Downham Camping Barn
Downham Camping Barn, Twiston Lane, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. BB7 4DF
Call Bookings Secretary on 07817 725976
Camping Barn with views of Pendle Hill in the Trough of Bowland ANOB, Lancashire
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.
This accommodation is featured on our map of Yorkshire and Lancashire and here is its own website.
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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 Cathedral Cycle Route Trans Euro Trail Great North Trail
Long Distance WalksDog Friendly Hostels with firepits and campfires National Landscape Close to a Pub Camping Barns and Bothies Youth Hostels Village Halls Camping Off Grid Hostels with log burners and open fires Duke of Edinburgh's Award Dark Sky Areas
This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available May Day Bank Holiday 2026 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2026 Available August Bank Holiday 2026 Available October Half Term 2026 Available for Christmas 2026 Available New Year 2026 / 2027 Available February Half Term 2027 Available Easter 2027Facilities
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Picking up the Challenge in the South Pennines…..
April 8th 2026
Wanting to camp without the inconvenience of canvas? Then why not try a weekend at the Downham Camping Barn. Set in the tranquility of the National Landscape of the Forest of Bowland, this stone ‘tent’ nestles at the foot of mysterious Pendle. Wake to the sound of lambs and fresh budding hawthorne.
Walk the myriad of footpaths from the barn or use it as a jumping off place for trips to the market town of Clitheroe, complete with Castle, or further afield to Lancaster through the stunning Trough of Bowland.
The barn sleeps 12 upstairs with a large gathering area downstairs for cooking and chatting. Heated by a small log burner and with long table and benches, the perfect place for conversation. Outside are picnic tables and a fire pit. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads due to the proximity of livestock.
The barn is lit by battery powered LED and guests need to bring all and remove all at the end of their stay. For further details ring Cosima 07817 725976
Marching forward….
March 19th 2026
Downham Camping Barn beckons as it basks in the March sun so get your rucksacks packed and those walking boots caulked with dubbin… it is still a little damp under foot! and head for the hills in this secluded corner of the National Landscape where you can camp without the inconvenience of canvas in our ‘stone tent’.
The barn comfortably sleeps 12 on the upper sleeping floor and has recently been remodelled to allow for more community space on the ground floor kitchen area. Boasting a log burner the kitchen area has a long communal table and benches with plenty of room for the group chefs to cook up a storm. All equipment must be brought by guests, from bedding to cooking stoves, and there is a fire pit outside for those needing a full camp fire fix. And all must be removed at the end of your stay.
The ideal introduction for young and old to the 2026 camping season. For details look on our IH listing or call Cosima on 07817 725976.
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