Wild camping: Campsites in Crowden, England

Crossgate Farm Campsite

• Grass pitches on a farm overlooking Arnfield Reservoir, Derbyshire
• On the Trans Pennine Trail and 10 minutes’ drive from the Pennine Way
• Walking and cycling accessible from the site, pubs and shops nearby

Elizabeth Cottage Camping

• Secluded site in Derbyshire, 25 minutes’ drive from the Peak District
• Etherow Country Park 15 minutes’ drive; Manchester 40 minutes
• Barbecues and firepits; resident pygmy goats and an apiary

Colne Valley Campsite

• Back to basics pop-up site a mile from Marsden village centre
• Next to Standedge Tunnel and five mins' drive to Peak District walks
• Easy access from the A62 and close to the M62

Castleton Camping

• Working farm site in the Peak District with far-reaching views
• A mile and a half from Mam Tor via a path; Castleton a mile
• Next to a pop-up café (open weekends); dogs allowed

Moscar Cross Camping

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on a Peak District National Park farm
• A five-minute drive to Ladybower Reservoir; 20 minutes to Stanage Edge
• Pubs five minutes’ drive away and direct access to footpaths

Sweet Knoll Camping

• Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
• A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
• Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks

Damside Campsite

• Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District
• Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
• Dogs welcome; five minutes’ walk from a pub; nearby playground

Hope Valley Campsite

• Peaceful Peak District site two miles from Bamford Edge
• A 10-minute drive to caverns; 25 minutes from Bakewell and Chatsworth
• Children’s playground opposite; the Thornhill Trail and pub close by

Newlands Farm

• Dog-friendly wild camping location in the Peak District National Park
• A 15-minute drive from Castleton, Bakewell and Ladybower Reservoir
• Five minutes’ walk from the local pub, with shops a short drive away

South View Farm Camping

• Simple site in the middle of the Peak District National Park
• A 15-minute drive from Bakewell, Castleton and Blue John Cavern
• Scenic dog-friendly site with village pub five minutes' walk

East Peak Campsite

• Family-friendly wild camping in the parish of Bradfield
• Hilltop location with moorland views on the edge of the Peak District
• Spacious grass pitches with stunning views

Swallow Barn Farm

• Wild camping site in West Yorkshire two miles from the Peak District
• A 10-minute drive from Holmfirth Vineyard; 20 minutes from Black Hill
• Pub within walking distance; firepits provided per pitch

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