I'm planning to walk the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and stay in campsites along the way. One section where I'm struggling to find a site is between Blackburn and Burnley—it's about a 30 km stretch.
I found a great option at Smithson's Farm, but their website is currently down for maintenance, and they haven’t responded to my emails. I understand they might just be busy and will get back to me in due course, but just in case that falls through, I’d like to have a backup plan.
Does anyone know of any campsites in this area that are accessible from the canal? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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Welcome to UKCS. I did a Site Search, making 3 assumptions: tent, shower, toilet. Yes, within 5 miles of Burnley, you have mentioned the only one. Within 5 miles of Blackburn, there’s another called Brocklehead (and a second: a naturist club).
Someone might know of a Certificated Site or Certificated Location that’s not listed in the directory here - you may have to join either Club to use it.
Might be a night to treat yourself to a stay in a pub…
Thank you very much, can you go into a bit more detail about "Certificated Site or Certificated Location" I'm very new to camping. I've always done most of my hiking from hotels.
Quote: Originally posted by Walkindude on 25/2/2025
Thank you very much, can you go into a bit more detail about "Certificated Site or Certificated Location" I'm very new to camping. I've always done most of my hiking from hotels.
CS - small site listed under Camping & Caravanning Club CCC (more likely to have tent / camping pitches & a toilet)
CL - small site listed under Caravan & Motorhome Club CAMC (less likely to have tent pitches & a toilet, caters more - but not exclusively - to self-contained caravans & motorhomes that use their own on-board facilities).
I checked CCC website and there's Rossendale Motorhome & Camping at Burnley, which is a CS with backpacker facilities. Swinshaw Farm, Rossendale BB4 8RB.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Campsite near Burnley
via mobile 25/2/2025 at 10:05am
