Rated 4 of 5

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and tranquility

Rated 5 of 5

Access to local places of interest

Rated 5 of 5

Beauty of surroundings and scenery

Rated 5 of 5

Ease of arrival/welcome

Scenic gem

Set on a ridge just above the old Roman fort village of Ribchester, this peaceful site offers sweeping views over the Ribble valley, including Pendle Hill to the east. The site is mainly level, with a tarmaced drive down the middle and rough hard standing on each side. It's also generally peaceful, apart from the odd noisy vehicle on the normally quiet road that goes past the site. There are two hookup points next to the adjacent field, with two outlets each, and although there were only three of us there, it would not feel crowded with another two. The farmer was notably friendly, and while you are there you can watch the sheep and four white geese in the field, and in summer swallows nest in the farm outhouses and swoop around catching insects. If you are into walking, there are numerous paths to choose from, and one goes straight past the CL entrance. Ribchester is just a 5 minute walk down the road, and as well as the Roman remains and museum, the White Bull does meals and some tasty real ales. Very reasonable at £10 a night - although we never did find the toilet. If coming from the M6, the easiest way is to leave at J31A then go via Longridge.

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