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Note: this listing is in the nature of a perpetual draft, and is constantly revised: this version is

Key ABNEY (highlighted in yellow): YHA Camping Barn operating in 2012 : uncertain detail ABNEY

ALSTONEFIELD Camping barn 1999 to present.

GR: SK 125568 BANKSHEAD Camping barn 2002 to 2008 at latest. Bankshead, Brampton, Cumbria.

1 Y Camping Barns , Illustrated Study Guide compiled by John Martin YHA archivist Note: this listing is in the nature of a perpetual draft, and is constantly revised: this version is All previous versions should be destroyed. Key ABNEY (highlighted in yellow): YHA Camping Barn operating in 2012 : uncertain detail ABNEY Camping barn 1999 to present. Ivy House Farm, Abney, Derbyshire. GR: SK in former pig sties. ALSTONEFIELD Camping barn 1999 to present. Butterlands Barn, Gateham Grange, Alstonefield, Staffordshire. GR: SK BANKSHEAD Camping barn 2002 to 2008 at latest. Bankshead, Brampton, Cumbria. GR: NY Handbook Closed before in converted stone byre with bunk beds. BARRASFORD Camping barn 1999 to 2009 or later. Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland. GR: NY Handbook Also open 2009 [website] though not in 2009 Handbook. Closed before in a converted stone coach house.

BEECH HILL Camping barn 1996 to 1996. Beech Hill, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon.

Bents, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria.

in converted shepherd s cottage dating from the seventeenth century, with bunk beds.

GR: SK 241622 a former hay barn. BLAKE BECK Camping barn 1998 to 2006.

GR: NY 367278 A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open

Mattresses supplied. BROMPTON-ON-SWALE Camping barn 1993 to present.

Bunk beds and bedding are supplied. BUTTERTON A Camping Barn 1999 to present.

2 BEECH HILL Camping barn 1996 to Beech Hill, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon. GR: SS Handbook BENTS Camping barn 1998 to Bents, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. GR: NY Alternative name: Bents Barn ( ). in converted shepherd s cottage dating from the seventeenth century, with bunk beds. BIRCHOVER Camping barn 1999 to present. Barn Farm, Birchover, Derbyshire. GR: SK a former hay barn. BLAKE BECK Camping barn 1998 to Blake Beck Farm, Mungrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria. GR: NY A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open in 1991, ownership unstated. in part of traditional set of farm buildings dating back to Mattresses supplied. BROMPTON-ON-SWALE Camping barn 1993 to present. Village Farm, Brompton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire. GR: SE in a former byre. Bunk beds and bedding are supplied. BUTTERTON A Camping Barn 1999 to present. Waterslacks Barn, Fenns Farm, Wetton Road, Butterton, Leek, Staffordshire. GR: SK BUTTERTON B Camping Barn 1999 to present. Wills Barn, Fenns Farm, Wetton Road, Butterton, Leek, Staffordshire. GR: SK CATBELLS Camping barn 1998 to Skelgill, Keswick, Cumbria. GR: NY in part of a traditional set of 14th-century farm buildings. Mattresses were supplied

CHENSON Camping barn 1995 to 2008. Chenson Farm, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon.

Open from April 1995 [leaflet]. Closed before 2009. a former cob and timber barn used for cider pressing.

Also open 2010-present. in former stable and hayloft. COLD BLOW Camping barn 2002 to present.

CRAGG Camping barn 1998 to 2006. Buttermere, Cumbria. GR: NY 174172 in farmyard buildings.

DOWNHAM (NEW HEY) Camping barn 1990 to present. West Lane Farmhouse, Clayhouse Farm, Downham, Lancashire.

3 CHENSON Camping barn 1995 to Chenson Farm, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon. GR: SS An official opening for south-western camping barns was held here on 11 Oct Handbook Open from April 1995 [leaflet]. Closed before a former cob and timber barn used for cider pressing. CHIPPING Camping Barn 1990 to present. Clarkhouse Farm, Chipping, Lancashire. GR: SD Handbook Also open 2010-present. in former stable and hayloft. COLD BLOW Camping barn 2002 to present. Cold Blow Farm, Cold Blow Lane, Thurnham, Maidstone, Kent. GR: TQ Handbook Also open 2010-present. Opening delayed to 2002 [booklet]. expanded for 2003 season; two barns are available with bunk beds, plus a camping barn. CRAGG Camping barn 1998 to Buttermere, Cumbria. GR: NY in farmyard buildings. DINAH HOGGUS Camping barn 1998 to Rosthwaite, Cumbria. GR: NY a former field barn. DOWNHAM (NEW HEY) Camping barn 1990 to present. West Lane Farmhouse, Clayhouse Farm, Downham, Lancashire. GR: SD Handbook Also open 2010-present. Alternative name: as Downham. a former field barn. EDALE Camping Barn 1999 to present. Cotefield Farm, Ollerbrook, Edale, Derbyshire. GR: SK a former field barn. FARNDALE Camping barn 1993 to present. Oak House, High Farndale, North Yorkshire. GR: NZ in farmyard of a goat dairy farm.

