Higher Mosserley

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Full view of the site
View towards parlick and wolfenholme fells
Tourer pitch with parlick fell in the distance
Top banking rise with a touring caravan
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Full view of the site
View towards parlick and wolfenholme fells

  • Rural campsite in Lancashire's ancient Forest of Bowland
  • A 10-minute drive from Longridge and Chipping
  • View fells & valleys Dark Skies & Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
What would you say to a stay in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Free from the sound, light and air pollution of the city, the ancient Forest of Bowland in Lancashire is a top candidate for quiet getaways, and Higher Mosserley is surrounded by just such peaceful countryside near the forest's southern edge. Set among country lanes and far-reaching views over the surrounding area's fells and valleys, this family-friendly site is in a secluded spot, two miles from the nearest B road and about a 10-minute drive from Longridge and Chipping (the latter is said to be one of the prettiest villages in Lancashire, so make sure to take a look). The bunding around the farm also creates a safe haven for wildlife, with curlews and tawny owls among the species you might spot. The ascent to the pitches is a moderate gradient accessible by most vehicles, so if you own a larger unit, the owners are always on-hand to help you with the set-up of your pitch. The facilities at Higher Mosserley are simple, with just a toilet block, but well-behaved dogs and properly supervised barbecues are allowed. Time your evening meal with the sunset and then stick around to enjoy the stars, which are particularly impressive in this recognised dark skies area. This is a quiet site with no noise between the hours of 10pm and 8pm, so there are no large groups and no loud music permitted. Guests are requested to respect the families around them, especially those with young children. For pubs, shops and supermarkets, head to Longbridge; there is also a farm shop and garden centre on the way (five minutes). As an alternative, Chipping has two great pubs and a couple of cafés.

Campground type

Camper sites 4
Tent sites 10
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 25
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 25 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 67 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly, welcoming hosts and stunning views are highlights. Facilities are clean and basic, ideal for short stays. Some guests noted limited facilities like a single toilet and lack of showers, and a few experienced uneven pitches.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic views for some time out in the Lancashire countryside.

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Cole A.

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked The welcome was great and the camping field cleaning with fantastic peaceful views of the hills. Great views for the sunrise and sunsets. Easy access to the public footpaths around Beacon Fell. The shepherd hut toilet block was clean and all you need for basic camping and short stays.

Disliked No dislikes but I guess shower facilities would be a bonus if you wanted to stay longer as a tent camper.

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Excellent would recommend

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Beccy B.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large, wild)

Liked Everything was brilliant this was the most peaceful weekend we’ve had so far camping the owners are very polite and enjoy stopping and having a chat the space was brilliant me and my daughter enjoyed playing badminton

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Simple farm field site very peaceful toilet onsite no hassle nice dark…

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Philip W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (medium)

Liked Simple farm field site very peaceful toilet onsite no hassle nice dark sky site.
Within easy reach of supermarket in Longbridge.

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The hosts were so lovely, really made sure I had everything I…

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Gemma B.

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked The hosts were so lovely, really made sure I had everything I needed for a calm, relaxing stay. Thanks so much! Will definitely be back when I need another break from everyday life 😊

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Nice location

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Paul B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (medium)

Liked The host was really helpful and knowledgeable and friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site run by friendly owners.

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Sam S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (medium)

Liked Super simple camping. No frills just a camp pitch and a nice clean toilet… we loved it. Really friendly owners who are very welcoming. We had a great time whilst we were there.

Disliked Nothing. We enjoyed all of it.

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Perfection

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Stuart W.

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Same as last time. Great couple of days escape. All as I wanted/needed. Great site

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Great quiet location with stunning views. The site is easy to access…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Great quiet location with stunning views. The site is easy to access and the owners are very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and well-maintained.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for the feedback, much appreciated. Regards Julie

Nice friendly campsite suitable for short stays

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Lovely little campsite
Nice toilet facilities
Friendly owners
Nearby nice pub and cafe

Disliked Couldn’t find where to wash up!

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From the manager: Thank you for this and your feedback. Regards Julie

Nice site in a great location with very good views of the fells.

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Daniel N.

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Very friendly reception from the owners on arrival. We found a good flat pitch with great view's of the fells.
There are lovely villages and towns, within reach, for supplies and such.
We would certainly come back here again.

Disliked The toilet facilities are really nice and also very clean. Some people may find it limiting, if the site is quite full, as there is only one. Also there is just a sink and no shower, however the price reflects this and is very reasonable considering how nice the site is.

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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 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 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Higher Mosserley

Height Lane

Chipping

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR3 2NU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.86445°N
2.61971°W

Route directions

To avoid unsuitable roads, first go to Longridge and then use your satnav to navigate to the site. When you progress onto Height Lane, the site is the first farm on the left (look out for the sign at the top of the drive). On arrival, please go to farm house for check-in. The What3words for this site is producer.cultivation.surpassed.

Nearest transport

Bus
7.8 mi Bus Station
9.8 mi Coach Stop C3
11.2 mi Crossroads
Rail
8.1 mi Langho Rail Station
8.2 mi Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station
8.3 mi Preston Rail Station
Ferry
16 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
16.7 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal

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

The centre of the United Kingdom is said to be at Dunsop Bridge, a pretty village 20 minutes' drive to the north. On your way there, you'll pass Bowland Wild Boar Park (20 minutes), a fantastic family day out by the banks of the river Hodder. For open-air explores in the local area, you could head to Stonyhurst College (20 minutes), where JRR Tolkien once lived and worked, and set out on the Tolkien Trail through the gorgeous Ribble Valley. Alternatively, there are the dedicated cycling paths and café at Gisburn Forest (40 minutes) or shorter loops around Beacon Fell (10 minutes). Those interested in fishing, meanwhile, can get stuck in at Barnsfold Fishery (five minutes), a well-liked angling spot just up the road that specialises in trout. A day out in the historic city of Lancaster (40 minutes) should be next on the agenda if you're staying for more than just a few days – make sure to see the castle and its dungeon, which held the famous Pendle witches before their trial. A little further up the M6 brings you to the coast at Morecambe (45 minutes) or the South Lakes (it’s an hour to the southern tip of Windermere), which can often be glimpsed from the top of nearby Beacon Fell on clear days.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fleetwood 16.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 17.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Morecambe North 17.7 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Bispham 17.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Morecambe South 17.8 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 1.9 mi

Forest of Bowland 8.6 mi

Oswaldtwistle Mills 12.3 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 13.9 mi

Lancaster Castle 14.8 mi

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 13.8 mi

Rufford Old Hall 17.6 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 24.4 mi

Hardcastle Crags 25.2 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 26.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Beacon Fell and the Brock Valley 2 mi

Beacon Fell and Bleasdale Bronze Age Circle 2.1 mi

Chipping and Dinkling Green 2.2 mi

Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom, Section 7: Chipping - Bashall 2.3 mi

Chipping and Burnslack 2.3 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Higher Mosserley have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Higher Mosserley dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Higher Mosserley? The centre of the United Kingdom is said to be at Dunsop Bridge, a pretty village 20 minutes' drive to the north. On your way there, you'll pass Bowland Wild Boar Park … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Higher Mosserley?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Higher Mosserley? From $13.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.