Hilly Springs

View prices & book 8.8 43 reviews
Grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Sunset view
Food at sunset
Around
Happy campervans
Lighting in the woods
Awesome woodland fire!
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Sunset view
Food at sunset
Around

  • 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
At Hilly Springs, you’ll be planting down three miles from the edge of the Peak District National Park on a small, quiet site in Derbyshire. While things are nice and peaceful on the site, there’s a lot of activity to be had in the surrounding attractions, which include Alton Towers’s theme park rides 15 minutes’ drive away and Carsington Water’s watersports haven 20 minutes’ drive away. There’s water on the site too, this time in the form of a small lake. This is a dog-friendly, adults-only site, by the way, so there’s little disturbance and dogs are required to be kept on a lead. You’ll have access to a portable toilet and, aside from that, permission to start a barbecue. But where to source the burgers, drinks and buns, or whatever else you like on the grill? Well, there’s a farm shop five minutes’ drive away for that purpose or the town centre within walking distance of the site. Five minutes’ walk away, there’s also a pub for those of you who fancy the cooking done for you.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • 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

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 43 Pitchup.com customers

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Budget/backpackerPeaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, friendly campsite with a great location, offering easy access to Ashbourne and local amenities via footpath. Guests praised the clean toilets, spacious pitches, and quiet atmosphere, noting it's ideal for couples. While facilities are basic, they are clean and well-maintained. The manager has addressed issues with long grass and noise, with guests looking forward to returning. Some minor points included bin lids and occasional toilet smells.

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Loved the space in the big…

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 Lisa S. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved the space in the big field, the couple running the place were lovely. Really relaxing and peaceful.

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Great stay

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Rachel J. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovey clean toilets and bins, great location to get into town, 5 mins walk to nearest pub aldi and small shopping area. Walk into town around 20 mins.

Disliked The field we parked in was nearest to road so there was some road noise, there could be more signs to let people know there is a field higher up. Also we found it really difficult to find via sat nav.

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We love it. Quiet peaceful relaxing.…

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 Rebecca R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We love it. Quiet peaceful relaxing. dogs allowed beautiful setting surrounded by trees and greenery fab owners who are so welcoming have become friends. Lovely 10/15 min walk into Ashbourne in meadowland at back of the range so not walking next to road. Spotless toilets lovely campers. Beautiful market town nice shops pubs cafes our perfect escape for the weekend. A proper little gem camp fire chilling
Non electric

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent site in Derbyshire. Would recommend and visit again

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Hannah F. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked lovely spacious field with clean toilets. Friendly owners and very easy to get into Ashbourne and Pubs via the footpath

Disliked Not a dislike but the bins could do with lids in the hot weather as they were a bit smelly

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful ,peaceful site in a great location.

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 Malcolm G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful,friendly and a great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, nice loos, peaceful, no…

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Leon O. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great location, nice loos, peaceful, no showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet atmosphere, plenty of space. Lovely…

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Anonymous

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Liked Quiet atmosphere, plenty of space. Lovely spot

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Peace, quiet, 'nothing to do but…

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Jean T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peace, quiet, 'nothing to do but nothing'

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Friendly small site…

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James R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly small site

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Rochelle F. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice and clean site with flat pitches. No children allowed so we’ll definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

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

Access to the site is from a small junction on the A52. Please use the map marker provided, as the site's location does not show up correctly on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.7 mi Fishpond Hotel
10.7 mi Fishpond Hotel
10.8 mi Bus Garage
Rail
9 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
10.3 mi Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
10.8 mi Duffield Rail Station
Airport
21.3 mi East Midlands 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

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 - Carsington Water (watersports): 20 minutes - Black Rocks (woodland trails): 25 minutes - Gulliver's Kingdom (theme park): half an hour - Heights of Abraham (country park and show caverns with a cable car and deep limestone gorge): half an hour - Thor's Cave (natural cavern): half an hour - Matlock Bath (village known for its spa waters): half an hour - Chatsworth House (house, garden, farmyard animals and playgrounds): 45 minutes.

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

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • 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.