Riverside Valley Camping
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- Peaceful riverside pop-up site in the Derbyshire Peak District
- Peak District National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth 25 minutes
- Dog walks straight from the pitches; Barlow pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Facilities/activities including Cow cuddling/calf leading are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/05 and 31/10.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
11

Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Bell tent (riverside, woodland)
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £130
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, spacious, and family-friendly campsite in a beautiful rural location. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and accommodating owners. The site offers a "back to basics" feel, with opportunities for woodland walks, river access, and interacting with farm animals. While basic, the portable toilets and general facilities are described as clean, though some mention they can become overwhelmed during busy periods. The on-site pizza van and the option to hire fire pits are popular additions.
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5*****
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked we stayed here for 1 night and oh my we absolutely loved it!! was a beautiful camping site… very spacious! There was a lovely stream & lake at the bottom which the kids had a little feet paddle in 😍 a lovely little park that the kids were constantly playing on , they all loved it! The kids got great pleasure in meeting the baby lambs , paddy & max!! Had cuddles & got to feed them 😍 the owners were so accommodating! First actual site we’ve been to that accommodates & serves hot food in there lovely food hut 😍 pizza was 10/10 , they were a lovely couple! will definitely be coming back in summer time 😃
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Simply, I love the place and I will be going again!
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
Liked Great people running the place, the location is beautiful, some nice walks through the woods if you shimmy through the stream. Helpful and attentive both times I've been.
Disliked The track in is a bit bumpy but manageable. That's it really.
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I'll definitely come again, so much more to explore!
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Large campsite, private pitches, plenty of space for children to run around. Beautiful walks just out of the gate, amazing nature. Pizza on site was a lovely perk.
Disliked A little bit of mess around the river. I guess that says more about the campers than about the campsite, though.
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Lovely and quiet…
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely and quiet
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Great for young kids, beautiful scenery and welcoming
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Play area for the children, everyone entertained. At 10pm when it was quiet time, this was respected & everyone wound down for the day!
Disliked One porter toilet for the family field, despite it being changed, it was a very warm weekend and was rather ponging by the following morning.
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Honestly had such a lovely bank…
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Honestly had such a lovely bank holiday here with my two little boys. The staff are really nice and welcoming the site is clean and had lovely friendly vibes. Definitely would recommend and thanks for a wonderful stay :)
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Lovely peaceful site, we stayed in the adult field.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
Liked Being next to the river
Walking distance to a pub
Pizza van on site
Owner came round to see how everything was
Had toilets
Owners were friendly
Disliked Two toilets had bad design, you could see through the gaps in the doors . Hoping to do a walk through woods but couldn’t find any clear entrances.
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Lovley people everyone on the site…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
Liked Lovley people everyone on the site very friendly lovely to be near a river plenty off room
Disliked Wasn’t a massive fan on the earth toilet but wouldn’t stop me coming again
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Description on listing is accurate - basic but clean and welcoming.
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Back to nature camping - river swimming was brilliant.
Toilets although basic are kept clean.
Owner really welcoming and often tidying etc.
Great for dogs and kids.
Good space per booking
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Very spacious! Good family environment. My…
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Very spacious! Good family environment. My daughter loves it :)
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Features
Portable toilet
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 Wild swimmingAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Riverside Valley Camping
Riverside Farm
Furnace Lane
Monkwood
Barlow
Dronfield
Derbyshire
England
S18 7SY
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.27597°N
1.46891°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Chatsworth 7.3 mi
Bolsover Castle 7.9 mi
Haddon Hall 9.6 mi
Hardwick Hall 9.7 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 9.9 mi
National Trust
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 10 mi
Hardwick Hall 10 mi
Winster Market House 11.7 mi
Mr Straw's House 14.9 mi
Clumber Park 16.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 2.1 mi
QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 3.3 mi
Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 3.6 mi
BEAUCHIEF HALL 4 mi
OAKES PARK 4.1 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 Riverside Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Valley Camping? The cute village of Barlow (10 minutes’ drive) is home to two award-winning gastro pubs, two breweries and plenty of scenic hiking and biking trails. During August, you’ll witness intricate floral displays … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Valley Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Valley Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
