Lathkill Wild Campsite

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  • Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
  • Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
  • A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
If a laidback wild camping break is just what you need right now, Lathkill Wild Campsite is likely to tick a lot of boxes. A peaceful Peak District location? Tick. Views over hills? Tick. Dog-friendly and relaxing? Tick, again. Many guests return again and again for this site's friendly and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the convenient location. On the edge of the village of Over Haddon, it’s only a 10-minute car journey to get to Bakewell, one of the top visitor spots in the Peak District National Park. Peaceful, wild-style camping is the vibe here, and that carries over into the facilities. A toilet (with no toilet paper), fresh water, firepits for hire and firewood for sale make staying here an experience that's both convenient and hands-on. Overlooking Lathkill Dale and with far-reaching views over the surrounding area, many circular walks and bike routes await close by. And on the food front, the site is about a mile from an award-winning pub, which is easy to walk to, and the village also has tea rooms, public toilets and a bus stop serving local destinations. For anything a bit bigger in scale (like supermarkets, A road access and museums), you'll want to head in the direction of Bakewell (10 minutes); the similarly sized spa town of Buxton (20 minutes) has a heritage trail, spas and shops.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
RV & Motorhome sites 60
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Toilet paper is not supplied on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

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Wild camping

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Popular, no-frills campsite for a true wild camping feel with great views. Enjoy freedom to pick your spot, a peaceful vibe, and helpful owners. Basic but clean loos and tap. Good for walks, near Bakewell. Some pitches are sloped, BYO loo roll & soap.

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Loved it all! Lovely grass pitch…

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Tamara S.

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Liked Loved it all! Lovely grass pitch where you find your own spot which is great! Fire pit provided and the gent comes round to see if you need any wood or you can message the number and he gets you sorted! Toilets clean and toilet roll was provided, views are incredible and we also got a lovely wake up call on the first night by some cows that took a liking to our van and decided to rub against it.
It is literally the definition of being in the middle of nowhere and it was perfect!

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A lovely stay with fantastic views, and wonderful campsite owners

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Anonymous

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Liked Access to the site, the location, the number of other campers, the owner.

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Back to basics wild camp site in beautiful countryside

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Matthew M.

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Liked Back to basics, wild camp site in the middle of the beautiful peaks above Bakewell, with everything you need and nothing you don’t.

Pick a spot, pitch your tent/van, crack open a drink and relax. Or wander in to Over Haddon for a drink/bite.

Toilets are clean, there’s water available and the lovely people that run the site pop round with fire pits, wood and even marshmallows!

The views from the site are lovely and it’s peaceful!

Disliked Nothing!! It’s a delightfully basic, wild camp site.

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Would definitely come again.

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Sandra P.

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Liked We much prefer the ‘almost wild camping’ to a proper campsite, and for us this was just the thing. It’s not far from Bakewell, a nice little town for a few hours out. It was quite a busy campsite as we stayed on a Friday and Saturday night, but nice and quiet with everyone seeming to enjoy themselves without being rowdy. We would use this site again.

Disliked Considering the amount of people on site, perhaps three toilets isn’t quite enough.

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Great location and chilled vibe…

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Adam S.

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Liked Great location and chilled vibe

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Beautiful area and really kind owner.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful area and really kind owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was so nice, will return frequently with our children

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Hannah P.

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Liked Absolutely beautiful scenery

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Lovely views and a great pub…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely views and a great pub nearby for dinner!

Site was fairly quiet and friendly; nice to be able to choose your own pitch.

Facilities as described but no arguments from me at that price! Would love to visit again.

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Lovely site, good size pitches!

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Molly S.

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Liked Me and my partner stayed for the first time for one night. Such a beautiful area, nice and quiet. Friendly owner too!
Will definitely stay again! 😊

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We had a field to ourselves…

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Sarah M.

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Liked We had a field to ourselves as there weren't many other campers so really felt like wild camping. Amazing views and really peaceful, we only stayed for 1 night but would have stayed for longer if we had been able.

The campsite owner we met was really welcoming, will definitely stay again and have already recommended to friends.

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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 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 Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lathkill Wild Campsite

Overhaddon

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19471°N
1.71714°W

Route directions

Please follow the pin on the map rather than the postcode or you may end up in the wrong place. The entrance to the site is clearly marked as Lathkill Wild Campsite and is not near any other entrances or buildings.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 km Buxton Road
3.4 km Matlock Street
12.4 km Railway Station
Rail
12.3 km Matlock Rail Station
13.4 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
13.7 km Grindleford Rail Station
Airport
31.6 km Sheffield City Airport
41.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
41.4 km Manchester 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

A Peak District break should always include a visit to Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive). This country house has over 25 rooms, including a painted hall and sculpture room, and the grounds are just as splendid – here you can take the kids to meet the pygmy goats in the farmyard, and play at the adventure playground, eat according to the season at the estate’s restaurants or take a buggy tour. Haddon Hall (15 minutes) is another nearby historic house, with a medieval park that can be explored on guided tours. And there’s Matlock (20 minutes) close by too – it was once an ancient spa town and now a gateway for bike rides, hikes and the lot. If staying active is high on your priorities, a visit to the Hathersage Swimming Pool (25 minutes) is the place to practise your backstroke under the open sky. You’re bound to get in some steps around Alton Towers (40 minutes) too, running between rides. Dovedale (30 minutes), of course, is a place for more traditional hikes – the valley is almost three miles long, and there are stepping stones to cross on your way around this scenic stretch of land.

Must see

Haddon Hall 3.8 km

Chatsworth 7.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 13.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 14.4 km

Alton Towers Resort 25.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.8 km

The Old Manor 25.1 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 27.4 km

Hardwick Hall 27.4 km

Lyme Park 28.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 1.3 km

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 1.3 km

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 1.3 km

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 2 km

Youlgreave - Bradford Dale - Winster - Youlgreave 2.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lathkill Wild Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lathkill Wild Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lathkill Wild Campsite? A Peak District break should always include a visit to Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive). This country house has over 25 rooms, including a painted hall and sculpture room, and the grounds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lathkill Wild Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lathkill Wild Campsite? From $30.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.