Minninglow Meadows

Forget-me-not tent with picnic table and barbecue

The sage and rose tent with its own barbecue and picnic table

Small glamping site in the Peak District National Park near Matlock
Bakewell, Dovedale and Chatsworth Estate within 25 minutes' drive
Cosy bell tents with proper beds, next to the High Peak Trail

Days spent roaming around the Peak District National Park, nights spent cosying up under canvas but in comfy beds… sound like your kind of break? If so, make for Minninglow view, in the southern stretch of the national park about 20 minutes' drive from Matlock. Walkers and cyclists will be in their element here, as this site is just next to the High Peak Trail, a 17.5-mile traffic-free trail that makes a great way to see some of the surrounding scenery. There are plenty more routes around the area too, of course, plus options galore for days out: perhaps trying out the watersports at Carsington Water, visiting the famed Chatsworth Estate or riding all the rollercoasters at Alton Towers. Perhaps you'd also like to throw some fishing into the mix? That’s easily done, as the site has its own fishing pond that guests can use for an extra fee payable on site – you’ll need to bring your own kit and follow the catch-and-release policy. Back at base after whatever activity you've chosen, you’ll be staying in cosy bell tents that have been well spaced around a field with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Each one has beds made up for your arrival and a cool box filled with ice so you can keep food and drinks cold ready for your evening meal – which you can cook up on your barbecue and serve at your picnic table. Shared facilities include a shower block with several cubicles and several eco-friendly compost toilets.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Minninglow Meadows

Minninglow Grange

Pikehall

Matlock

Derbyshire

England

DE4 2PR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.1195°N
1.71009°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.8 km Fishpond Hotel

9.9 km Fishpond Hotel

10.4 km Railway Station

Rail

10.3 km Matlock Bath Rail Station

10.3 km Matlock Rail Station

10.8 km Cromford Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

37.7 km Sheffield City Airport

41.4 km East Midlands Airport

46 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3

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

As well as the High Peak Trail there are heaps of excellent walking/cycling routes around – a few favourite local destinations are Harboro Rocks (15 minutes' drive), the Dovedale stepping stones (20 minutes) and Thor's Cave (25 minutes). The Tissington Trail runs from Ashbourne (20 minutes) and the Monsal Trail from Bakewell (25 minutes), where you should also sample some of its famed tarts or puddings. Chatsworth House (25 minutes) is one of the area’s big attractions, with lots to see and do for all ages. As well as the lavish mansion itself, you can also tour the gardens, meet animals in the farmyard, visit the farm shop and let the kids have fun in the adventure playground. Bigger kids will no doubt also love the thrill rides of Alton Towers (35 minutes). Just outside the national park there are a couple more excellent attractions in the form of the Heights of Abraham cable car (20 minutes) and Crich Tramway Village (25 minutes). Carsington Water (15 minutes) is close to both of those and has activities including kayaking, windsurfing and paddleboarding.

Must see

Haddon Hall 9.2 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 9.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 10.4 km

Chatsworth 12.6 km

Alton Towers Resort 18.9 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 5.2 km

The Old Manor 17.4 km

Kedleston Hall 21.3 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 26 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 27.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pikehall (Minninglow) - Biggin Dalehead - Hartington - Heathcote - Biggin - Pikehall 0.1 km

Pikehall - Roystone Grange - Parwich - Gotham - Pikehall 0.2 km

Biggin - Tissington Trail - Upper Mill Dale - Biggin 4.4 km

Winster - Uppertown - Bonsall Dale - Winster 4.9 km

Winster - The Nine Ladies - Robin Hood's Stride 4.9 km