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; peaceful and dog-friendly
Site type
50
50
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- Guests under the age of 15 are not allowed on site.
Dogs
- 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).
Extras
- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Safety
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-regarded, back-to-basics campsite, praised for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful views, and excellent location within easy walking distance of Ashbourne's amenities. Visitors frequently highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner, Dee, and the cleanliness of the toilets and washing-up facilities. While most find the site provides everything needed for a simple stay, some mention occasional road noise and challenges with signage to a larger, sloping field. A recent comment noted issues with long grass following a bank holiday weekend, which the manager stated has been resolved.
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Last updated 01/09/2026
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Would defo stay again in fact booked an extra night
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Loved how peaceful it was whilst being still close to amenities, good to be back to basics.
Disliked Be great if they did have at least one shower for rainy dirty days
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Nice chilled field
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Just a really nice field with a couple of toilets. We weren't there that long but it was during a rather heavy downpour. Managed to get on and off easily. We communicated with the host via text and got all the info we needed. Great time thank you
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Lovely quiet site Toilet and washing…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site
Toilet and washing up area clean.
Loved it next to the pond .
Slept so well here .
Walked into Ashbourne and back .
M&S 5 mins away for some treats on last morning .
Good location for surrounding area.
Will go back for sure
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Plenty of flat space to find…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Plenty of flat space to find so didn't need to level the van. Convenient spot with surrounding shops and a gentle walk into the town for nice shops, cafes and pubs. Back to basics type of site which we enjoyed.
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Really enjoyed such a peaceful weekend…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Really enjoyed such a peaceful weekend here. Lots of space to pitch up which I loved and could choose where to pitch which is also a bonus. Nice clean toilets on site and owner was really helpful and directed me to local places. Great location for walks in the area and close to Ashbourne for food and drinks.
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Great campsite
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great site not too far from Ashbourne town and shops. Helpful guy Sam gave us all the info. Will definitely be back
Disliked Ducks a bit noisy in the night ha ha but it’s all part of nature
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Friendly staff, no hidden extras, dog…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Friendly staff, no hidden extras, dog friendly no kids and quiet, plenty of room to pitch up. Facilities are basic but just what you need. Short walk into Ashbourne and local pubs etc
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Plenty of space and very well…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Plenty of space and very well priced. Some lovely views if you park up right! Quiet site, well ran, proper flushing toilets and basic amenities. Exactly what we wanted for a one night stay (self sufficient camper van).
Disliked Being so close to the road there was some noise, however it wasn’t too bad and it meant there were shops and a pub in walking distance.
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Lovely little site ,
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked What an Absolute Gem of a find , I think this is one of the most peaceful settings We’ve stayed at to date 😎 We will definitely be returning as quite a few people We spoke to already do 😎👍
Disliked Toilets were nice and clean with plenty of paper to lol 😂
Could possibly do with some lighting that works as the solar ones in the gents didn’t seem to ! It certainly pays to carry a torch,
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Great place stayed one night easy…
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Liked Great place stayed one night easy walk into Ashbourne we stayed at the lower field near toilets where it’s level but option off bigger field,owner was very friendly will definitely come back again
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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
Food and drink
- The Stepping Stones Pub 0.2 mi
- The Wheel Inn Pub 0.7 mi
- The Cock Inn Pub 0.7 mi
- The Bridge Pub 0.7 mi
- Red Chilli Restaurant 0.7 mi
- Coach & Horses Pub 0.7 mi
- Asia Table Restaurant 0.7 mi
- The Greenman Pub 0.8 mi
- Ye Olde Vaults Pub 0.8 mi
- Lamplight Restaurant 0.8 mi
Groceries
- Majestic Off-licence 0.2 mi
- Aldi Supermarket 0.2 mi
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 0.6 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1 mi
- Coca-Cola Freestyle - Forbidden Valley Drinks shop 6 mi
Public transport
- The Stepping Stones 0.1 mi
- Lodge Avenue 0.2 mi
- Hospital 0.3 mi
- Spencer Close 0.6 mi
- Old Hill 0.6 mi
- Tollgate Cottages 0.6 mi
- Hilltop Schools 0.6 mi
- House No. 21 0.6 mi
- Cock Hill 0.7 mi
- Ashbourne Bus Station 0.7 mi
What’s nearby
- Ashbourne Golf Club Golf course 0.4 mi
- The Venue Nightclub 0.6 mi
- Longford Fishery Fishing 5.2 mi
Local services
- Saint Oswald's Hospital 0.4 mi
- Ashbourne Medical Practice Doctors 0.4 mi
- Ashbourne Surgery Doctors 0.4 mi
- Ashbourne Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Lumbards Service Centre Fuel station 0.7 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 0.8 mi
- Duke of York filling station Fuel station 0.8 mi
- Prestons Fuel station 1 mi
- Mighty Compton Organ Fuel station 3.1 mi
- Mill View Surgery Doctors 5.6 mi
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
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.