Calder Farm Campsite
A family-run farm campsite in the Forest of Bowland AONB with front-row views of Pendle Hill, a ten-minute walk from a proper village pub.
Calder Farm sits in the Ribble Valley within the Forest of Bowland AONB, looking directly across the valley to Pendle Hill. The 12 hardstanding pitches are well spaced, and the views are the kind you wake up to rather than hunt for. Bolton by Bowland village, with its 13th-century cross, cafes and the Coach and Horses pub, is a short walk away.
The operation is properly family-run: the owners come round each evening with firewood, the noticeboard has genuine local recommendations, and there is free on-site wifi for when the mobile signal drops (which it does). A fully furnished ensuite pod handles the glamping end of things, and horses are welcome with stables and grazing available. The campfire-hire option, a drum and a bag of wood, is a nice touch at a sharp price.
For day tripping, Pendle Hill and the Pendle Witch trails are the obvious draws, but Gisburn Forest, the Settle to Carlisle Railway, Skipton Castle and the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park all sit within reach. The Skirden Beck footpath runs nearby, and the Pennine Bridleway is around 30 minutes on horseback.
Before you book
- Mobile signal in the area can be patchy; the site offers free wifi to compensate.
“A quiet, no-fuss base in a genuinely beautiful AONB valley, with the kind of owner presence that makes a place feel looked after rather than managed.”
Why it made the cut
- Superb views of Pendle Hill from every pitch
- Family-run with real owner presence: evening firewood rounds, local tips on the noticeboard
- Bolton by Bowland village and the Coach and Horses pub within easy walking distance
- Within the Forest of Bowland AONB, on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Feeling
Lovingly scruffy · Curated rustic · Mixed tempo
Good For
- Family
- Dog holiday
- Solo
Best For
- 12 hardstanding pitches with views of Pendle Hill in the Ribble Valley
- Fully furnished ensuite camping pod for glamping with horse stables and grazing
- Kids' play area and proximity to Yorkshire Dales attractions including Skipton Castle and Malham Cove
In Campr's collections
- Farm fields properA working farm in the Ribble Valley with views of Pendle Hill: honest, well-kept, and run by people who actually want you there.
- Slow familySpacious pitches, a safe site for kids to roam, a pub ten minutes on foot, and an owner who brings firewood to your pitch each evening.
- Dog holiday hqDogs are welcomed rather than tolerated: the pod review notes a safe private corner for them, the site is openly dog-friendly, and the local pub is a short walk away.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Calder Farm Campsite allow dogs?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Calder Farm Campsite.
- Are campfires allowed at Calder Farm Campsite?
- Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
- What kind of stays does Calder Farm Campsite offer?
- Tent, Motorhome, Glamping, in a valley.
- How much does Calder Farm Campsite cost?
- Pitches from £15 per night. Book directly with the site.
- Where is Calder Farm Campsite?
- Settle Road Clitheroe, Bolton by Bowland, Clitheroe BB7 4NT, UK.
Where it is
Settle Road Clitheroe, Bolton by Bowland, Clitheroe BB7 4NT, UK
In a valley · Lancashire · North West · 53.943° N, 2.339° W
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