Boarfold Campsite is a wooded hillside with clearings and a 2 Acre field. It is on the edge of the Peak District National Park with numerous activities within easy reach so is ideally positioned for Duke of Edinburgh and Scouting expeditions. It is 8 miles east of Manchester and is owned by Tameside South District which is part of Greater Manchester East County.
Boarfold Scout Camp isstill CLOSED because of the Coronavirus, including the indoor accommodation. Boarfold is for Scouts & Guides, Youth Groups, DofE Groups. Not for members of the public. No dogs allowed because of the sheep on farms around the site.
Indoor Accommodation sleeps 24. There are 3 small rooms with 2 beds in each room, then a larger room with 4 beds and 2 bunks. Then there is another room with 10 mats on the floor. There is a toilet and 2 showers. There is also a Dining Room and Kitchen with sink, fridge, cooker, pans, crockery and utensils.
To book please contact Bernard for a booking form. Email bernard.oflaherty@gmescouts.org.uk or ring 0776 567 6032
Prices .
Camping Fees. From 1st September 2020
£3 per person per night. (Scouts and Guides)
£5 per person per night. (Youth Groups)
Building Hire
£50 per night plus £3 per person per night. (Scouts and Guides)
£70 per night plus £5 per person per night. (Youth Groups)
£50 Non-Refundable Deposit paid before the Camp.
Day Visitors
£2 per person. (Scouts and Guides)
£3 per person. (Youth Groups)
Fees can be paid by Cash, Cheques (Payable to "Tameside South Scout District") or BACS. If paying by BACS the Reference is "Boarfold + Name of Group"
If you would like to join theservice crew at Boarfold, which would count towards the Chief Scouts or DofE volunteering section, please contact one of the Wardens or email bernard.oflaherty@gmescouts.org.uk
New Boarfold Camp Badge, (see top left), is available to buy now. Cost £1