Sheeps Bit

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  • Small back to nature site with two cosy bell tents with log burners
  • Set in the foothills of mamtor , surrounded by beautiful country side
  • Family run pop up glamping site with public footpaths from the site
Sheep’s Bit is a small family run glamping site with beautiful bell tents. The tents can be hired as a group or just alone . The cosy tents sleep two adults they have a double bed, log burner, a gas burner with all the utensils to make a cup of tea , there is also use of a bbq with outdoor seating . Dogs are welcome on leads as this is a working farm and the animals are very friendly and love to say hello . We have 3 very friendly goats who love children so don’t be suprised if they come running to great you . There is a toilet and shower on site, also a fridge freezer to store your ice packs for keeping the beers cool. We are situated right at the bottom of mamtor so if it’s a sunrise walk or bike ride we are perfectly placed . The village of edale is 5 minutes walk from the site, here you will find the train station with great links to Manchester and Sheffield. In the village there is two great pubs serving food and two lovely coffee shops . An hours walk over the hill is the bustling village of castleton where there is lots of sight seeing opportunities. Please note- The lane is a single lane farm track which is not suitable for low vehicle’s alternative parking can be arranged and a lift up to site will be available. There are also free roaming animals so no responsibility is taken for cars on site or the lane . This rustic site is a truly get away from it all site, offering peace and quite. We have our lovely ducks and hens so free range eggs are available daily, . We also have a little snack box offering goodies for your day ahead so bring the pennies for our honesty box .

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Opens June 21

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 21 to

Nearest sites

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Features

Dogs allowed low season only

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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 Dogs allowed low season only

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sheeps Bit

Smallclough Farm

Edale

Hope Valley

Derbyshire

England

S33 7ZL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.35958°N
-1.82031°W

Route directions

When approaching the car park at edale from Hope the turning is around 200 yards from the car park take the first left down a gravel track then first right where there is a metal farm gate go through the gate follow the track for around 1/4 mile . If coming to edale from barber booth / mamtor side it’s the first right before the car park it’s a sharp turn which is easily missed please ring for assistance if needed the sat takes you passed the entrance to the track so once you get to the car park please follow these directions. If coming from barber booth side when sat nab says you have reached your destination keep going towards edale car park .

Nearest transport

Coach
13 km Market Place
13.1 km Market Place
15.2 km Woodhead Road
Rail
0.6 km Edale Rail Station
6.2 km Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
8.1 km Dove Holes Rail Station
Airport
29.4 km Sheffield City Airport
29.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
30.1 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

We are nearby to castleton with speedwell cavern and blue johns cavern to explore . Beautiful mamtor and kinder scout can be accessed straight from the site . Manchester and Sheffield are easily reached by train from the station in edale . A short car ride takes you to Buxton where there is a beautiful park swimming pool and lots of restaurants. The lovely village of Hathersage offers a lovely outdoor swimming pool and great walking opportunities. Chatsworth house is roughly 40 minutes drive . And plenty more

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 15.8 km

Chatsworth 20.6 km

Haddon Hall 21.1 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 25.4 km

Wentworth Castle Gardens 27.1 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 15.6 km

Hare Hill 25.4 km

Winster Market House 27.1 km

Marsden Moor Estate 27.9 km

Nether Alderley Mill 29 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Edale and Kinder Plateau 0.6 km

Edale Station - Hayfield - New Mills Station 0.7 km

Edale to Chinley Linear Walk 1.2 km

Jacob's Ladder - Edale Head -Grindslow Knoll 1.3 km

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 3.3 km

Local events

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Thursday, July 4, 2024)

    Buxton, England 12.9 km

  • Rewind North (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)

    Macclesfield, England 30.4 km

  • RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday, July 17, 2024 – Wednesday, July 17, 2024)

    Knutsford, England 37.2 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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  • Does Sheeps Bit have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sheeps Bit dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sheeps Bit? We are nearby to castleton with speedwell cavern and blue johns cavern to explore . Beautiful mamtor and kinder scout can be accessed straight from the site . Manchester and Sheffield are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sheeps Bit?

    On arrival please contact 07881092494 so you can be guided in as the site is well hidden from the road

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