Shepherd's Huts in Forest of Bowland AONB

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Situated predominantly in Lancashire, on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales, the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is defined by deep valleys, fells, and moorland, making it an ideal spot for hillwalking, biking, rock climbing, and even canoeing and angling. Scale Pendle Hill and enjoy views over the lush fields, drystone walls, and the rugged Trough of Bowland, before stopping into historic market towns like Bentham, Clitheroe, and Hornby, home to its very own "castle." Meanwhile, stargazers and birdwatchers will appreciate the clear skies over the Forest of Bowland, as will gliders and paragliders.

99% (83) 48 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Forest of Bowland AONB

Woodman's Huts

1. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

2. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
Near Kendal, England · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

3. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
Derbyshire, England · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Watkinsons Farm Glamping

4. Watkinsons Farm Glamping

Lathom, England · 2 units
A peaceful, small scale glamping site in West Lancashire with woods, meadows and endless space to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Copy House Hideaway

5. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
Earby, England · 2 units
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£146
 / night
Hollow Gill Huts

6. Hollow Gill Huts

100%
(3)
Settle, England · 3 units
Shepherd's huts with views across the Yorkshire Dales near Settle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Hob Hey Hideaways

7. Hob Hey Hideaways

100%
(3)
Halifax, England · 9 units
A relaxing West Yorkshire getaway with bell tents on sprawling moorland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£99
 / night
Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

8. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

100%
(16)
Buxton, England · 3 units
Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night
Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

9. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
Cheshire, England · 2 units
Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Hut in the Sheep Wash

10. Hut in the Sheep Wash

Grizedale, England · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut in it’s own riverside field in Cumbria
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night

Situated predominantly in Lancashire, on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales, the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is defined by deep valleys, fells, and moorland, making it an ideal spot for hillwalking, biking, rock climbing, and even canoeing and angling. Scale Pendle Hill and enjoy views over the lush fields, drystone walls, and the rugged Trough of Bowland, before stopping into historic market towns like Bentham, Clitheroe, and Hornby, home to its very own "castle." Meanwhile, stargazers and birdwatchers will appreciate the clear skies over the Forest of Bowland, as will gliders and paragliders.

99% (83) 48 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Forest of Bowland AONB

Woodman's Huts

1. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

2. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
Near Kendal, England · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

3. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
Derbyshire, England · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Watkinsons Farm Glamping

4. Watkinsons Farm Glamping

Lathom, England · 2 units
A peaceful, small scale glamping site in West Lancashire with woods, meadows and endless space to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Copy House Hideaway

5. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
Earby, England · 2 units
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£146
 / night
Hollow Gill Huts

6. Hollow Gill Huts

100%
(3)
Settle, England · 3 units
Shepherd's huts with views across the Yorkshire Dales near Settle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Hob Hey Hideaways

7. Hob Hey Hideaways

100%
(3)
Halifax, England · 9 units
A relaxing West Yorkshire getaway with bell tents on sprawling moorland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£99
 / night
Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

8. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

100%
(16)
Buxton, England · 3 units
Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night
Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

9. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
Cheshire, England · 2 units
Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Hut in the Sheep Wash

10. Hut in the Sheep Wash

Grizedale, England · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut in it’s own riverside field in Cumbria
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night

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Shepherd's Huts in Forest of Bowland AONB guide

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Glamping pods typically require advance booking, but camping pitches can generally be reserved on the day. Check the policy of your chosen campsite in advance to be sure.
  2. Larger groups may need to book by phone, although couples and single travellers can generally arrange their stays online.
  3. Campsites closer to towns like Clitheroe and Skipton tend to fill up faster, so book early to snag your spot or head a little further out of town.

When to go

The Forest of Bowland is at its lush best during spring, when wildflowers bloom in the woods and the weather is still pleasant and dry. Summer is great for camping and fair-weather walks, although it's also peak season in the forest and campsites fill up fast. Visit in early autumn, when there are fewer people, to see the trees turn red. Meanwhile, winter can be wet and windy but cool, crisp days are great for woodland walks. 

Know before you go

  • The Forest of Bowland is well-connected by both road and rail, with Clitheroe Interchange serving as the most convenient train station. Manchester Airport is also only an hour away.
  • The Bowland Visitor Centre is a great place to start your exploration of the area, where you can find maps and tips about the forest and surrounds.
  • You can download children-friendly activity sheets and quizzes from the official Forest of Bowland website.
  • To enjoy angling in the rivers and reservoirs of the Forest of Bowland you must first purchase a day fishing ticket.