Herons Wood

Ashton-with-Stodday, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0AJ

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Club rating

4.5

68 guest reviews

Ideal for ...

  • Beach stays
  • Dogs
  • Peaceful stays
  • Scenic views

Why stay here ...

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We are sandwiched between the 312 square miles of the Forest of Bowland (moorland) to the east and the 120 square miles of Morecambe Bay (the largest expanse of intertidal mudflats and sand in the UK) to the west. Northward beyond these (30-40 mins drive) are two huge national parks, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
The historic city of Lancaster lies a couple of miles north of our site and its highly reputable university is a mile and a half east of us. For a ferry from Heysham to the Isle of Man it's a 10 mile trip.
We have four lawned pitches and one hardstanding, all with EHU (10A). There are open views of the surrounding fields and a public footpath is 40m from the entrance and traverses fields leading to lanes and the canals. The Stork is less than half a mile away or it's an easy walk (about 1 mile) to The Mill at Conder Green which sits on the Glasson branch of the Lancaster canal or pick up the award winning Bay Cycle Way which is 80 miles of relatively flat riding around the spectacular Morecambe Bay from Glasson Dock to Barrow and don't forget to visit The Smokehouse tucked away next to the dock at Glasson, for a fantastic range of smoked seafood, meat, preserves, biscuits etc. Just half a mile up the road there's Ashton Hall Garden Centre and cafe (breakfast until 11am!) and the Ashton Hall Golf Club.
Southward by 4 miles there’s Wallings Ice Cream Parlour (for homemade ice cream) or a little further (7 miles), there’s the excellent Barn at Scorton.
The historic city of Lancaster is 10 minutes drive from the site and has a large range of shops, cafes and museums. There’s also the Priory (stalls date from 1340!) and castle (cafe and tours available). Whilst in town, visit Atkinson's Coffee Roasters, est. 1837, and not much has changed! Or the Judges’ Lodgings (built 1625, Grade I listed), or the delightful Williamson Park (54 acres) with its Ashton Memorial, butterfly house and cafe. There are 2 local Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Forest of Bowland to the east and northward, Arnside and Silverdale AONB with its spectacular sunsets across the bay, country walks and RSPB Leighton Moss.
The M6 J33 allows easy transport north into the Lake District and beyond or south to Manchester.
For dog walkers, please note, a public footpath can be picked up off the road 50m south of the drive.

Facilities on site ...

  • Information room
  • Recycling facilities
  • TV reception: good

Prices

Extras

Pitches

Types of pitch: hardstanding, grass

Electric hook up available

Useful Info

Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM

Latest departure time: 11:00 AM

1.25 acres

Some sloping pitches

Electric amperage: 10

Lawned site

Recycling Facilities

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Postcode:
LA2 0AJ
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GPS:
Lat 54.001886 / Lon -2.821566
OS field ref:
SD463565
OS map ref:
102

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Lancaster, Blackpool
  • Daily public transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest train station: Lancaster
  • Train station within 5 miles

Reviews

Club rating

4.5

68 guest reviews

Peace and tranquility
Access to local places of interest
Beauty of surroundings and scenery
Ease of arrival/welcome

PeterMilner

Reviewed: 31/10/2024 20:53

Two night stay

Great site easy to find. I have been twice to this site, when visiting Lancaster music festival in October. Highly recommended, one space for motorhome on hard standing.

Rocky58

Reviewed: 24/09/2024 16:53

Perfect

An excellent four day stay at Herons Wood. Three days perfect cycling weather. Lovely site and well maintained although the path down to the bins could do with some TLC. Had to postpone our original visit but really appreciated Sarah offering to rebook our visit. Lovely and quiet with easy... Show more

Taz2454

Reviewed: 17/09/2024 11:04

Easy one night stopover

We stayed for one night in our motorhome on the hard standing. After enquiring via phone for the same night, clear instructions were given for how to book online & a link was given. Very pleasant lady to deal with. As we were on our way over to the... Show more

alan1958

Reviewed: 20/08/2024 15:46

Nice little CL near the river lune

Nice little CL near the river Lune and glasson dock Good cycle way to Lancaster traffic free except for the short section on the A588 but its not a really busy road . Check in was easy and we were shown to our pitch only 6 pitches on site so not... Show more

Emielou

Reviewed: 19/08/2024 14:24

Beautiful, welcoming & lots to do

We will be back frequently! This is the most beautifully landscaped CL we have visited and our favourite so far. We had a lovely welcome, pretty views and even the disposal and bin area is lovely. Plenty to do in the area. Short walk to Glasson Dock and the fabulous Lancaster Smokehouse... Show more

alsturge

Reviewed: 17/08/2024 14:42

Excellent. Quiet.

Excellent. Quiet. Lovely peaceful surroundings. Owners are approachable and friendly.

R3dders

Reviewed: 16/08/2024 14:26

Lovely Site

Booked at short notice. Instantly received confirmation and online payment methods followed up with clear and accurate directions on how to find and access the site. Met the owner on arrival and directed to our pitch. Provided with lots of information about the site and surrounding area.... Show more

LancsLady

Reviewed: 13/08/2024 14:40

Lovely tranquil Site

Easy to book on line, excellent pre arrival instructions. Lovely welcome. Grass in excellent condition and huge pitches, all with great views. We cycled from the site and soon on cycle ways. Will return.

129earl

Reviewed: 11/08/2024 21:58

Nice break away.

Very clear pre arrival instructions, lovely welcome from owner.

arosytoad

Reviewed: 07/08/2024 14:52

Restful

Another quiet holiday here on a well cared for site. Pitches are grass but well drained and very large. Some road noise but not intrusive, road is lower and hidden by hedges and view is across the fields. Electric is metered but as it's not been very cold we've never... Show more

Most recent reviews

PeterMilner

Reviewed: 31/10/2024 20:53

Two night stay

Great site easy to find. I have been twice to this site, when visiting Lancaster music festival in October. Highly recommended, one space for motorhome on hard standing. ...