Camping at The Hollies

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Visitor image of the great backdrop
Visitor image of the great backdrop
Freshly-mowed field
Campfire
View from the lane
View of the roaches
Rural views
Grassy pitches
Surrounded by trees
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Freshly-mowed field
Campfire
View from the lane

  • Dog-friendly farm-style site on the edge of the Peak District
  • A 20-minute drive from Buxton and 25 minutes from Alton Towers
  • Walking distance from watersports and pubs; walking trails nearby
Pining to get away to the pretty Peak District? From Camping at The Hollies, a farm-style site on the edge of the national park, you’ll be able to put your best foot forward and get to walking or biking through valleys, woods and caverns… or mix it up with a meander in some of the park's characterful towns such as Buxton, 20 minutes’ drive away, and Bakewell, half an hour's drive away. The backdrop here is The Roaches – just one of the good spots for hiking in the area. There are more walks accessible right from the site or a short car ride away. While you’re exploring, you may want to pay a visit to Tittesworth Reservoir, just 15 minutes’ walk away down the road and a proper watersports haven. The reservoir also has a kids' playground. Pubs are also on hand to keep up the merry time, including a couple within walking distance. In Hartington, 20 minutes’ drive away, there are village shops, cafés and tea rooms for a coffee and a cake (or two, depending on how far you’ve walked). Leek (five minutes’ drive) or Rudyard (15 minutes) are other local spots with shops, restaurants and pubs. On site, a few sheep and chickens roam around. Plus, a resident pizza van called Pipers Pizzas sells delicious stonebaked pizzas (done in a woodfired oven and very much liked by many guests) every Friday and Saturday from 4pm and on bank holiday Sundays from 4pm. There are basic facilities – on-site toilets (proper ones, not portable-style) are provided, and there are four showers (bring coins for the meters if you want to use these). Firepits are available to hire, but they require a cash-only deposit, and you'll only be allowed to burn wood purchased on site. To make sure everyone gets a good night's sleep, quiet hours are set between 10pm and 7am.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • 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).
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Firepits are free to use but do require a £20 cash only deposit on arrival.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 483 Pitchup.com customers

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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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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryWalkers' paradise

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers spacious pitches and stunning views of The Roaches. Visitors praise the friendly staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and the convenience of the on-site pizza van. The location is ideal for walking and exploring the Peak District, with local pubs within easy reach. While some noted limited facilities and occasional queues during busy periods, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

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Lovely site

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Jude M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely quiet dog friendly site.
The large fields allow for roomy pitches. Love that the owners come round with fire pits and logs you can rent.
There are toilets and showers on site.

Disliked Nothing

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Was quiet when we went so…

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10 out of 10
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Ellie W.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Was quiet when we went so alot of space to choose from! Good response from owners, was just what we needed!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious Pitches with fantastic views, Pleantly…

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9 out of 10
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Victoria B.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious Pitches with fantastic views, Pleantly of walks from the site, Fab Fire pits and clean, warm Showers.

Disliked Slightly uneven but nothing major

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely stay here again.

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10 out of 10
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James H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location was excellent, good clean facilities, well maintained flat pitches, relaxed atmosphere, owners very friendly and helpful.

Disliked Only 2 showers were working but this was temporary

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious level pitches. Close to…

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8 out of 10
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tracey g.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious level pitches. Close to fabulous walking trails. On site pizza van. Hot showers

Disliked Advertised breakfast van open on Saturday morning, but wasn't.
Shower cubicle had the same debris in from the day we arrived to the day we left - i.e showers were not cleaned regularly
No hand drying facilities in the toilets
Showers are a good concept, however, no ventilation so steam has nowhere to escape so couldn't dry off. Had to leave shower cubicle with damp skin & clothes

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Quiet. Short walk to a great…

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Value for money
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Paul K.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet. Short walk to a great pub. Soft ground no stones. Friendly staff.

Disliked Can be queus for showers/loos at peak time.

