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.
  • 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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 209 Pitchup.com customers

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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

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A small, friendly campsite located behind a country pub, praised for its welcoming staff, excellent food, and convenient location for walks. Facilities include toilets and showers in a static caravan and a useful honesty shop. While some mention slight road noise, most visitors found it a good value, basic site perfect for stopovers and exploring the Peak District, with many expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice spot, great staff and delicious home cooked food.

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8 out of 10
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Alison B.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The staff in the pub were really friendly and helpful. We had take out pizza and chips which was delicious and the food in the pub looked great. It had everything we needed for a one night stay including toilets in the static caravan or access to the toilets in the pub with a key code.

Disliked The road noise during the night but that can’t be remedied by the owners.
We stayed on a Friday night which meant the pub was busy and the customers outside were really loud.
The static toilets/shower could do with a revamp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice stay, no issues

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Rebecca H.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Received a nice welcoming text from Fiona which said all the important information and showed clear communication. No issues sleeping over 1 night in August 2025. It is a very small pitch which is as advertised, although the pictures looked a little bigger to me than they do when you're actually there. But it fit the purpose and had good facilities (drinking water on tap, toilets, showers and wifi.)

Disliked Personally we might like a bigger campsite with more space next time but that's just preference

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great food, beer, staff and location.…

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Richard K.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great food, beer, staff and location.

Disliked Main Road is a little noisy if I’m totally honest.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely small sight with a great little store, friendly atmosphere in and outside of pub

Disliked Not a dislike but possibly future upgrade would be electric hook up points this might on the their list for future

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot, lots of footpaths cutting…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great spot, lots of footpaths cutting through the hills originating very close to the campsite. Great area for motorcycling either on road or off-road. Pub food was excellent so there was no need to cook ourselves. Clean and tidy. On site shop was well stocked.

Disliked My own fault, use postcode to find the Devonshire Arms as there are a few with same name. I ended up at, Hartington on the first attempt, and im not the only one according to the bar staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great little find

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9 out of 10
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Becky G.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Small pitch right next to the pub in a perfect location in the Peaks. Staff are also friendly and welcoming... our group met camping here and have come back for a reunion for the last 2 years running 😊

The honestly shop is really well stocked also and a great little initiative

Disliked The worst bit is the night time loos - that would be the only improvement which could possibly be made. Having said this all of the likes above outweigh the minus point and we still love our annual visit 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyable stay

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Good information, the shop, the facilities, great location with stunning views ! Me and my girlfriend had a lovely one night stay and your perfect little site and couldn’t fault it..! Will definitely come again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will not be staying again

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nice quiet area

Disliked The toilet and shower in the static caravan was feisty, mold on the blinds and smelt badly.

The food was overpriced and the meal was terrible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay over, lovely pub.

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8 out of 10
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Mandy L.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well organised, excellent communication, friendly staff.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Well organised, excellent communication, friendly staff.

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 £19 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.