Rowter Farm Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly site at the top of Winnats Pass in the Peak District
  • 35 minutes’ drive from Chatsworth House; walk to Mam Tor and caves
  • Farmhouse sells essentials; off-ground firepits and barbecues allowed
Got the travel bug for country walks, caverns and granite tors? Rowter Farm Campsite might be the place for you. This site belongs to a working hill farm in a peaceful plot of land at the top of Winnats Pass in Castleton, so caves and country walks are practically in its backyard (within walking distance, Mam Tor and multiple caverns are open for exploration). Castleton village, five minutes’ drive away, has all the flavour of a classic Peak District village, including Peveril Castle, gift shops and pubs. For more local flavour, the site’s farmhouse sells essentials including eggs and milk. Whenever you want to warm the milk for breakfast or fry a couple of eggs sunny side up, firepits and barbecues are allowed (only if they're raised off-ground, though). Mountain biking and walking are all ways to conquer your new territory and handily, Rowter Farm Campsite is central to some pretty terrains, including Edale (15 minutes’ drive away) and the start of the Pennine Way, with other walks including the Kinder Scout and Jacob’s Ladder as extra spouts. As well as the handsome views up towards Mam Tor on site, the two-acre field has plenty of space for your family’s game of choice. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here and there’s strictly no noise after 10pm for everyone to get in their sleep. Please note that visitors are not allowed on site. Clean and basic sums up the facilities here, which include male and female toilets, one male shower and one female shower (it’s one pound for a three-minute shower), dishwashing facilities, a fridge-freezer and plug sockets for charging phones or drying hair.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Travel trailer sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.66) applies for the use of the shower.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

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10
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9
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8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
4

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a gorgeous Peak District spot, perfect for hikers & cyclists, close to Mam Tor & Castleton. Guests love the welcoming vibe, roomy pitches & clean, simple amenities, including hot showers. While the relaxed farm setting & good prices are a hit, some mention noise from others & limited facilities when busy. Overall, it’s a well-kept, peaceful getaway.

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Given the price of this location this is a very tidy and clean site.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The view, the price, the space, facilities were clean and the location.

Disliked Facilities were minimal. 1 shower for each gender. However fair for the price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space Shower Good toilets Beautiful location…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Plenty of space
Shower
Good toilets
Beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed as a one night camp over whilst attending event in Castleton.…

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David F.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Stayed as a one night camp over whilst attending event in Castleton. Great little campsite surrounded by beautiful views and walks. Hot showers and lovely little takeaway drinks and snacks. Definitely one for next gig in Castleton.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good campsite. But probably would stay again due to the price and loos

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The location to Mam tor and Castleton

Disliked Only two toilets to service the whole campsite, flush on either wasn’t great
Only one shower per gender to service whole campsite! Didn’t mind paying the £1 if you can shower when you want. If you get behind a family then you could be waiting ages.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very relaxed, great views, nice and easy…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very relaxed, great views, nice and easy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely stunning location, more sign posts for signing in would be good…

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Sophie H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Absolutely stunning location, more sign posts for signing in would be good I found it in the end but was a little daunting for my first time solo camping however staff/owners was very polite and friendly, location is definitely a hidden gem, I stayed the Friday night wasn’t overcrowded each pitch had adequate space and absolutely unreal grounds, site facilities was very much back to basics but I loved this, for the price an absolute steal, please note you do need £1 coins for the shower handy to take a few with you. Definitely recommended , hopefully be returning again soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely!

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Matt T.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely relax vibes with amazing scenery

Disliked Poor toilets & shower facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is perfect as a base for walking or cycling.…

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Jed P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location is perfect as a base for walking or cycling.

Disliked Be prepared for a bit of sheep poo in the camp site and uneven rocky ground because at the end of the day it’s a working farm and the location it’s in.
Facilities were clean though and we had no complaints and enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you love walks and peace snd quite stay here

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Brilliant place to stay
Great for touring and long walks
Lovely views
Would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location if you're a walker. Best avoided if it's busy.

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5 out of 10
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Andrew E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Helpful and friendly staff on arrival. Stunning location. Takeaway food available.
Plenty of space on level ground.

Disliked Not enough loos, showers or dishwashing facilities for the number of campers. Noisy at night despite signs requiring quiet after a certain time. Poor waste facilities: one overflowing skip in the corner of the field, and no recycling capacity.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location

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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Rowter Farm Campsite

Castleton

Derbyshire

England

S33 8WA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.33574°N
1.80441°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.4 km Market Place
11.5 km Market Place
16.1 km Buxton Road
Rail
3.4 km Edale Rail Station
5.1 km Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
6.9 km Dove Holes Rail Station
Airport
28.8 km Sheffield City Airport
31.1 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
31.3 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

Fancy yourself as a lord or lady of the manor? The stately home and estate at Chatsworth House (35 minutes) might be the closest you’ll get. With a 105-acre garden, trout stream and nine rooms with painted ceilings, picnics are quite grand here, as is the scenery for your afternoon stroll or kitchen tour. You’ll certainly feel above everyone else, in the literal sense of the phrase, at Bamford Edge (20 minutes). There’s an uphill hike to this lookout over Ladybower Reservoir… pretty much primed for a photo opportunity, right? Further north, Derwent Reservoir (half an hour) has a fabric of walking and cycling routes plus fishing spots along the water, with bicycle hire available for those of you who don’t have your own pair of wheels. But what about the underground? Well, before you go down under into Castleton’s caverns, you’ll want to conquer Mam Tor (20 minutes' walk) first. It’s in the same area as the Blue John Cavern (25 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive), Speedwell Cavern (35 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive) and Treak Cliff Cavern (55 minutes' walk/10 minutes' drive), where there's everything from an 18th-century lead mine to musical events and rope-making works.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 16.6 km

Chatsworth 18 km

Haddon Hall 18.2 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 25.7 km

Wentworth Castle Gardens 28.3 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 16.8 km

Winster Market House 24.2 km

Hare Hill 25.7 km

Nether Alderley Mill 29.4 km

Marsden Moor Estate 30.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 1.8 km

Castleton and Peak Forest 1.9 km

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 1.9 km

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 2 km

Castleton - Mam Tor - Lose Hill - Castleton 2.1 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 Rowter Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rowter Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rowter Farm Campsite? Fancy yourself as a lord or lady of the manor? The stately home and estate at Chatsworth House (35 minutes) might be the closest you’ll get. With a 105-acre garden, trout stream … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rowter Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rowter Farm Campsite? From $40.44 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.