Motorcycle friendly campgrounds in North West England

Sandvilla Stays

• Small glamping site on a peaceful family-run smallholding
• Easy access from the M6, 15 minutes' drive from Lancaster
• Coast and brewery within walking distance; alpacas to feed on site

Sandvilla Farm Wild Camping

• Peaceful no-frills farm site just by the Lancashire coast
• A 15-minute drive to Lancaster and half an hour to Blackpool
• Handy stopover for the M6, 10 minutes away; dogs welcome

Shireburne Park

• Peaceful park in the Ribble Valley, with views of Pendle Hill
• Within 50 mins' drive of Forest of Bowland, Pendle and Yorkshire Dales
• Weekend bar; a five-minute drive from Clitheroe's markets and castle

Riverview Retreats

• Nights under canvas at a peaceful bell tent site by the river Eden
• A 30-minute drive to the Lake District; 35 minutes to Hadrian’s Wall
• Wood, kindling and charcoal available for barbecues and firepits

Riverside Holiday Park

• Peaceful site next to the river Lune between Lancaster and Morecambe
• Two miles from the beaches and coastal walks of Morecambe Bay
• A 15-minute drive from the Forest of Bowland

Wyreside Lakes Fishery

• Peaceful site for families and couples
• On-site lakes for carp and coarse fishing
• Clubhouse, playground, games room and shop

Watkinsons Farm Glamping

• Glampsite with spacious bell tents on the edge of a private woodland
• Off-grid luxury getaways within a 10-minute drive of Ormskirk
• Firepits, tripods, outdoor seating and private toilets for each tent

Estuary View Caravan Site

• Spacious caravan/motorhome pitches with views over the River Wyre
• A 20-minute drive to Blackpool; under an hour to the Lake District
• Village pub 20 minutes' walk away; barbecues permitted on site

River House Retreat Campsite

• Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
• A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
• Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Ribble Valley Retreat

• Small glampsite on a working farm in the gorgeous Ribble Valley
• Five minutes from Whalley and 15 minutes to Clitheroe by car or train
• Stylish tents with comfy beds, quality linen and fluffy towels

St Annes Cricket Club

• Well-maintained and attractive cricket club a short walk from the sea
• A five-minute drive to Lytham St Annes and 20 minutes to Blackpool
• Clubhouse on site with catering at weekends and bar open daily

Kiss Wood Cabins

• Glamping site near Wincle in the Peak District National Park
• Within 45 minutes' drive of Alton Towers and Chatsworth House
• Kitchenette and ensuite bathroom for each pod

Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods

• Quiet family site on the western edge of historic Hadrian's Wall
• A 20-minute drive from Carlisle and 35 from the Lake District
• Cyclists welcome; secure bike storage available

Woodmans Shepherd's Huts

• Stay at a handmade shepherd's hut in the Lake District National Park
• Set in Haverthwaite, a five-minute drive from Lake Windermere
• Units each have an ensuite, equipped kitchen and underfloor heating

The Hollies

River View Campsite

• Peaceful Cumbria site on the bank of the River Lune
• A five-minute drive to Sedbergh; 20 minutes to Kendal
• In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with easy access to M6

Chipping Camping Barn

• Bunkhouse half a mile from Chipping, in the Forest of Bowland
• Within easy walking distance of pubs, cafés and buses to Preston
• Guest kitchen and dining area, play area and space for barbecues

Chester Lakes