Burn House Campsite

From £35 For 1 night, 4 adults 1 review
Grassy, level pitches (added by manager 10 Aug 2023)
Sheep in the field (added by manager 10 aug 2023)
Hardstanding pitch (added by manager 17 jul 2023)
Grassy pitches (added by manager 17 jul 2023)

  • Wild camping in grassy fields in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire
  • Settle (Yorkshire Dales) half an hour’s drive; Lancaster 45 minutes
  • Leave-no-trace site with recycling facilities; barbecues allowed
With a dramatic landscape of blanket bogs, heather-covered hills and woodland, the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty makes a fine spot for a hiking holiday. And if you don’t mind roughing it a little, Burn House Campsite makes a top base from which to start your exploration. Close to the Lancashire village of Newton-In-Bowland (five minutes’ drive or a 40-minute walk through the fields), this peaceful, remote site on a working farm puts you right in the middle of this AONB, so you can wake up to spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. And if you keep your eyes peeled, you might spot assorted birds, including curlews and hen harriers. You will need a smidgen of pioneering spirit, though: there are no toilets on site, which doesn’t have any hot water either (nor any drinkable water, so come prepared). The owners encourage a leave-no-trace policy, so be sure to put your earth-friendly hat on and use the recycling points available. Barbecues are allowed on site, and anglers might like to catch their dinner at Stocks Reservoir (20 minutes; permits required); if you don’t know your way around a fishing rod, there are shops and supermarkets in Clitheroe (20 minutes), not to mention several cafés and restaurants. For a relaxed lunch over a pint or two of real ale, the nearest pubs are in Newton-In-Bowland or Slaidburn (five minutes’ drive, or about an hour on foot).

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open all year
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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When we got to the site, we were overwhelmed with the amount…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: When we got to the site, we were overwhelmed with the amount of help we received! The weather didn’t hold up for us but we reccomend this site for anyone interested in visiting the Ribble valley ❤️

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Features

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Burn House Campsite

Newton-in-Bowland

Clitheroe

Lancashire

England

BB7 3EE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.9691°N
-2.4839°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.5 mi Crossroads
12.6 mi University Underpass
14 mi Chapel Street
Rail
7.6 mi Clitheroe Rail Station
9.8 mi Giggleswick Rail Station
9.9 mi Long Preston Rail Station
Ferry
18 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
21.1 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
21.5 mi 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

Wild boars are just some of the residents at Bowland Wild Boar Park (20 minutes’ drive). This wildlife park is also home to deer, ostriches and meerkat, plus farmyard animals like pigs, sheep and ducks. In addition to handling and feeding sessions, there are regular events – from falconry displays to soap bubble extravaganzas, plus tractor rides. Settle (half an hour) is the gateway to Yorkshire Dales National Park. Trails starting on the outskirts of the town lead to rocky caverns like Victoria Cave and the spectacular Scaleber Force Waterfall. Or you can drive a little further to check out the vast limestone amphitheatre at Malham Cove (50 minutes). Among the highlights in Lancaster (45 minutes) are a well-preserved medieval castle, a 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral and the Lancaster Maritime Museum, on the banks of the River Lune. From here, it’s a 15-minute drive to the sandy beach at Morecambe Bay.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Morecambe North 17 mi Estuary Good N/A Good Good
Morecambe South 17.5 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Fleetwood 22 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Cleveleys 23.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Bispham 24.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 9.4 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 13.8 mi

Lancaster Castle 14.2 mi

Oswaldtwistle Mills 15.8 mi

Forest of Bowland 17.6 mi

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 13.8 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 15.5 mi

Hardcastle Crags 23.5 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 24.7 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 24.9 mi

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 4: Slaidburn - Dunsop Bridge 1.9 mi

Slaidburn and the Upper Hodder Valley 1.9 mi

Slaidburn, the Roman road and Dunsop Fell 1.9 mi

Dunsop Bridge and Kitcham Hill 2.1 mi

Dunsop Bridge, the Three Bridges Walk 2.1 mi

Local events

  • Lytham Festival (Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Wednesday 3 July 2024)

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 25.3 mi

  • Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)

    Keswick, Cumbria 27.2 mi

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.

Want to know more about camping in Lancashire?

  • Does Burn House Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Burn House Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Burn House Campsite? Wild boars are just some of the residents at Bowland Wild Boar Park (20 minutes’ drive). This wildlife park is also home to deer, ostriches and meerkat, plus farmyard animals like pigs, … Read more
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Burn House Campsite? From £35 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.