Rowter Farm Campsite

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Site
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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 24 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 24 Apr to

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Reviews

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Location
10
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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
4

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a wonderfully located, laid-back farm campsite with stunning views, ideal for walkers. Pitches are spacious and level. Facilities are basic but clean, with hot showers available for a fee. On-site food options and a small shop are appreciated. While many enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, some guests report issues with noise, overcrowding and limited facilities, particularly during busy periods.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great walks nearby and sheep came to see us

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great back to basics no frills campsite on a farm well serviced toilets and coin operated shower £1 for 3 mins nice and hot

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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location…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked location

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Location, facilities, relatively flat pitches, pizza…

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Rob S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location, facilities, relatively flat pitches, pizza van on-site

Disliked Double red lines outside the gate to the farm, post code on website takes you to the bottom of winnats pass, and a really small sign meant we drove past the entrance.

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Great campsite, Basic but clean, tidy,…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great campsite, Basic but clean, tidy, little shop etc, friendly staff, ver y helpful.Defo stay again. :-)

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fit for purpose if you are wanting a basic pitch

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Simplicity and you get what you need and paid for. Pitch was well kept and fit for purpose.

Disliked Overall facilities lacked anything above what is bare minimum for a paying customer.
There is a drinking tap, pot washing station and toilet. This is located directly in the middle of the farm grounds, where there is no clear divide between the camp site and the working farm.
The shower incurs a charge at £1 per 3 minutes which is questionable when you pay a fee to be staying on site already.

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The relaxed feeling of the campsite.…

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Kim T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The relaxed feeling of the campsite. Facilities were good and clean and the shop was excellent especially at breakfast time selling bacon butties and coffee

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Great stay and lovely location…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great stay and lovely location

Recommend to friends Visit again

The overall feel of the camp.…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The overall feel of the camp. The showers and toilet facilities were clean, the shop on site was handy for any last minute bits you might have forgotten. Great location from shops and hikes. Pizza van was a great addition for a nice hot dinner and the owners were very welcoming.

Disliked Not so much a dislike but something to look into- The sign on the gate before entering the field off the main road. The writing could be a bit bigger as we did drive past out of confusion of not wanting to go into the wrong place.

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Location great,only 1 shower but water…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location great,only 1 shower but water was hot,great after along days walk.back to basics....

Disliked Some noise late on, groups of lads, people coming and going in cars early hours,

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Absolutely spot on, owners of the…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely spot on, owners of the camp site are very welcoming. Had a great stay.

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

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 Large (51-200 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

Local events

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

    Manchester, Lancashire 18.9 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.

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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 £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.