Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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  • Peaceful dog-friendly hillside farm site with level, mowed terraces
  • A 10-minute drive from Ashbourne; 15 minutes to Carsington Water
  • Fire baskets for hire and wood to buy; footpaths through the farm
Thorpe Cloud View Camping is all about the peaceful times under ever-changing skies. You’ll notice the sunsets, starry skies and landscapes are particularly pretty at this five-acre hillside site right outside the Peak District National Park, above the Thorpe Cloud Landmark at Dovedale with footpaths running through the farm. With pitches on level, mowed terraces across a hillside terrain, you’ll be well-positioned to descend on the national park, whether that’s the Stepping Stones (15 minutes’ drive), Ashbourne (10 minutes) or Matlock Bath (20 minutes). It’s peaceful up here, as things feel quite tucked away. However, the hideaway isn’t without its small bits of self-entertainment, as acoustic music is allowed (from gifted musicians only) before quiet time between 10.30pm and 7am and firepits are too – there are fire baskets for hire and wood available to buy from Ed the farmer or you can use your own off-ground braziers. As the site follows a peaceful, back to nature ethos, this isn’t a site for loud music or single-sex groups, but dogs (on a lead) are allowed as long as they can behave around livestock (there are sheep, geese and chickens on site). Entry to the site is down a 500-metre single track. The farmhouse, 200 metres away from the pitches, has an amenities block with showers and toilets (all free) and there's also a standpipe in the meadow. Please note that campervan and vehicle access to the camping meadow is restricted in the low season and dependent on weather conditions. Campervans and other vehicles will have access to a hardstanding/car park area at all times.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.1

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, with many visitors praising the peaceful atmosphere and friendly, helpful owner, Ed. Pitches are generally spacious, and the option to hire fire pits is popular. Facilities are described as basic but clean and adequate for a back-to-nature experience, with free hot showers noted as a bonus. Some feedback mentions sloping pitches and the need for facility upgrades, particularly for the men's toilets during busy periods. The location is ideal for exploring local walks and attractions.

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Lovley Views, pitch size very good,…

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Amanda H. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovley Views, pitch size very good, friendly owner. Excellent pub 20 min walk.

Disliked Toilets and showers could do with tidy up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay here, will be returning soon.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Views, relaxed vibes, quiet site, owner was great.

Disliked Toilets could have been better but they were fine for the site that you get.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay, found it to be…

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Tom B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic stay, found it to be very welcoming and the views were tremendous!
Would stay again in a heartbeat

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful Beautiful views…

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 Mel C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful
Beautiful views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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 Joy C. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great site!! Owner was there to greet us on arrival and gave all information we needed.
Clean site, good facilities. Toilets shower drinking water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views, friendly owner and reasonably…

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Nick L. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Amazing views, friendly owner and reasonably priced. Really enjoyed my stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great fire pit and sunset…

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 Verity C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great fire pit and sunset

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab start to my roaming holiday

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 Kelly G. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Views were fantastic. Lovely quiet site waking up to bleating lambs. Didn’t use the facilities so I can’t comment on them but I was able to fill up with water and they accepted my dog so I was happy.

Disliked Bit hilly. Choose your pitch wisely and take levellers. If you arrive expecting this then there’ll be no issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Showers were good, gents…

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Dwain G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site. Showers were good, gents is only a portaloo but sufficient, Ed is great. Thoroughly enjoyed. Bring earplugs for the sheep 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and quiet place and Ed…

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beyar A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful and quiet place and Ed the owner was very kind

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

D. of E. 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 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Thorpe Cloud View Camping

Riddings Park Farm

Wood Lane

Knivetonwood

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.04774°N
1.70895°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
7.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
8.9 mi Railway Station
Rail
8 mi Cromford Rail Station
8.2 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
8.8 mi Matlock Rail Station
Airport
22 mi East Midlands Airport
27.6 mi Sheffield City 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

Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into your itinerary. For the latter, Hob Hurst's House (40 minutes) is a prehistoric burial mound – and just another addition to a long list of historical spots across the Peak District, including the Nine Ladies Stone Circle (half an hour), Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (25 minutes), Tissington Hall (15 minutes), Kedleston Hall (25 minutes) and the Crich Tramway Village (half an hour). When it comes to trails, there’s a very splendid selection about. Perhaps a 13-mile cycle on the Tissington Trail (10 minutes) beginning in Ashbourne? The limestone gorge and country park at the Heights of Abraham (20 minutes)? The Dovedale (25 minutes) river walk to the Stepping Stones and the Thorpe Cloud? For those who like a paddle or a cycle, Carsington Water (15 minutes) is an attractive candidate. Family-friendly days are bound to be packed with activities there, and the same goes for the family-friendly theme park Gulliver's Kingdom (20 minutes).

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 7.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 7.7 mi

Alton Towers Resort 8.6 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi

Haddon Hall 10.5 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 6.7 mi

Winster Market House 7 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.5 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 11.3 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 1.7 mi

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 1.7 mi

Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 1.7 mi

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 1.9 mi

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, Derbyshire 21.6 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 Thorpe Cloud View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thorpe Cloud View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorpe Cloud View Camping? Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Cloud View Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Cloud View Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.