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Came back here again for four nights, one with children and the rest with a friend. It's just as basic as it was but in a lovely part of the country and away from it all which more than compensates in my book. Only £5 a night so couldn't complain, four days away from it all for only £20.
We heard and saw curlews, oystercatchers and other birds on the site and in the Trough of Bowland. The girls paddled in the river near Downham, there wasn't a lot for them to do on the site. Clitheroe is only a few miles away and Waddington Fell is beautiful.
The water is OK as long as you don't look at it too closely and boil it. I don't think I could have stayed longer than four nights as you begin to feel the need to wash by then.
It's also difficult to clean pans, plates etc without any washing up facilities but if it was upgraded too much it would spoil the charm. Someone pulled up one morning with a caravan but left due to lack of facilities.
But despite this I'll be back again, hopefully before the summer's out, it doesn't get crowded like some sites or maybe I'm just anti social?
Just got back from two nights in this glorious part of the country. Think I might have found myself a new favourite site.
Site not that easy to find, once you get to Newton follow signs for Dunsop Bridge and very soon after leaving 'centre' there's a brown sign for Mitton's Farm Crafts follow that, will see Quiet Lane signs on fenceposts, about a mile along on right is Camping and Caravanning Club sign, that's the site.
It is as others have said a basic site:- a field and an old-style outside toilet for those who remember them. Take a lamp at night as there's no light in the WC.
It's a real get away from it all site, I loved it, but if you want satellite TV and all that try somewhere else.
There were 3 units first night and 5 the second which for a sunny weekend in August is quiet, although the latest arrivals liked to bicker amongst themselves! Reckon field would take about a dozen units at most, it is sloping but just pitch your tent accordingly and should be no problem. Only cost me £10 for two nights so can't complain! Didn't see the owners whilst I was there until I went to pay before leaving, seemed friendly enough, more so than his dog that was chained up luckily!
Went on my own trying out new kit so can't say how child friendly it was, if they like the outdoors should be fine, if they want to play on gadgets perhaps not so?
Excellent walking country and the Trough of Bowland is beautiful.
This is wild camping with a flush toilet, (there is a cold water basin). The owners are lovely, gave me some eggs and offered me a quilt as I had been cold the night before. Thank you to George for patiently playing with our three year old grandson. The farm dog mentioned is now tied up.
It was nice for our grandson to see a real working farm and to be able to run around.
The field is not entirely flat but we were ok. Views are glorious and some footpaths cross the site. Good for bird watching. We drove into the villages which are a few miles away with small shops / pubs. The Wild Boar Park at Chipping is brilliant for kids and very reasonable.
Be warned there is no mobile signal around here.
Most of the pubs serve food and there are some gastro pubs in the area, but don't expect them to be cheap.They are trying to make a living. This is a great place for kids to learn to manage without shops / mobiles / entertainment. How can you fault £10 for a two day holiday. We will go again.