FELL END Camping barn 1998 to 2006. Thornthwaite Farm, Woodland Hall, Woodland, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria.

GAYLE Camping barn 1993 to 1993. West Duerley Farm, Gayle, North Yorkshire.

A Countryside Commission folder of 1993 did not include an entry. a traditional Dales barn. GIGGLESWICK Camping barn 1990 to 1996.

A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 advised the camping barn here was operating in that year, ownership unstated. built in 1761.

GR: SX 749795 Handbook 1995-2009. Also open 2010-present. a former farmhouse. GREAT POTHERIDGE Camping barn 1995 to 1999. Great Potheridge, Merton, Devon.

Higher Cadham, Jacobstowe, Devon. GR: SS 585025 Handbook 1995-2001. Open from January 1995 [leaflet]. Closed by the time of issue of 2002 booklet.

4 FELL END Camping barn 1998 to Thornthwaite Farm, Woodland Hall, Woodland, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria. GR: SD A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open in 1991, ownership unstated. a bank barn. GAYLE Camping barn 1993 to West Duerley Farm, Gayle, North Yorkshire. GR: SD Gayle featured in the 1992 North Yorkshire Camping Barn leaflet, opening Easter It is not known whether it saw service. A Countryside Commission folder of 1993 did not include an entry. a traditional Dales barn. GIGGLESWICK Camping barn 1990 to Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire. GR: SD Handbook A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 advised the camping barn here was operating in that year, ownership unstated. built in In the farmyard opposite Grain House. GREAT HOUNDTOR Camping barn 1995 to present. Great Houndtor, Manaton, Newton Abbott, Devon. GR: SX Handbook Also open 2010-present. a former farmhouse. GREAT POTHERIDGE Camping barn 1995 to Great Potheridge, Merton, Devon. GR: SS Handbook 1996; Open from April 1995 [leaflet]. in farm buildings. HIGHER CADHAM Camping barn 1995 to Higher Cadham, Jacobstowe, Devon. GR: SS Handbook Open from January 1995 [leaflet]. Closed by the time of issue of 2002 booklet. stone barn equipped with bunk beds. HIGH GILLERTHWAITE (ENNERDALE) Camping Barn 2000 to present. High Gillerthwaite, Ennerdale, Cumbria. GR: NY * Handbook 2000amendments Also open 2009-present. Alternative name: Ennerdale ( ). Also referred to as High Gillerthwaite (2002 camping barns leaflet). a traditional barn dating back to the 16th century. It is adjacent to and on the east side of YHA Ennerdale. HOLNE Camping barn 1995 to Holne, Devon. GR: SX Handbook The facility is still advertised privately.

HOLWICK Camping barn 1992 to present. Low Way Farm, Holwick, Co. Durham.

A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open in that year,

Hudscales, Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria. GR: NY 332375 in part of a group of traditional farm buildings.

GR: SD 674389 Handbook 1992-2004. in converted byre. KILDALE Camping barn 1993 to present.

GR: NZ 602085 a former barn and wheelhouse, a listed building. LARTINGTON Camping barn 1992 to 1996.

A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 advised the camping barn here would be opened in that year,

Craken House Farm, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. GR: SE 121895 Handbook 1993-2006.

5 HOLWICK Camping barn 1992 to present. Low Way Farm, Holwick, Co. Durham. GR: NY Handbook Also open 2010-present. A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open in that year, ownership unstated. two field barns equipped with bunk beds. HUDSCALES Camping barn 1998 to Hudscales, Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria. GR: NY in part of a group of traditional farm buildings. HURST GREEN Camping barn 1992 to Greengore Farm, Hurst Green, Lancashire. GR: SD Handbook in converted byre. KILDALE Camping barn 1993 to present. Park Farm, later (2009) Low Farm, Kildale, North Yorkshire. GR: NZ a former barn and wheelhouse, a listed building. LARTINGTON Camping barn 1992 to Pecknell Farm, Lartington, Co. Durham. GR: NZ Opened Autumn Handbook A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 advised the camping barn here would be opened in that year, ownership unstated. in a former corn store. LEYBURN Camping barn 1993 to Craken House Farm, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. GR: SE Handbook a field barn equipped with bunk beds. LOPWELL Camping barn 1997 to Lopwell, Plymouth, Devon. GR: SX Handbook Closed before LOSEHILL Camping barn 1999 to Castleton, Derbyshire. SK GR: Handbook a field barn owned by Peak District National Park.

