Riverside Valley Camping

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Riverside remote pitch
Swing
The adults-only riverside field
Large field with shelter and safely fenced off from the river

  • Peaceful riverside pop-up site in the Derbyshire Peak District
  • Peak District National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth 25 minutes
  • Dog walks straight from the pitches; Barlow pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Overlooking Barlow Brook in gorgeous Derbyshire countryside, Riverside Valley Camping is a peaceful family-run pop-up site on a smallholding that’s home to a herd of dairy cows. The ethos here is simplicity: the owners have kept things basic with minimal facilities to preserve the calm of the surrounding woodland. This means no showers, no electricity and lights off at 10pm please. There are two camping areas: the field designated for adults has riverside pitches, while the family camping meadow is safely fenced off from the water. Chargeable extras include firepits available for hire, while you can cuddle gentle calves and take them for a (supervised) walk for an extra fee, and there’s the option to bottle-feed lambs in late spring. The whole site is dog-friendly, and there are lots of easily accessed footpaths around for exercising them. They might also like to have a dip in the river, but please just remember to clean up after them and keep them on leads around the pitches. If you’re a keen hiker, you can look forward to long moorland and valley rambles in the Peak District National Park (15 minutes’ drive), and Derbyshire heritage landmarks are easily accessed too – Chatsworth House, its grounds and opulent state rooms are 25 minutes’ away by car.

Site type

Tent sites 25
Travel trailer sites 25
RV sites 25
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including Cow cuddling/calf leading are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/05 and 31/10.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • 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 Wed, Apr 1 to

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Owners are super friendly & helpful, pitches are spacious, and it’s peaceful. Calf cuddling’s a hit with kids! It’s basic but charming. Portaloos can get overwhelmed when busy, and rubbish disposal is tricky. Showers would be a bonus.

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Sam M.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)

Liked Very friendly hosts. Generous pitch by the river, very peaceful. Loved the back to basics feel of the site. We have our own amenities so no problem for us. Surrounded by beautiful walks. Highly recommend the lakeside cafe for breakfast

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Fantastic site flat pitches right on the river wonderful

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Sally H.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)

Liked Spacious pitches next to the river park where you liked it’s a beautiful paradise this site . The owner was very friendly came round every night to check in and have a chat. We had a lovely walk over the river into the woods the dog loved it in and out of the river wonderful site we will definitely be back

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Ben S.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)

Liked Great location, hosts were friendly and helpful. Will come back in summer

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Back to basics with a lovely family feel.

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Jade H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Family run- really liked how the farmer checked in on everyone and was so friendly!
Great location and scenery
Dog and family friendly
Nice add ons for the little ones like calf cuddling, sitting on the tractor and we were able to hire wood and a fire pit which was a nice touch

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Keeley T.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked I loved the peace and quiet of this site. A family and an adult section. We were in the family section and still very peaceful. The owner comes around everynight with logs and fire pits if needed. Very friendly and will definitely be returning.
Loo block if needed.

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Peaceful campsite hosted by very chatty…

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Josh R.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)

Liked Peaceful campsite hosted by very chatty and polite owners!

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Quiet site, great hosts!

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James G.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)

Liked Quiet site, great hosts! Went solo with my dog, plenty of walks around from the site & met a lot of friendly neighbours who gave recommendations for walks & places to go, as did the site owners.

I had a visit from the owner, offering a fire pit and logs & just to make sure everything was okay.

Would definitely come back!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Plenty of pitch space. Farmer came to see everyone on site to ensure all was well. Very friendly, will be going back.

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Donna H.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)

Liked Loved everything about this camp site!!
Pick your own pitch..so peacefull..great hosts who went above and beyond delivering fire pit & wood to your "door" ( took him a while on his tractor as he made time for each & every one on the site) even brought us fresh milk in the morning , made us feel like he had know us years .would recommend 100% and will deffo be returning

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review Donna! We will look forward to seeing you all next year! Katie and Alistair X

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Francesca C.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)

Liked Me and my partner went for one night and had to book another night! An amazing campsite with a lovely family who runs it, such a peaceful place and an amazing atmosphere. 100% recommended to family’s and couples an amazing break away from the world. Definitely coming back to this campsite.

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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 Wild swimming

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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location 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 Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Riverside Valley Camping

Riverside Farm

Furnace Lane

Monkwood

Barlow

Dronfield

Derbyshire

England

S18 7SY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.27597°N
1.46891°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Coach Station
5.7 km Hunstone Avenue
5.8 km Hunstone Avenue
Rail
2.8 km Dronfield Rail Station
5.3 km Chesterfield Rail Station
6.5 km Dore & Totley Rail Station
Airport
14.5 km Sheffield City Airport
38.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
38.5 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

The cute village of Barlow (10 minutes’ drive) is home to two award-winning gastro pubs, two breweries and plenty of scenic hiking and biking trails. During August, you’ll witness intricate floral displays known as well dressings decorating the streets, and summertime also brings Barlow Carnival, featuring a parade, delicious local food and beer, live entertainment and a funfair for families. The market town of ​Chesterfield (also 10 minutes) has half-timbered, galleried shopping arcades and the landmark Crooked Spire church. Bakewell (half an hour) is another lively town with upscale shops, bakeries selling the speciality jam and almond sponge Bakewell tarts, and strolls alongside the River Wye. If you’re trying to sneak some culture into your Derbyshire camping holiday, handsome Chatsworth House (25 minutes) is a good place to start; it has ornate suites of rooms filled with priceless antiques, but there’s also a petting zoo and parkland walks for any bored kids. You have other options for family days out too, including waterslides and a dinosaur trail for younger children at Gulliver’s Kingdom, or cable-car rides and cavern tours at the Heights of Abraham (both 40 minutes).

Must see

Chatsworth 11.8 km

Bolsover Castle 12.7 km

Haddon Hall 15.5 km

Hardwick Hall 15.7 km

Hardwick Old Hall 16 km

National Trust

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16 km

Hardwick Hall 16 km

Winster Market House 18.9 km

Mr Straw's House 23.9 km

Clumber Park 26.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 3.4 km

QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 5.4 km

Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 5.8 km

BEAUCHIEF HALL 6.4 km

OAKES PARK 6.6 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 Riverside Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Valley Camping? The cute village of Barlow (10 minutes’ drive) is home to two award-winning gastro pubs, two breweries and plenty of scenic hiking and biking trails. During August, you’ll witness intricate floral displays … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Valley Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Valley Camping? From $46.45 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.