Shay Gate Farm

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Grass pitches (added by manager 09 Aug 2022)
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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
Planning a walk or few as part of your break? Maybe in the Yorkshire Dales or the Forest of Bowland… or on the Pennine Way… and not forgetting other top spots like Pendle Hill and Gisburn Forest… If you reckon that sounds like a pretty enticing collection of places to explore, the place to stay is Shay Gate Farm, just outside Laneshawbridge on the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire. This well-placed spot is about half an hour’s drive from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland, five minutes from the Pennine Way and within easy reach of several other excellent walking/biking areas. Getting in, out and all around should be pretty easy too – Colne is about two and a half miles away, and the M65 about four miles. The setup on site is a family-friendly one, with lots of space for the kids to run about and burn off energy. Facilities include toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a communal fridge, and you’re allowed to bring along a barbecue to cook your meals if you like (it’s a 20-minute drive to Skipton’s market to stock up on local produce for the grill). There are, however, three country pubs within walking distance if you’d rather someone else cooked you a meal.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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

Reviews

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We really liked the site, facilities were great and was easy to…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Matthew T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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)

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Decent and clean all I needed was there…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
william w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Decent and clean all I needed was there

Disliked: Not many flat pitches. A bit pricey

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Perfect location and lovely clean site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Laura C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We’ve been to this campsite a few times. It’s just a lovely campsite in a perfect location. Staff are always lovely too.

Disliked: Nothing

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The views, clean toilets, friendly staff…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The views, clean toilets, friendly staff

Disliked: A very open field, weather was quite windy, so no shelter from the wind anywhere, no hot water when having a wash in the morning, field was cut but grass was left, so cut grass was trailed everywere We pitched at the edge of the field, which backs onto road, was like a race track, even through night was loud with traffic

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The views are breathtaking. Clean and tidy facilities. Would highly recommended to…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
shona b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The views are breathtaking. Clean and tidy facilities. Would highly recommended to all

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Nice clean site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Heather C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Exactly as described easy check in . Easy to walk to local pubs. Clean facilities Gorgeous views

Disliked: Nothing

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Very clean site, toilets and washing area immaculate, couldn't fault it. Amazing views…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very clean site, toilets and washing area immaculate, couldn't fault it. Amazing views surrounding

Disliked: The weather 🤣 nobodies fault but nature

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Was peaceful and views was beautiful. Very clean facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Antonia G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything was lovely. Staff at the entrance was polite and welcoming, all staff was friendly . The facilities was always clean, views was amazing.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Absolutely beautiful site to.stay over ...360 degree countryside views ...toilets very clean…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jane W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely beautiful site to.stay over ...360 degree countryside views ...toilets very clean ..love the quirky showers ... the home made pizza van was there ...really nice food .. The whole place was a 5 star camping experience...the young lady at the reception was so polite ..the young fella on the tractor never stopped working..bringing things to and from ...we will deffo be back 👍👍

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The views, the walks. Extremely friendly and helpful owners. Clean and tidy facilities.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michelle J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The views, the walks. Extremely friendly and helpful owners. Clean and tidy facilities.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

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

Coach
3.2 km Bus Station
7 km Broadway
8.9 km Town Hall
Rail
4.2 km Colne Rail Station
7.2 km Nelson Rail Station
9 km Cononley Rail Station
Airport
30.6 km Leeds Bradford International 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

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 up the Pennine Way (five minutes’ drive) or to take in different rural views from the ‘Atom’ artwork in Wycoller Country Park (10 minutes). Not worn your legs out yet? Great - there’s plenty more to explore. Perhaps a climb of mystical Pendle Hill, a woodland walk in the Forest of Bowland or an outing to the Yorkshire Dales National Park? All are about half an hour away by car. Should you reach a point at which you need a sit down, a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (25 minutes’ drive) is a good option, as it means you’ll still be able to survey the scenery at a more leisurely pace. A stroll around Skipton (20 minutes) might also be on the cards, taking in the priory and castle as you go.

Must see

Bronte Parsonage Museum 12 km

Gawthorpe Hall 13.6 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 16 km

Oswaldtwistle Mills 22.3 km

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 23.1 km

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 13.8 km

Hardcastle Crags 13.9 km

East Riddlesden Hall 16 km

Malham Tarn Estate 25.6 km

Marsden Moor Estate 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wycoller and Lumb Spout 2.4 km

Wycoller and Foster's Leap 2.5 km

Ickornshaw - Earl Crag - Slippery Ford - Pennine Way 4.7 km

Foulridge Tunnel and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 5.3 km

Elslack Moor - Pennine Way - Thornton-in-Craven 5.7 km

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 sites

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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.
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