Little Hay Grange Wild Camping

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  • Quiet and dog-friendly countryside break surrounded by footpaths
  • A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and 45 minutes to the Peak District
  • Walk to four pubs in half an hour; drinks and ice cream sold on site
Did someone say a quiet countryside break in darling Derbyshire? Introducing Little Hay Grange Wild Camping, a quiet rural getaway that’s surrounded by country pubs, a web of countryside trails and characterful villages. Being just five miles from the M1, the site is easily accessible, yet far away from the noise of traffic. Your relaxing bubble is in fact surrounded by Derbyshire villages that are sprawling with country pubs - there are four such establishments under half an hour’s walk from base in Ockbrook, all serving some mighty-fine grub, and more a short drive away. If you’re craving a sweet treat or in need of a little caffeine boost, the site runs a cabin that supplies ice cream and hot and cold drinks - just leave your pennies in the honesty box, ta. All that’s left is to find a splendid little patch on site to set about tucking into your findings. Then, set your sights on the network of footpaths that criss-cross the local countryside, accessible directly from the site, or footpaths to local villages. The Peak District National Park is 45 minutes’ drive away if you want to make a day out of hiking over valleys, moorlands and hills. That’s all your walkies sorted for dog owners - Little Hay Grange Wild Camping welcomes dogs on leads, you see. What about takeaways and supermarkets, then? Well, Spondon (10 minutes’ drive) has a big supermarket for any picky eaters and there’s a smaller shop in Borrowash (five minutes) along with takeaways and other shops. Ockbrook also has a local café where guests can nab themselves cake and tea.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

  • Units heavier than 3000 kilograms are not allowed.

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

English

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Reviews

9.6

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Wild camping

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, wild camping experience with spacious pitches and beautiful countryside views. Visitors praise the clean, well-maintained toilet facilities and the convenient honesty shed for purchasing drinks and ice cream. The friendly and helpful owners contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. While some guests found the site slightly sloping and difficult to locate initially, many highlight its excellent value and intend to return. The site is highly recommended for those seeking a quiet, basic getaway.

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Presently surpised by the toilet it…

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 Rachael H. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Presently surpised by the toilet it was lovely and clean.

Disliked The weather haha

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 Kathryn D. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stayed for 1 night with 3 teens and had an amazing time! Super communicative and couldn't have been more helpful. The facilities were very clean and the honesty shed was a lovely touch! No WiFi but had great signal. Pretty views and incredibly peaceful. We will definitely be back again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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Good stay, easy to use.

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Jonathan B. 2 reviews

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Liked Simple as it says. The WC was spotless. Will be back.

The signs not huge so watch out for the cattery.

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Robert K. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a lovely 2 night stay. Kids loved it and were free to just be kids

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sarah f. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It's quiet, plenty of room.
The fancy "portable toilet" is clean and looked after and Well stocked.

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I really liked this camp, basic,…

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Craig W. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I really liked this camp, basic, clean and tidy, "does what is says on the tin"
Little facilities but is reflected in the price
A great stay

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It is what it said…

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Gail S. 2 reviews

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Liked It is what it said

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Nick T. 1 review

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Liked Perfect!

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Quietness…

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Anonymous

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Liked Quietness

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Calm and lovely area. Very peaceful…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Calm and lovely area. Very peaceful and the ceramic toilet was a huge bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Little Hay Grange Wild Camping

Far Lane

Ockbrook

Derbyshire

England

DE72 3RX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.92999°N
1.35826°W

Route directions

If you are using a Satnav, use the postcode DE72 3RX to get to Far Lane. Once on Far Lane, carry straight on until you reach the top of the lane. Do not turn right off Far Lane. Do not turn into Pawsome Pastures. The site is on the left-hand side, almost at the top of the lane. Please drive slowly into the farmyard, keeping a lookout for pets, children and other guests.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 mi Bus Station
4.7 mi Bus Station
7.3 mi Coach Park
Rail
2.5 mi Spondon Rail Station
4.3 mi Long Eaton Rail Station
4.3 mi Ilkeston Rail Station
Airport
7.2 mi East Midlands 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