Fantastic campsite, situated in a working farm on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Newton. A pub that serves a good meal and a nice pint is an easy 10 minute walk down (an unlit) footpath. However, make no mistake: the site is basic and the farm is in the sticks so a torch is a necessity! Those of you expecting a cosy shower block, drying barns, washing machines and shop will be sorely disappointed; but if you’re happy to forego creature comforts for a couple of days this place makes an excellent base for taking in some of the sights of the North West’s best kept secret. The field is a tad bumpy and on a bit of a slope and not well suited to the sort of tent that could double as St Paul's Cathedral, but modest 2-3 man tents should have no problem finding a flat-ish spot in which to pitch. There are no facilities but for a drinking water tap, and a toilet and a small wash hand basin in an outhouse next to the farmhouse (no light -so be sure to take the head torch!). That said, the lav was clean and there was a good supply of loo roll and handsoap. If you’re an unfussy camper, happy to rough it a little bit and want a bit of peace and quiet this is the place for you! Be warned…five star camping it is not! As for the drinking water, it’s pumped from a well and has been treated with UV (which is probably where most campsites get their water from). We drank it, unboiled with no ill effects, but the choice is yours. Sensible precautions such as ensuring that all food is securely stored keeps the farm dog (or anything else) from snaffling your grub when you’re asleep or away – but you really should be doing that anyway, as all campsites, no matter how fancy, attract vermin that given half the chance will chew through plastic bags and have a snack at your expense. The farm dog did attempt to scrounge, but soon lost interest when it realised that the dog we brought with us was totally successful at scrounging, so my advice is to ignore it and it will go away. The campsite allows dogs but they’ve got to be on a lead at all times as it is a working farm, as such it should also be noted that there are the usual noises generated from farm critters and people working farm machinery. The site also allowed (sensible) campfires. Bowland is beautiful, with many “undiscovered” lowland walks…the ideal walking place during the school holidays when Snowdonia and the Lakes are unbearable! This also corresponds with one of the best time to explore the moors: most birds have completed nesting, so fear of disturbing them is not a problem. There are ample opportunities to see peregrine falcons and hen harriers amongst others. A lot of land has recently been opened up to walkers under access agreements with LCC, however certain restrictions apply: particularly relating to dogs (even hounds on leads, so check areas out first see http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/). Many moors are grouse moors, so also check that there is not going to be a shoot on your route (after 12th August). All in all, a good time was had by all at Crawshaw Farm. We’ll be back.
This site is basic but you get what you pay for very reasonable rates. The owners were a delight and easy to talk to. The site was quiet and the surrounding views lovely. If you like the isolated then this site is for you. This is a working farm, but no sign of broken or abandoned machinary. The camping field was cut and tidy. I would have no problems useing this site again
This touring site offers spectacular views towards the Lake District and Morecambe Bay, with Blackpool Tower also in the distance, yet located just over 3 miles from Junctions 34 and 35 of the M6 motorway. Visitors will find just 10 electric pitches for motorhomes and touring caravans, with access to the superfast Wifi, toilets with sinks, a shower room and fresh water taps. Dogs are allowed and there is a designated field for walks.
The local village of Halton is a mile away from the site, offering a convenience store, newsagent, pharmacy, post office and fish and chip shop. The market town of Carnforth is 3 miles away, with its train station (featured in the 1945 film Brief Encounter) and supermarkets. The seaside resort of Morecambe is within 5 miles and the Lake District is only 35-minutes drive. Find out more here
February 2005 This site is on a working farm that has allocated a small and pretty poor field (not many flat pitches) for campers and 2-3 caravans.
It is not for your families that expect all mod-cons and piped music in the toilets. Come to this site and think yourself lucky that you have piped water! The toilet is just that - basic to say the least, housed in an old white-washed out-house with no sink to wash your hands (the drinking water pipe outside doubles as the this).
Things to be aware of are: the water is pumped straight from underground springs, thus is can have bits floating around in it! Though it has been passed through ultra-violet light to kill germs we felt better once we had boiled it before drinking. Also, don't leave food in plastic bags as the farm sheep-dog (the one that looks like a cross between 'what-a-mess' and a swap monster) will come round in the night and eat all your breakfast food (as it did with us!).
The location is as good as anywhere you are likely to get in the Forest of Bowland. Situated right in the centre of the valley (half a mile from Newton) it has panaramic views of the surrounding hills. Stepping out on the campsite you are on footpaths that provide access to some breathtaking, but easy-going walks.
Though the local pubs (one in Newton and one in Slaidburn) are not exactly brimming with atmosphere, they do however serve some great beers have excellent hearty meals (at reasonable prices £7ish - the one in Newton is best for food)and log fires.
Overall this is a what you see is what you get campsite with no airs and graces. Definitely worth a visit and maybe more for those serious hardened campers out there who just want a base from which to explore a beautiful and isolated part of the country.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
No Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Came back here again for four nights, one with children and the rest with a friend. It's just as basic as it was but in a lovely part of the country and away from it all which more than compensates in my book. Only £5 a night so couldn't complain, four days away from it all for only £20. 
