Mandale Campsite

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Grass pitches and views
Grass pitches and views
Grass pitches
Rural views all round
Plenty of space
Peaceful, spacious pitches
Lots of space to spread out
Sunset over the pitches
Standlow lodge
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Grass pitches
Rural views all round
Plenty of space

  • Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Lathkill Dale
  • A 10-minute drive from the tearooms of Bakewell
  • Easy access to walking routes through the Peak District National Park
Take a peek at the fab Peak District views from the pitches at Mandale Campsite… whichever spot you pick as your territory, the outlook over the national park is painted in various shades of rural green – all fields, woods and perhaps the occasional farm. And just beyond the site’s fences is gorgeous Lathkill Dale, a fave spot for for hikers and birdwatchers. Peace, quiet and open air are in ample supply here – with heaps of space in the fields there’s no need to be living cheek by jowl with your neighbours. Passing school groups of Duke of Edinburgh’s expeditions are welcomed and housed in a separate field to avoid any friction between teenage antics and chilled family soirées. This is a particularly tempting location for sweet-toothed visitors, with the nearest town being Bakewell, home to famed desserts: debate continues among local and visitors as to which is the most scrumptious between Bakewell tart and Bakewell pudding, so clearly the only solution is for the individual to conduct their own scientific test by sampling both. The town’s tearooms can provide you with excellent examples, and there are plenty of pubs and restaurants around too. Feeding options closer to home include the country pubs in Over Haddon and Monyash, each less than a 10-minute drive away (there’s a little play area in Monyash too, if you’ve got energetic kids in tow). If the desire to create fire grabs you, you’re also welcome to light up a disposable barbie to grill a few bangers.

Site type

Tent pitches 46
Motorhome pitches 46
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 20 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 20 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 394 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a very spacious and well-maintained campsite with stunning views and excellent value for money. Visitors praised the clean facilities, hot showers (coin-operated), and quiet atmosphere. The location is ideal for walking and exploring the Peak District, with easy access to Bakewell. Staff are frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful. Some minor points for improvement include the coin-operated hot water for washing up and occasional Wi-Fi/phone signal issues.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Thanks Rachel and your…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Thanks Rachel and your team

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice and clean. Very friendly…

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 ILMARS C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very nice and clean. Very friendly owner. Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, easy check-in and the…

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Harry P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great campsite, easy check-in and the toilets / showers were clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic as basic can be

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very basic campsite very clean shower block and loos kept clean

Staff helpful and friendly
Only a few miles from Bakewell so shopping for basic gas refill easy also food supplies ..

Disliked No onsite shop for basic essentials
(They do sell ice-cream)

GSM/ phone signal hit and miss
Even with data SIM doing the hardwork to keep our medical equipment connected online..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site clean and tidy excellent…

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kate e. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic site clean and tidy excellent value for money nice walk into Bakewell and lovely pub in Monyash will definitely be back! Thanks to Rachel

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Quiet and lots of space…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet and lots of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything we stay often…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything we stay often
What is not to like.
Great showers.
Lovely toilets cleaned regularly.
Fridge freezer for use.
Charging points
Lovely views and all for a very reasonable price .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bargain price

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very clean and looked after, perfect size and amazing views very relaxed site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of room. Not crowded. Good…

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Allison C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loads of room. Not crowded. Good facilities. Hot showers.

Disliked Washing up area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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 Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mandale Campsite

Mandale Farm

Haddon Grove

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19543°N
1.72773°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Buxton Road
2.5 mi Matlock Street
8.1 mi Railway Station
Rail
8 mi Matlock Rail Station
8.7 mi Grindleford Rail Station
8.7 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
19.9 mi Sheffield City Airport
25.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
25.3 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

Eating as much Bakewell pudding as you like is perfectly acceptable because of the abundance of hiking trails on which to burn off the calories (that’s your excuse and you’re sticking to it). The limestone valley of Lathkill Dale, just outside the site, is a very fine place for a walk and has some excellent birdwatching to be done along the way. Further walks await all over the Peak District National Park for all abilities. The relatively gentle paths of Mam Tor and the Ladybower Reservoir are about 40 minutes’ drive away; keen hikers in search of a challenge should aim for Kinder Scout, 50 minutes’ drive away, to climb up to the highest point in the park. A popular option for families (on foot or by bike) is the Monsal Trail (20 minutes' drive), meandering through nature reserves and underground tunnels to finish near Bakewell (for a restorative pudding perchance?). For a spot of history (or to shelter on a damp day), head to Chatsworth, a splendid estate on the banks of the Derwent river half an hour away.

Must see

Haddon Hall 2.8 mi

Chatsworth 4.8 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 8.9 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 9.3 mi

Alton Towers Resort 15.8 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 5.2 mi

The Old Manor 15.6 mi

Lyme Park 17.4 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 17.4 mi

Hardwick Hall 17.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 1.3 mi

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 1.3 mi

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 1.3 mi

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 1.4 mi

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.6 mi

Local events

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

    Manchester, Lancashire 26.9 mi

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

    Derby, Derbyshire 29.3 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 Mandale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mandale Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mandale Campsite? Eating as much Bakewell pudding as you like is perfectly acceptable because of the abundance of hiking trails on which to burn off the calories (that’s your excuse and you’re sticking to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mandale Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Mandale Campsite? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.