Downham Camping Barn
Former YHA Camping Barn near Pendle Hill in the Trough of Bowland ANOB, Lancashire
Downham Camping Barn, Twiston Lane, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. BB7 4DF
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Camping Barn with views of Pendle Hill in the Trough of Bowland ANOB, Lancashire
Located in the Forest of Bowland Natural Landscape, Downham hugs the skirt of Pendle, an area reknowned for Quakers, radicals and witches. This is camping with a historic Lancastrian edge - a place of visions and magic in the shadow of a hill like no other.
Offering an unrivalled view of Pendle Hill, Downham Camping Barn offers simple off-grid accommodation for many types of events and celebrations. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists and DofE groups, especially with parties using it as a tranquil base from which to explore this hidden corner of Lancashire over a period of days.
The barn consists of an upstairs sleeping area for approximately 12. Downstairs is a WC with basin (cold water only) and a long table and benches. Photovoltaic cells provide power for limited LED lighting (but not for phone charging) and there is a wood-burning stove with fuel available to purchase at time of booking. Outside there is a gas BBQ, picnic tables, fire pit and space for tents.
Guests need to bring their own camp beds/roll mats and cooking equipment. There is parking for approximately four cars in a layby on the immediately adjacent lane. The barn is situated approx. ¾ mile from Downham village which has a popular pub, tearoom and ice cream shop. There is public transport to the charming market town of Clitheroe and further afield.
There is a 2 night only booking policy and extra tents are charged per unit. Although the Barn is relatively isolated, guests are requested to respect the tranquil nature of the location with no loud music after 10pm.
Please note: Guests are required to remove all rubbish on vacating the barn.
Offering an unrivalled view of Pendle Hill, Downham Camping Barn offers simple off-grid accommodation for many types of events and celebrations. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists and DofE groups, especially with parties using it as a tranquil base from which to explore this hidden corner of Lancashire over a period of days.
The barn consists of an upstairs sleeping area for approximately 12. Downstairs is a WC with basin (cold water only) and a long table and benches. Photovoltaic cells provide power for limited LED lighting (but not for phone charging) and there is a wood-burning stove with fuel available to purchase at time of booking. Outside there is a gas BBQ, picnic tables, fire pit and space for tents.
Guests need to bring their own camp beds/roll mats and cooking equipment. There is parking for approximately four cars in a layby on the immediately adjacent lane. The barn is situated approx. ¾ mile from Downham village which has a popular pub, tearoom and ice cream shop. There is public transport to the charming market town of Clitheroe and further afield.
There is a 2 night only booking policy and extra tents are charged per unit. Although the Barn is relatively isolated, guests are requested to respect the tranquil nature of the location with no loud music after 10pm.
Please note: Guests are required to remove all rubbish on vacating the barn.
Located in the Forest of Bowland Natural Landscape, Downham hugs the skirt of Pendle, an area renowned for Quakers, radicals and witches. This off-grid, simple barn sleeps 12 (BYO camp beds or roll mats). There is a table with benches, WC with basin (cold water), and upstairs sleeping area. Photovoltaic cells provide power for limited LED lighting and there is a wood-burning stove (purchase fuel when booking). Outside there is a portable BBQ, fire pit and camping.
Located in the Forest of Bowland Natural Landscape, Downham hugs the skirt of Pendle, an area reknowned for Quakers, radicals and witches. This is camping with a historic Lancastrian edge - a place of visions and magic in the shadow of a hill like no other.
Offering an unrivalled view of Pendle Hill, Downham Camping Barn offers simple off-grid accommodation for many types of events and celebrations. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists and DofE groups, especially with parties using it as a tranquil base from which to explore this hidden corner of Lancashire over a period of days.
The barn consists of an upstairs sleeping area for approximately 12. Downstairs is a WC with basin (cold water only) and a long table and benches. Photovoltaic cells provide power for limited LED lighting (but not for phone charging) and there is a wood-burning stove with fuel available to purchase at time of booking. Outside there is a gas BBQ, picnic tables, fire pit and space for tents.
Guests need to bring their own camp beds/roll mats and cooking equipment. There is parking for approximately four cars in a layby on the immediately adjacent lane. The barn is situated approx. ¾ mile from Downham village which has a popular pub, tearoom and ice cream shop. There is public transport to the charming market town of Clitheroe and further afield.
There is a 2 night only booking policy and extra tents are charged per unit. Although the Barn is relatively isolated, guests are requested to respect the tranquil nature of the location with no loud music after 10pm.
Please note: Guests are required to remove all rubbish on vacating the barn.
Offering an unrivalled view of Pendle Hill, Downham Camping Barn offers simple off-grid accommodation for many types of events and celebrations. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists and DofE groups, especially with parties using it as a tranquil base from which to explore this hidden corner of Lancashire over a period of days.
The barn consists of an upstairs sleeping area for approximately 12. Downstairs is a WC with basin (cold water only) and a long table and benches. Photovoltaic cells provide power for limited LED lighting (but not for phone charging) and there is a wood-burning stove with fuel available to purchase at time of booking. Outside there is a gas BBQ, picnic tables, fire pit and space for tents.
Guests need to bring their own camp beds/roll mats and cooking equipment. There is parking for approximately four cars in a layby on the immediately adjacent lane. The barn is situated approx. ¾ mile from Downham village which has a popular pub, tearoom and ice cream shop. There is public transport to the charming market town of Clitheroe and further afield.
There is a 2 night only booking policy and extra tents are charged per unit. Although the Barn is relatively isolated, guests are requested to respect the tranquil nature of the location with no loud music after 10pm.
Please note: Guests are required to remove all rubbish on vacating the barn.
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Beds & Rooms:
12: 1x12 + campingOpen:
All year. Check out by 11am unless previously agreed.Price per night:
Barn: £100 per night (min 2 nights). Tents: £10 per unit.Booking:
Please e mail or phone the bookings secretaryDirections:
From the A59 take the junction signposted for Chatburn, Rimington & Downham onto Sawley Road. Proceed to the centre of the village of Chatburn and turn onto Downham Road, follow this into Downham Village. At the Assheton Arms, turn left on to Twiston Lane and proceed 0.7 miles. The camping barn can be found close to the roadside on your right hand side.Public Transport :
Nearest train station Clitheroe with direct trains from Manchester Victoria. Local buses go from Clitheroe to Downham Village Centre. From here, the camping barn is a short walk along Twiston Lane.Walks :
Long Distance Walks The Pennine Bridleway
Trans Euro Trail
Great North Trail
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2025 Available August Bank Holiday 2025 Available October Half Term 2025 Available for Christmas 2025 Available New Year 2025 / 2026 Available February Half Term 2026 Available Easter 2026 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2026Facilities
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News & Offers from Downham Camping Barn
Online Booking Now Available
April 5th 2024
Downham’s camping barn in the heart of the Trough of Bowland Area of National Beaty has an unrivaled view across to Pendle Hill. You can now book exclusive use of this barn, for groups of up to 12 people and bring along some tents for camping for a larger group. Ideal for away-from-it-all all simple events and celebrations, popular with walkers, cyclists and D of E groups. BOOK HERE .
Forest of Bowland National Landscape
March 27th 2024
The Forest of Bowland offers some of the most beautiful and remote walking and cycling in the country, from the grandeur and isolation of the moorland hills to the undulating lowlands with their distinctive pattern of settlements, woodland cloughs and river valleys. Downham Camping Barn offers basic accommodation with unrivalled view across to Pendle Hill in the heart of the Trough of Bowland AONB. Run by the local Downham Estate, it offers great value accommodation for many types of events and celebrations, as well as being very popular with walker and cyclists.
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