Hilly Springs
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- Quiet adults-only site with a lake three miles from the Peak District
- A 15-minute drive from Alton Towers; 20 minutes from Carsington Water
- Pubs and town centre close by
Site type
20
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Guests under the age of 15 are not allowed on site.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
7 
Adults only
Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-located, friendly campsite offering a peaceful, basic camping experience. Reviewers highlight its proximity to Ashbourne's amenities, countryside walks, and local shops. While facilities are described as clean and adequate, some guests noted occasional issues such as long grass and toilet smell, which the manager has stated have now been addressed. Despite minor drawbacks, many found the site to be good value and a relaxed place to stay, with plans to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 09/06/2026
Nice quiet site. Good location
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice quiet site. Basic but clean facilities. Great location on the outskirts of Ashbourne.
Disliked The toilets ran out of paper :(
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Nice little site, worth a visit!
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice little site. Toilets were reasonable. Fairly basic but a good semi wild camping experience.
Disliked But if noise but didn't go on late so was fine. Slightly tricky to find the entrance but fine if you follow the Google point on the instructions.
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Good location. Plenty of space. Easy…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good location. Plenty of space. Easy access to local amenities. Great place for an overnight trip. Probably wouldn’t do a longer stay as no showers although there is a leisure centre with swimming pool close by
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Very nice place ,very close to…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very nice place ,very close to shops and pub
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Plenty of Space, very friendly, nice…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Plenty of Space, very friendly, nice clean site, nothing fancy but everything you'd need. Short walk to an Aldi and a pub, little bit further for the centre of Ashbourne and the Tissington Trail.
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Great Location!…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great Location!
Disliked The Grass was way way too long making it really hard to set up the tents!!
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From the manager: Hi,
Firstly thank you for coming to stay with us at Hilly Springs, we are very sorry that you had an unfortunate experience due to long grass, unfortunately we had a minor set back over the busy bank holiday weekend which led to our field not being mown on time, we are now back on track and fields are mown and ready to go. Hopefully you join us again in the future! :)
The views were really nice, we…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The views were really nice, we enjoyed the scenery a lot
Disliked The grass in the second field was up to your knees, which made it really difficult to find a good spot to camp and move around comfortably. Setting up camp was awkward because everything was so overgrown and we ended up getting bitten to death the whole time we were there.
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From the manager: Hi,
Firstly thank you for coming to stay with us at Hilly Springs, we are very sorry that you had an unfortunate experience due to long grass, unfortunately we had a minor set back over the busy bank holiday weekend which led to our field not being mown on time, we are now back on track and fields are mown and ready to go.
Again, apoligies for the miss hap, we hope you return in the future ! :)
Chilled atmosphere…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Chilled atmosphere
Disliked Camped right next to a retail park the road noise was too much for us - they did have a field further back which could have been lovely but grass too long for a tent
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From the manager: Hi,
Sorry to hear you experienced noise, we had some minor set backs over the busy bank holiday weekend and the field grass in the overflow field was rather long, this issue has now been sorted. The road leading into town can get rather busy on a bank holiday weekend but generally it does calm down at night.
Please join us again in the future and we will make your stay as comfortable as possible. :)
Cheap and close to shops town…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Cheap and close to shops town and lovely countryside walking
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Loved it there, the guys were…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Loved it there, the guys were really helpful and freindly, feels like youre in the countryside and major shopping centre is 2 minute walk. great walks nearby too.
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Features
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Hilly Springs
Lodge Farm Cottage
Clifton Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
England
DE6 2DH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.00787°N
1.74268°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Alton Towers Resort 6.3 mi
Sudbury Hall 8.1 mi
Kedleston Hall 8.7 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 10.4 mi
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 10.5 mi
National Trust
The Old Manor 3.8 mi
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 8.4 mi
Kedleston Hall 9.2 mi
Winster Market House 10.1 mi
Calke Abbey 18 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 0.8 mi
Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 0.8 mi
Osmaston - Shirley - Longford - Rodsley - Osmaston 2.1 mi
Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 3 mi
Dove Dale (Isaak Walton) - Ilam - Castern - Wetton - Stanshope - Hall Dale - Dove Dale 3.7 mi
Local events
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 19 mi
- Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)
Derby, Derbyshire 19.8 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hilly Springs have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hilly Springs dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hilly Springs? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Alton Towers (theme park): 15 minutes’ drive - Ilam Park Dovedale & the White Peak (country park and estate managed by The National Trust): 15 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hilly Springs?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hilly Springs? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.