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.
  • 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 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

Lovely quiet site with great views and a chilled vibe. Staff are super friendly, facilities are clean and basic. You can pick your own spot. Fire pits available. Some pitches are a bit sloped and no showers, but everyone loved it and wants to come back!

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Lovely quiet site, plenty of space,toilets…

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Nicola M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site, plenty of space,toilets clean

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Beautiful location and the site was…

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 Dillon D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful location and the site was really peaceful despite being busy. Showers were basic but clean and couldnt ask for much more for the price.

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Good birthday stayed extra day for it

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very easy site good food local.aii the basic you need and had a grwat birthday just relaxing in the sun and brezes

Disliked None

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great place, clean loos and well maintened road way. owner friendly

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ian b. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked very quiet place to spend my 76th birthday. It was very sunny, but we found shade in the height of the day under some trees. did not try wifi as i wanted time away from at beck and call

Disliked could not stay longer, would have loved to make it for the rest of the week but other commitments meant i had to go home

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lots of space, super chill, very…

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Rose B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked lots of space, super chill, very friendly and helpful staff member on a quad bike.

Disliked nowhere was flat, wasn't made clear before booking.

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Just what we were after. A…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Just what we were after. A nice and simple place to camp for a weekend away. Access to drinking water, clean toilets and a place to wash your dishes. Choosing your own pitch meant there was plenty of space for each tent to have their own privacy too.

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Definitely coming back!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Relaxed environment, put your pitch wherever you’d like. Was allowed music until dark, and bbq. Space to play ball games. Large group of us

Disliked Could do with a few more toilets

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I liked the pitch and the…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked I liked the pitch and the field it was a nice quiet area, until the second night, the 4th July when a big group was quite loud until around 12.30am, which was quite annoying to people who was sleeping or wanting to sleep.

Disliked I didn’t not dislike anything, I believe it would be better to add showers as you’ve got a water pipe and a couple of showers would be ideal, just keep some cleaning stuff there etc some cheap bottles of bleach etc. the grass was a bit long could’ve been cut beforehand but it didn’t ruin anything just a minor thing.

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Great location, offers exactly as advertised.…

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 Ann F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great location, offers exactly as advertised. Amazing views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views & location. Will definitely be back!

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david k. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The location was fantastic & setup where we liked was great. The toilets were better than we thought. There is even sinks to wash your pots. The owner was informative for some local walks. Will definitely be back!

Disliked The grass was long but understandable with all the hot weather. Dogs running around & coming into our tent when cooking.

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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.

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 $30.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.