Riverside Valley Camping

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Riverside remote pitch
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Family field fun

  • 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
Overlooking Barlow Brook in gorgeous Derbyshire countryside, Riverside Valley Camping is a peaceful family-run pop-up site on a smallholding that’s home to a herd of dairy cows. The ethos here is simplicity: the owners have kept things basic with minimal facilities to preserve the calm of the surrounding woodland. This means no showers, no electricity and lights off at 10pm please. There are two camping areas: the field designated for adults has riverside pitches, while the family camping meadow is safely fenced off from the water. Chargeable extras include firepits available for hire, while you can cuddle gentle calves and take them for a (supervised) walk for an extra fee, and there’s the option to bottle-feed lambs in late spring. The whole site is dog-friendly, and there are lots of easily accessed footpaths around for exercising them. They might also like to have a dip in the river, but please just remember to clean up after them and keep them on leads around the pitches. If you’re a keen hiker, you can look forward to long moorland and valley rambles in the Peak District National Park (15 minutes’ drive), and Derbyshire heritage landmarks are easily accessed too – Chatsworth House, its grounds and opulent state rooms are 25 minutes’ away by car.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 25
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • 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

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, peaceful, and spacious campsite in a beautiful rural location. Owners Alistair and Katie are consistently praised for their welcoming and accommodating nature. Popular on-site amenities include a food van serving pizzas and breakfast cobs, and opportunities for calf cuddling. While some guests noted the basic nature of facilities such as portaloo toilets, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many visitors recommending the site and planning return visits.

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Liked Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Especially being beside the river. We'll be back. 🐕 Thank you for having us. Xx

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Peaceful

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Liked Peaceful, spaceful and friendly owners. Lovely food on site.
Beautiful surroundings

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Beautiful site! Owners are brilliant too…

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Liked Beautiful site! Owners are brilliant too had a very good chat with Alistair and he’s a top man very well run and good pizzas too!

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Lovely campsite! Very child friendly! Owners…

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Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely campsite! Very child friendly!
Owners are very welcoming when you arrive and throughout the stay. Lots of room for pitches for lone tents or groups.
Food van open from the morning till night!
Will recommend.

Disliked Dog muck…

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Simple campsite managed excellently. Warmly welcomed by…

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Liked Simple campsite managed excellently.

Warmly welcomed by Katie and Alistair and checked in later to see if everything was ok.

We pitched in the family field with small children’s play area which appeared to be loved by 4 all the way to 14yr olds and the field had shaded areas which was a relief this time of year.

Unfortunately we had noisy (presumably drunken)neighbours well into the morning hours which was a shame but not on the owners.

Offered fire pit and starter logs (which we purchased). Pizzas from onsite van (which we purchased)- they let us use our own cheese and toppings as we are awkward allergics (see photo).

Really nice woodland walks nearby. We had a great stay.

Disliked Inconsiderate campers. Maybe a curfew warning would be appropriate- especially in the family field.

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Beautiful little piece of the Peak…

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Liked Beautiful little piece of the Peak District 😍 came with my daughters for a night, last minute! Kids absolutely loved being able to walk through the river, and couldn’t get them off the play equipment! The hosts were so friendly and helpful, and do some really really nice food!! I felt it was safe enough for my kids to go n get ice creams n drinks from the food van on their own. When you get there you can literally drive round n see where you want to park up which is just brilliant. Thank you so much we will be back xx

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Lovely stay. Wonderful family. Thank you for having us. Xx

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Liked Pizza van 😋

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Very large space even though lots…

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Liked Very large space even though lots of campers was there. The owners are so welcoming, Alistar is often going around making sure everything is okay. An amazing place to stay, beautiful area and the most beautiful pizzas.

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It has everything we want, little…

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Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked It has everything we want, little playground, a river to paddle in, quiet and surrounded by nature.

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Lovely clean site , really friendly owner . Amazing onsite food .

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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 Wild swimming

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

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Riverside Valley Camping

Riverside Farm

Furnace Lane

Monkwood

Barlow

Dronfield

Derbyshire

England

S18 7SY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.27597°N
1.46891°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Coach Station
3.6 mi Hunstone Avenue
3.6 mi Hunstone Avenue
Rail
1.8 mi Dronfield Rail Station
3.3 mi Chesterfield Rail Station
4.1 mi Dore & Totley Rail Station
Airport
9 mi Sheffield City Airport
23.6 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
23.9 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

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 known as well dressings decorating the streets, and summertime also brings Barlow Carnival, featuring a parade, delicious local food and beer, live entertainment and a funfair for families. The market town of ​Chesterfield (also 10 minutes) has half-timbered, galleried shopping arcades and the landmark Crooked Spire church. Bakewell (half an hour) is another lively town with upscale shops, bakeries selling the speciality jam and almond sponge Bakewell tarts, and strolls alongside the River Wye. If you’re trying to sneak some culture into your Derbyshire camping holiday, handsome Chatsworth House (25 minutes) is a good place to start; it has ornate suites of rooms filled with priceless antiques, but there’s also a petting zoo and parkland walks for any bored kids. You have other options for family days out too, including waterslides and a dinosaur trail for younger children at Gulliver’s Kingdom, or cable-car rides and cavern tours at the Heights of Abraham (both 40 minutes).

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • 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.