Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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Views from the site
Views from the site
Pitches
Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site
Footpaths through the site
Hillside camping meadow with natural level terraces
Guests at sunset
The farm drive
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Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site

  • Peaceful dog-friendly hillside farm site with level, mowed terraces
  • A 10-minute drive from Ashbourne; 15 minutes to Carsington Water
  • Fire baskets for hire and wood to buy; footpaths through the farm
Thorpe Cloud View Camping is all about the peaceful times under ever-changing skies. You’ll notice the sunsets, starry skies and landscapes are particularly pretty at this five-acre hillside site right outside the Peak District National Park, above the Thorpe Cloud Landmark at Dovedale with footpaths running through the farm. With pitches on level, mowed terraces across a hillside terrain, you’ll be well-positioned to descend on the national park, whether that’s the Stepping Stones (15 minutes’ drive), Ashbourne (10 minutes) or Matlock Bath (20 minutes). It’s peaceful up here, as things feel quite tucked away. However, the hideaway isn’t without its small bits of self-entertainment, as acoustic music is allowed (from gifted musicians only) before quiet time between 10.30pm and 7am and firepits are too – there are fire baskets for hire and wood available to buy from Ed the farmer or you can use your own off-ground braziers. As the site follows a peaceful, back to nature ethos, this isn’t a site for loud music or single-sex groups, but dogs (on a lead) are allowed as long as they can behave around livestock (there are sheep, geese and chickens on site). Entry to the site is down a 500-metre single track. The farmhouse, 200 metres away from the pitches, has an amenities block with showers and toilets (all free) and there's also a standpipe in the meadow. Please note that campervan and vehicle access to the camping meadow is restricted in the low season and dependent on weather conditions. Campervans and other vehicles will have access to a hardstanding/car park area at all times.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 5
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 20 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 20 Feb to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 287 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

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100% recommended for anyone to stay here.

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Jordan B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The view
The facilities
Ed the owner
The pitches
The picnic tables on certain pitches
The quietness
The 10 minute drive to the shop (when you forget something)

Disliked Nothing

The best camping place in this year. Amazing view, lots of nice…

Overall 10/10

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Piotr R.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The best camping place in this year. Amazing view, lots of nice place for walk, 5 min drive to Lake, 5 min drive to shops
Best host ever, frendly, helpful and realy care for everything-host was before famous actor - Woody Harrelson !

Friendly Staff, excellent layout, tranquility surrounded by sheep. Ed the farmer can…

Overall 10/10

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Andrew U.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly Staff, excellent layout, tranquility surrounded by sheep.
Ed the farmer can even supply you with a basket of fire for a small fee.

Clean toilets too.....

Excellent gem of a site not too far from Birmingham. Perfect getaway!

Overall 10/10

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Beth B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked What is not to love here? First of all Ed the farmer, what a guy! Honestly fantastic host, funny, helpful and knowledgeable (just not at shearing sheep apparently). Top guy, we have 0 complaints. He was doing a check in when we were being harrassed by some wasps and he said “give me three minutes” and he came back with incense sticks to deter them. Absolute legend, they worked!

Enough about Ed because that will go to his head.

This place offers spectacular views from any pitch site, the layout makes it feel private instead of those square fields where you face your neighbours. The amenities are spot on! For the price you get actual toilets, wash room and showers. All clean and well lit at night. You can buy wood and a log burner for £12, literally excellent value for money.

Back to Ed a second too, he came round and gave us this thing to put in the fire that makes it change colour. Honestly topped the night off perfectly, silent rolling hills. (Would recommend the naughty corner - ask Ed)

I cannot fault one thing here, I strongly recommend. I usually camp solo too and I’d feel so comfortable to do that here. I also recommend pitching in the “naughty corner” if it’s available. The views are just unreal for an hour away from town.

Best campsite I’ve been on so far, see you again soon for the cuppa Ed! Thank you x

Disliked Nothing, trip was just what was needed, will be back! (That’s not a threat it’s a promise)

The incredible views and the very friendly welcome.…

Overall 7/10

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Heather K.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The incredible views and the very friendly welcome.

Disliked The site could do with a slightly larger toilet block, it was a bit cramped.

Great views and facilities. Had everything you need for a weekend away.…

Overall 10/10

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Daryl W.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Great views and facilities. Had everything you need for a weekend away. Ed the farmer was fab and very helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back again.

Great location and even better views…

Overall 10/10

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Tom B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location and even better views

Lovely scenery, it was nice and quiet, left to it, but also…

Overall 10/10

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Deeana W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely scenery, it was nice and quiet, left to it, but also good hospitality when it was needed.

Quite,good views,friendly owner…

Overall 8/10

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Dave C.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quite,good views,friendly owner

Everything, was great, we've been before, but now We've found the perfect…

Overall 10/10

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Vickey H.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything, was great, we've been before, but now We've found the perfect pitch #42, we would love to reserve this one all the time

The view when the sun goes down is beautiful, got some great pictures.

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Thorpe Cloud View Camping

Riddings Park Farm

Wood Lane

Knivetonwood

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.04774°N
1.70895°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.6 km Fishpond Hotel
12.6 km Fishpond Hotel
14.3 km Railway Station
Rail
12.9 km Cromford Rail Station
13.1 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
14.2 km Matlock Rail Station
Airport
35.4 km East Midlands Airport
44.4 km Sheffield City 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

Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into your itinerary. For the latter, Hob Hurst's House (40 minutes) is a prehistoric burial mound – and just another addition to a long list of historical spots across the Peak District, including the Nine Ladies Stone Circle (half an hour), Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (25 minutes), Tissington Hall (15 minutes), Kedleston Hall (25 minutes) and the Crich Tramway Village (half an hour). When it comes to trails, there’s a very splendid selection about. Perhaps a 13-mile cycle on the Tissington Trail (10 minutes) beginning in Ashbourne? The limestone gorge and country park at the Heights of Abraham (20 minutes)? The Dovedale (25 minutes) river walk to the Stepping Stones and the Thorpe Cloud? For those who like a paddle or a cycle, Carsington Water (15 minutes) is an attractive candidate. Family-friendly days are bound to be packed with activities there, and the same goes for the family-friendly theme park Gulliver's Kingdom (20 minutes).

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 12.1 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12.4 km

Alton Towers Resort 13.8 km

Kedleston Hall 14.2 km

Haddon Hall 16.8 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 10.7 km

Winster Market House 11.3 km

Kedleston Hall 15.2 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 18.2 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 29.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 2.8 km

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 2.8 km

Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 2.8 km

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 3 km

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 3.7 km

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thorpe Cloud View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thorpe Cloud View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorpe Cloud View Camping? Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Cloud View Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Cloud View Camping? From $41.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.