Wildlife haven: Campsites in North West England

Broadleaf Forest Adventures

• Off-grid site in a secluded corner of rural Cheshire
• A 20-minute drive to the edge of the Peak District; 10 to Congleton
• Eco retreat with campfire areas

Broadgate Farm B & B and Caravan Club C L

Woodlands Caravan Park

Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge

• Luxury glampsite on a sheep farm in the Lake District National Park
• Half an hour to Ullswater; 35 minutes to Derwentwater and Siloth beach
• Cattle and sheep on site, plus a pizza oven and honestly shop

Hale's Camping

Deerstone Glamping

• Glamping domes on the border between Yorkshire and Lancashire
• A 20-minute drive from Skipton and half an hour from Bolton Abbey
• Family-run site with cinema and barrel sauna evenings; walks from site

Hallsenna Manor Campsite

• Back to basics site on the edge of the Lake District
• A 10-minute drive to Seascale beach, Ravenglass and Muncaster Castle
• Access to a bridleway for coast walks and the NCN72 cycle route

Hare Appletree Farm

• Spacious pitches at a family farm in the Forest of Bowland
• A 15-minute drive to centre of Lancaster; 20 minutes to Morecambe
• Stunning views over coast and moors; easy access from the M6

YHA Patterdale

• Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
• Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
• Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away

Feather Down - Wyresdale Park

• Dog-friendly tents with hot tubs on an estate in the Forest of Bowland
• Walk to Grizedale Fell, Nicky Nook and the village pub or tearoom
• Wild swimming and boating available on the estate’s lake

Highside Farm

• Luxury glamping pods on family-run farm overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake
• Within Lake District National Park; 10 minutes’ drive to wildlife park
• Ensuite shower room, kitchenette and TV; firepit and barbecue outside

Northwood Farm Campsite

• Back-to-basics, pop-up campsite on a Lancashire sheep and cattle farm
• A 10-minute drive to Gawthorpe Hall and Pendle Heritage Centre
• Wild camping on field pitches; walks on site; pub five minutes’ stroll

Low Wray Campsite (Long Valley Yurts)

Fell View Park Camping and Caravan Site

Manor House Caravan Park

• The perfect retreat for relaxation and adventure
• Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park
• Fantastic views of the Lakelland Fells and Solway Firth.

Marton Mere Holiday Village

Hidden Corner

• Peaceful spot on the edge of Dufton Ghyll in the Eden Valley
• A 10-minute drive to Appleby-in-Westmorland; 25 mins to Pooley Bridge
• Access to Pennine Way and other walking trails direct from the site