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
Site type
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 16 May to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again




















Immaculate site with everything you need lady who greeted us was…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Immaculate site with everything you need lady who greeted us was super friendly
Open site allowing choice of pitch, incredible views, exceeded expectations with facilities,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Open site allowing choice of pitch, incredible views, exceeded expectations with facilities, map to the nearest pubs was a lovely bonus! Had a great nights sleep!
Nice site, friendly, good location.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Friendly, helpful and well run.
Toilets well looked after and nice hot showers
Pubs in walking distance - 20mins
Nice views
Disliked Whole site on a slope (not particularly bad but a little tricky with motorbike and a little awkward with sleeping in a tent)
Would be nice to have a Shelf in showers to put you shampoo etc.. on
Lovely site, will definitely return
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The views were lovely, nice friendly site on a working farm, the cows were really friendly! Clean toilets and showers, nice welcome at the gate and just told to pick any pitch which was perfect as we could choose what suited us best away.
Tip - just take your towel and products if using the showers and come back to your tent if possible to get dressed, there isn’t really anywhere to hang anything and not much room to then get changed afterwards, wasn’t a problem for me but thought worth a mention! The showers were lovely and hot and clean!
Disliked One particular family were really loud very late and no one seemed to come round and check the site later on in the evening.
Lovely 2 day break on a spacious site with a beautiful view…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely 2 day break on a spacious site with a beautiful view over the hills with pendle hill in the distance. Not very busy and although basic, amenities are all that you need, flushing toilet, shower, washing up and fridge. Fire pits to hire for a relaxing evening with the back drop of bird song. Had a great time. Good walks from the site with local pub not a mile away. Site manager responsive to queries.
Disliked The site is on a side of a hill, but flat ground can be found and the slope is bare able for a night or 2.
quiet location, friendly staff, clean & looked after, beautiful views
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very quiet location, very friendly staff, so clean and looked after, beautiful scenery.
Great site all round
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Came as couples for birthday and the site was great. It was very quiet due to season coming to a close.
The toilets were nice and clean.
The showers were hot.
There is a communal fridge.
Disliked No dislikes
We really liked the site, facilities were great and was easy to…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We really liked the site, facilities were great and was easy to find. Well maintained site.
Disliked A lot of the pitches are on a slope (due to ground)
Nice views but thats about it.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Views, toilet, running water. Local pub, once I got there.
Disliked A pretty bleak and depressing place to arrive as a solo bikepacker. It was windy and clearly had been raining and the only shelter was either the hedge right next to the busy road or earth banks in the middle of the field which were surrounded by waterlogged ground. Most of the campsite was waterlogged, surprising given all of it was on a slope. No hot water in any of the taps so I didnt want to try the showers in case of the same problem. The showers in the horse boxes are a bit quirky, maybe fun in the summer but when its not hot, very uninviting. 2 (or 3?) picnic benches for the whole site grouped together by the loos. Signage down the hill to the pub was pretty bad, one sign was lying on the ground, so I struggled to find the right way. Most of the walk there was through very waterlogged fields. All in all not sure what I paid £20 for.
Decent and clean all I needed was there…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Decent and clean all I needed was there
Disliked Not many flat pitches. A bit pricey
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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Rallies welcome 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' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Shay Gate Farm
Skipton Old Road
Colne
Lancashire
England
BB8 7EW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.87289°N
2.1255°W
Nearest transport
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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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?
Camping and touring 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 R483,83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.