Burrs Country Park Club Campsite
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When you are pitched up on this lovely site it’s hard to believe you are so near the centre of Bury. Tucked away in lovely countryside it is peaceful yet very near to shops, pubs and restaurants. Dog walking possibilities here are excellent as it is right next door to Burrs Country Park where they can run free. The East Lancs Steam Railway runs alongside the site and the station is 5 minutes walk away. The journey up to Rawtenstall is a delight and CAMC members get a 2 for 1 discount. Pitches are huge - yes they are all hardstanding as this is an all year site but there is grass alongside each one. It is an attractive site with picturesque views. The lady warden we met was really friendly, welcoming and helpful. The information room comtains loads of local i formation. The ladies shower and toilet facilities need some updating but everywhere was immaculately clean and the grounds are very well kept. We loved the site and will definitely return to explore more of this beautiful area. Wifi and phone signals excellent.
WALKING SHOES ON/LEAVE THE CAR!
Stayed here as a convenience to an event I was attending - but extended my stay as really liked it. The juxaposition of urban life and the West Pennine hills was interesting. I have a dog - and love to walk. For three days I took off on walks from the site - not needing the car. On days when I got the car out - just a few miles - and I could access the moors and quite remote landscapes. You can also travel out by train and [if you wanted to] walk back - or visa versa. The East Lancs railway runs behind the site - with a station adjacent.
Just outside the site is a great coffee shop - The Lampost - cooked breakfasts; lunches [homemade soups are delicious]; wonderful homemade cakes cooked within a mile of the site; and homemade doggy cakes!! Wonderful coffee also.
The site was clean; well maintained - and the staff very helpful and welcoming. And as the site is plonk in Burrs Country Park - you have immediate access to dog walk areas - there's the river and fishing lakes - I thought it was a really nice spot and I had a really relaxing and interesting stay. I'll certainly return for more exploring.
What a sorry contrast to our previous site.
Not the Caravan and Motorhome standard we expect. Lots of ptiches were sadly lacking gravel so awnings would be placed on mud, loads of weeds on most pitches except the most recently gravelled, even those were getting weeds in. The grass when we arrived was about 4 inches high and then when cut it wasn't picked up so trod in everywhere. Great wet lumps of grass cuttings were left to go black on top in the rain, what a mess, Clearly the wardens do not like dogs as signs up all over the place about not letting your dog pee here , here and all over. The dog walk which was quite small had 4 inch high grass too .Shower , toilets and privacy cubicles were shut off clearly to cut down on cleaning for the wardens, not what we pay our membership and site fees for, especially when on several occasions the men were waiting for a toilet and ladies for a shower, just not on. We will not be returning to this site .
Eric and Christine
Reviewed on 24/09/2018 19:09
Big tick from me!
I second Jack's review. Been here twice, 3rd visit booked as stopover for couple of days on way to NEC show next month. Great location with excellent wardens. My only gripe is with fellow female visitors who have no idea how to clean up after themselves in the showers. Wish they would just stay at home in their own mess. Back to business - friendly locals and excellent transport nearby for venturing further afield. Thank you.
Flying Scotsman, City of Wells and Witherslack Hall, steam engine delight.
2nd visit of the year and this one specifically booked as the Flying Scotsman was a visitor to the East Lancs railway. Service pitch booked so wife could be as near to the tracks as humanly possible and was not disappointed.
Now, done with the anorak, lets clear up some issue's.
I have never in all my visits to this site had any cause to complain about the attitude of the wardens and find them amongst the most welcoming on the network. Maybe it's a case of treat as you find!
The facilities were clean and tidy and in full use at need of use day and night. I did not see any broken tiles however the radiator in the ladies is unsightly according to the wife and this is just an observation and a slight spoil which I am sure will be dealt with.
I am bewildered at the need to blame the site for the access road which it isn't responsible for, yes, it is cobbled and not Silverstone quality tarmac but to me it add's to the ambience and environment of the site. Bones will shake if you have a lead foot, back off and it's fine.
See you next year Burr's. I hope the moaning minnies are not on site when I am!
Jack
Reviewed on 19/09/2018 21:27
What a load of dogs
Well as always you get moans from dog owners, as you can see from previous reviews, we have just spent two days and nights here, and my only complains are, inconsiderate dog owners,letting their dogs bark or yap or whatever they want to call it,incessantly, on a site this big there seems to always be at least one dog doing this at any one time, also there is a short lead rule clearly posted at the reception area, and probably in the welcome pack. Why do some dog owners think this dosnt apply to them.
I appologise to all dogs because I LOVE YOU but i cant stand inconsiderate or ignorant dog owners.
A warm welcome
I have to say that I was a little dubious about booking this site. I knew it had a cracking little location and if you like steam trains then you won't be disappointed. although having read previous reviews I had images of rude and unhelpful wardens and site staff, but this could not be further from the truth.
my only real moan is that on arrival at the first barrier the press button is on the left, being on my own it was a little bit of a faff to have to get out to press it (so not a massive issue really).
On entering the office to see what pitches were free I was greeted by a lovely and friendly lady who was very helpful. I managed to pitch backing onto the railway line, so had a fantastic view of the trains that ran until about 21:30.
I noticed the site staff regularly cleaning the site and its service points. All the staff were very pleasant and said hello when they passed. The toilets were clean and to the usual standard from a club site.
Just outside the site is a little pub. It was very reasonably priced and did good basic food. Your also welcome to take your dog in. I did notice that the pub was busy so it may be worthwhile reserving a table if you want to eat. The East Lancashire Railway also now has a small station next to the site.
I will be returning to this site.
Summer Holiday
Used Burrs as a stop for our tour to Scotland on way up and way back down. Lovely site and clean. On way back down we were pitched near exit. We parked about 10 inches from peg, the warden asked if we were putting up an awing which we were and said it was ok even though we were going to move it closer to the peg The next day we were in the process of putting up our gazebo as it was raining and wanted to cook outside. The other male warden was watching us and told us that we couldn't put it up because it was 10 inches on the grass! He then moaned at a dog walker as he thought the lead was too long, to me it wasn't. Think the wardens need to retire as they have no people skills whatsoever.
A pleasant surprise
We came to Burrs from 16th - 19th August because we wanted a site fairly close to family in Wigan - it fitted in with an event we were going to. We had two of our grandchildren and the dog with us. I worked in Bury for several years but did not know much about the area so was surprised to see a country park so close to the town centre. As motorhome owners we like to be close to some amenities and we all enjoyed our walk to the market and had a Thai/English meal an excellent café there - Thai Corner. On the Friday evening we booked at the Brown Cow, a very traditional pub, and we had an excellent good value meal. I recommend the steak. The railway was an added bonus and as it was Sci-Fi weekend we had a lovely day travelling up and down the line from the station next to the site. We enjoyed several walks in the country park with the dog - the site Is dog friendly and has a small walk area that is handy at night. The wardens quite rightly ask you not to allow your dogs to pee on their fence because their living area would become unbearable with the smell. This is no hardship to responsible dog owners. My dog is quite happy to wait until he is off site. The toilet blocks were the best maintained that I have seen. I saw no broken tiles or doors locked without people in. I thought the whole site was very well run, with pleasant wardens and excellent information provided. We would like to come again and visit the various places along the railway for walks.
Very grateful
We were stuck on the motorway and still a long way from the campsite we had booked to stay at that night on the way back from Scotland. We decided to look for a club site closest to us as had been in the car all day. Rang Burrs Country Park and not only did we get a pitch but they rang the other site to let them know what had happened. Lovely site and pitch. Fantastic staff.