The Devonshire Arms

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Grass pitches on site
Grass pitches on site
Visitor image of grass pitches
Just behind the village inn
Pitch up behind the pub
Plenty of space
Rural location
Pub site
Peak forest
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Visitor image of grass pitches
Just behind the village inn
Pitch up behind the pub

  • Simple Peak District pitches behind a 16th-century village pub
  • A 10-minute drive to Castleton's caves and 15 minutes to Buxton
  • Pub open Thursday to Sunday for real ales and home-cooked food
Peak District hike followed by a well-earned pint? Splendid. All of this followed by a short toddle of a couple of minutes to your bed? Even more splendid. Such is the situation at The Devonshire Arms, where pitches have been set up just behind the 16th-century village inn in Peak Forest. Footpaths lead directly from this site to the Pennine Bridleway for walks and bike rides, with the likes of Mam Tor, Speedwell Cavern and Blue John Cavern all within striking distance. There’s bike hire nearby too if you’re not able to bring your own wheels along. This is a handy spot from which to explore Derbyshire by car too – it’s just off the A623 so there’s speedy enough access to places like Buxton (15 minutes’ drive) and Bakewell (20 minutes), to places like Chatsworth House or to the more remote corners of the Peak District National Park. And at the end of the day? It’s back to the pub, where freshly cooked meals can be washed down with well-kept real ales in the cosy bar or out in the beer garden before you stroll back to your pitch. The pub’s dog friendly and open from Thursday to Sunday; on other days, maybe journey into Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes’ drive) for supermarket supplies or takeaways. This is a small site with simple facilities, but guests can use the wifi, and the toilets and wash basins in the pub are accessible 24 hours a day.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 4
Motorhome pitches 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 214 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Walkers' paradise

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, friendly campsite located behind a country pub. Visitors consistently praise the excellent food, friendly staff, and the well-stocked honesty shop. Facilities are basic but adequate, with options for pub toilets or an on-site static caravan. The location is ideal for exploring the Peak District, with plenty of nearby walks. Some minor road noise was noted, and the static caravan facilities are described as dated by some, though generally clean. Overall, it's recommended for its welcoming atmosphere and good value.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 07/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet pitch that was adjacent to…

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9 out of 10
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 Julie S. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Quiet pitch that was adjacent to pub , visited for one night went into pub for lovely roast dinner service was friendly and staff lovely , didn’t use the honesty shop but thought it was a great idea

Recommend to friends Visit again

Disappointed

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Alison D. 5 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Location was lovely with brilliant views. Staff were lovely in the pub & made a great fuss of our fur baby. The on site shop was really useful & we used it several times.

Disliked right by a very busy road. Disappointed that the advertised 10am breakfast didn't materialise either Saturday or Sunday which rather spoilt the stay as we hadn't bought any food thinking we'd give the pub our business plus had to wait 1.5 hours for our dinner on Friday evening.

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A good stay

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The Pub and food was really good.
Pitch and space was good

Disliked Toilet facilities could be better.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place defo go back

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10 out of 10
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 Kim H. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked It was nice and small so not over crowded. The pub belonged to the site. Food was amazing. The toilet and shower was close by. So many walking places around. Friendly place.

Disliked Hearing a lot of traffic. But no one to blame for that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love the small size of the…

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Wifi
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 D & D R. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Love the small size of the site. Essentially about 6 pitches. Basic facilities but great to be so close to the pub.

Disliked Not much really.

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Will return

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would definitely stay here again

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 Andrew B. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The staff were really friendly
The evening meal and the breakfast we’re both cooked fantastic
There is a self service shop with most things you need should you run out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic for families

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10 out of 10
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 Angela A. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great place to stay with friends and family. Pub food delicious, fresh pizzas from the pizza van and the pies were exceptional. Cute little honesty shop with all your essentials and local produce. Staff friendly and helpful. A great weekend, thank you!

Disliked Can’t have BBQs/fire pits but the owners let you know at booking.

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Shop, Pub, Staff, Food.…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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 Andy H. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Shop, Pub, Staff, Food.

Disliked Noise from road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, lovely beer, lovely well…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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 Brent W. 5 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff, lovely beer, lovely well kept grass pitch very laid back.

Disliked Nothing

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

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

Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Devonshire Arms

Hernstone Lane

Peak Forest

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8EJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.30986°N
1.82965°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Market Place
5.1 mi Market Place
9.2 mi Buxton Road
Rail
2.6 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
3.7 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
3.8 mi Edale Rail Station
Airport
18.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
18.7 mi Manchester Airport
18.7 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

Keen to give your boots or bike a workout? You’ve come to the right spot – from the pub it’s an easy jaunt to Mam Tor (10 minutes’ drive), the Monsal Trail (15 minutes) or Stanage Edge (25 minutes). You might like to stop in for a dip at the open-air pool in Hathersage (20 minutes) at the end too. There are many fine views to see around here – and some equally great sights to be seen below ground if you head to Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park (15 minutes) or up to Castleton (10 minutes) to visit Speedwell Cavern and Blue John Cavern. Back up on the surface, get a hit of history at Eyam (10 minutes), the village that sealed itself off from the world during the Bubonic Plague of 1665. Away from all the rural attractions, take some town time at the opera house, gallery and museum in Buxton (15 minutes) or fuelling up at the pudding shops of Bakewell (20 minutes). The excellent Chatsworth House (25 minutes) should be on the schedule too, for the farm shop and playground as well as the house and gardens.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 9.5 mi

Haddon Hall 10.5 mi

Chatsworth 10.8 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 14.7 mi

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 17.5 mi

National Trust

Lyme Park 9.8 mi

Winster Market House 14 mi

Hare Hill 14.7 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 16.9 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEAK DISTRICT 1.4 mi

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 3.1 mi

Castleton and Peak Forest 3.1 mi

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 3.1 mi

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 3.1 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 The Devonshire Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Devonshire Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Devonshire Arms? Keen to give your boots or bike a workout? You’ve come to the right spot – from the pub it’s an easy jaunt to Mam Tor (10 minutes’ drive), the Monsal Trail … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Devonshire Arms?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Devonshire Arms? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.