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On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Bowland Lakes Leisure Village

1 review

Dog-friendly site just outside of the Forest of Bowland, in Lancashire
A 35-minute drive from the Lake District; 40 minutes from Blackpool
Fishing lakes; walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside

Whether you’re after a relaxing fishing trip, long cycle rides in the country or fish and chips at the seaside (or indeed all three), Bowland Lakes Leisure Village could well be the place for you. A five-minute drive from the Lancashire village of Forton, this dog-friendly site is located just outside the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding countryside is excellent for outdoor pursuits. Within a 25-minute drive, you’ll find scenic hills that you can hike or climb, among them Fair Snape Fell and Parlick, where you can have a picnic while admiring expansive views – and maybe paragliders as they take to the sky. Keen cyclists will find challenging routes at the scenic Trough of Bowland valley (20 minutes), which is where Sir Bradley Wiggins trained for his Olympic gold. For something less strenuous, in about 40 minutes you could be at the coast, tucking into fish and chips before heading for the rides and roller coasters of Blackpool Pleasure Beach. On site, you’ll be set to spend peaceful days fishing or picnicking by the lakes, which are particularly gorgeous at sunset and sunrise. In terms of site facilities, there’s a toilet block and washing-up area. There’s also a small food shop half an hour’s walk away for any barbecues you might be plotting.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites) Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bowland Lakes Leisure Village

Cleveley Bank Lane

Forton

Lancashire

England

PR3 1BY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.94841°N
-2.75906°W

Nearest transport

Bus

3.3 mi Crossroads

4.4 mi University Underpass

7.3 mi Bus Station

Rail

7.2 mi Lancaster Rail Station

8.6 mi Heysham Port Rail Station

9.3 mi Bare Lane Rail Station

Ferry

8.6 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal

9.8 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing

10.2 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing

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

If the weather turns and you don’t fancy sitting in your cagoule under the rain waiting for fish to bite, you can head to the Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre (15 minutes’ drive), where a huge range of indoor entertainment awaits. Options include bowling, curling and miniature golf, plus a cinema and a virtual-reality jungle ride. Bowland Wild Boar Park (35 minutes) is home to more than wild boar, with ostriches, alpacas and meerkats, among other residents. You can feed the animals, ride a tractor (or drive a tank) through the grounds and let the kids blow off some steam at the playground, which has a climbing wall and a zipline. It would be a shame to come to this region and not have a good old hike at Lake District National Park (35 minutes). You can explore forested trails, visit National Trust properties like Wray Castle and Hill Top (Beatrix Potter’s cottage) and, of course, have a go at watersports on the lakes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	9.8 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	9.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Fleetwood	10.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Cleveleys	12.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Bispham	13.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 6.2 mi

Lancaster Castle 7.2 mi

Forest of Bowland 13.7 mi

The Blackpool Tower 15.2 mi

Blackpool Illuminations 15.3 mi

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 19.1 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 21.3 mi

Rufford Old Hall 21.6 mi

Dalton Castle 22.5 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 23.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 1.1 mi

Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 2.5 mi

Garstang and Lady Hamilton's Well 3.2 mi

Garstang and Calder Vale 3.2 mi

Clougha Pike 4.9 mi

Local events

Lytham Festival (Wednesday, July 2, 2025 – Wednesday, July 2, 2025)
Lytham St Annes, England 16.9 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Cosy camping pod, 🏕 peaceful and relaxing.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jane P. Oct 2022

Bowland camping pod

Liked: So peaceful, central to Lancaster and Blackpool, camping pod was clean, warm up great too,kids loved it 👌

Disliked: Nothing to dislike, if you want some peace and quiet this is the place to switch off

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Oh wow, a practically perfect 10/10 score! Thank you Jane! It was a pleasure having you join us for a quiet and relaxing little camping trip. We hope to see you again at Bowland Lakes very soon.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bowland Lakes Leisure Village have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bowland Lakes Leisure Village dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Bowland Lakes Leisure Village? If the weather turns and you don’t fancy sitting in your cagoule under the rain waiting for fish to bite, you can head to the Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre (15 minutes’ drive), … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Bowland Lakes Leisure Village?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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