Sweet Knoll Camping

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  • Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
  • Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks
Welcome to the Peak District: pretty hikes, miles of countryside, historic properties and country lanes. Down one of those country lanes is Sweet Knoll Camping, a rather lovely (and very much peaceful) place to stay next door to a pretty Peak District farm. Spectacular views? You bet. This central part of the Peak District is particularly gorgeous, and the pitches have views of sloping green fields. A launch pad for lovely hikes? Indeed. There are a variety of walks guests can take directly from the site. If that’s not satisfying enough already, the local village pub (including a shop) is only a 15-minute walk away and can be added as a pitstop for pints or local grub. The village also has a kids' playground. The family-run site has a Belfast sink where guests can set about washing up their dishes. In the same washing-up area, there’s seating next to a woodburning stove. There are also a couple of toilets and showers on site. Barbecues are permitted at Sweet Knoll Camping should guests fancy grilling their own dinner rather than tracking down food in the local towns or villages, like Bakewell (20 minutes’ drive) and Castleton (15 minutes). The closest shops are a 10-minute drive away, or there’s a farm shop a five-minute drive away.

Site type

Tent sites 49
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens April 18
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to

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Reviews

9.3

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Amazing Peak District views & serene vibes. Guests rave about the welcoming owner, Stephanie, and spotless facilities, especially the showers. Perfect for walks to Castleton & Mam Tor. Some note a need for more toilets during peak times & occasional camper noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely place, but best to avoid busy times such as long weekends.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked - Lovely views if you choose the right spot for your tent.
- Scenic walking path leading to Mam Tor in about 90 minutes.
- Plenty of space for your tent, though the ground can be a bit sloped and you may find some dry sheep droppings on the grass.
- Quiet at night.

Disliked - Very crowded during the late summer long weekend, with long queues for toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and beautiful views, will…

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Jade F.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great site and beautiful views, will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent side, close to MAM Tor and everything 👍

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything 10/10 ✅

Disliked No dislike all good 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site, great location, amazing friendly and helpful staff.

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Helen B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This campsite is great, nice big open fields which you can choose from. The site is really clean and well maintained.

Stephanie is fantastic, friendly, helpful and really kind.

The facilities are limited, but what they have are kept clean and well supplied.

Made good friends with one of the donkeys.

Stephanie told me of a route where I could walk from the site to Mam Tor, which was ideal!

Would absolutely recommend the site to others.

Disliked Some people took a long time in the shower, but that sometimes happens. It’s hardly the end of the world.

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Friendly staff, would go again

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Views, location, local walks

Disliked It might just have been because it was a busy bank holiday but the queues for the facilities was always long, but the owners did a great job keeping them clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities. Would highly recommend.

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Bethany L.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We stayed here for our first camping trip as a family and would highly recommend. The facilities were clean and well stocked with loo roll and fairy liquid etc. The site was relatively quiet and our little girl loved looking at the nearby farm animals.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This campsite is spacious and peaceful. The host was very accommodating. This was our second visit — we first came in 2023, and since then there have been many great improvements.

More toilets have been added, and there is now a shower as well. The views are beautiful, and there are animals around which make the experience even more enjoyable.

Our only suggestion would be to consider separating the male and female toilets for added convenience. Overall, a wonderful stay — we’ll definitely be back!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We really enjoyed our stay at Sweet Knoll Camping. The location and facilities are great! It got quite busy during the bank holiday weekend, causing short queues for the showers and toilets. Stephanie is very responsive and helpful, even at short notice. The area is beautiful and you are very close to incredible scenery, but you should plan your hiking route in advance to avoid getting lost. We actually decided to extend our stay and would love to stop by another time.

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Great facilities! 100% will be back!…

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Amy B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great facilities! 100% will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site - would stay here again.

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Vicky O.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Really friendly owner - very welcoming.
Lovely shower and toilet block, one of the best we have come across.
Nice quiet, picturesque site (although it was mid week - I can imagine it gets very busy on weekends and bank holidays).

Disliked Could do with a few more showers as there were only 2 for everyone. Fine when we were there but I guess they'll be a bit of a queue during busy periods!

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire 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 Leave the car at home Peaceful 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 Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

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 Sailing nearby

Location

Sweet Knoll Camping

Sweet Knoll Farm

Eldon Lane

Peak Forest

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8EW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.31847°N
1.82669°W

Route directions

There is a sign at the bottom of the lane saying Eldon Lane. The satnav may end its journey here. However, you should follow the road to the top of the lane, where there’s an open gate.

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Market Place
9 km Market Place
15.4 km Buxton Road
Rail
4.7 km Dove Holes Rail Station
5.2 km Edale Rail Station
6.2 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
29.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
30.1 km Manchester Airport
30.2 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

Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone houses and views of Hope Valley and the High Peak are also ravishing. A walk up Mam Tor (15 minutes) is likely to please outdoorsy types. The five-mile route passes through heather moors on Kinder Scout and a reservoir before reaching the 517-metre hilltop in the High Peak. After your climb, you might decide that the Bakewell tarts and puddings of Bakewell (20 minutes) are the next natural course of action. The market town also has access to the Monsal Trail, a cycling route through old railway tunnels. Tuck into your sweet treats on the riverfront, a popular spot with other consumers of the famous tarts. There are some splendid walks around Chatsworth House (half an hour) should you crave more outdoorsy days out. Royal family members live in the house, so interested folks can book a tour to see some of the historic rooms (and the surrounding 105-acre garden and farmyard if they so wish).

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 15.3 km

Haddon Hall 17.5 km

Chatsworth 17.8 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 23.9 km

Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 28.2 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 15.7 km

Winster Market House 23.3 km

Hare Hill 23.9 km

Nether Alderley Mill 27.6 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 30.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEAK DISTRICT 2.7 km

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 4.1 km

Castleton and Peak Forest 4.2 km

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 4.2 km

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sweet Knoll Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sweet Knoll Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sweet Knoll Camping? Castleton (15 minutes’ drive) village is a very cute local spot. Its show caverns (including Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern) have contributed to its fame, but the stone … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sweet Knoll Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Knoll Camping? From $46.43 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.