Lathkill Wild Campsite

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  • Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
  • Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
  • A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
If a laidback wild camping break is just what you need right now, Lathkill Wild Campsite is likely to tick a lot of boxes. A peaceful Peak District location? Tick. Views over hills? Tick. Dog-friendly and relaxing? Tick, again. Many guests return again and again for this site's friendly and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the convenient location. On the edge of the village of Over Haddon, it’s only a 10-minute car journey to get to Bakewell, one of the top visitor spots in the Peak District National Park. Peaceful, wild-style camping is the vibe here, and that carries over into the facilities. A toilet (with no toilet paper), fresh water, firepits for hire and firewood for sale make staying here an experience that's both convenient and hands-on. Overlooking Lathkill Dale and with far-reaching views over the surrounding area, many circular walks and bike routes await close by. And on the food front, the site is about a mile from an award-winning pub, which is easy to walk to, and the village also has tea rooms, public toilets and a bus stop serving local destinations. For anything a bit bigger in scale (like supermarkets, A road access and museums), you'll want to head in the direction of Bakewell (10 minutes); the similarly sized spa town of Buxton (20 minutes) has a heritage trail, spas and shops.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 60
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Toilet paper is not supplied on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 550 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular "wild" campsite offering a back-to-basics experience in a beautiful rural location with stunning views. Campers praise the friendly and helpful owners, ample space for pitches, and the relaxed atmosphere. Facilities are described as basic but clean, with fire pits available for hire. It's well-located for walking and exploring the Peak District. While most guests enjoy the peaceful environment, some mention occasional noise from other campers, particularly during busy periods, and the limited number of toilets.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Beautiful location, friendly staff, plenty of…

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 Fiona S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location, friendly staff, plenty of space for pitches, relaxed vibe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location and space to pitch…

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Jason W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The location and space to pitch up was fantastic and the toilets were simple but clean. The site was nice and quiet and people were very respectful

Disliked The owner came at 7pm to check we were ok and that was the only time we saw him. As you can only use wood that is bought from the site, we decided after wee had seen the owner that we did want to buy some wood, but there was no way you can do this after seeing him this one time. Ideally, the site could do with a way to buy wood and coals at more times than just the one time you see the owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

2nd time we've stayed here, lovely…

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Joe W. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked 2nd time we've stayed here, lovely quiet site, with great walks in the area

Disliked would be a bonus to have loo roll supplied

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay :)

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Katie T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked So quiet and rural, beautiful views

Disliked The road in to the fields. Also the loo’s could use some more soap :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet scenic location with the site…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet scenic location with the site delivering what it stated.

Disliked £12 per night for fire pit hire seemed a little steep.
Toilets not always in the most usable condition but this is as much the guests responsibility as it is the sites to maintain.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again.

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 Mandy B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked What a lovely campsite. The view was stunning. Toilets were kept clean. Nice and quiet, good for a family.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, pub and walks close by, Great host

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 Dave O. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Went as a single dad with my little girl, the whole site felt safe and clean, Absolutely beautiful stunning views, nice relaxing atmosphere, great friendly host, even had a ice cream van that came about 7 in the evening,you can buy wood and rent fire pits on site and he takes card too, toilets were spotless and a place to wash up, has everything you need for a few nights camping, if you need more perhaps camping isn't for you,

Disliked Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in a great location…

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Peter S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great site in a great location that doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. Fire pits and logs available everyday for a perfect night under the stars.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay again.

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Gerry C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice and quiet. Basic and back to nature. A short stay felt longer as it was quiet and relaxing.

Disliked Logs were quite expensive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The scenery is Beautiful…

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 Sinead T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The scenery is Beautiful

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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lathkill Wild Campsite

Overhaddon

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19471°N
1.71714°W

Route directions

Please follow the pin on the map rather than the postcode or you may end up in the wrong place. The entrance to the site is clearly marked as Lathkill Wild Campsite and is not near any other entrances or buildings.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 mi Buxton Road
2.1 mi Matlock Street
7.7 mi Railway Station
Rail
7.6 mi Matlock Rail Station
8.3 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
8.5 mi Grindleford Rail Station
Airport
19.6 mi Sheffield City Airport
25.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
25.7 mi Manchester 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

A Peak District break should always include a visit to Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive). This country house has over 25 rooms, including a painted hall and sculpture room, and the grounds are just as splendid – here you can take the kids to meet the pygmy goats in the farmyard, and play at the adventure playground, eat according to the season at the estate’s restaurants or take a buggy tour. Haddon Hall (15 minutes) is another nearby historic house, with a medieval park that can be explored on guided tours. And there’s Matlock (20 minutes) close by too – it was once an ancient spa town and now a gateway for bike rides, hikes and the lot. If staying active is high on your priorities, a visit to the Hathersage Swimming Pool (25 minutes) is the place to practise your backstroke under the open sky. You’re bound to get in some steps around Alton Towers (40 minutes) too, running between rides. Dovedale (30 minutes), of course, is a place for more traditional hikes – the valley is almost three miles long, and there are stepping stones to cross on your way around this scenic stretch of land.

Must see

Haddon Hall 2.4 mi

Chatsworth 4.4 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 8.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 8.9 mi

Alton Towers Resort 16 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 4.9 mi

The Old Manor 15.6 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 17 mi

Hardwick Hall 17 mi

Lyme Park 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 0.8 mi

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 0.8 mi

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 0.8 mi

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 1.2 mi

Youlgreave - Bradford Dale - Winster - Youlgreave 1.7 mi

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, Lancashire 27.3 mi

  • Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)

    Derby, Derbyshire 29.1 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 Lathkill Wild Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lathkill Wild Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lathkill Wild Campsite? A Peak District break should always include a visit to Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive). This country house has over 25 rooms, including a painted hall and sculpture room, and the grounds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lathkill Wild Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lathkill Wild Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.