Shay Gate Farm
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- On a working farm between the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
- Close to the Pennine Way; 20 minutes' drive to Skipton
- Three pubs within walking distance; easy access from the M65
Campground type
50
50
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 1 to
Campsite types & availability
3 
Reviews
92% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This friendly, well-run campsite boasts stunning views and ample space. Clean facilities, including quirky shower conversions, are a highlight. Enjoy a relaxed vibe, easy access to pubs and hikes, and great value. While some pitches are sloped and it gets busy in peak season, guests highly recommend it and plan to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 6/9/2026
Amazing views, loads of space, clean…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Amazing views, loads of space, clean toilets and showers, nice walks
Recommend to friends Visit again
Gorgeous campsite with friendly staff, campers and cows!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked What a gorgeous campsite with a fabulous view. It had all of the amenities that you could need. The staff were incredibly friendly, along with the other campers. Brilliant location, just a 40 minute drive to Malham Cove. We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely recommend!
Disliked Nothing, we had an amazing weekend.
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A quiet sloping site with basic facilities.
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked The view. The view and the view. Its also nice and quiet.
Disliked The showers. It was blowing a hooley and the converted animal trailer showers are open ended. These faced the wind. They also don't look too private, gaps in door closures aren't slight. We chose to not use these as we didn't like the idea of being that cold.
There is an ongoing effort to level some of the site, however, most are still quite sloping.
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Campsite with complete facilities…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Campsite with complete facilities
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Brilliant location Nice quiet area Suitable for…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Brilliant location
Nice quiet area
Suitable for all ages
Warm welcoming - felt reassured by the text i recieved from Tasha
Would definitley book again
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Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The views were amazing. There was a pizza stand over the bank holiday, which was very nice.
It is in a very nice location.
The showers were unique. I haven’t seen anything like them before. I liked them
It was a little busy over the bank holiday (which was expected), but lovely and quiet once the crowds had gone. Very peaceful
Disliked The showers were nice but the toilets were dirty during the bank holiday - I think this was due to there being a lot of people staying at the time and kids using them unattended, because they were cleaned every day. They were much cleaner after the bank holiday when most of the people left.
It was very busy on the bank holiday and people were very loud. People were blasting music at half 11pm, and talking very loudly. Lots of kids running around well after 11pm. It was not like this after the bank holiday though - once the crowds left it was peaceful
Not many completely flat pitches for tents. But the slope was not bad
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Great campsite, view was amazing…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great campsite, view was amazing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site plenty of room for…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely site plenty of room for campers friendly staff to welcome you toilets clean showers was good great for family time even had a fresh pizzas but have to order quick as they sell out pretty quick
Disliked Nothing
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View & Location…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked View & Location
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Great location, well kept site, just…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Great location, well kept site, just enough for a quiet weekend away.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilitiesLocation
Shay Gate Farm
Skipton Old Road
Colne
Lancashire
England
BB8 7EW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.87289°N
2.1255°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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
Must see
Bronte Parsonage Museum 7.4 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 8.4 mi
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 9.9 mi
Oswaldtwistle Mills 13.9 mi
Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 14.3 mi
National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall 8.6 mi
Hardcastle Crags 8.7 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 9.9 mi
Malham Tarn Estate 15.9 mi
Marsden Moor Estate 20.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Wycoller and Lumb Spout 1.5 mi
Wycoller and Foster's Leap 1.5 mi
Ickornshaw - Earl Crag - Slippery Ford - Pennine Way 2.9 mi
Foulridge Tunnel and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 3.3 mi
Elslack Moor - Pennine Way - Thornton-in-Craven 3.6 mi
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)
Skipton, England 19.1 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
Harrogate, England 26.6 mi
- Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026)
Manchester, England 29.5 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 Shay Gate Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Shay Gate Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Shay Gate Farm? Where to take your walking boots first? Local strolls might take you out onto the Pendle Way (which you can access via a network of footpaths leading from the farm), to pick … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shay Gate Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shay Gate Farm? From $26.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.