Dragons Back Wild Camping

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View of pitching field from track
View of pitching field from track
Pitches
Hollinsclough chapel tea rooms sign
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Dragons back view from pitch field
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  • Small pop-up site at a quiet farm in the Peak District National Park
  • A 15-minute drive to Buxton; half an hour to Alton Towers or Bakewell
  • Fishing pond on site; village shop and tea room two miles away
You know you’ve arrived at a wonderful rural getaway when you find out that your nearest source of supplies is a couple of miles away in a village honesty shop. And that’s just one of the excellent local attractions you’ll be able to check out when you stay at Dragons Back Wild Camping… The shop in question (selling local produce, cakes, ice creams and drinks) is a couple of miles away in Hollinsclough, a sweet little village that’s also home to a lovely tea room in a converted chapel. Other local amenities include a pub and a bigger shop/café 10 minutes’ drive away in Flash, along with all the shops and places to eat 15 minutes away in Buxton. The surroundings here are equally lovely – the farm is located in the Peak District National Park, and the pitches at this small pop-up site have wonderful views out over the Dragon’s Back ridge. You’ll be able to take walks or get out for quiet cycle rides directly from the farm, and there’s also the option of settling in to fish for trout on the farm’s pond (on a catch-and-release basis). As a pop-up site, the amenities are on the simple side, but you’ll have access to modern toilet and shower facilities, and as there’s plenty of space you’ll be able to set up a gazebo, barbecue, outdoor table and whatever else makes you comfortable. Please be aware that the remote, hilly location means phone signal may be patchy.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note

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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

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PeacefulWild campingRemote locationWalkers' paradise

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This remote campsite offers lovely views, ample space, and a peaceful atmosphere, with many guests enjoying the animals and walking trails. While facilities are basic, they are generally reported as clean. Several reviews highlight a need for more toilets and showers, a point acknowledged by management, with one comment indicating capacity adjustments are being made.

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Fab location, lovely hosts, wild camping…

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Kirsten B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fab location, lovely hosts, wild camping vibe. Stunning walks directly from the site, we walked to the honesty shop and back over the dragons back to the site which was fab.

Disliked An extra toilet/shower would be ideal but not a big deal when the site is quiet.

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Beautiful setting Great walks from site Friendly friend…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful setting
Great walks from site
Friendly friend of owner

Disliked Only one toilet - one star knocked off for this as queuing at times…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for roof tents Set in a…

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Julia L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Good for roof tents
Set in a beautiful location
Peaceful
Good for walking
Simple
Not overly crowded

Disliked N/A
This is a new campsite so it’s doing very well. Over time it might be worth getting one extra toilet and shower cubicle but the queue wasn’t that bad for a Saturday.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Much appreciated. We have taken the decision to cut site capacity by 20% to start with until we get 'the facilities right' so everyone has the best experience possible.

Amazing views, super calm, lovely owners.…

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Patrycja K. 30 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing views, super calm, lovely owners. We really really enjoyed. One of the best campsite for views and walks. Our son really enjoyed other kids and fishing pond

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. (I'm just looking after it until the owner returns in a few days).

Very good place if you like piece and quiet (100+ sheep voices)

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 Beata B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Highly recommended. We’ve had lovely time, nice walk and beautiful views.

Disliked Only 1 toilet and shower but the owner planning to put some more

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Fantastic site in the middle of…

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Rosie D. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic site in the middle of the peaks. Surrounded by hills and sheep 🐑, plenty of space for the kids to play too.

Disliked Would benefit from an extra toilet, but considering how new the site is, the facilities provided were more than adequate

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Clean bathroom and shower Very chill…

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Alina I. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Clean bathroom and shower
Very chill
Lots of animals
Nice view
Cool pond

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lovely clean campsite in stunning location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We really enjoyed our stay at this little campsite in the Peak District. It’s a small, tidy place and clearly well looked after. The facilities are basic, but the toilets and showers were always clean, which is all we needed.

The location is honestly beautiful — quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by amazing views. The scenery ended up being the highlight of the whole stay. There are some stunning walks right nearby too, which made it easy to get out and explore without having to drive anywhere.

The pitches were a good size, and being able to park right next to where we were staying was really handy. The owner was genuinely kind and helpful, which made everything feel even more welcoming.

Our kids loved it as well. There’s a lovely walk over to a trout pond that’s really calm and tranquil, and it became one of our favourite little outings.

Overall, a simple, friendly campsite in a gorgeous spot. We’d happily go back.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and comments. (Ps I'm just looking after it until the owner is back in a few days).

Back to basics. Beautiful views in…

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 JACK W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Back to basics. Beautiful views in a remote location. Peaceful surrounded by sheep and endless walks.

Disliked If you like luxuries it's not for you

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Will visit again, well worth a stay!

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 Jonty 1. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A very secluded and peaceful place to stay.
Good for walking or just relaxing.
Les or Wes, was a great host, sorry about forgetting the name!
Dog and Child friendly site.
Liked the low occupancy levels allowed.

Disliked Would benefit from additional toilet and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review. Comments noted.

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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 Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Dragons Back Wild Camping

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 0RP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.2099°N
1.91428°W

Route directions

Do not enter via Hollinsclough as the road is not fit for vehicles. Instead, take the A53 Leek/Buxton Road or B5053 Earl Sterndale. Follow the signs for Booth Farm (clearly signposted). As you approach Buxton Raceway, if it's on your left, bear right at the fork in the road and take the next right, then follow signs for the farm. If you come to the racetrack and it's on your right bear left at the fork and follow the signs – make sure to follow the direction signs for Booth Farm, not any other local farms.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 mi Market Place
3.2 mi Market Place
9.9 mi Buxton Road
Rail
3.5 mi Buxton Rail Station
6.3 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
7.1 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
18.1 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
18.2 mi Manchester Airport
18.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Buxton Raceway: five minutes’ drive - Chrome Hill: 10 minutes - Poole's Cavern: 10 minutes - Buxton (spa town): 15 minutes - Tittesworth Reservoir (watersports and walks): 20 minutes - The Roaches (popular climbing spot): 20 minutes - Bakewell (for the Monsal Trail): half an hour - Alton Towers: half an hour - Chatsworth House: 35 minutes - Castleton (for show caves): 35 minutes - Carsington Water (fishing, watersports and play areas): 40 minutes.

Must see

Haddon Hall 10.6 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 10.6 mi

Chatsworth 12.3 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 12.3 mi

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 13.8 mi

National Trust

Lyme Park 11.5 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 11.7 mi

Winster Market House 12.3 mi

Hare Hill 12.3 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Longnor - Newtown - Reaps Moor -Longnor 2.7 mi

Longnor - Chrome Hill - Earl Sterndale - Longnor 2.7 mi

Longnor - Chrome Hill - Axe Edge - Flash - Longnor 2.7 mi

Longnor - Pilsbury - High Peak Trail - Longnor 2.8 mi

Buxton - Three Shires Head 3.1 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 Dragons Back Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dragons Back Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dragons Back Wild Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Buxton Raceway: five minutes’ drive - Chrome Hill: 10 minutes - Poole's Cavern: 10 minutes - Buxton (spa town): 15 minutes - Tittesworth Reservoir (watersports and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dragons Back Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dragons Back Wild Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.