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 201 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 9
Walkers' paradise

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, friendly site behind The Devonshire Arms pub offers a welcoming atmosphere, with staff described as exceptionally helpful and kind. Visitors praise the excellent, home-cooked food and the well-stocked honesty shop. Facilities, including 24/7 toilets and showers, are generally clean and adequate. The location is ideal for exploring the Peak District, with numerous walking routes nearby. While some mention road noise, most find it a minor inconvenience and a great value stopover.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice wee site in a pub…

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5 out of 10
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 10
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 10
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 5
Customer service
 5
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
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Eddie G. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nice wee site in a pub garden. Pitch was large and flat. Unfortunately the toilet block (run down old static home) was I let down. Pub seemed nice and busy, sadly over the course of the afternoon/evening I got charged three different amounts for the same two drinks. The most annoying thing was the quality of the pizza, got to be ranked as one of the worst we have had. Just can't get my head round the fact that they have obviously spent lots on a very good looking pizza trailer, and serve a spectacular poor product. On a positive note the outdoor site shop did stock a huge amount of goods. Fingers crossed this is not the norm and it's only our middle of the road review. 😳

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Nice friendly pub site had a…

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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 Arthur B. 6 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nice friendly pub site had a nice stay here nice break

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a really lovely stay! ,…

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Susan H. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Had a really lovely stay! , you were all so attentive and helpful .
Also great food 😀
Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite.…

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10 out of 10
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 Jack H. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great little campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would defo go again

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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 Sally M. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Really lovely set up, pub grub is fabulous too.

Disliked Non

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pub, friendly, good beers and food.

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10 out of 10
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 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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 Richard K. 3 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely pub, friendly, good beers and food.
Pubs like this need supporting.

Disliked Noisy birds but that can’t be helped.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was lovely, staff were friendly and helpful.

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10 out of 10
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 Danielle C. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Small, quiet site with a lovely on site pub. Addition of little shop was great!

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toller Platz

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Luca L. 12 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Super nette Inhaber, Stellplatz ist groß, freie Wahl 😊
Leckeres Essen, schöne Umgebung!

Disliked Der Trailer mit Dusche und Toilette riecht wirklich extrem schimmlig! Ansonsten ist alles super gewesen 😌

Recommend to friends Visit again

Useful stopover in the Peaks, good food, flat pitch.

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Sheila D. 4 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Flat grass pitch, small. Next to pub for food.
The community shop is excellent!
Food in the pub was good.

Disliked The road was a bit noisy although not a huge problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely little site in a rural location

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Nina A. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely to have the space to ourselves. Fantastic facilities: the shop and caravan for the loo. Great offer of drinks and snacks if we wanted them. Lots of bird song and close to lovely walks. Handy having drinks on the doorstep at the pub.

Disliked Little bit noisy due to the road, but not a big deal if you're a good sleeper or wear ear plugs.

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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

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, Lancashire 18.8 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.