Castleton Camping

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  • Working farm site in the Peak District with far-reaching views
  • A mile and a half from Mam Tor via a path; Castleton a mile
  • Next to a pop-up café (open weekends); dogs allowed
Hankering for a stunningly rugged landscape full of opportunities for hiking, cycling, climbing and other outdoor activities? On a working farm within the Peak District National Park, Castleton Camping is the place to be. Regardless of whether you've come here to scale Mam Tor, the high peak a mile and a half from the site that’s accessible via a footpath, or whether you simply fancy a change of scenery, a stay at this laidback rural site opens up ample possibilities. This place is half a mile from the small village of Castleton, which is well-served by pubs and cafés. It’s a peaceful area and those of you who like your breaks full of rural hikes will be happy to find that there’s great access to local footpaths, many of which can be reached straight from the farm gates. If you need a light bite before you set off down yonder, a small pop-up café just next to the site is open on weekends for snacks. The amenities here are simple, with just a portable toilet available, but self-sustaining guests are welcome to set up campfires and barbecues. Please note that Castleton Campsite does not have running water. Castleton Camping also embraces well-behaved dogs but asks that they are kept on a lead at all times when around the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 47
Touring caravan pitches 3
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 287 Pitchup.com customers

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Walkers' paradiseSpectacular sceneryPeaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning, peaceful locations at the foot of Mam Tor with easy access to walks and Castleton village. Visitors praise the spectacular views, spacious pitches, and friendly, helpful owners. Facilities, particularly the portaloos, are frequently described as very clean and well-maintained. Some guests noted the lack of drinking water, showers, and bins, and that the site is basic and can be sloping. Despite these minor drawbacks, many found it excellent value and plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely campsite, felt secure especially that the owner visits.

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Kaprese D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly host
Clean field
Fair location if you want isolation from Castleton and quiet, scenic views
Free roaming sheep

Disliked Lack of drinking water (yes it is listed but it can be an inconvenience and would be a nice touch)

No showers, there’s a water tap but from the review I think many would rather a shower than the tap. Likely to be inclined to stay longer if there was a shower facility.

Lack of water pressure in the toilet so could not be flushed or hands couldn’t be washed at times. The toilets are porta-loos.

Smaller field than anticipated from images.
Not all even ground so get to the site early especially if fully booked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I liked the way I stayed there, and the toilets and dishwashing…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I liked the way I stayed there, and the toilets and dishwashing area were clean. The campsite was well-maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very picturesque setting. Surrounded by hills and mountains, very peaceful and quiet…

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Paul E.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Very picturesque setting. Surrounded by hills and mountains, very peaceful and quiet apart from the occasional sheep calling which adds to the experience. Lady owner was very friendly and made periodic checks around the fields. Toilets were clean and adequate. We will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and quiet place the views are amazing! We Loved that you…

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Jessica L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely and quiet place the views are amazing! We Loved that you wasn’t all cramped into a little field plenty of space We will definitely be returning 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rural campsite with absolutely stunning scenery.

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Mark B.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Rural campsite without the regimented frills. Grass was in good condition. Some parts of the field have quite a slope, but plenty of room elsewhere.
The views are spectacular.
Toilets are newish and in good condition. About 20 mins walk to main village.

Disliked Only having 4 unisex toilets (cold water only) can make it busy as site was popular.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Favourite camping spot

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amy w.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location is awesome. Remote enough to be quiet, close enough to castleton pubs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities very clean…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Facilities very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great view Relaxed…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great view
Relaxed

Disliked No drinking water
Very basic facilities
Toilets had strange smell

Recommend to friends Visit again

LOVED IT

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Amy R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, owner is so lovely and super helpful. Made us feel so welcome. We’ll be coming again!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location for a trip away. Really nice touch of having a…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Perfect location for a trip away. Really nice touch of having a small tuck shop. Toilets were really clean and the place was easy to find. No faults!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Castleton Camping

Woodseats Farm

Castleton

Derbyshire

England

S33 8WA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.35273°N
1.79034°W

Route directions

On Millbridge road, please follow the road all the way to the top, following the signposts. What3words: damage.intruding.solar. If you are using GPS, please enter Woodseats Farm Castleton.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.4 mi Market Place
8.4 mi Market Place
10.3 mi Woodhead Road
Rail
1.4 mi Edale Rail Station
2.5 mi Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
4.3 mi Bamford Rail Station
Airport
17.1 mi Sheffield City Airport
19.8 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
20 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

With lots of historic sites to see, landscapes to hike and caverns to descend into, the first bit is deciding where to start. For days hiking, the Pennine Way starts in Edale (15 minutes’ drive) and heads out onto moors, past reservoirs and gritstone edges. A hike with a view is certain at Ladybower Reservoir (15 minutes) too. Five miles through Cave Dale (30 minutes' walk), a limestone valley, is just as splendid. Places you might want to visit on the way include Castleton village and Peveril Castle - and there are views towards Mam Tor and The Great Ridge too. Caverns on your ‘to-explore’ list? Take an underground boat trip in Speedwell Cavern (35 minutes), investigate the Blue John stone in Treak Cliff Cavern (five minutes' drive) or learn rope-making in Peak Cavern (25 minutes' walk). When it’s time to extend your learning to history in the Peak District, Peveril Castle (25 minutes) above Castleton village is one the closest ruins. For somewhere that has survived the test of time, and now makes a rather excellent picnicking location, is Chatsworth House (30 minutes' drive). The estate also has a farmyard and playground.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 11 mi

Chatsworth 11.7 mi

Haddon Hall 12.1 mi

Wentworth Castle Gardens 16.3 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 16.8 mi

National Trust

Lyme Park 10.9 mi

Winster Market House 15.9 mi

Hare Hill 16.8 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 18.1 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 19.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 0.8 mi

Castleton and Peak Forest 0.8 mi

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 0.8 mi

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 0.8 mi

Castleton - Mam Tor - Lose Hill - Castleton 0.9 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castleton Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castleton Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castleton Camping? With lots of historic sites to see, landscapes to hike and caverns to descend into, the first bit is deciding where to start. For days hiking, the Pennine Way starts in Edale … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castleton Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castleton Camping? From £23.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.