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Lancashire, North West

Bow Laithe Caravan Site

— (0)Price on Pitchup53.962°N, 2.347°W
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The soft rustle of Pennine breezes through moorland grasses sets the tone at this no-frills site, where the Lancashire landscape unfolds in every direction beneath wide northern skies. Morning light catches the distant hills in shades of purple and green, while the clean scent of upland air replaces the rush of everyday life.

Bow Laithe suits campers and caravanners seeking simplicity over bells and whistles—those who'd rather wake to birdsong than entertainment programmes. The year-round opening makes it a solid base for exploring Lancashire's overlooked corners, whether you're drawn to historic market towns, windswept walks, or simply the pleasure of pitching up without fuss. Tourers, motorhomes and tents all find space here.

Facilities keep things straightforward with toilets and showers covering the essentials. The vibe is refreshingly unpretentious: pitch, settle in, and let the countryside do the talking. Check about campfires when you arrive if sitting round flames appeals. It's the kind of place where you'll actually use that camp stove you've been carting around, and where clear nights reveal stars you'd forgotten existed.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
16°C
Drizzle
11 mph
86%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 14°
98%
Mon
17° / 12°
25%
Tue
18° / 10°
100%
Wed
17° / 9°
41%
Thu
17° / 12°
67%
Fri
17° / 8°
20%
Sat
18° / 6°
24%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

2 routes found via OpenStreetMap

The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail

Hiking routeRegional network
9.47 km from campsite
Route length: 105 km
Operator: Ribble Valley Borough Council
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Ribble Way

Hiking routeRegional network
12.52 km from campsite
Route length: 114 km

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • The Reading Rooms Kitchen
    Cafe 2.3 km~25 min walk
    Directions
  • Bolton by Bowland Tea Room and Shop
    Cafe 2.7 km~30 min walk
    Directions
  • Coach & Horses
    Pub 2.7 km~30 min walkgastropub;regional
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  • Garden Makers - The Grubbery
    Cafe 3.5 km~40 min walk
    Directions
  • Crow Trees Inn
    Pub 4.0 km~50 min walk
    Directions

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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