Motorcycle friendly campgrounds in North West England

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

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

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

Port Haverigg Holiday Village

Kez's Campsite

• Peaceful field site on a family farm with access to tennis court
• Around 20 minutes’ drive to Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Morecambe
• Dog-friendly site between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District

Brick Kiln Wood

• Adults-only woodland site five minutes' walk from the Cumbrian coast
• A five-minute drive from Ulverston; 15 minutes from the Lake District
• A mile from a leisure centre, food shop and meditation centre

Dandy Dinmont Caravan and Camping Park

• Peaceful well-kept site 10 minutes' drive from central Carlisle
• Next to the Reivers Route cycle path and Hadrians Wall Path
• Handy stopover for long journeys: a mile and a half from the M6

Kelsick House Camping

• Cosy two-acre field with far-reaching views around the Solway Firth
• Silloth 10 minutes' drive; 25 minutes from Carlisle
• Dog-friendly site; barbecues welcome (off the grass)

Glen Helen Glamping

• Luxurious ensuite glamping pods at the bottom of scenic Glen Helen
• A 10-minute drive to Peel town and under a mile to Rhenass Waterfall
• Pods include showers, kitchenettes and seating areas; shop on site

Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges

• Adults-only Lake District glamping five minutes' walk from Coniston
• Coniston Water and Old Man of Coniston within walking distance
• Well-equipped hand-crafted lodges with kingsize bed and full kitchen

New Ing Lodge

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

Docker Holiday Park

• Peaceful and scenic holiday park near Kirkby Lonsdale
• Halfway between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
• Small lake with regular visits from kingfishers and an osprey

Pendle Prospects Wild Camping

• Peaceful Lancashire site with far-reaching views over Pendle Hill
• A 10-minute drive from Colne and half an hour from Skipton
• Next to a recreation ground; 10 minutes' walk from a café and pub

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

Lower Gazegill Farm

• Wild-style camping on a working organic farm in Lancashire
• Two miles from Gisburn; Skipton 20 minutes' drive
• Farm shop; pitch near the farm or in a remote location

Humblescough Farm

• Small, peaceful and rural site on a working family farm
• With nature pond and scenic views of the Bowland Fells
• Well situated for walking and cycling

Malkins Bank Golf Club

• Five beautifully appointed ensuite luxury pods
• Situated along the 18th fairway, with breathtaking views
• Stunning country walks close by, or why not have a game of golf?