What a gorgeous beach this is! Long stretches of flat sand, grassy dunes and a coastal pinewood…read moreforest (inhabited by a local population of red squirrels). A large group of us came here to participate in a beach clean-up day which they arrange most months. We were lucky that it turned out to be a gloriously sunny and warm day, but obviously the downside was that we were having to pick up all manner of litter that the lazy public neglected to take home with them. At least we were helping to keep this location as stunning as possible. It's looked after by the National Trust, so if you're not a member you'll have to pay a car park entry fee. There's a path from the first car park through the forest towards the dunes, or you can drive all the way down towards the dunes and walk to the beach from there (though this area gets full of cars very early). It was still the summer holidays so it was rather busy on the beach, with folks setting down blankets and camping chairs whilst their families messed about in the sand. A really lovely part of the coastline; how we'd never visited before whilst growing up is beyond me. Just remember to 'leave no trace' and take everything home with you!

This place has a nice combination of trails in the woods and beach. The beach is very beautiful a…read morefb is worth visiting alone. There's toilets and a ice cream van as well as a coffee/tea van but that's all in the way of amenities. It's always ram jam packed in the summer and that's if you can get into the car park to get a parking space but in the winter it's a great place to come and explore. There are quite a few dogs not on the leash but where isn't there in the uk! If you have national trust membership it's free to park and visit.

A great day or half day out for all the family. The young can feed the ducks, the keen can take the…read more2 mile walk around the lake, the kids can play in the park/s (one just past the lake to the right then left and the other half way round the lake walk) Plenty of places to eat and drink or just grab an ice cream. Your typical Blackpoolesk place on a smaller scale. You can ride small boats on the lake and there is parking close by but this can be limited. During half terms and school holidays there is usually a fun fair on in the car park so you may have to park out of the centre and walk in

My experience of Bridge House Marina is through the marina side of its business. This is the place…read moreto come if you're interested in buying a boat on the Lancaster canal. They always have a good range of both narrowboats and cruisers for sale. The marina has 160 moorings and facilities such as toilets, showers and launderette, slipway and hoist. They also have a couple of day hire boats available which makes for a fun day out. There's a well stocked chandlery too, it is on the pricey side but you can also get the benefit of their advice when buying which can be helpful for the boating DIYer. The caravan park has privately owned static caravans and also touring pitches and seems very popular in the summertime.

If you own a caravan and you are looking for your next voyage, then may I suggest here…read more In the heart of the Pennines, and surrounded by beautiful scenery, this campsite is ideal for a short holiday so you can explore your surroundings. I really do love this place, even though I only live up the road, this is where we had our first camping experience and it was great. You aren't alone either as this place is always packed to the brim no matter what season and other people that are staying there are willing to help you and you can make some great friends. If you want a pint, the pub is only up the road and does some cracking meals too. If you have travelled a long way then there is plenty to do like visit the little town of Uppermill or hop on to a train to Manchester which is about half an hour away. There is so much to do here, why do you think I live here! Look at their website for more information on prices etc.

i have a caravan and from march till september i work away,…read moreso i thought i will try well i hole farm,greenfield. i only live 7 miles down the road and it was the best thing to do i came for a few days and 6 weeks later still here the owner nigel top guy will go out of the way to help the also have a camp steward jack, you are in the midle of the country side, but what a great place to chill out