Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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Hillside camping meadow with natural level terraces

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.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to Tue, Nov 24 2026

Pitch types & availability

8

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

6 people maximum

One Roof tent or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Dump station

Other restrictions

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max) £2 (£2) per night
Dog (2 max)

£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other options

2

Primitive grass campervan campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

6 people maximum

One Class B motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Class B motorhome, Motorhome not allowed

Features

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Dump station

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max) £2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max) £2 (£2) per night
Dog (2 max)

£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		7

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning country views & peaceful, basic camping. Ed, the owner, is praised for friendliness. Beautiful scenery! Facilities are clean but basic; hot showers & fire pits. Pitches can be sloped, access track bumpy. Men's toilets sometimes need work.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-08-04

Views from bottom pitch, won't let me upload the sunset one

There’s something mesmerising about a firepit!

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Arrival date (latest first)

The owner Ed was brilliant! Very…

Overall 6 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The owner Ed was brilliant! Very welcoming. Made sure we had everything we needed. We could have a BBQ and an open fire. Fire pits were available and logs if needed.

Disliked The only negative was the Male toilets were just a portaloo

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite, lovely views, great size…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Ryan H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic campsite, lovely views, great size pitches, we were lucky to get one with a picnic table and we were able to rent a firepit and have BBQs. Facilities were all decent. Had a great time!

Disliked Men's portaloo was less ideal than a proper toilet but they had proper toilets for women

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and host, would definitely stay again! Very relaxed

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location
Fantastic host / farmer
Could hire a fire pit
Calm & peaceful
Perfect sunset view

Disliked Flying ants - I think we were just unlucky with where we pitched our tent! Couldn’t be helped and was not due to anything on the venue at all, just being outside in nature!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed it, I'll be back as my son also loved it

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Simon B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Views was brilliant, location spot on, owner very helpful

Disliked The male toilet was a portaloo and could be improved, a patio slab which is level on each pitch would also be good, next doors gas cooker went over and I had to rush over to put it out so definately a little hard standing concrete pad would be ideal as the pitches are all level

Recommend to friends Visit again

The perfect quiet get away

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Sharon W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The perfect place for sunsets and stargazing and the perfect host! Ed couldn’t do enough, he checked constantly that everyone was happy and that we had the best experience possible.
Showers and toilets were perfect. The site was lovely and clean and there were ready made log burners available.
We saw sheep, geese, rabbits, kestrels, bats… to name but a few.
We had such a lovely, peaceful and relaxing weekend and will definitely be back! We highly recommend this site.
Thank you Ed ☺️

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views are amazing! Great location…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		4
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		5
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The views are amazing!
Great location for nearby walks and towns.
Ed (the owner) was lovely, welcoming and accommodating helping us with bbq equipment.

Disliked Shower & Toilet block were not the nicest.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ed the farmer very friendly &…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		10

Aug 2026 Becky P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Ed the farmer very friendly & welcoming! Beautiful views from every pitch & good basic facilities. Pitches are a great size and site not at all busy when we went, even though it's summer holidays. Perfect for relaxing and watching the wildlife go by.

Disliked Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views of the sunset.…

Overall 2 out of 10
Location		4
Value for money	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		2
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Sandra G. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely views of the sunset.

Disliked Long bumpy driveway to access, full of potholes- drive really slowly so as not to take out the underside of your vehicle.
Dirty pitches, covered with goose droppings. Litter around toilet facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet location

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Kate R. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful place and owner could not be more friendly or helpful. Highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great simple campsite. Farmer Ed was delightful.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Rebecca C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Farmer Ed, the view, the simplicity, the check in procedure, the location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback 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

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

Ferry

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

Local events

Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Thursday, August 6, 2026)
Swadlincote, England 34.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this park. Please check-in at the notice board at the shower block near the rear entrance instead.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Payment terms

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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

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 $47.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night

Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night

Arrive:	1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

Admission

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General

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What customers say

The owner Ed was brilliant! Very…

Overall

Fantastic campsite, lovely views, great size…

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Great site and host, would definitely stay again! Very relaxed

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Really enjoyed it, I'll be back as my son also loved it

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The perfect quiet get away

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The views are amazing! Great location…

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Ed the farmer very friendly &…

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Lovely views of the sunset.…

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Great quiet location

Overall

Great simple campsite. Farmer Ed was delightful.

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Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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