LOVESOME HILL Camping barn 1993 to 2008. Lovesome Hill Farm, Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

in former corn store equipped with bunk beds. LOW ROW Camping barn 1993 to present.

LYDFORD (FOX AND HOUNDS) Camping barn 1997 to present.

Also open 2010-present. Alternative name: Fox and Hounds (up to 2006).

MIDDLETON-BY-YOULGREAVE Camping barn 1999 to 2009 or later.

GR: SK 196634 Handbook 1999-2009. Closed by 2012. part of a working farm.

$Mullacott Farm, Mullacott Cross, llfracombe, Devon. GR: SS 514455 Handbook 2001; 2003-2009.$ Also open 2010-present. in former stables; newly renovated [2007/08 Handbook].

Also open 2010-present. in former stables; newly renovated [2007/08 Handbook].

6 LOVESOME HILL Camping barn 1993 to Lovesome Hill Farm, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. GR: SE Handbook Closed before in former corn store equipped with bunk beds. LOW ROW Camping barn 1993 to present. Low Whita Farm, Swaledale, North Yorkshire. GR: SE barn with bunk beds provided. LYDFORD (FOX AND HOUNDS) Camping barn 1997 to present. Fox & Hounds Hotel, Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon GR: SX Handbook Also open 2010-present. Alternative name: Fox and Hounds (up to 2006). adjacent to public house and equipped with bunk beds. MIDDLETON-BY-YOULGREAVE Camping barn 1999 to 2009 or later. Castle Farm, Middleton-by-Youlgreave, nr Bakewell, Derbyshire. GR: SK Handbook Closed by part of a working farm. MILL HOUSE Camping barn 1998 to Mill House, Gosforth, Cumbria. GR: NY on a working farm. MULLACOTT FARM Camping barn 2001 to present. Mullacott Farm, Mullacott Cross, llfracombe, Devon. GR: SS Handbook 2001; Also open 2010-present. in former stables; newly renovated [2007/08 Handbook]. MURT BARN Camping barn 2002 to Murt, Nether Wasdale, Cumbria. GR: NY Handbook Opening announced in 2002 booklet. in a converted stone hayloft and byre on a farm dating back to Mattresses supplied NAB END Camping barn 1999 to present. Nab End, Hollinsclough, Longnor, Staffordshire GR: SK Note: the postal address is Buxton, Derbyshire.

NORTHCOMBE Camping barn 1995 to present. Northcombe Farm, Hollam, Dulverton, Somerset.

in a converted watermill. Bunk beds are provided in two barns. ONE ASH GRANGE Camping barn 1999 to 2001.

Closed by the time of issue of 2002 booklet. stone barn. PUTTENHAM Camping barn 2007 to present.

Also open 2010-present. timber-framed and weatherboarded 18th-century barn, part of Home Farm.

panels and a rainwater harvesting scheme. The property emphasises sustainability [GD].

GR: SD 528588 Handbook 1992-98. a field barn. RICHMOND Camping barn 1993 to present.

In 2009 Handbook but not on website, possibly an oversight. Also open 2010-present. in three former byres.

7 NORTHCOMBE Camping barn 1995 to present. Northcombe Farm, Hollam, Dulverton, Somerset. GR: SS Handbook Open from April 1995 [leaflet]. Also open in a converted watermill. Bunk beds are provided in two barns. ONE ASH GRANGE Camping barn 1999 to One Ash Grange, Monyash, Derbyshire. GR: SK Handbook Closed by the time of issue of 2002 booklet. stone barn. PUTTENHAM Camping barn 2007 to present. Home Farm Barn, the Street, Puttenham, Nr Guildford Surrey GU3 1AR. GR: SU Handbook Also open 2010-present. timber-framed and weatherboarded 18th-century barn, part of Home Farm. The grade II listed building has been restored and converted into a sustainable camping barn with solar panels and a rainwater harvesting scheme. The property emphasises sustainability [GD]. QUERNMORE Camping barn 1992 to Upper Brow Top Farm, Quernmore, Lancashire. GR: SD Handbook a field barn. RICHMOND Camping barn 1993 to present. East Applegarth Farm, Richmond, North Yorkshire. GR: NZ Handbook In 2009 Handbook but not on website, possibly an oversight. Also open 2010-present. in three former byres. RUNNAGE Camping barn 1995 to present. Runnage Farm, Postbridge, Devon. GR: SX Handbook Also open 2010-present. two camping barns, one a former hay loft and shippon, the other a converted stables. SINNINGTON Camping barn 1993 to present. Cliff Farm, Sinnington, North Yorkshire. GR: SE in a former granary, mattresses supplied. ST JOHN S-IN-THE-VALE Camping barn 2001 to St John s-in-the-vale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria. GR: NY Handbook th-century stable and hay loft.

