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

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • 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).

Extras

  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 20 Apr to

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Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 459 Pitchup.com customers

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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

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers plentiful space, beautiful views, and friendly, helpful staff. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently reported as clean and well-maintained. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, good value, and excellent location for exploring the Peak District. Some note that hot water and showers require payment, and occasional noise from the DofE field has been mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

a nice easy going place to…

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richard b. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked a nice easy going place to stay, access to lots of walking. facilities good and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious and clean, good quality shower…

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Daniel W. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious and clean, good quality shower and toilet blocks. Stayed for one night to do some walking - exactly what I needed. Great location really close to Lathkill and associated trails. I couldn't get a 5g signal, but that was irrelevant for me anyway.

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I stay regularly on my…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked I stay regularly on my own or with my partner when we can .
Lovely site well maintained.
I certainly don't mind the charge of 20p for hot water and showers per minute as advertised!
No charge for extra cars awnings or dogs ect .
Toilets clean and well stocked with loo roll.
Thanks Mandale campsite .

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We stayed at Mandale Campsite from…

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 Laura S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

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We stayed at Mandale Campsite from Friday to Monday and had a fantastic time. The campsite was clean, peaceful, and well looked after. The facilities were always tidy, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.

The atmosphere was lovely, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy time with family. The pitches were spacious, and the location was great for exploring the surrounding area.

We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again. Thank you for making our weekend so enjoyable!

Disliked Nothing, just everything Positive

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice spot

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Alison C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice site free to choose own spot and plenty of room , great location for walking

Disliked Having to find pound coins for showers and pay for hot water for washing up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet campsite with plenty of room.…

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 Nicola W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet campsite with plenty of room. Lovely views and a nice walk to Over Haddon for a drink at the pub and then a nice walk to Bakewell.

Disliked Don’t think there was anything we disliked. It was value for money. Although the phone signal was poor but you expect that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple-basic facilities. .Returners-4th visit

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Simple, plenty of space, relaxed, quiet.
Phone reception ok (O2)
Fridge
Regularly cleaned during our visit

Disliked 20p a minute for hot water- not the cost, but the inconvenience for washing up or a shower
The corner around the service block is a blind corner- a bit of a hazard for small children and cars. A mirror would be useful
No Wi-Fi. Very few electric hook ups, all in a row by the barn.
No where to rinse clothes, except the washing up sinks

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Location.The facilities were great for my…

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Andy H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location.The facilities were great for my needs.Very easy to get to,and pleasant check-in.Left to your own devices with no issues at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great peaceful campsite with excellent facilities

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Clare F. 13 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The space was huge to choose your pitch, lovely clean toilets and showers , peaceful site , easy links to main road , great price to camp

Disliked Nothing all great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice open spaces, clean facilities. Nice…

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 Sarah P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice open spaces, clean facilities. Nice check in simple.

Disliked Nothing

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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

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.