Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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Views from the site
Views from the site
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Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site
Footpaths through the site
Hillside camping meadow with natural level terraces
Guests at sunset
The farm drive
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Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site

  • 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
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 20 February
Please note
  • 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

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Overall rating from 301 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Thorpe Cloud View offers stunning countryside vistas and a peaceful atmosphere, with many visitors praising the friendly and helpful owner, Ed. The site is noted for its spacious pitches, many with excellent views, and the option to choose your own pitch. Basic but clean toilet and shower facilities are available, along with fire pits for hire. While the site is generally well-regarded for its natural beauty and relaxed vibe, some guests have commented on the basic nature of the facilities and the sloping pitches.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very peaceful setting with amazing views. Farmer Ed cheerful and willing…

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Paul B.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Very peaceful setting with amazing views. Farmer Ed cheerful and willing to help. Spacious pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredible Campsite <3

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George E.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This is a fantastic campsite with a helpful and very charming owner, Ed.
The facilities were clean and the showers had great water pressure.
Ed sold us some wood and let us use a fire pit - we had a lovely couple of evenings there watching the fire and the sunset over Thorpe Cloud.
We saw a buzzard, a red kite and a kestrel all from our camp chairs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, fire pit made it even better…

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Simon L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great views, fire pit made it even better

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a really really nice night at Thorpe cloud view campsite.…

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Harriet T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a really really nice night at Thorpe cloud view campsite. Ed the farmer was really helpful, very friendly and didn’t mind that we turned up a little early to check in due to it being busy. He was nearly fully booked but came round and checked in on everybody. Definitely recommend staying here.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, views, friendly welcome.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Location, views, friendly welcome.

Disliked Washing up in the toilets! No hot water (for washing up or showers), not very clean in the toilet area and only 2 toilets.
The lane to the farm has A LOT of potholes so beware!
Pricey for very limited facilities but the view is worth it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The scenery here is unbeatable with views right down the valley.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stunning vistas, close to many places to explore. Great cider pub down the road.
Ed the Farmer is so helpful and available. Friendly campers. Excellent showers.

Disliked Toilet block could be a bit more loved. Sinks very small.
Sloping pitches may be vertiginous for some, though there are a few flatter ones.
Track down to the farm quite rough for little cars.

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The views and Ed…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked The views and Ed

Disliked Difficult to find

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well kept site, stunning views, friendly Farmer but basic facilities

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Deb C.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely views, well kept pitches and Ed the friendly Farmer! Campsite was very peaceful and so picturesque and bonus of choosing our own pitch on arrival. We booked last minute and it was great for 1 night.

Disliked Hard to find initially, a sign at the turning is needed! Facilities are really basic and only 2 toilets, 2 portaloos and 2 showers for the size of campsite unfortunately.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ed the farmer was brilliant, the site was basic but…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Ed the farmer was brilliant, the site was basic but stunning views and sunsets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning setting and really helpful and friendly owner.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing countryside view with sunsets, really helpful and friendly owner, good clean loos and showers, really lovely and peaceful during the week. Beautiful surrounding countryside and walks and other places of interest to visit.

Disliked Big industrial waste disposal place nearby, can’t see it from the campsite but if the wind blows from the east you can smell it, campsite much busier on the weekend so toilet and shower facilities were a little stretched at peak times, a fair amount of the pitches were quite sloped.

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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 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 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

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.

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.
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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.