 20 mins walk. Free fire pits. A nice cosy site.

Disliked They allow group bookings which we found annoying with music and screeching till very late but to be fair owners were contactable straight away and dealt with problem guests straight away. Couldn't fault them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Amanda, thank you for your review 🙂 we don't actually allow group bookings, the 4 people in question had booked as 2 adults (as they were over 18) and 2 children (as they were under 18). Unfortunately, with an online booking system, this is difficult to monitor. Rest assured, we have never had this issue before and it was definitely a learning curve for us. I dealt with the issue immediately, and thankfully they calmed down after 😊 Thanks, Jessy

Wonderful campsite. Peaceful, clean, good facilities.…

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Melanie T.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Wonderful campsite. Peaceful, clean, good facilities. Lovely pitches.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back ☺️

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Jen A.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan campsite

Liked Perfect location, short walk from the brook and waterfall. Quiet site within the woods, could only hear bird song which was lovely.

Clean facilities.

Friendly owners who allowed us to arrive early as we were in the area, much appreciated.

Disliked Nothing.

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Amazing beautiful spot.

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Paul H.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Amazing little spot. In woodland with beautiful views. Clean facilities including toilets, shower and a kitchen with kettle, microwave and toaster. Close to a lovely little town with multiple pubs and eateries. Close to links to Manchester by road and a bus route direct to the city. I would definitely use this spot in the future when in the area. Also a waterfall short walk though the woods. Excellent phone signal due to 5g mast in the town.

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Nice little campsite. Pitch in the…

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Bryony A.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (large)

Liked Nice little campsite. Pitch in the trees, loved the communal areas, tents, roundhouse and firepits. Very close to the river and little waterfall. Perfect camping trip for me.

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Excellent site, friendly owners, just perfect for new campers

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Pauline M.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (large)

Liked This site is gorgeous, so relaxed, i took a 6 and 12 year old and it was lovely for the children. Theres fire pits on the pitches, kettle and microwave available and facilities are really clean. 5 minute walk away we saw deer that made my childrens trip. Our second time here and we highly recommend, we will definately return.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review! It is so special when you get to see the wildlife 🥰 it is lovely to see them returning to the woodland as it regenerates. Hopefully see you again soon! Jessy

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Thomas C.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (large)

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review 😊 very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully see you again soon. Jessy

Beautiful setting lovely and quiet. Address…

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Gill N.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful setting lovely and quiet. Address is not Micheal Wife Lane as we found out and had to back an 8ft van down an unbelievable narrow driveway. Please change your address.

Disliked The wrong address

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus
6.3 mi Bus Station
6.9 mi Rochdale Interchange STAND C
7.2 mi Town Centre
Rail
5 mi Entwistle Rail Station
6.2 mi Bromley Cross Rail Station
6.4 mi Accrington Rail Station
Airport
21 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 2
21.3 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1
21.5 mi 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 30 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Oswaldtwistle Mills 6.6 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 9.1 mi

People's History Museum 13.2 mi

Manchester Art Gallery 13.5 mi

Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 13.5 mi

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 9 mi

Hardcastle Crags 12.6 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 15.7 mi

Rufford Old Hall 21.3 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 22 mi

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 0.7 mi

Ramsbottom Round 1.8 mi

Rawtenstall - Rossendale Ski Slope - Cribden Moor 2.2 mi

Haslingden Grane - Calf Hey Reservoir - Ogden Reservoir 4.1 mi

Turton and Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs 4.8 mi

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $33.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.