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

Reviews

8.5

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Walkers' paradise

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a stunning Peak District location, ideal for walkers and cyclists with Mam Tor and Castleton within easy reach. Visitors praise the friendly atmosphere, spacious pitches and clean, basic facilities including hot showers. While many appreciate the relaxed, back-to-basics farm setting and reasonable prices, some comment on noise from other campers and the limited number of facilities during peak times. The site is generally well-maintained, offering a peaceful escape for many.

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Clean and great walks directly from the site without having to walk…

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Helen P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean and great walks directly from the site without having to walk in a busy road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous place, stunning views and clean toilets!!!…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Gorgeous place, stunning views and clean toilets!!!

Disliked The showers cost £1 which is fine if you get 10 minutes (enough for a hair wash). However, you only get 3 minutes and the first minute of freezing cold while it heats up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for easy access to all the local walks.

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Keith M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location for all the local walks, Mam Tor, pennine way ETC. field was nice & well kept with the grass was kept short along with plenty of space dispute it been pretty busy.

Disliked Toilet block was a little outdated there was 1 shower for all the males on site. Poor phone signal on my O2 phone.
For the £22 per nite I paid I was expecting a little bit more.

I had stayed in better campsites the previous days for £9 & £11 respectively .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Given the price of this location this is a very tidy and clean site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The view, the price, the space, facilities were clean and the location.

Disliked Facilities were minimal. 1 shower for each gender. However fair for the price.

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Plenty of space Shower Good toilets Beautiful location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of space
Shower
Good toilets
Beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, helpful owners, nice to have food options on site. Extra…

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Bernadette G.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely location, helpful owners, nice to have food options on site. Extra thanks for letting us park on site early.

Disliked Nothing, free showers would be a bonus

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed as a one night camp over whilst attending event in Castleton.…

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David F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Stayed as a one night camp over whilst attending event in Castleton. Great little campsite surrounded by beautiful views and walks. Hot showers and lovely little takeaway drinks and snacks. Definitely one for next gig in Castleton.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place. Tranquil. Had everything you need.…

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Sharon F.

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Liked Beautiful place. Tranquil. Had everything you need.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good campsite. But probably would stay again due to the price and loos

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The location to Mam tor and Castleton

Disliked Only two toilets to service the whole campsite, flush on either wasn’t great
Only one shower per gender to service whole campsite! Didn’t mind paying the £1 if you can shower when you want. If you get behind a family then you could be waiting ages.

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Very relaxed, great views, nice and easy…

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Anonymous

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Liked Very relaxed, great views, nice and easy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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.

Nearest sites

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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.