Danes Moss Farm

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.4 14 reviews
Open space for pitches
Site entrance
Peaceful grass setting
Large field to pick your pitch

  • Peaceful wildlife haven half an hour’s walk from Gawsworth Hall
  • A 15-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park
  • Spacious pitches in the countryside, a short walk from pubs and shops
Want to be surrounded by lush countryside, with lots of space to spread out and get comfortable? Danes Moss has peaceful, spacious pitches in the Cheshire countryside, making it mightily convenient for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling. It’s also just a 15-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park. The site is a 15-minute walk from the scenic village of Gawsworth near Macclesfield, and half an hour’s walk from historic Gawsworth Hall, a Tudor manor house with gorgeous gardens and seasonal performances. Cafés, pubs and shops are within half an hour’s walk of the site, in and around Gawsworth and the edge of Macclesfield. Come here as a family, couple or solo. There is ample space for each pitch, making it a peaceful and private feeling place to get away to. There are portable toilet facilities on site. Dogs are also welcome.

Campground type

Caravan sites 3
Tent sites 20
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

I stayed for two nights with two dogs on the large open…

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Marion G.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked I stayed for two nights with two dogs on the large open field with water and portaloo. There was lots of space and so could be quite private. Dogs are welcome and able to use adjoining fields to exercise. The farmer, Rob is friendly and accommodating. I would return.

Disliked Some road noise, it's best to pitch at the bottom of the field where it's much quieter.

Lovely site, friendly and helpful owner.

Overall 10/10

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Tia-Louise S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Stunning area, the owner was so helpful when we got a little lost and he came to help us 😂, he also gave us recommendations of walks to go on. Had a great stay in our small tent. Really great price. No wifi but i prefer it that way to enjoy the nature

No fuss, a great stop-off on a bikepacking adventure. There's a basic…

Overall 10/10

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Ben H.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked No fuss, a great stop-off on a bikepacking adventure. There's a basic portaloo which was relatively clean and stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitiser.

Disliked I would have liked to have a water supply and somewhere to put rubbish.

Back to basics camping we loved it - if your looking for…

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Dawn P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Back to basics camping we loved it - if your looking for no frills just simple camping this is the place. Owner lovely

Disliked Nothing we loved our stay

Natural beauty and a peaceful atmosphere to connect with nature.

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Mark K.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked A basic, no frills location for our camping adventure. The simplicity of the site allowed us to truly connect with nature without the distractions of modern amenities, which is exactly what we were looking for. The facilities were clean and well maintained, making our stay comfortable despite the minimal setup. We appreciated the straightforward experience and will definitely return for future trips. I highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for an authentic, back to basics camping experience.

Disliked I would like to suggest that the grass on the fields could be trimmed a little shorter. This would make it easier and more enjoyable to take walks around the campsite, allowing visitors to fully explore and appreciate the area. Shorter grass would also enhance the overall comfort and accessibility for campers, especially those with young children.

perfect basic spot

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Ruth D.

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Liked simple no frills site with plenty of space and a friendly welcome. Pub and facilities only a short walk down the road.

Perfect place left alone nothing there but a toilet and a tap…

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Scott C.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Perfect place left alone nothing there but a toilet and a tap was great,
Sat nav to place was a bit sketchy even with maps I’d suggest a sign post outside the gate as it’s just that a gate you guess is place and go though, so a sign would make life a lot easier, but pub right by and a shop it’s great definitely use again

Disliked No sign so hard to guess as it’s just a gate.

Great little site closento Macclesfield and Gawsworth

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Kate I.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Ownership by a lovely man. We loved the peaceful relaxed atmosphere. We loved popping into Gawsworth and the little pub there.

Disliked The fueld was newly converted to camping and the grass was a little long. It was also beside a busy road.

Back to basics chilled site

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked No frills, open space, relaxed site in great surroundings. Just pull off the road into a massive flat field and get on with it.

100% wild camping, lovely field , the grass could be a little…

Overall 10/10

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Patrycja K.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked 100% wild camping, lovely field , the grass could be a little bit shorter but you can’t expect much for the price you paying. Lovely owner new to market. Portaloo on side.

Disliked The grass, if you drop anything you won’t be able to find it lol


Features

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

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 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Danes Moss Farm

Gawsworth

Macclesfield

Cheshire

England

SK11 9QP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.23867°N
2.15545°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.1 km Manchester Airport The Station
16.2 km Market Place
16.2 km Market Place
Rail
3.2 km Macclesfield Rail Station
6.1 km Prestbury Rail Station
9.1 km Alderley Edge Rail Station
Airport
15.6 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
15.7 km Manchester Airport
15.9 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Macclesfield Canal (walking or boat trip): around 10 minutes’ drive - Silk Museum (silk industry heritage museum): 10 minutes - Macclesfield Forest (hiking, cycling and wildlife spotting with views over the Cheshire countryside): 15 minutes - Tegg's Nose Country Park (rock climbing and an informative visitor centre): 15 minutes - Jodrell Bank (astronomical observatory with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and the Lovell Telescope): 15 minutes - National Trust - Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside (wizard legend and walking trails): 15 minutes - National Trust - Hare Hill (peaceful woods and gardens: 15 minutes - Blaze Farm & The Potty Sheep (family-friendly attraction with farm animals, a tearoom and walking trails): 20 minutes.

Must see

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 5.6 km

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 5.8 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 12.9 km

Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 13.3 km

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 14 km

National Trust

Hare Hill 5.6 km

Nether Alderley Mill 7.2 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 12.1 km

Lyme Park 14.4 km

Winster Market House 35.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Gawsworth - Macclesfield Canal - North Rode - Gawsworth 1.6 km

GAWSWORTH [OLD] HALL 1.8 km

WEST PARK 3.1 km

Lowerhouse - Sutton Common - Lowerhouse 4.4 km

Tegg's Nose and Macclesfield Forest 5.6 km

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Warrington, England 33.9 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 Danes Moss Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Danes Moss Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Danes Moss Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Macclesfield Canal (walking or boat trip): around 10 minutes’ drive - Silk Museum (silk industry heritage museum): 10 minutes - Macclesfield Forest (hiking, cycling and wildlife … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Danes Moss Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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