Little Bowland Farm

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  • Back-to-basics site in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
  • Bowland Wild Boar Park five minutes’ drive; Longridge 20 minutes
  • Resident hens; excellent stargazing; a five-minute drive from a pub
Sometimes you just want to switch off and return to a simpler lifestyle, with no mobile phones, no apps and no doom scrolling. If you’re ready for an off-grid break (think no electricity and few mod cons…), Little Bowland Farm, in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, might be the place for you. This is no-frills camping… with the odd frill, such as a gas-fired shower in a pretty wooden cubicle in the middle of a field, well-kept portaloos and a washing-up area, plus drinking water. You also get pretty epic views of the Lancashire countryside, with Longridge Fell looming in the distance; and the occasional visit from the resident hens – or from the local wildlife, which might include deer, hares and woodland birds. With the farm being so remote, there is very little light pollution, and you’ll have front-row seats for spectacular star-studded dark skies on clear nights. And if it gets chilly, you can sit around a campfire. Barbecues are also allowed, and you can source all you need from the market towns of Longridge (20 minutes’ drive) and Clitheroe (25 minutes), both of which also have plenty of dining options. Mind you, you don’t have to go that far to find good pub grub: the nearest watering hole is in Chipping village (five minutes), and there’s another 10 minutes’ drive away, on the banks of the River Hodder, close to the Whitewell Stepping Stones.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 4 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 04 Jul to

Open from Fri, 11 Jul to

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

Open from Fri, 25 Jul to

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Little Bowland Farm

Little Bowland Road

Chipping

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR3 2HB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.89915°N
2.53839°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.1 km Coach Stop C3
18.5 km Bus Station
19.4 km Crossroads
Rail
9.9 km Clitheroe Rail Station
11.8 km Whalley Rail Station
12 km Langho Rail Station
Ferry
28.7 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
30.3 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
30.9 km Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing

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

Bowland Wild Boar Park (five minutes’ drive) is home to more than boars, with donkeys, meerkats, pygmy goats and many more residents. The park also runs (seasonal) chick-holding and animal-feeding sessions, plus popular tractor and barrel rides through the woodland of the Trough of Bowland. Ride a vintage steam train or a railbus at the Ribble Steam Railway & Museum in Preston (45 minutes), and travel three miles to the docks and along the River Ribble. There is a splendid (and peaceful) Japanese Garden at Avenham and Miller Park, or head out of town to the Brockholes, a wetland area with bird hides and adventure playgrounds. In Blackpool (an hour), check out the Blackpool Tower, the iconic red metal structure dominating the seafront, and maybe pop into the equally iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, with its extravagantly gilded decor and sprung dance floor (if you fancy a twirl). The town also has three piers, seven miles of sandy beaches and the Pleasure Beach amusement park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 28.9 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 29.4 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 31.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 33.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 34.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 8.2 km

Gawthorpe Hall 19.2 km

Oswaldtwistle Mills 19.4 km

Forest of Bowland 19.8 km

Lancaster Castle 24.2 km

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 19.1 km

Malham Tarn Estate 32.7 km

Rufford Old Hall 34.2 km

Hardcastle Crags 36.9 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 43.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom, Section 6: Whitewell - Chipping 2.3 km

Chipping - the Southern Pastures 2.9 km

Chipping and Burnslack 2.9 km

Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom, Section 7: Chipping - Bashall 3 km

Chipping and Dinkling Green 3 km

Local events

  • Lytham Festival (Wednesday, 2 July 2025 – Wednesday, 2 July 2025)

    Lytham St Annes, England 33.3 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Little Bowland Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Bowland Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Bowland Farm? Bowland Wild Boar Park (five minutes’ drive) is home to more than boars, with donkeys, meerkats, pygmy goats and many more residents. The park also runs (seasonal) chick-holding and animal-feeding sessions, plus … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Bowland Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Bowland Farm? From R574,10 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.