Burrs Manor Wild Camping

View prices & book 8.7 195 reviews
Country views
Country views
Views across open fields
Golden hour on site
A lot of space to choose from
A peaceful spot
The site is a wildlife haven
Entrance to the site
Views from the unit
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Views across open fields
Golden hour on site
A lot of space to choose from

  • Peaceful wild camping at a farmland site in the Peak District
  • A 15-minute drive from the towns of Buxton and Bakewell
  • Less than an hour from Alton Towers theme park; near the Monsal Trail
Relaxing among green fields, trekking through the hills of the Peak District and settling down of an evening in a traditional village pub… If that sounds like your dream getaway then Burrs Manor Wild Camping, a mile from the village of Chelmorton in the Peak District, should be the very spot for you. The site is in a top spot for walking and cycling getaways, close to many of the waymarked trails crisscrossing the Peak District. The site is three miles from the start of the Monsal Trail, where you can hire bikes or explore the former railway line on foot or horseback, and less than 10 minutes’ drive from the starts of the High Peak Trail and the Tissington Trail. You can stay active on site with a game of footgolf (book in advance) or just idle around in the peace and quiet of the countryside farmland, taking in the view over the farmhouse towards the peaks. To unwind in the evenings, head to the traditional village pub in nearby Chelmorton, a 25-minute walk away, to have a bite to eat and knock one back in the beer garden. If you’d prefer to handle all the cooking yourself, barbecues are welcome on site and the towns of Buxton and Bakewell are nearby when you need to stock up on supplies.

Site type

Tent sites 40
RV sites 40
Travel trailer sites 40
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens March 5
Please note
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including footgolf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note, this is a wild camping site and some pitches may be slightly sloped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Mar 5 to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 195 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, basic Peak District campsite with stunning views. Friendly staff, spacious, clean pitches with hot showers. Great for walkers and exploring villages/pubs. Some mention a slope and limited facilities when busy, but it’s good value for a simple rural escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Honestly, for the price, this pitch was excellent. Really easy to find,…

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Steve S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Honestly, for the price, this pitch was excellent. Really easy to find, incredible views. Spacious fields and the host was lovely. Even gave me a lift to town to pick up my car when I got a taxi back the night before. Facilities were as expected. Plenty of toilets that were regularly cleaned, and a wee shower room with hot water. Not ideal having one shower for busy weeks / weekends I'm sure, but some sites don't even have a shower so it was definitely a bonus. The price was the big seller for me. A lot of sites have put their prices up, but this one was around £35 for 3 x nights which was excellent value for money. Definitely going to be returning.

Oh, and the signal was superb!

Disliked The shower room was a great addition but I can imagine one shower room being available during busy periods could be an issue. It was still a bonus to me though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Convenient for Buxton and good walks

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Jane R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Large field, lovely views, sunsets, no designated pitches,

Disliked Dogs being allowed to roam untethered. We were just falling asleep with the back doors to our van open to enjoy the last of the setting sun when a dog pooped right outside - with all the associated smell. To be fair, the owner was apologetic and cleaned up - but it shouldn't have happened

Recommend to friends Visit again

The scenic views, the walks around the campsite close to Buxton. Peaceful…

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SHAUN S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The scenic views, the walks around the campsite close to Buxton. Peaceful setting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean shower with hot water, easy to find and amazing views, very…

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Pamela W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Clean shower with hot water, easy to find and amazing views, very cheap

Disliked A group of loud people that were loud still around 1 am, which made it difficult to sleep.

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Everything was perfect

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Michelle S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I felt safe and the site had everything I needed as a solo female camper..I had a lovely time and will return

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location, near to Buxton and on the doorstep of this cute…

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James D.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Perfect location, near to Buxton and on the doorstep of this cute little village called Chelmorton which has a great walk up to the Low on the hill and a lovely pub called the Church Inn.

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The simplicity…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The simplicity

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, affordable and friendly other guests…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet, affordable and friendly other guests

Disliked Toilets weren’t the cleanest (I didn’t use the shower) and the owner wasn’t that friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy booking, lovely rural site, fabulous sunsets, good access to walking routes…

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Becky G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Easy booking, lovely rural site, fabulous sunsets, good access to walking routes and a very nice local pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities, very clean, friendly staff, not rowdy at night…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Good facilities, very clean, friendly staff, not rowdy at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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 Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Location

Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Chelmorton

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9SP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.23656°N
1.84255°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Market Place
5.3 km Market Place
11.4 km Buxton Road
Rail
5.4 km Buxton Rail Station
7.7 km Dove Holes Rail Station
9.8 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
31.7 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
31.8 km Manchester Airport
32 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

There’s lots more to do in the Peak District National Park than follow trails: abseil from the viaduct at Millers Dale, explore the spectacular dams of Derwent Valley or dive below ground at Blue John Cavern – all less than an hour from Burrs Manor. The nearby towns of Buxton and Bakewell are must-visit spots too: in Buxton, go below the earth’s surface once more at Poole’s Cavern, stand under the stunning Devonshire dome, or stroll through the Pavilion Gardens. And in Bakewell? There’s plenty to see and do here too, but the one thing you must try is a Bakewell pudding... Plenty of old houses are in the area for historic and cultural days too: Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Tissington Hall are each less than 30 minutes from Burrs Manor, and The Old Manor, White Peak Estate, Little Moreton Hall, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall are all within an hour’s drive. Too sedate? A more high-octane experience awaits on the rides at Alton Towers theme park, a 50-minute drive from Burrs Manor. For something that falls somewhere in the middle, try a treetop adventure full of zip lines and rope courses at Go Ape, 15 minutes from the site.

Must see

Haddon Hall 12.9 km

Chatsworth 15.1 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 18.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 23.2 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 23.3 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 17.1 km

Lyme Park 19.2 km

Hare Hill 23.3 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 24.4 km

Nether Alderley Mill 26.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wye Dale - Earl Sterndale - Chelmorton - Wye Dale 1.4 km

Millers Dale - Chee Dale - Chelmorton - Taddington - Priestcliffe - Millers Dale 3.8 km

Millers Dale - Flagg - Taddington - Millers Dale 3.8 km

Miller's Dale - Monk's Dale - River Wye on Monsal Trail 3.9 km

Miller's Dale - Peak Forest - Dam Dale - Peter Dale - Monk's Dale - Miller's Dale 4.3 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 sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Burrs Manor Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Burrs Manor Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Burrs Manor Wild Camping? There’s lots more to do in the Peak District National Park than follow trails: abseil from the viaduct at Millers Dale, explore the spectacular dams of Derwent Valley or dive below ground … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Burrs Manor Wild Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Burrs Manor Wild Camping? From $44.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.