Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite

Welcome to Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite

Please note the Ashworth Road is currently closed due to a landslide. Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite is still accessable via School Lane or Edenfield Road.We are uncertain as to how long the road will be closed however we will keep everyone updated as best we can.

If anyone has any issues accessing the site then please fell free to contact us on 01706 360498 or email ashworth.valley@btinternet.com

Welcome to the Ashworth Valley Scout Camp website, where all our facilities are available to view and help you plan your next activity. The campsite is situated in rural Lancashire in countryside bordering the Pennines, but still within easy reach of Greater Manchester’s motorway network.

We have a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities and a climbing tower begging to be used. Please see our Activities page for more details.

Reviews of the campsite can be seen HERE. Please feel free to leave us a review about your stay!

We regret that we no longer take Public/Family Camping at Ashworth Valley Scout Camp. The Site is now only available to organisations with a Child Protection Policy, which incorporates the vetting of all Adults.

Unfortunately we DO NOT allow dogs (except Guide Dogs etc) to accompany campers or visitors.

About Ashworth Valley

Our History

The site was a working farm until the mid 1990’s and camping only took place in the Valley and on the bottom (Hurst) field. The Staff ran the campsite from a number of wooden buildings around the camp centre.

When the tenant farmer retired it was decided to have the whole farm as a Campsite. Some of the old wooden buildings were taken down and the new garage put up.

Many of the old stone farm buildings were redeveloped as washrooms, toilets, shop, offices and stores

The Future

Ashworth Valley is committed to investing into the future to development of the site for all. We have many ongoing projects which aim to move the site forward. Some of those projects are new outdoor Archery Range, a Axe Throwing Range and a Dipping Pond.

In addition to those we also hold an annual working party which everyone is invited to. Throughout the year we have several groups participating in service weekends. If you would like to join our adventure, please get in touch!

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Activites

Here at Ashworth Valley we offer a wide range on activities for all ages. Below is a list of just some of the activites we can offer. Please see the prices page for costs.

Climbing Wall

Indoor Air Riffle Range

Indoor Archary and Crossbow Range

Outdoor Archary Range

Outdoor Axe Throwing Range

Peddal Karts

Orienterring

Pionerring

Adventure Playground

Beaver Leaf and Bug Hunt

Backwoods Area

Nature Trail

Outdoor Games Pack

Low Ropes Course

Grass Sledges

Cave Bus

Soft Archary

And More!

Contact Us

Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite,

Ashworth Rd,

Rochdale,

OL11 5UP

Please fill in the below form with your enquiry. Once you have submitted your request you will be redircted to the home page.

Thank you!

Tel; 01706 360498

Email; office@ashworthvalley.org.uk

Accommodation

Camping

Our large camping fields allow us to accommodate any group size. Our well situated and maintained amenities ensure you have everything you need during your visit

For those who like a challenge, our valley has suitable site for those who wish to bivouac or hammock.

Pack Holiday Centre

You can check the Pack Holiday Centre availability by clicking HERE.

Our Pack Holiday Centre can sleep up to 32 youths in 3 seperate dorms and 4 leaders in 2 seperate dorms. With heating, a projector, toilets and a fully fitted kitchen this is the perfect place to hold your indoor camp! This buildings main hall is a great place to run activities in on those wet and windy days!

Ranch House

You can check the Ranch House's availability by clicking HERE.

The Ranch House is the perfect building for those that want indoor shelter. Recently fitted with centeral heating you can sleep up to 20 on the floor with mats provided and 4 in dorms. Also provided is wood burner, fully fitted kictchen and tables/chairs.

This building is also fitted with a overhead projector (cables provided).

Service Team

Duty Wardens

You can check the Duty Wardens Hut availability by clicking HERE.

We are always lookung for Duty Wardens to help with the site. The Duty Wardens Hut can currently sleep 4 and is fitted with a small kitchem, eating area and a TV. This area will be undergoing refurbsihment this winter and we will update the website with pictures and more information once complete!

Service Team Hut

You can check the Service Team Hut availability by clicking HERE.

This area can sleep 8 youths and is fitted with a kitchen, dinning area and TV. This area will be undergoing refurbsihment this winter and we will update the website with pictures and more infortion once complete!

Join the team

Being part of the Ashworth Valley team would involve a couple of weekends a year, lots of enthusiasm and a place in your heart for Ashworth.

There are many projects planned to improve the campsite, mainly coordinated by our new Assistant Warden Matthew Rush. In addition to work on projects, support is also needed to help maintain the upkeep of the site. We are looking for support to continue our developments by attracting new people to join our team!

If you are interested in joining our team or want to find our more information please get in touch!

The Ashworth Valley team is looking forward to welcoming you on board!

Yours in Scouting,

Hannah Pullan, Assistant warden

ashycyp@pennine.gmnscouts.org.uk

Ashworths Prices

Click Here for full price list

Camping and Visitor

Visitors

Scouts/Guides; 50p per evening or £1 per day

None Scouting; 75p per evening or £1.50 per day

Camping

Scouts/Guides; £3.50 per night

None Scouting; £5 per night

Indoor Accommodation

In addition to the building hire and camp fees there is an additional charge for gas and electricity, based on actual usage, take from meter readings on arrival and departure.

Ranch House Summer Rates

Friday and Saturday; £50 per night plus camp fees

Sunday to Thursday; £40 per night plus camp fees

Ranch House Winter Rates

All nights; £40 per night plus camp fees

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Pack Holiday Centre Summer Rates

Friday and Saturday; £70 per night plus camp fees

Sunday to Thursday; £50 per night plus camp fees

Pack Holiday Centre Winter Rates

All nights; £50 per night plus camp fees

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Please note that the Summer Season is from the 1st April until 31st October.

Activities - FREE - no booking required

Orienteering (2 variations)

Leaf Hunt

Scout Challenge Activity

Beaver Hunt

Bug Hunt

Pioneering Equipment & Ideas Check Avalibility

Adventurous Activites

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Climbing; please see full price list above Check Avalibility

Abseiling; please see full price list above Check Avalibility

Archery; please see full price list above Check Avalibility

Axe Throwing; please see full price list above Check Avalibility

Air Rifel Shooting; please see full price list above Check Avalibility

Cave Bus; £35 per hour (no instructor) Check Avalibility

Grass Sledges; £4 per sledge per hour (no instructor) Check Avalibility

Pedal Karts; £8 per kart per hour (no instructor) Check Avalibility

Outdoor Games Pack; £5 per day (no instructor) Check Avalibility

Low Ropes; please see full price list above Check Avalibility

Soft Archery; £5 per set per hour (no instructor) Check Avalibility

Gallery

Coming Soon!

We are looking for photos of camps at Ashworth to add to our new Gallery. Please email your photos to

photos@ashworthvalley.org.uk

By sending your photos to Ashworth, you are giving the Ashworth Valley Team permission to publish them on the website. If you wish for your photos NOT to be published please inform us.