Glamping pods in Gisburn Forest

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Lancashire’s largest belt of forest hugs the Forest of Bowland’s eastern periphery and offers outdoorsy types some of the region’s greatest variety of activities. The lively Forest Hub is a nexus for hiking and mountain biking trails—plus it sports a cafe and a pop-up camping and glamping site during summer. The forest also abuts Stocks Reservoir, with more walking trails, fishing, and access onto the AONB’s wild moors. The long-distance Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail connects the forest to the Ribble Valley, which mainly lies to the south. Campers will have the best luck booking a campsite along the forest’s southern boundary.

97% (222) 125 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Gisburn Forest

Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

1. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
Preston, England · 40 units
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£60
 / night
Moss Rose Campsite

2. Moss Rose Campsite

99%
(61)
Pilling, Preston, England · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together. We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us. We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience. We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore. Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat. In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained. We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am. Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite. Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Trawden Forest Glamping

3. Trawden Forest Glamping

100%
(13)
Trawden, England · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Pods in the Sticks

4. Pods in the Sticks

England · 2 units
As the name suggests, we’re located ‘in the sticks’ in rolling countryside, on a small working sheep farm near the Market Town of Kendal (famous for its Mint Cake of course!) which is also known as the ‘Gateway to the Lakes’. So, we’re perfectly located … ‘in the sticks’ so you can enjoy a peaceful glamping pod retreat, but also an ideal base for exploring the stunning Yorkshire Dales on one side, and the beautiful Lake District on the other. We’re less than 10 minutes from J37 of the M6
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

5. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
Penrith, England · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Woodman's Huts

6. 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
Hill Top Huts

7. Hill Top Huts

97%
(121)
Middleton In Teesdale, England · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£70
 / night
Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

8. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

100%
(11)
Grassington, England · 2 units
We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway. Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£104
 / night
Damson View Glamping

9. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
Lyth Valley, England · 5 units
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

10. Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

100%
(7)
Skipton, England · 2 units
Luxury pod glamping in the Yorkshire Dales, set on a working farm with a pub across the road
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£117
 / night
Malhamdale Glamping

11. Malhamdale Glamping

100%
(6)
Malham, England · 4 units
Year-round pod glamping in the Yorkshire Dales near Malham Cove and Gordale Scar
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Smardale Mill Shepods The Ash

12. Smardale Mill Shepods The Ash

88%
(4)
Kirkby Stephen, England · 3 units
Smardale Mill Shepods are the perfect place to escape, unwind and relax. These modern style shepherds huts are tucked away in an idyllic setting in Cumbria. Situated on a working family farm there is always plenty to see and do. Each shepod sleeps two comfortably with the option of a further two guests on the sofa bed.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£77
 / night
Lop Farm

13. Lop Farm

Sheffield, England · 1 unit
Here we have 4 shepherd huts to rent , each has a double bed, fridge, microwave and kettle. There is a toilet block with separate Ladies, Gents and separate shower. Two pubs within walking distance. The market town of Penistone is 10 minutes drive away with cafes, bars and restaurants. Fox Valley shopping centre is 5 minutes drive away . Lots of beautiful walks around the farm and reservoirs .
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£70
 / night

Lancashire’s largest belt of forest hugs the Forest of Bowland’s eastern periphery and offers outdoorsy types some of the region’s greatest variety of activities. The lively Forest Hub is a nexus for hiking and mountain biking trails—plus it sports a cafe and a pop-up camping and glamping site during summer. The forest also abuts Stocks Reservoir, with more walking trails, fishing, and access onto the AONB’s wild moors. The long-distance Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail connects the forest to the Ribble Valley, which mainly lies to the south. Campers will have the best luck booking a campsite along the forest’s southern boundary.

