Rowter Farm Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly site at the top of Winnats Pass in the Peak District
  • 35 minutes’ drive from Chatsworth House; walk to Mam Tor and caves
  • Farmhouse sells essentials; off-ground firepits and barbecues allowed
Got the travel bug for country walks, caverns and granite tors? Rowter Farm Campsite might be the place for you. This site belongs to a working hill farm in a peaceful plot of land at the top of Winnats Pass in Castleton, so caves and country walks are practically in its backyard (within walking distance, Mam Tor and multiple caverns are open for exploration). Castleton village, five minutes’ drive away, has all the flavour of a classic Peak District village, including Peveril Castle, gift shops and pubs. For more local flavour, the site’s farmhouse sells essentials including eggs and milk. Whenever you want to warm the milk for breakfast or fry a couple of eggs sunny side up, firepits and barbecues are allowed (only if they're raised off-ground, though). Mountain biking and walking are all ways to conquer your new territory and handily, Rowter Farm Campsite is central to some pretty terrains, including Edale (15 minutes’ drive away) and the start of the Pennine Way, with other walks including the Kinder Scout and Jacob’s Ladder as extra spouts. As well as the handsome views up towards Mam Tor on site, the two-acre field has plenty of space for your family’s game of choice. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here and there’s strictly no noise after 10pm for everyone to get in their sleep. Please note that visitors are not allowed on site. Clean and basic sums up the facilities here, which include male and female toilets, one male shower and one female shower (it’s one pound for a three-minute shower), dishwashing facilities, a fridge-freezer and plug sockets for charging phones or drying hair.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

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8
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8
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
4

90% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a beautiful, peaceful location perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, with stunning views and direct access to numerous trails, including Mam Tor. Guests frequently praise the friendly staff, clean basic facilities, and the relaxed atmosphere. While some note the site can be busy, especially on weekends, leading to potential noise or queues for limited facilities, many find it excellent value. The option to hire fire pits and enjoy on-site food vendors adds to the appeal. It’s a popular choice for returning visitors seeking a back-to-basics experience in the Peak District.

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Great site for hikers, pet friendly too!

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Sue S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location was great for Castleton, MamTor and Bamford Edge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredible site! Clean, comfortable and beautiful

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Ashley P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really nice site, nice and flat and amazing location right next to mam tor. Hot water in the toilets, really clean facilities a really fantastic site.

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Great campsite in beautiful setting

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Victoria B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The setting was lovely, the toilets and showers were good, everything was easy and even hired a firepit. All in all a really great stay

Disliked The jacket potatoes from the jacket potato stand were a little pale...skin needed to be much crispier.
Hahah this is literally my only slight moan and it's a very minor one.

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Exactly what it says on the…

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David F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Exactly what it says on the tin. Lovely farm campsite.

Do not be put off by reviews from people who’ve clearly arrived expecting the Ritz! It’s lovely and clean!

Food option onsite of Jacket Potatoes in the evening and bacon baps in the morning when we were there.

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Disliked Nothing

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Great site for hikers

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Arran H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great spot for accessing Mam Tor.
Very relaxed site, free reign on pitch selection.
Seemed a popular site, but everyone was respectful in terms of noise.

Disliked Facilities were basic. Being at the top of the hill above Castleton meant you get pretty buffeted by the winds.

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Basic well situated for walking the…

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ian P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Basic well situated for walking the area. Castleton is a bit of hike but doable.
Toilets are clean and functional, but pretty basic.
Site was quiet and the views fantastic.

Disliked Rocky site, need good tent pegs and some perseverance.

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Nice little site, good facilities and…

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Edward P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice little site, good facilities and good road and foot links to Castleton and surrounding area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend, nice facilities, great location

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Matthew L.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, clean and nice facilities

Disliked N/A

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Lovely site, no issues…

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jackie b.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site, no issues

Disliked Shower floor could do with some flooring but not a major issue

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Had a good 2 nighter there, but that would be the limit for us.

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Mike B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Stayed Fri -sun. Lovely flat field with lots of spaces between tents. Parking next to your tent, which makes unloading easy.
Easy check-in on arrival.

Disliked Washing up area was left in a mess by other campers ( not necessarily the camp sites fault, but maybe a big sign to say LEAVE IT HOW YOU WANT TO FIND IT would help).

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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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Rowter Farm Campsite

Castleton

Derbyshire

England

S33 8WA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.33574°N
1.80441°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.1 mi Market Place
7.1 mi Market Place
10 mi Buxton Road
Rail
2.1 mi Edale Rail Station
3.2 mi Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
4.3 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
Airport
17.9 mi Sheffield City Airport
19.3 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
19.4 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

Fancy yourself as a lord or lady of the manor? The stately home and estate at Chatsworth House (35 minutes) might be the closest you’ll get. With a 105-acre garden, trout stream and nine rooms with painted ceilings, picnics are quite grand here, as is the scenery for your afternoon stroll or kitchen tour. You’ll certainly feel above everyone else, in the literal sense of the phrase, at Bamford Edge (20 minutes). There’s an uphill hike to this lookout over Ladybower Reservoir… pretty much primed for a photo opportunity, right? Further north, Derwent Reservoir (half an hour) has a fabric of walking and cycling routes plus fishing spots along the water, with bicycle hire available for those of you who don’t have your own pair of wheels. But what about the underground? Well, before you go down under into Castleton’s caverns, you’ll want to conquer Mam Tor (20 minutes' walk) first. It’s in the same area as the Blue John Cavern (25 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive), Speedwell Cavern (35 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive) and Treak Cliff Cavern (55 minutes' walk/10 minutes' drive), where there's everything from an 18th-century lead mine to musical events and rope-making works.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 10.3 mi

Chatsworth 11.2 mi

Haddon Hall 11.3 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 16 mi

Wentworth Castle Gardens 17.6 mi

National Trust

Lyme Park 10.4 mi

Winster Market House 15 mi

Hare Hill 16 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 18.2 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 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 1.1 mi

Castleton and Peak Forest 1.2 mi

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 1.2 mi

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 1.2 mi

Castleton - Mam Tor - Lose Hill - Castleton 1.3 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 Rowter Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rowter Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rowter Farm Campsite? Fancy yourself as a lord or lady of the manor? The stately home and estate at Chatsworth House (35 minutes) might be the closest you’ll get. With a 105-acre garden, trout stream … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rowter Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rowter Farm Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.