Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club

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View from above
Views from the west edge of the site
Gliders on site
Looking back over where we park the gliders for the night

  • Scenic hillside pitches at a Peak District gliding club
  • Bakewell, Mam Tor and Chatsworth Estate within 25 minutes' drive
  • Clubhouse on site for meals and drinks; trial flights may be available
The best views of the Peak District National Park are from high up – so say the folk at Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club. And they should know: they launch their gliders from a fabulous spot above Great Hucklow, which they also open up to guests who’d like to find a scenic spot to stay. Fancy having a go at gliding while you’re here? Trial flights can often be organised, but are always dependent on availability and weather conditions. But whether you head up into the air or stay at ground level, the views from here are excellent – and watching the gliders in action is just as great. The airfield is active throughout the day and on Thursday evenings from Easter onwards. Gliding types are a sociable bunch, with guests welcome to join them at the clubhouse for breakfast or evening meals and drinks. There’s also a well-stocked licensed bar there for post-flight drinks (not pre-flight, of course… beer and flying isn’t a great combination). The clubhouse houses a couple of showers and some toilet facilities; there’s also a separate toilet block close to the pitches. Guests have access to a wifi connection to help with trip planning and sharing pics of your fabulous location. This location isn’t just scenic in itself – it’s also fairly central to the Peak District, so you’ll be within easy reach of several of the national park’s top spots including Bakewell, Chatsworth, Mam Tor and Blue John Cavern (all within 25 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/04 and 30/08.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The bar is open between 01/04 and 30/08.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Peaceful and great views

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Viewing Area non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Great views and peaceful pitch. Lots of wild life and got to watch Gliders take off. Nice hot showers and bar on site serving food

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Location

Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club

Camphill Farm

Camphill Lane

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8RQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.30343°N
1.72805°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 mi Buxton Road
6.7 mi Matlock Street
8.4 mi Market Place
Rail
2.9 mi Bamford Rail Station
3 mi Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
3.5 mi Hathersage Rail Station
Airport
15.6 mi Sheffield City Airport
22.8 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
22.9 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Eyam Museum: 10 minutes’ drive - Curbar Edge: 15 minutes - Bamford Edge: 20 minutes - Bakewell: 20 minutes - National Trust - Padley Gorge: 20 minutes - Blue John Cavern: 20 minutes - Chee Dale Stepping Stones: 20 minutes - Chatsworth Estate: 25 minutes - Mam Tor: 25 minutes - Haddon Hall: half an hour.

Must see

Chatsworth 7.4 mi

Haddon Hall 7.9 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 13.7 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 14.9 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 15.2 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 11.8 mi

Lyme Park 14 mi

Hare Hill 18.8 mi

Hardwick Hall 19.7 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 19.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eyam, Coombs Dale and Stoney Middleton 2.4 mi

Eyam - Stoke Ford - Bradwell - Great Hucklow - Foolow - Eyam 2.4 mi

Eyam and Mompesson's Well 2.4 mi

Eyam - Stoney Middleton - Great Longstone - Foolow - Eyam 2.4 mi

Eyam - Abney - Bradwell - Little Hucklow - Foolow - Eyam 2.4 mi

Local events

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

    Manchester, Lancashire 22.7 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 Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Eyam Museum: 10 minutes’ drive - Curbar Edge: 15 minutes - Bamford Edge: 20 minutes - Bakewell: 20 minutes - National Trust - Padley Gorge: 20 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.