97% (222) 125 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Gisburn Forest

Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

1. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
Preston, England · 40 units
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£60
 / night
Moss Rose Campsite

2. Moss Rose Campsite

99%
(61)
Pilling, Preston, England · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together. We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site, with lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers, elsan disposal point, microwave, coffee/hot chocolate machine, and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us. We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience. We have a lovely little woodland walk, with a meandering mown path, that winds through our woodland/conservation area. Perfect to walk your dog, and let your kids explore. Adjoining the campsite, we have a padock with super frindly sheep that love to say hello. We sell little bags of sheep feed, just incase you'd like to give them a little treat. In the middle of the site, we have a little tots play area, perfect for keeping you're small kids entertained. We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am. Latest check in time is 8PM, unless prearranged with the campsite. Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Trawden Forest Glamping

3. Trawden Forest Glamping

100%
(13)
Trawden, England · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Pods in the Sticks

4. Pods in the Sticks

England · 2 units
As the name suggests, we’re located ‘in the sticks’ in rolling countryside, on a small working sheep farm near the Market Town of Kendal (famous for its Mint Cake of course!) which is also known as the ‘Gateway to the Lakes’. So, we’re perfectly located … ‘in the sticks’ so you can enjoy a peaceful glamping pod retreat, but also an ideal base for exploring the stunning Yorkshire Dales on one side, and the beautiful Lake District on the other. We’re less than 10 minutes from J37 of the M6
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

5. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
Penrith, England · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Woodman's Huts

6. 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
Hill Top Huts

7. Hill Top Huts

97%
(121)
Middleton In Teesdale, England · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£70
 / night
Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

8. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

100%
(11)
Grassington, England · 2 units
We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway. Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£104
 / night
Damson View Glamping

9. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
Lyth Valley, England · 5 units
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

10. Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

100%
(7)
Skipton, England · 2 units
Luxury pod glamping in the Yorkshire Dales, set on a working farm with a pub across the road
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£117
 / night
Malhamdale Glamping

11. Malhamdale Glamping

100%
(6)
Malham, England · 4 units
Year-round pod glamping in the Yorkshire Dales near Malham Cove and Gordale Scar
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Smardale Mill Shepods The Ash

12. Smardale Mill Shepods The Ash

88%
(4)
Kirkby Stephen, England · 3 units
Smardale Mill Shepods are the perfect place to escape, unwind and relax. These modern style shepherds huts are tucked away in an idyllic setting in Cumbria. Situated on a working family farm there is always plenty to see and do. Each shepod sleeps two comfortably with the option of a further two guests on the sofa bed.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£77
 / night
Lop Farm

13. Lop Farm

Sheffield, England · 1 unit
Here we have 4 shepherd huts to rent , each has a double bed, fridge, microwave and kettle. There is a toilet block with separate Ladies, Gents and separate shower. Two pubs within walking distance. The market town of Penistone is 10 minutes drive away with cafes, bars and restaurants. Fox Valley shopping centre is 5 minutes drive away . Lots of beautiful walks around the farm and reservoirs .
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£70
 / night

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Glamping pods in Gisburn Forest guide

Where to go

Gisburn Forest Hub

This impressive complex of buildings is the centre of the action in Gisburn thanks to its visitor information, car park, toilets, café, crafts producer, and trailheads for mountain biking and walking. Handily for campers, a pop-up camping and glamping site opens in the meadow here during June, July, and August. And the fun doesn’t end at sundown—the Forest Hub is also a Dark Sky Discovery Site.

Stocks Reservoir

Gisburn Forest’s western edge spreads along the Stocks Reservoir’s shores. Walking-wise, the eastern shore is easiest for strolls, although you can walk all around the reservoir if you are prepared to deviate away from the water’s edge on the north and west sides. There is parking and a picnic area on the lane along the east shore, and you can fly-fish here too. Camp at the Forest Hub (summer only), or at campsites on the forest’s southern limits.

Tosside

The name of the little village of Tosside translates from the Anglo-Saxon as ‘fox pasture’—belying, like many place names in the Forest of Bowland, the former importance of hunting here. Straddling the border between Lancashire and North Yorkshire, it is the closest village to the forest (the Forest Hub is three miles away). Outdoor enthusiasts visiting the region appreciate the village tearoom, the campsite just south, and Tosside’s access to the Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail, which passes through town.

Forest of Bowland AONB

In medieval times, a ‘forest’ could be any wild ground suitable for hunting big game—not necessarily just a tree-covered area. The Forest of Bowland is more the former: primarily lonely moors and fells laced with fine hikes soaring away west of Gisburn Forest. Gisburn Forest is well situated for pitching and venturing out to explore the central part of the AONB.

Top towns in and near Gisburn Forest