Erewash Golf Course is less then 20 mins away. Attenborough Nature Reserve a wonderful spot for bird watching is 25 mins away. Dale Abbey accessible by foot is a lovely 30 minute walk. Nottingham is approximately a 20 min drive away, featuring Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall is around a 30 min drive away, the location of filming the scene from The Dark Knight Rises. The Peak District National Park is also a short journey away, Chatsworth House is around 1 hour, Elvaston Castle is a 15 min drive away, Matlock Bath is 45 minutes away, Ockbrook Derbyshire is a very central location for all activities either by foot or by car.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Bartlewood Lodge Restaurant 0.7 mi
  • The Royal Oak Pub 0.8 mi
  • The Cross Keys Pub 0.9 mi
  • Queens Head Pub 1.1 mi
  • Carpenters Arms Pub 1.1 mi
  • Bay of Bengal Restaurant 1.8 mi
  • The Risley Park Pub 1.9 mi
  • The Nags Head Pub 1.9 mi
  • Rajni Restaurant 1.9 mi
  • Umami Restaurant 1.9 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 1.9 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 2.7 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3 mi
  • Chad Booze Off-licence 3.2 mi
  • Murugan store Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 3.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Priorway Avenue Play Area Playground 1.5 mi
  • Deans Drive Play Area Playground 1.6 mi
  • Deans Drive Play Area Playground 1.6 mi
  • Locko Park 1.6 mi
  • South Ave Recn Ground (War Meml) park 1.9 mi
  • Brook Road Play Area Playground 2 mi
  • Derby Canal Path park 2.1 mi
  • Wirksworth Road Play Area Playground 2.1 mi
  • Wirksworth Road Play Area Playground 2.1 mi
  • Nuthall Circle Play Area Playground 2.1 mi

Family days out

  • Dale Abbey ruins Visitor attraction 1 mi
  • Lane's Garden Centre and Open Farm Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
  • Elvaston Castle 3 mi
  • The Bottle Kiln Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • footpath Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Saxon Cross Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • NatWest Hole Visitor attraction 3.6 mi
  • Hemlock Stone Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Class 37 Locomotive Cab Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
  • Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Continue Arcades Amusement arcade 4.9 mi
  • Core VR Amusement arcade 5 mi
  • Red Kangaroo Theme park 7.8 mi
  • Codnor Castle 8 mi
  • Nottingham Castle 8.6 mi

Public transport

  • Moor Lane / The Ridings 0.7 mi
  • Green Lane / The Ridings 0.7 mi
  • Moor Lane 0.7 mi
  • The Cross Keys 0.8 mi
  • Dale Road / Bartlewood Lodge 0.9 mi
  • Pares Way 0.9 mi
  • Bakehouse Lane 1 mi
  • Spondon Road / Flourish Farm 1.1 mi
  • Collier Lane 1.2 mi
  • Pheasant Field Drive 1.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Derby Golf Centre Golf course 1.8 mi
  • Sowbrook Lake Fishing 2.3 mi
  • Erewash Valley Golf Course 2.5 mi
  • Manor Course Golf course 3.6 mi
  • Morley Hayes Golf course 3.6 mi
  • Albion Centre Shopping centre 3.6 mi
  • Tower Course Golf course 3.7 mi
  • Breadsall Priory Golf Course - Priory Course 4.2 mi
  • Chapel Farm Marina 4.2 mi
  • 15th Long Eaton Sea Scout & Guide Group Marina 4.3 mi

Local services

  • Shell Fuel station 1.5 mi
  • The Overdale Medical Practice Borrowash Doctors 1.5 mi
  • Wilsons Pharmacy 1.8 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 1.9 mi
  • Nationwide Cashpoint 1.9 mi
  • The Park Medical Practice Doctors 1.9 mi
  • Housley Pharmacy 2 mi
  • Chapel Street Medical Centre Doctors 2 mi
  • Derwent Valley Medical Practice Doctors 2 mi
  • Bank of Ireland Cashpoint 2 mi

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Must see

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 4.8 mi

Castle Donington Museum 6.2 mi

Wollaton Hall and Park 6.3 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.1 mi

Nottingham Castle 8.6 mi

National Trust

Kedleston Hall 7.7 mi

Calke Abbey 9.9 mi

Staunton Harold Church 10.9 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16.6 mi

Hardwick Hall 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOCKO PARK 1.6 mi

ELVASTON CASTLE 3 mi

NOTTINGHAM ROAD CEMETERY 3.7 mi

DERBY ARBORETUM 4.9 mi

Aston-on-Trent and Trent & Mersey Canal 4.9 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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  • Does Little Hay Grange Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Hay Grange Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Hay Grange Wild Camping? Erewash Golf Course is less then 20 mins away. Attenborough Nature Reserve a wonderful spot for bird watching is 25 mins away. Dale Abbey accessible by foot is a lovely 30 minute … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Hay Grange Wild Camping?
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    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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