Welcome all - to Alan's and my world

"Further north" is a big area Josie,  but if you can narrow it down a bit you'll no doubt get loads of recommendations. Also, are you looking for "proper" club sites or smaller ones such as CLs many of which now have facilities every bit as good as club and commercial sites.

Anyway, exciting times lie in store! 

hello Moulesy,

Well you have a good point!

lets say a starter for ten, The Peak District ? as its fairly close to us for a first outing, or Manchester way...

thanks again 

#veryexcited 

Hi Alan and Josie and welcome to Club Together.  Sounds like you have lots to look forward to.

If it's  a CL you're looking for I can recommend Goatfell Farm between Leek and Ashbourne. Easy access, very friendly owners and great views from the site. Lots of walks nearby, though none directly from the site.

If it's a club site you could try Buxton or even Chatsworth, not the smartest or most relaxed of club sites but with the great advantage of direct access to the grounds around the house.

For something completely different, just north of the Peak District, near Sheffield there is a CL at Wortley Hall - have a look at its website and reviews.

Hope that helps. 

Uttoxeter Racecourse site might make a good first stop to try everything out.

This is a super CL near the JCB factory, where you can book tours with or without breakfast:

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/staffordshire/uttoxeter/fieldhead-farm/

Welcome A&J, living in Staffs you could of course head west into wales, not too far and stunning scenery.  Although we have several distant trips each year we also have several local trips (about an hour from home) as we van all year round

Hi Alan & Jo (or would a simple 'Hey up duck' suffice?!)

If you're heading into the Peak District then the Club has excellent sites at Buxton, Chatsworth and my favourite Carsington, amongst others 

Heading north from there and into Lancashire I would recommend the Trough and Forest of Bowland before you reach Cumbria and the Lakes.....if you turn right you've Yorkshire to discover!

That should keep you busy for a while - enjoy your travels 👍😀

Agree with KS's recommendation for Field head Farm terrific CL (no shower though if that's  a consideration) and following the Trough of Bowland suggestion,  one of our all time favourite CLs is Drake House Farm high up in the hills just north of Clitheroe. 

So you're not short of recommendations now, Josie - just fitting them all in will be the problem! 

Have we helped at all Josie? Have you decided on any sites? It would be good to know! 

The nearest club site to Manchester is Burrs Country Park at Bury.  Bury is on the Metro link direct to Manchester although you would have a walk, or a short bus ride into Bury.  The East Lancs railway runs at the side of the site with vintage steam and diesel trains to Bury or Ramsbottom and the site has its own little station.

Out of the gate and you are in the country park complete with riverside walks, industrial heritage and a couple of small fishing ponds.  Not only that but the Brown Cow pub is just outside the gate.

This is our ‘go-to’ site when we fancy a short break and is ideal for us because it’s great for dogs and owners.