Chinley Camping

9.8 34 reviews
Overview
Overview
Great camping field with eccles pike and the goyt valley in the background
Looking over the site from nearby south head
Path up to toilets
Sunset at chinley camping
Overview
The camping field
Path from the camping field up to the toilets. approx 50m.
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  • Simple site on a five-acre family smallholding a mile from Chinley
  • On the edge of the Peak District National Park
  • Friendly sheep and chickens on site; fresh eggs and firewood for sale
Behold, free spirits – it’s a pick your own pitch affair at Chinley Camping, a relaxed rural site between the Derbyshire villages of Chinley and Chapel-en-le-Frith (and less than five minutes’ drive/20 minutes’ walk from both). Settle down in whichever corner of the field appeals most at this family-run farm, and feel free to spread out over a decent amount of space – there’s plenty to go around at the five-acre smallholding, although the flock of Icelandic sheep and the friendly chickens have already laid claim to a fair chunk of it (you’ll get fresh eggs from the latter though, so it’s worth treating them very nicely…). A scenic setting on the edge of the Peak District National Park means that the views from wherever you pitch up are pretty fine. It’s the sort of spot that’d lend itself well to an evening round the barbecue or firepit, you may assess – and that opinion is enthusiastically shared by the site owners, who'll sell you firewood to help make the flames happen. Walks from the site also get the thumbs up from the owners, who suggest everything from intrepid climbs up Kinder Scout (two and a half hours away on foot) to gentler ambles to the local pubs (a far less leg-busting 20 minutes). As it’s safe to assume guests are in search of peace and views rather than noisy entertainment, facilities have been kept simple, just stretching to a shower and a toilet in the field – it’s worth bringing a torch along to help you locate such things after sunset.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Chinley Camping

Black Lane Head Farm

Buxton Road

Chinley

Derbyshire

England

SK23 6DT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.33648°N
1.92305°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 mi Market Place
5.5 mi Market Place
9.1 mi Mottram Moor/Gun Inn
Rail
0.9 mi Chinley Rail Station
1.7 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
2.6 mi Whaley Bridge Rail Station
Airport
14.5 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
14.6 mi Manchester Airport
14.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Having had a taster of the Peak District National Park’s views from the farm, it’s time to get stuck in for real. There are hundreds of trails to choose from in the area, including quiet footpaths and well-known routes like the Peak Forest Canal towpath (25 minutes’ drive) and the Monsal Trail (half an hour). If you’re out and about on bikes, the site owners recommend heading out on the Pennine Bridleway, which passes the site, or hitting the historic tramway for access to the canal path. And if you’d like to head underground, that’s easily done with a tour of the limestone cave at Blue John Cavern, or a boat trip to a huge subterranean lake at Speedwell Cavern (both about 10 minutes by car). Those who watched the British telly adaptation of Pride and Prejudice will recognise the National Trust estate at Lyme (20 minutes) – its exterior was used as the body double for Pemberley, and both house and gardens make for fine wandering (even if the lake doesn’t yield a dripping Mr Darcy…).

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 5.4 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 11.2 mi

Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 13.5 mi

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 14.4 mi

Haddon Hall 14.6 mi

National Trust

Lyme Park 5.6 mi

Hare Hill 11.3 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 13.5 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 17.4 mi

Winster Market House 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Buxworth - Hayfield and the Goyt Way 1.9 mi

Hayfield - William Clough - Kinder Scout - Hayfield 2.8 mi

Hayfield and Lantern Pike 3.1 mi

Jacob's Ladder - Edale Head -Grindslow Knoll 3.8 mi

A Circuit of the Goyt Valley 4.4 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.

Reviews

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

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94% would stay here again
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Anonymous

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Liked Everything

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Louise K.

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Liked A very brief stay due to inclement October weather conditions but the site was lovely and the facilities were very clean. The owners(although we didn't meet,my fault not theres) were very friendly in there communications and we will definitely be back next year

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Daisy G.

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Liked The view from the campsite was amazing .

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Great stay, would return again!

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Anonymous

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Liked Communication was easy. Hostly dealt with Henry on the farm.
Great clean toilet and shower facilities!
Also great pot washing and recycling facilities!

Disliked Nothing.

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Clean facilities, friendly proprietors and soft ground level pitching

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Gill T.

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Liked The surrounding fells
Proximity to Manchester

Disliked Traffic noise -

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David M.

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Liked Lovely rural pitch with good amenities. Friendly owner with a nice warm welcome.

Disliked Group of lads camped next to us playing loud music, drinking and smoking weed until 3am.

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Kimberley C.

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Liked Camp fire, the host set it all up for us infront of our campervan and replenished the wood. The toilets, showers and bins etc were all walking distance. Very friendly host

Disliked Nothing

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Mckenna P.

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Liked - area
- owners of the camp being friendly and welcoming

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Perfect rustic farm stay

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Anonymous

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Liked Perfect clean toilets and showers
Surroundings are beautiful with rolling hills perfect for sunset
Rustic farm feel
Highly recommend ⭐️

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Anonymous

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Liked Shower and toilet facilities great! Chickens and sheep nearby, host is friendly and great.

Disliked N/a

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Chinley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chinley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chinley Camping? Having had a taster of the Peak District National Park’s views from the farm, it’s time to get stuck in for real. There are hundreds of trails to choose from in the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chinley Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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