Wildwood Adventure Camps

A pitch next to the large fire area (added by manager 21 Jan 2021)

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  • Wild-style camping in a 100-acre Derbyshire woodland
  • A 20-minute drive from Matlock and Carsington Water
  • Bushcraft class included; forest bathing sessions bookable on site
Up for bushcraft and bivouacking out in the Derbyshire countryside? Then you'll want to take a closer look at Wildwood Adventure Camps, a 100-acre woodland site a mile from Ambergate and the river Derwent. Wild camping in Shining Cliff Woods means being free to build lean-to tarpaulin dens, set up makeshift rope swings and light up campfires pioneer-style with a fire striker and kindling (all the above gear is provided). Bushcraft guru Row will be around to help you with all your woodland DIY and can also assist in bringing in food supplies, water and firewood. He can also give you some handy pointers for cooking dinner over an open grill. In terms of practicalities, you'll need to park about 10 minutes' down the road from the camping area (a wheelbarrow is provided to help you lug your stuff up to base, but rucksacks are recommended). It's also worth knowing that there aren't flushing toilets here – you can opt for well-maintained chemical models or, if you're feeling adventurous, you can dig your own. Kids should find plenty to keep them entertained here: there are ample trees to climb in, a stream to splash through or build dams in and plenty of space in the woods and old quarries for them to run free. Meanwhile, grownups looking for a proper break from the demands of modern life can sign up for expert-led forest bathing sessions that focus the senses on the nature all around. If you fancy an eco-friendly break, it's worth noting that there's also a railway station in the village (roughly 20 minutes’ walk).

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

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

Disabled facilities

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

No dogs allowed

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

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Wildwood Adventure Camps

Shining Cliff Woods

Alderwasley

Ambergate

Derbyshire

England

DE56 2HF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.06274°N
-1.49365°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Bus Garage
2.8 mi Bus Garage
4.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
Rail
0.6 mi Ambergate Rail Station
1.5 mi Whatstandwell Rail Station
2.7 mi Belper Rail Station
Airport
17.7 mi East Midlands Airport
23.5 mi Sheffield City 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

If you've come here, you'll likely be interested in other outdoorsy activities. Carsington Water (20 minutes' drive), a gorgeous reservoir just to the south of the Peak District, has kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing and other watersports opportunities for all levels and may prove popular. There are also two Go Ape treetop adventure courses within 45 minutes at Buxton and Sherwood Pines. If you fancy treading some of the gorgeous Tissington Trail you could head to the route's southernmost point at Ashbourne (20 minutes) to explore gentle agricultural landscapes. Things get a bit more rugged the further you head into the Peak District National Park, and the spectacular Hope Valley and Castleton caves are around an hour from base. If you'd like a break from being a man or woman of the wild, head to the elegant interiors and well-kept gardens at Chatsworth House (30 minutes), a huge country estate owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Matlock (20 minutes) may also prove pleasing with its mix of arcades, cafés and kid-friendly theme parks like Gulliver's Kingdom.

Must see

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 4.1 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 4.5 mi

Kedleston Hall 6.9 mi

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 10.4 mi

Hardwick Old Hall 10.6 mi

National Trust

Kedleston Hall 7.4 mi

Winster Market House 8.2 mi

Hardwick Hall 10.6 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 10.6 mi

The Old Manor 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 0.9 mi

BELPER CEMETERY 1.9 mi

Alport Heights - Kirk Ireton Circular 2.3 mi

RIVER GARDENS, BELPER 2.3 mi

Derwent Valley Mills 2.8 mi

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday 14 June 2024 – Friday 14 June 2024)

    Derby, Derbyshire 17 mi

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)

    Buxton, Derbyshire 22.1 mi

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Swadlincote, Derbyshire 24.2 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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  • Does Wildwood Adventure Camps have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Wildwood Adventure Camps? If you've come here, you'll likely be interested in other outdoorsy activities. Carsington Water (20 minutes' drive), a gorgeous reservoir just to the south of the Peak District, has kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wildwood Adventure Camps?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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