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.

Site type

Tent sites 60
RV sites 60
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Toilet paper is not supplied on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.2

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Wild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This "wild" campsite offers a relaxed, back-to-basics experience in a beautiful Peak District location. Campers praise the stunning views, spacious pitches, and friendly, helpful owners. Basic but clean restrooms and a drinking water tap are provided. Fire pits can be rented, and firewood purchased on-site. While generally peaceful, some reviews mention occasional noise from other campers. The site is well-located for hikes and is a short drive from Bakewell. A popular choice for those seeking tranquility and nature.

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- quiet - minimal - tucked away &…

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 Chloe B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked - quiet
- minimal
- tucked away & secluded
- amazing scenery
- cow escape drama

Disliked n/a

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Very pleased great place to stay the host was a very nice guy

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 Jim M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The cost. The vast majority of sites have now become to expensive and eventually people will look for sites like this one that are basic but very practical you know what to expect.the toilets and washing area are basic but very clean.
We will definitely stay here again and recommend to family friends.great village pub great food short walk from site fantastic views while you eat.thank you👍

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Plenty of space and friendly staff.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Plenty of space and friendly staff. Really relaxed atmosphere.

Disliked My only criticism is that it would be nice to have shower facilities, but as a back to basics camp, it's perfect.

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It was so peaceful just what…

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 Louise O. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked It was so peaceful just what I was looking for, the views were amazing

Disliked Nothing

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Positive experience, would stay again.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice laid back campsite only a short drive from Bakewell. Functional toilet and wash facilities.

Disliked Having to be back for 7pm is a little limiting.

I had to pay for a second pitch for a small tent to go next to my van, which overall took up less space than some of the larger tents on a single pitch. It is one of the more affordable sites so not a huge issue, but something to consider

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A cracking site with plenty of…

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 Nick B. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked A cracking site with plenty of space. Special thanks to the owner (Neil) who was accommodating with my late arrival.
Highly recommended for other people who want a straightforward place to stay with both toilets and sinks.

Disliked N/A

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Beautiful place well maintained. The host…

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Rachel D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful place well maintained. The host is very friendly and welcoming.

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Perfect spot Is what it says on…

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 Thomas S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Perfect spot

Is what it says on the tin

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Peace and quiet, plenty of room…

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 christopher h. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peace and quiet, plenty of room and choice of pitch, nice welcome. Reasonably clean toilets, totally adequate.

Disliked Non

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Great little site. Been before and…

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Tyler C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great little site. Been before and will return
Thank you for having us.

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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.

Food and drink

  • Pizzuti Kitchen 3.4 km
  • Dead Canary 3.4 km
  • The Charleston 3.5 km
  • The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop 3.5 km
  • Eastern Court 3.5 km
  • The H Bar & Restaurant 3.6 km
  • Rajas Indian 3.6 km
  • The Woodyard 3.7 km
  • Haddon Restaurant 4.4 km
  • Carriages 6.6 km

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 3.3 km
  • The Weedram Off-licence 3.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.6 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 8.5 km
  • Spar Supermarket 9.7 km

Parks and play

  • The Rutland Playground 2.5 km
  • Riverside Garden park 3.7 km
  • Thornbridge Hall park 4.6 km
  • Peak Shopping Village Nature Reserve park 6.8 km
  • The Green park 7 km
  • Beeley Playing Field park 7.6 km
  • Baslow Woodland Park Playground 8.6 km
  • Adventure Playground 9 km
  • Whitworth Park 9.1 km

Family days out

  • Magpie Mine 2.4 km
  • Haddon Hall 4.4 km
  • Andle Stone 6.1 km
  • Cork Stone 6.5 km
  • Winster Market House 7.8 km
  • Exile Music Festival 7.9 km
  • Coal Hole And Tunnel 8 km
  • Pilsbury Castle 8 km
  • The Cascade 8.1 km

Public transport

  • Bakewell (Lady Manners School) 2.6 km
  • Cock and Pullet 2.8 km
  • Bakewell, Monyash Road / Pickford Villas (Hail & Ride) 2.9 km
  • Grove Place 2.9 km
  • Holywell Lane 3 km
  • Rose Farm 3 km
  • Church 3 km
  • Alport Lane 3 km
  • Ashford-in-the-Water (Ashford Mill) 3.2 km
  • Bakewell (Lakeside) 3.2 km

What’s nearby

  • Bakewell Golf Club Golf course 4.4 km
  • Peak Village Shopping centre 6.9 km

Local services

  • Youlgrave Garage Fuel station 3 km
  • Youlegrave Medical Centre Doctors 3.1 km
  • Bakewell Medical Centre Doctors 3.3 km
  • Park View Service Station Fuel station 3.4 km
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 3.4 km
  • Bakewell Pharmacy 3.4 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.6 km
  • Newholme Hospital 4 km
  • Newhaven Services Fuel station 6.6 km
  • Babytobreast Clinic 7.2 km

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $30.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.