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.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • 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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9.2

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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 basic, 'wild' campsite in a beautiful, peaceful rural location with stunning views. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, the freedom to choose pitches, and the clean, functional toilet facilities. It's ideal for those seeking a relaxed, back-to-nature experience with good walking access. While some mention slopes and basic amenities, most feel it offers excellent value and a highly recommended, authentic camping experience.

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Lovely quiet site in the dales.…

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 Alex D. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site in the dales. Wasnt a particular problem for me as I found a flat spot and with the ability to put the levelling blocks underneath. If you dint have these you may struggle as the site is on a slope.

Loos were pretty clean but no loo paper so bring your own., There was newspaper though so maybe we were due to use that? I didnt find the washing up facilities that clean so left mine until my next campsite

Disliked I think Ive said everything above

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The views where great , toilet…

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Emma P. 1 review

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Liked The views where great , toilet facilities excellent and enjoyed the cows coming over it was so great and nice to get back to basic camping

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Straight forward, nice views, cheap, nice…

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Dale J. 1 review

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Liked Straight forward, nice views, cheap, nice surrounding walking routes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, good driving distance to several great hikes and towns

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 Sam G. 1 review

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Liked The toilets and sinks were in good order.

Everything explained on the website was accurate.

The fella coming round to check pitches was very friendly.

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Peaceful lovely views big area…

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Anonymous

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Liked Peaceful lovely views big area parked where we wanted to first time in the campervan

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Campsite

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Scott P. 16 reviews

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Liked Quiet location, good toilets, great views, nice owners

Disliked Nothing

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Ok but probably wouldn’t stay again

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Edward B. 1 review

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Liked Not to busy (Sept), friendly grounds manager. Decent local pub 5min drive away.

Disliked Unfortunately there was a group of people who camped about 50ft away but were so loud we could hear word for word until around 1am. Which was quite annoying along with the loud music. Especially as we had a long drive in the morning.

The grounds are quiet small, 3 toilets available which can get busy in the morning, views are ok but not excellent.

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Anonymous

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Liked This 'site' reminded me of the joys of wild camping. It was so peaceful and back to nature. The owner was great too.

Disliked Nothing.

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Decent campsite nice location…

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Anonymous

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Liked Decent campsite nice location

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Basic but very good…

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Liked Basic but very good

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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 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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Lathkil Hotel Pub 1.1 mi
  • Cock and Pullet Pub 1.7 mi
  • Farmyard Inn Pub 1.8 mi
  • George Hotel Pub 1.9 mi
  • Bulls Head Pub 1.9 mi
  • Greenhills Caravan Park (Shop & Club) Pub 1.9 mi
  • Bull's Head Inn Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Manners Pub 2.1 mi
  • Pizzuti Kitchen Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Dead Canary Restaurant 2.1 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 2.1 mi
  • The Weedram Off-licence 2.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.2 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 5.3 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 6 mi

Parks and play

  • The Rutland Playground 1.6 mi
  • Riverside Garden park 2.3 mi
  • Thornbridge Hall park 2.9 mi
  • Peak Shopping Village Nature Reserve park 4.2 mi
  • The Green park 4.3 mi
  • Beeley Playing Field park 4.7 mi
  • Chatsworth Park 4.8 mi
  • Baslow Woodland Park Playground 5.3 mi
  • Adventure Playground 5.6 mi
  • Whitworth Park 5.6 mi

Family days out

  • Magpie Mine Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
  • Haddon Hall Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
  • Haddon Hall Castle 2.8 mi
  • Andle Stone Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
  • Cork Stone Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • Winster Market House Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Exile Music Festival Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
  • Chatsworth House Castle 4.9 mi
  • Coal Hole And Tunnel Visitor attraction 5 mi
  • Pilsbury Castle Visitor attraction 5 mi
  • Eyam Hall Castle 6.5 mi
  • Archie’s Farm Zoo 7.9 mi
  • Matlock Bath Aquarium 8.2 mi
  • Gulliver's Kingdom Theme park 8.3 mi
  • Riber Castle 8.6 mi

Public transport

  • Bakewell (Lady Manners School) 1.6 mi
  • Cock and Pullet 1.7 mi
  • Bakewell, Monyash Road / Pickford Villas (Hail & Ride) 1.8 mi
  • Grove Place 1.8 mi
  • Holywell Lane 1.8 mi
  • Rose Farm 1.9 mi
  • Church 1.9 mi
  • Alport Lane 1.9 mi
  • Ashford-in-the-Water (Ashford Mill) 2 mi
  • Bakewell (Lakeside) 2 mi

Other nearby

  • Bakewell Golf Club Golf course 2.7 mi
  • Peak Village Shopping centre 4.3 mi

Local services

  • Youlgrave Garage Fuel station 1.9 mi
  • Youlegrave Medical Centre Doctors 1.9 mi
  • Bakewell Medical Centre Doctors 2.1 mi
  • Park View Service Station Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Bakewell Pharmacy 2.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.2 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 2.2 mi
  • Newholme Hospital 2.5 mi
  • Newhaven Services Fuel station 4.1 mi

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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

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.