Five Wells Campsite
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- Back to basics wild camping on a Derbyshire working farm
- Chatsworth House and Ashbourne within a half-hour drive
- In the Peak District National Park, between Bakewell and Buxton
Site type
3
15
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
Voted 54% of visitors View breakdown
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Honestly what it says on the description. A nice remote, pretty flat…
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Honestly what it says on the description. A nice remote, pretty flat field. Two portaloos, running water, what more does one want. Occasional tractor come the evening but it’s a functioning site, what do you expect! Host was responsive on text, although I never needed them per say. Will 100% be back. Thanks Jenny.
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Very much enjoyed this site. Parked right at the top to get…
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Very much enjoyed this site. Parked right at the top to get the most from the amazing view. Dramatic skies and a lightening show made it even more special! Was a little bit hard to find, but we should probably have planned better!
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Toilets were very clean and was cleaned daily and refreshed with toilet…
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Liked: Toilets were very clean and was cleaned daily and refreshed with toilet roll. We were the only ones on the whole campsite so the kids had loads of room to play football/rounders.
Disliked: Campsite we just drove on, no one to check us in or speak with us for the whole duration of the stay.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review. Sorry we're not always around, however you can call, email or text if you have any problems.
Was in a field, couldn't expect any more for what I wanted…
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Liked: Was in a field, couldn't expect any more for what I wanted
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From the manager: Thanks for your review. It is indeed just a field, it's the views that make it special 🙂
Fantastic views
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Liked: Lovely remote site with fabulous views. Lovely walks!
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review.
Good for High Peak Trail
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Fine enough, toilet was as expected; clean enough. Views were amazing, good location for the High Peak Trail. Always love it when you can have a BBQ and a camp fire.
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review.
This campsite was more than we expected.
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Liked: We loved how much space we had, the location and surroundings. Absolutley beautiful place!
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review.
Views were incredible, toilets were clean, the stars were bright 🤩
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Liked: Views were incredible, toilets were clean. Other people were friendly too. I wanted to star gaze and had the perfect night for it
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review. Glad you had a nice time.
Great site, Nice views
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Liked: The view The remoteness The ability to have campfires
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review. Hope you had a great weekend.
The views, local walks, clean toilets and such a peaceful lovely place…
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Liked: The views, local walks, clean toilets and such a peaceful lovely place
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review. Hope to see you again
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
Five Wells Campsite
Five Wells Farm
Flagg
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 9RB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
53.23332°N
-1.8162°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
Haddon Hall 6.9 mi
Chatsworth 8.3 mi
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 12.2 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 13.4 mi
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 13.8 mi
National Trust
Winster Market House 9.6 mi
Lyme Park 12.9 mi
Hare Hill 15.6 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 16 mi
Nether Alderley Mill 17.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Wye Dale - Earl Sterndale - Chelmorton - Wye Dale 1.7 mi
Millers Dale - Chee Dale - Chelmorton - Taddington - Priestcliffe - Millers Dale 1.8 mi
Millers Dale - Flagg - Taddington - Millers Dale 1.8 mi
Miller's Dale - Monk's Dale - River Wye on Monsal Trail 1.9 mi
Miller's Dale - Peak Forest - Dam Dale - Peter Dale - Monk's Dale - Miller's Dale 2 mi
Local events
- Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)
Buxton, Derbyshire 4.5 mi
- Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Macclesfield, Cheshire 17.6 mi
- Parklife Festival (Saturday 8 June 2024 – Saturday 8 June 2024)
Manchester, Lancashire 22.4 mi
- RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Wednesday 17 July 2024)
Knutsford, Cheshire 24.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Is Five Wells Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Five Wells Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 4 p.m.