STICKLEPATH HALT Camping barn 1995 to 2001. Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon.

SWALLOW Camping barn 1998 to 2006. Waterend Farm, Loweswater, Cumbria.

1991, ownership unstated. in part of a traditional set of farm buildings dating back to 1670.

GR: NY 364174 A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open in

The Woodlands, Main Road, Taddington, Buxton, Derbyshire.

GR: NX 947146 A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 expected the camping barn here to open in

Middle Beardshaw Farm, Burnley Road, Trawden, Lancs.

incorrect grid reference. historic Lancashire longhouse. UNDERBANK Camping barn 1999 to present.

8 STICKLEPATH HALT Camping barn 1995 to Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon. GR: SX Handbook Closed by the time of issue of 2002 booklet. in former bakery. SWALLOW Camping barn 1998 to Waterend Farm, Loweswater, Cumbria. GR: NY A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open in 1991, ownership unstated. in part of a traditional set of farm buildings dating back to SWIRRAL Camping barn 1998 to Greenside, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria. GR: NY A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open in 1991, ownership unstated. in former mine building. TADDINGTON Camping barn 1999 to present. The Woodlands, Main Road, Taddington, Buxton, Derbyshire. GR: SK TARN FLATT Camping barn 1998 to Tarn Flatts Farm, St Bees, Cumbria. GR: NX A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 expected the camping barn here to open in 1991, ownership unstated. traditional sandstone barn. TRAWDEN Camping barn 1999 to present. Middle Beardshaw Farm, Burnley Road, Trawden, Lancs. GR: SD The barn was called Middle Beardshaw Head in the 1999 Handbook,but given an incorrect grid reference. historic Lancashire longhouse. UNDERBANK Camping barn 1999 to present. Blaze Farm, Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire. GR: SJ UPPER BOOTH Camping barn 1999 to Upper Booth, Edale, Derbyshire. GR: SK Handbook Alternative name: also referred to as Gee in 2002 camping barns leaflet. part of farm owned by the National Trust.

WATERCOMBE Camping barn 1995 to 2002. Watercombe Farm, Cornwood, Devon. GR: SX 625613 Handbook 1995-2002. camping barn equipped with bunk beds.

A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 advised the camping barn here would be opened in that year, ownership unstated.

Broadgate Farm, Westerdale, North Yorkshire. GR: NZ 671049 Handbook 1993-2008. Also open 2009-10. Alternative name: Westerdale Bunk House (1993-99).

Witton Castle Estate, Witton-le-Wear, Co. Durham. GR: NZ 155298 Handbook 1992-2008.

9 WATERCOMBE Camping barn 1995 to Watercombe Farm, Cornwood, Devon. GR: SX Handbook camping barn equipped with bunk beds. WEARHEAD Camping barn 1991 to 2009 at latest. Blackcleugh Farm, Wearhead, Co. Durham. GR: NY Opened Autumn Handbook A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 advised the camping barn here would be opened in that year, ownership unstated. A website review stated that the facilities had not really functioned since about former farmhouse. WESTERDALE Camping Barn 1992 to Broadgate Farm, Westerdale, North Yorkshire. GR: NZ Handbook Also open Alternative name: Westerdale Bunk House ( ). former byre equipped with bunk beds. The North Yorkshire barns were officially opened at this site, on 14/11/1992. WITTON Camping barn 1992 to Witton Castle Estate, Witton-le-Wear, Co. Durham. GR: NZ Handbook A Countryside Commission folder of 1991 described the camping barn here as open in that year, ownership unstated. It was closed before in former byre and dairy. WOODADVENT Camping barn 1995 to Woodadvent Farm, Roadwater, Washford, Somerset. GR: ST Opened Handbook Closed before a former cider barn.

Name Address County Phone Website Facilities

Name Address County Phone Website Facilities Abney Camping Barn Alstonefield Camping Barn YHA Alstonefield YHA Shining Cliff, Ambergate The Gateway Centre, Ashbourne YHA Bakewell Lockerbrook Outdoor Activities