Based on a quiet working farm, Shay Gate Farm Campsite looks out over countryside with access to great walks and bike rides. It's a dog and family friendly spot, 20 minutes from Skipton and 30 minutes from the beautiful Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. For keen walkers and hikers, the Pennine Way is also only 20 minutes away. Campfires are welcome too, perfect for an evening under the stars!

A quiet working farm with incredible views, great walks and cycling trails

Only a half hour from the Forest of Bowland, a great base for exploring Lancashire

Fire pits are provided onsite and BBQs are welcome for a traditional camping vibe

About Shay Gate Farm Campsite

A family friendly tent campsite where the vibe is simple and back to nature on this working farm. Being by the border, there's lots to see in both Lancashire and Yorkshire. Pitches are grassed, without electric to suit tents and trailer tents with a maximum of six people per pitch. You can light up a fire in the fire pit or get the BBQ going from your pitch. Walkers are drawn to the Pendle Way (a five minute drive) but there are also local beauty spots such as Pendle Hill and Gisburn Forest to tackle, with a set of walking and cycling routes. A maximum of four dogs are allowed per pitch for an additional cost, just please keep them on the lead.

Shay Gate Farm Campsite is open from 23/05 to 21/09.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include toilets and showers within a converted trailer.

You'll find three country pubs (which serve food) in walking distance a great food market at Skipton. Colne includes, shops, takeaways and eateries. Golf and horse riding are within the wider area.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Shay Gate Farm Campsite is a Father, Daughter run Campsite on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border. Our farm has been in our family for 3 generations. Meaning both me and my dad have been extremely lucky to grow up around a wide range of Wildlife and Livestock, as well as in a beautiful setting!

We opened the campsite in 2020 to allow others the opportunity to experience those same things. We try our best to improve the site every year whilst trying to keep it as close to nature as possible for you all to enjoy! :)


Map and address

Park address

Shay Gate Farm Campsite,

Shay Gate Farm, Skipton Old Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7EW

Coordinates

53.8732, -2.1206 | SD 92 41

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Shay Gate Farm Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Large same-sex groups

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 50 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents and trailer tents.


Shay Gate Farm Campsite reviews

4.78 /5

72 reviews

94%

would recommend

Overall
4.78
Location
4.9
Value for money
4.71
Service
4.76
Facilities
4.68
Cleanliness
4.82

"Great site, with fantastic views, facilities and friendly cows!"

Phil G - Jun 2024

"I love how you can pick your own spot! The grass is well-kept (better than my lawn)"

Michael P - Jul 2023

"If you are looking for a nice, peaceful and tranquil stay then I would recommend staying here"

Arran J - Jul 2023

"Lovely little site in the middle of a fabulous view ... This is a firm favourite on my list now"

Gaynor H - May 2023


Our stay

Sean M

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Great place to visit with friends or family. Staff are friendly.

Site's response

Thank you Sean, we hope to see you again soon :)

Idyllic campsite

Katie B

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Lovely campsite with views over Pendle Hill. Friendly staff, plenty of space to choose from to pitch. Quiet at night.

Site's response

Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon :)

Plenty of space, brilliant hosts

Amy E

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

We stayed for 3 nights with friends and had a great time. The weather was pretty grim and so we couldn't get up to much, but there was plenty of room for the kids to play around. It was quite busy one of the nights with noise being a bit more than we'd expected, but not sure that much could have been done about that. The facilities were cleaned throughout the day, which was great. The showers were hot although a bit draughty! (Some quite large gaps around the doors of the cubicles!) We were able to hire a fire pit, they drove about the site on a buggy in the evening so if you needed any more logs they deliver them right to your tent. It would be brilliant if the loos actually showed 'occupied' or similar when they're locked to avoid having to try doors or have someone trying the door whilst you're using the cubical. It was a great weekend overall and we could go back.

Site's response

Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you again soon. :)

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FAQ

Check-in here is between 2pm-8pm and you must vacate your tent or touring pitch by 12:30pm on day of departure.

Dogs are welcome here provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

BBQs are welcome, provided they are kept raised off the ground, and campfires are permitted in fire pits off the ground.

Yes! You may bring an awning and up to two gazebos with you for a small fee per item. A pup tent can be brought with you free of charge.


Things to see and do in the area include:

  • Wycoller Country Park
  • Thornton Hall Country Park
  • Skipton with its foodie market, castle and priory
  • The Pennine Way
  • Pendle Hill
  • Gisburn Forest
  • Steam railways
  • Yorkshire Dales
  • The Forest of Bowland
The listing for Shay Gate Farm Campsite was last updated on September 9th, 2024 at 11:56 AM

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