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With the campsite being quite wide…

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9 out of 10
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paige l.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked With the campsite being quite wide open, this allows really good views of The Roaches and Hen Cloud, with this comes plenty of walks/attractions.

Whilst the ground itself is quite flat, there was no overzealous wind which made pitching the tent a breeze.

The warden was really friendly and was easy to have a chat with. Due to this Site being a few minutes out of Leek, there was easy to access to Supermarkets & other shops. Although we didn't use this personally, there was an onsite Pop-up shack that sold Breakfast in the mornings & Pizzas in the evening (we will be trying this when we visit this site again in the future).

Disliked Although flat, the ground got quite boggy and a few vans got stuck so bare this in mind if you have a heavier vehicle without good tyres. There is no hot water for washing up so we had to keep boiling water but the site does state its a back to basics site so what can you expect? There is out of date signage in the bogs which can cause confusion (it conflicts with the entrance sign and listing information, we found pitchup information to be the most accurate). With all of this being said, we will most definitely be returning to this campsite!

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Amazing showers and lovely views.…

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10 out of 10
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Andy f.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing showers and lovely views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious and tidy campsite, suitable for…

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8 out of 10
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Tara E.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious and tidy campsite, suitable for anyone who wants to spend time at The Roaches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with lovely view, close to local attractions and hikes

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The view
Hot showers
Quiet
Good price

Disliked How expensive fire pit is (not made clear of the cost and the returnable deposit) upon booking, so didn't bother.

The bathroom bins were overflowing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping at The Hollies

Blackshaw Moor

Leek

Staffordshire

England

ST13 8TR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.13804°N
1.99528°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 mi Market Place
8.9 mi Market Place
10.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.3 mi Congleton Rail Station
9.1 mi Buxton Rail Station
9.9 mi Macclesfield Rail Station
Airport
19.1 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
19.2 mi Manchester Airport
19.3 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

In such a scenic setting, you may well spend a lot of your time outdoors … there’s a valley trail and Thor’s Cave in Manifold Valley (20 minutes’ drive) and cavern tours and woodland walks around Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park (15 minutes). Skip over the stepping stones at Park Dovedale & the White Peak (half an hour) or do the loop around Dovedale (half an hour), another top beauty spot. Rudyard Lake (20 minutes) is heavy on adventure too, with an activity centre, steam railway, cycle paths and boat trips. If you’re particularly daring, Madrenaline Activities (10 minutes) runs outdoor activities such as segways, axe throwing and archery. Alton Towers (25 minutes) has many more adrenaline thrills. Family-friendly attractions are all around, including Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes) and the ice cream farm at Blaze Farm & The Potty Sheep (20 minutes). If it’s a peaceful place you’re after, Bakewell (half an hour) and Matlock (45 minutes) both fit the bill. The former has Bakewell puddings and a medieval bridge and the latter is a historic spa town. Biddulph Grange Garden (20 minutes), a National Trust landscaped Victorian garden, is just as peaceful.

Must see

Royal Stafford 10.5 mi

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 10.7 mi

Alton Towers Resort 11.3 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 11.5 mi

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 12.8 mi

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 7 mi

Hare Hill 12.8 mi

The Old Manor 13.3 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 14.1 mi

Winster Market House 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tittesworth Reservoir Circular 0.7 mi

Upper Hulme, the Roaches and Lud's Cave 0.8 mi

Roaches - Lud's Church - Wincle - Roaches 1.3 mi

Leek - Rudyard Lake Circuit 3.3 mi

Leek - Ladderedge - Denford - Leek 3.5 mi

Local events

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

    Manchester, Lancashire 23.5 mi

  • Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Warrington, Cheshire 29.9 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping at The Hollies have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at The Hollies dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at The Hollies? In such a scenic setting, you may well spend a lot of your time outdoors … there’s a valley trail and Thor’s Cave in Manifold Valley (20 minutes’ drive) and cavern tours … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at The Hollies?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at The Hollies? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.