Littledale
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Littledale, formally known as the T W Helme Memorial Campsite, is in Littledale near Brookhouse, Caton, (OS Ref: SD 5538 6231)
In case you need them:
Sat Nav N 54º 3′ 19″ W 2º 41′ 03″
Tel: 01524 770268.
(0.S. Map 97 Ref: 553 623)
Please read on to find out a little more about the campsite. To see full details on how to find us, please click here.
Location
Littledale Scout Activity Centre is situated south of the village of Brookhouse and is eight miles from Lancaster and the site is only eleven miles from Morecambe Bay, It is set in the Forest of Bowland, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Littledale is ideal for most Scouting and Guiding pursuits.and for DoE expeditions.
The campsite is set in fourteen acres of pleasantly wooded valley, bounded on the west side by Artle Beck.
To the South of the site are the moorland fells of the Forest of Bowland and to the North of the campsite you may go down to the Lune Valley and the River Lune.
The Campsite is suitable for all types of Camping.
The Beck is not suitable for Canoeing but canoeing is available on the river Lune.
Facilities
LONG PANTHER LODGE
This newly refurbished double-glazed building with some facilities for wheelchair users.
This building has facilities for 30 people, in six dormitories with wooden bunk beds with mattresses.
Room sleeping sizes (4 x 6, 1 x 2, 1 x 4).
The kitchen now has been updated with Stainless Steel worktops, 6-burner Gas Cooker and a water heater.
There is also a small commercial Fridge and Freezer.
Crockery and Cooking Utensils for 30 people are provided. A new Entrance and Outdoor Coat room with heaters for drying wet coats and boots.
For the colder weather there is now central heating installed within the lodge.
The lodge has its own indoor toilets suitable for wheelchair users, two washrooms and three showers.
The 25 ft square dining room doubles up as an activity room when there is bad weather.
The lodge is also a suitable venue for larger training courses for youngsters and adults alike.
The doors on the (4 x 6, 1 x 2, 1 x 4) have been widened to allow access for the wheelchair users.
The Lodge has been approved as a suitable place for Brownie Pack Holidays.
Items that you need to bring to the campsite.
Tea Towels, Sleeping Bags, Pillows, Personal Washing Equipment, Matches for the Gas Cooker, Food and Drink.
The Toilet block
The toilet block with hot showers is available for the groups that are Camping.
There are also toilets available for wheel chair users.
There are water points on site by the Main Buildings.
The Barn
The barn is an open sided barn, which was part of the old mill complex.
It is a multipurpose area for wet weather activities.
It is open for all to use, both campers and groups using Long Panther Lodge.
Camping Areas.
The Main Field.
This is ideal for camping with large numbers, or two small camps.
It is suitable for team games or large group activities.
The Floodplain.
This is near to the beck and is ideal if you wish to include for example:
A small raft building while on your camp. It is large enough for Troop or Pack Camps.
The Millrace
Is suitable for small Troop or Pack Camps.
The camping area is also near the beck and is an ideal area for trying pioneering
whilst on your camp.
The Top Field.
Has direct access from the Littledale road. The camping area is suitable for one large camp
or two small camps with enough space left for team game or activities. There is a toilet block located between the Top Field and Silver Birch.
Silver Birch.
Has access from the Littledale road by a single small gate.
The area is large enough for Troop or Pack Camps.
The Bowl.
Is the flat area by the beck at the far end of the campsite. suitable for backwoods camping.
A car park has been made on the Littledale road for cars to use when we open this part of the campsite for camping in the near future.
At the moment people using the campsite can use it for special activities that they may need to do away from the camping areas, e.g. wide games. At certain times of the year the greenery can be used for making bivvys.
To see a map of the site click here
General Information
The campsite has an Open Air Chapel and a Campfire Circle set on a wooded hillside.
The main field is ideal for having joint activities, team games etc with other campers.
The beck itself is suitable for bridge building, pioneering, small rafts but NOT canoeing. Ghyll scrambling is also available with prior arrangement with the warden.
The wooded areas are great for tracking, nature trails, ornithology etc.
The cliffs along the beck are not safe for climbing or abseiling, but the crags nearby are suitable.
We also have a telephone call box on the campsite.
Fires.
Wood fires are allowed on all camping areas by using Altar Fires Only, which we have
available for the campers only. Fires Must NOT be lit directly on the grass.
There is also a campfire circle and seating area near to the beck, to the left hand side of
the Barn and Long Panther Lodge.
First Aid.
Groups should provide their own general First Aid equipment.
Any accidents should be reported to the campsite warden.
Souvenirs & Tuck Shop.
The shop has Scouting and other souvenirs and badges, sweets etc.
The Booking Secretary will arrange for it to be open during your visit.
Churches.
Brookhouse and Caton have churches for all major denominations.
Shops.
Caton has a Co‑op Late Shop, Newsagent, Butcher, Chemist and a Post Office.
Additional Information.
Littledale is within one hour of the Lake District. The Trough of Bowland is about
half an hour away.
Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool, Ingleton, the Yorkshire Dales and the caves at
Clapham are ideal for day trips out.
Canoeing can be done on the River Lune, which is two miles from Littledale.
Please consult our local Activities Advisor before you come if you wish to go Canoeing.
Archery, shooting, bouldering and ghyll scrambling are also available through the warden at an extra cost.
An assault course is also available at no extra cost.
A full copy of the Campsite Health & Safety Policy Document is available at the Campsite.
Just in Case.
Caton Health Centre. Tel: 770718.
Hornby Road, Open Monday to Friday but the times may vary.
Caton.
Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Tel: 01524 65944.
Ashton Road,
Lancaster.
Full campsite rules can be found here.
and a full printable copy of the brochure is available here.
Bookings
Bookings can be made online, where you can also check to see if any of the facilities are available. The booking calendar is updated as soon as possible after a booking. Click here to go to the booking page.
