Higher Mosserley

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View towards parlick and wolfenholme fells
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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.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 4
Tent pitches 10
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 25 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag 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 site 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 site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site 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, 25 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

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90% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil spot with great views and super-friendly hosts. Lovely, quirky loos. Ideal for peace, quiet, walks. Good value, but watch out for toilet queues and no showers. Some pitches might need levelling; tricky when wet.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Fast, friendly check-in.

Disliked Only one toilet and washroom (a converted sheep trailer), no shower. I was travelling on a motorcycle with a small a tent. Limited space to pitch the tent which wasn't on a steep slope.

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Fantastic views for some time out in the Lancashire countryside.

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Cole A.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (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.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch (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.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (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.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (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.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (medium)

Liked The host was really helpful and knowledgeable and friendly

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Great site run by friendly owners.

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Sam S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (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.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

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

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (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

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

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

Disliked Couldn’t find where to wash up!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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

D. of E. 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer 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

Coach
12.6 km Bus Station
15.8 km Coach Stop C3
18 km Crossroads
Rail
13.1 km Langho Rail Station
13.3 km Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station
13.3 km Preston Rail Station
Ferry
25.8 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
26.3 km Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
26.9 km 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 27.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 28.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Morecambe North 28.5 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Bispham 28.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Morecambe South 28.6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 3.1 km

Forest of Bowland 13.8 km

Oswaldtwistle Mills 19.8 km

Gawthorpe Hall 22.4 km

Lancaster Castle 23.9 km

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 22.3 km

Rufford Old Hall 28.3 km

Malham Tarn Estate 39.3 km

Hardcastle Crags 40.5 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 43.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Beacon Fell and the Brock Valley 3.3 km

Beacon Fell and Bleasdale Bronze Age Circle 3.3 km

Chipping and Dinkling Green 3.6 km

Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom, Section 7: Chipping - Bashall 3.6 km

Chipping and Burnslack 3.6 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 R237,55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.