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
Site type
- 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).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 20 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again




















Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Pull up a chair and watch that sun set aaaaand relax
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: ED! he is brilliant and along with that stunning view, makes coming here on my second visit what its all about, he welcomes me, looks out for me as a solo camper of which I feel incredibly safe here and know that if I need anything that I just have to ask, most of the time, he has already thought of it and provided.
Love the camp fire and wood that is available, I am aware he can provide some cooking tripods.
Spotless clean facilities.
Everyone on site are quiet and respectful and not too close I like that the field has options for being away in grass hides where my dog can have a bit of space and not be triggered by little people!
Ed manages his site brilliantly and while he has a warm welcome and wants you to enjoy your time, he does uphold his rules for anyone that is causing mischief so to not disturb others.
I love the peace and quiet and the head space I get from coming here.
It is away from it all, while being close enough for a quick drive into Ashbourne for anything yet on the edge of the wilderness, Dove Dale 5/10 min drive, perfect view of Thorpe. Where you can sit back and think " I climbed that today"
Loved the Geese even though they prefer me to stay at a distance which i respected
Other campers were friendly and let me know they were there if I needed anything.
I highly recommend this camp site.
I look forward to seeing how Eds campsite grows over the years to come.
It was great to see a full house so soon into his venture. Everyone get beind Ed.
Note to self: make Ed a brew next time!
Disliked: I missed his dog this year. I hope to come back one day to a new addition when the time is right.
I had to leave!
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The views from the campsite were absolutely gorgeous. Ed was so helpful…
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Liked: The views from the campsite were absolutely gorgeous. Ed was so helpful and really attentive, ensuring that we had the best camping experience. The plots were very well sized and the facilities were clean and plentiful. We hired a fire pit which came with a generous helping of logs and firelighters and the location was exceptional for local amenities in Ashbourne and Kniveton. We will definitely be visiting in the future.
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Escape from it all at this quiet friendly site with fab sunset views.
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Liked: Loved this gorgeous quite site with fantastic sunset views. Ed the farmer was so helpful and friendly.
I’ll defs be coming back
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Great site, super views good value for money.
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Liked: Ed the farmer host was great , v friendly and helpful. Supplied wood and fire pit kit.
Disliked: Nothing all good.
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We've stayed here twice now and will definitely return again.
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Liked: Peaceful with lovely views. There are picnic tables available so saved us taking our camping chairs and table. We love the back to basics aspect of camping which this site is with portaloos etc. Ed is such a lovely and welcoming host, he made felt very comfortable. We like to go when it's not too busy, and try to get a quiet pitch away from people, which we managed to do on both our stays.
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A proper old skool camping experience!
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Liked: Thorpe Cloud View is perfect for a no thrills camping experience with spectacular views of the Derbyshire hills.
Ed couldn’t be more helpful, very friendly and laid back approach.
Choose your own pitch. Pitches are relatively flat and staggered up the hill so you never have another camper blocking your view.
Facilities are good, clean but basic.
You can have a fire/bbq, Ed has these to hire for £12 including wood.
Plenty of space for younger children to run around but if they need entertainment this isn’t the site for you. Walks from the doorstep. Amazing sunset and star gazing on a clear day.
Remember this is a working farm and so isn’t picture perfect but the views are. We loved it!
Disliked: Satnav does take you there but No visible signage on the road, so I did a couple of laps on the lane until a friendly farmer directed me - a small grumble
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Beautiful campsite with an amazing view over Thorpe Cloud. Ed was fabulous…
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Liked: Beautiful campsite with an amazing view over Thorpe Cloud. Ed was fabulous and always on hand for fire wood and anything else you may need.
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Ed was friendly and made us feel at home right from when…
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Liked: Ed was friendly and made us feel at home right from when we arrived. We got to pick our camp spot.
Disliked: None
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The location was fantastic, with amazing views and access to lots of…
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Liked: The location was fantastic, with amazing views and access to lots of footpaths nearby. The site exceeded expectations, Ed was welcoming and helpful throughout my stay and the atmosphere was relaxed, laid back and peaceful - even on a bank holiday weekend! The pitches were large and well-spaced, all with views over the rolling countryside and towards the sunset and the firepit made a lovely addition to my stay.
I cannot recommend this site highly enough and I will definitely return.
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Excellent site with beautiful views and plenty of space to roam
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Liked: Loved the location - so convenient for many nearby attractions and the view is incredible! Owner is incredibly friendly as well and there is plenty of space between pitches.
Disliked: Pitch wasn't particularly level so wasn't the most comfortable sleep - definitely scout out as level a pitch as possible but many of them appear to be on a slight slope. Also there was loud music coming up from the valley one night but that obviously isn't the fault of the campsite.
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Spot on hill side camping
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Liked: Ed/jane great can’t fault the effort they are putting in great 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
Thorpe Cloud View Camping
Riddings Park Farm
Wood Lane
Knivetonwood
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
England
DE6 1JF
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.04774°N
-1.70895°W
Nearest transport
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
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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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. - How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Cloud View Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.