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

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not 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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Reviews

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Thorpe Cloud View Camping offers stunning panoramic views and a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the friendliness and helpfulness of owner Ed. Basic but clean facilities, including hot showers and toilets, are provided. Fire pits are available for hire, adding to the rustic charm. The site is well-suited for those seeking a back-to-basics camping experience in a beautiful rural setting. Some guests note that pitches can be sloped and the access track is bumpy, while facilities, particularly the men's toilets, are sometimes mentioned as basic or in need of an update.

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Beautiful campsite in a lovely location!…

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Daria J. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful campsite in a lovely location! This was my second time staying here, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The owner is so nice, friendly, and welcoming

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ed was lovely! nice campsite, fantastic…

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estella p. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked ed was lovely! nice campsite, fantastic view

Disliked nothing

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Great location with the potential for big things

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very beautiful surroundings in a quiet location.
The owner Ed very helpful and friendly and just let us pick a pitch and let us get on with it.

Disliked The male toilet is a dirty porta loo which could easily be changed.

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Host, views, pitch, campsite everything was…

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Anonymous

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Liked Host, views, pitch, campsite everything was lovely for an off grid chilled relax time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

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Liked The view and the quietness of this campsite are its best qualities. We liked being able to use the fire pits and wood. We were able to sit back with a beer and watch the sunset over the hills near Dovedale. Very good friendly pub with good food in Kniveton 25 minute walk via a rugged footpath.

Disliked The very basic facilities. Recycling needed collecting.

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Some improvement needed but still very enjoyable.

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Wing Sze L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very Beautiful view
Friendly and helpful staff
Spacious campsite with very good separation
Lovely Sheep nearby
Warm shower

Disliked Gents Toilet is just a temporary dry toilet
Access road to the campsite is rough
Fire / gas hub cooking at the specific zone instead of camping field (maybe due to dry season), need to well plan to preventing keep walking between camping field and cooking zone

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So peaceful and each spot had…

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Bryony P. 1 review

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Liked So peaceful and each spot had an uninterrupted view of the sunset. Ed was brilliant and helpful. Felt like visiting a friend’s farm!

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Great remote escape

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Julia W. 2 reviews

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Liked Peaceful with incredible views,no screaming kids or loud music just peace.

Disliked Toilets could be updated but not a problem for me.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite

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 Stacey C. 4 reviews

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Liked Absolutely lovely stay here.

Beautiful views and so peaceful, rightly so they banned any naked flames on the fields.

They set up a nice little communal area further down on a non grass surface which was fab.

Ed was really helpful and friendly and explained everything and where to pitch when we got there.

Toilets and showers available were clean and a great addition.

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Eve L. 1 review

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Liked Size and allocated pitches made for a relaxing and peaceful time. The campsite is small enough to feel genuinely relaxing. It had a family friendly feel and farmer Ed was very friendly and helpful. The pub is a 10 min walk through the fields and was a great spot. The ladies toilets were well kept.

Disliked The mens toilets sadly let this place down and would limit a visit longer than 1 night, it felt unfair for the men to have just a portaloo whereas the women had a full block, I felt for my partner (I am a woman). Installing a similar set up for the men as the women would be a great touch and make this a 10* place.

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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).

Food and drink

  • Red Lion Inn Pub 0.7 mi
  • Bentley Brook Inn Pub 1.2 mi
  • Coach and Horses Pub 1.3 mi
  • Old Dog Pub 2.1 mi
  • Bowling Green Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • The Hug and Heave Pub 2.3 mi
  • The Queen's Vaults Pub 2.3 mi
  • George and Dragon Pub 2.3 mi
  • Dragon's Nest Restaurant 2.3 mi
  • White Swan Pub 2.3 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.3 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 3 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Brickyard Park 2.8 mi
  • Kingsfield Play Area Playground 5.8 mi
  • Stoney Wood park 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Tissington Hall Castle 1.9 mi
  • Carsington Water Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Dovedale Castle Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Dovedale Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Millfields Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Twelve Apostles Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Tissington Spires Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Jacob's Ladder Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Dovedale Church Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Dovedale Visitor attraction 3.7 mi

Public transport

  • Church 0.9 mi
  • Fanny Bentley Corner 1.2 mi
  • Coach and Horses 1.3 mi
  • The Green 1.8 mi
  • Gates 1.9 mi
  • Queen Elizabeth's School 2 mi
  • Parkside School 2 mi
  • Rakes Lane 2 mi
  • Cockayne Avenue 2.2 mi
  • Shaw Croft 2.3 mi

What’s nearby

  • The Venue Nightclub 3.3 mi
  • Ashbourne Golf Club Golf course 3.4 mi

Local services

  • Mighty Compton Organ Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.3 mi
  • Lumbards Service Centre Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Ashbourne Pharmacy 2.7 mi
  • Ashbourne Surgery Doctors 2.7 mi
  • Ashbourne Medical Practice Doctors 2.7 mi
  • Saint Oswald's Hospital 2.7 mi
  • Prestons Fuel station 2.9 mi
  • Duke of York filling station Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Babytobreast Clinic 5.8 mi

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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

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.