Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

A view of the campsite from the cliff top (added by manager 10 Oct 2016)

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  • Site of spectacular scenery a mile and a half from the Dove valley
  • Pasture, woodland and wildlife ponds among the site landscape
  • 37 acres, trout fishing lake and bar in converted stone stable
What spectacular natural surroundings are these... Strikingly scenic Rivendale Caravan & Leisure Park is only a mile and a half from the limestone valley of the River Dove, and a few minutes' walk from the viewsome hikes and bike rides of the Tissington Trail. There's easy access to nearby Alsop, Eaton and Biggin dales and fab fishing rivers nearby too – or maybe you'd prefer to get more watery among the kayaking and sailing of handsome Carsington Water...? Rivendale's 37 acres also have variety aplenty, with a mixture of pasture, woodland and various wildlife ponds and a wide range of wildflowers and wildlife. A fly fishing lake is here too: if you've never cast off before give it a whirl as this trout lake is just the ticket for beginners with few obstacles around its banks. Campfires are allowed in certain areas at Rivendale provided they're contained within firepits. The site amenities are in a toilet and shower block with underfloor heating (swish) and a launderette. More? There's also a bar in a converted stone stable, open during weekends in low season.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pub campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

Buxton Road

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.1054°N
-1.761°W

Route directions

By taxi: Local taxi firms include Ashbourne Taxis and ACT Taxis. By bus: The Bowers bus service 442 and 42 travel past Rivendale Caravan Park.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.2 km Matlock Street
13.3 km Buxton Road
13.3 km Fishpond Hotel
Rail
13.8 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
14 km Matlock Rail Station
14.2 km Cromford Rail Station
Airport
41 km Sheffield City Airport
42.4 km East Midlands Airport
44.3 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

What lovely land this is: Rivendale Caravan & Leisure Park is well placed to take in the many highlights of the Peak District and Staffordshire, whether your tastes run to old-school hiking and climbing, or new-fangled days out at the likes of Alton Towers. Walks are very close to base, like the mile and a half hike from the park to the Dove valley and from there south along the river to the famed Stepping Stones or north to Hartington, or around the dales of Alsop, Eaton and Biggin. The dozens of walks and bike rides of the Tissington Trail can be accessed a couple of hundred metres away. As well as the on-site trout fishing, anglers can cast off at prime local rivers like the Derwent in Chatsworth Park, the Dove, the Manifold and the Wye, as well as at Carsington Water where there's also kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. Popular Peak District attractions like the Heights of Abraham falls and the Chatsworth estate are also within easy reach; if you have the kids on hol with you, they'll surely appreciate Rivendale's proximity to the likes of Alton Towers, Gullivers Kingdom and Go Ape too. Also ask on site about local festivals and events: quite a lot run around here throughout the year.

Must see

Haddon Hall 12.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 13.2 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 13.8 km

Alton Towers Resort 15.6 km

Chatsworth 15.8 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 8.9 km

The Old Manor 14.8 km

Kedleston Hall 22.2 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 24.2 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 27 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Alsop - Parwich - Kniveton - Tissington - Alsop 1.6 km

Alsop Station - Hall Dale - Wetton - Alstonefield - Alsop Station 1.6 km

Alsop Station - Alstonefield - Hall Dale - Alsop Station 1.7 km

Alsop Station - Tissington - Alsop en le dale - Alsop Station 1.7 km

Mill Dale - Bunster Hill - Thorpe - Mill Dale 2.9 km

Local events

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

    Buxton, England 19.9 km

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

    Macclesfield, England 35.8 km

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Swadlincote, England 41.4 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 Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park? What lovely land this is: Rivendale Caravan & Leisure Park is well placed to take in the many highlights of the Peak District and Staffordshire, whether your tastes run to old-school hiking … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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