Mandale Campsite

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Grass pitches and views
Grass pitches and views
Grass pitches
Rural views all round
Plenty of space
Peaceful, spacious pitches
Lots of space to spread out
Sunset over the pitches
Standlow lodge
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Grass pitches
Rural views all round
Plenty of space

  • Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Lathkill Dale
  • A 10-minute drive from the tearooms of Bakewell
  • Easy access to walking routes through the Peak District National Park
Take a peek at the fab Peak District views from the pitches at Mandale Campsite… whichever spot you pick as your territory, the outlook over the national park is painted in various shades of rural green – all fields, woods and perhaps the occasional farm. And just beyond the site’s fences is gorgeous Lathkill Dale, a fave spot for for hikers and birdwatchers. Peace, quiet and open air are in ample supply here – with heaps of space in the fields there’s no need to be living cheek by jowl with your neighbours. Passing school groups of Duke of Edinburgh’s expeditions are welcomed and housed in a separate field to avoid any friction between teenage antics and chilled family soirées. This is a particularly tempting location for sweet-toothed visitors, with the nearest town being Bakewell, home to famed desserts: debate continues among local and visitors as to which is the most scrumptious between Bakewell tart and Bakewell pudding, so clearly the only solution is for the individual to conduct their own scientific test by sampling both. The town’s tearooms can provide you with excellent examples, and there are plenty of pubs and restaurants around too. Feeding options closer to home include the country pubs in Over Haddon and Monyash, each less than a 10-minute drive away (there’s a little play area in Monyash too, if you’ve got energetic kids in tow). If the desire to create fire grabs you, you’re also welcome to light up a disposable barbie to grill a few bangers.

Site type

Tent pitches 46
Motorhome pitches 46
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 20 April
Please note
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A charge of £1.00 (€1.19) applies for the use of the shower.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 20 Apr to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, peaceful site with grand views. Great value, spotless loos, and top owners. Basic but has the bits you need, with hot showers for a bob. Grand for walks, though signal's a bit iffy. Recommended for its chilled feel and fab Peak District spot.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very clean and looked after, perfect size and amazing views very relaxed site

Recommend to friends Visit again

All the basic facilities, clean and…

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Katie P. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked All the basic facilities, clean and well maintained for a much cheaper cost

Disliked Nothing

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Highly recommend

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 Rosy P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location
View lovely
Family owned
Lovely friendly people
Really relaxing stay
Close to Bakewell and all Peaks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice views…

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Mark S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice views

Disliked Very basic. Had to pay for hot water with 20ps. Who has coins these days?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camping option for anyone

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Anonymous

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Liked Clean, tidy, beautiful views across the dales, very reasonably priced, great location for accessing many peak district activities. I liked that no music was permitted as it maintained a very peaceful atmosphere for everyone and similarly keeping dogs always on leads allowed children to play without being confronted by someone's excitable (or occasionally aggressive) roaming dog.

Disliked Nothing

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Location and it was quiet…

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sean g. 15 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location and it was quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Family friendly campsite

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Anonymous

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Liked spacious and friendly staff, fridge available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite!

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Sally B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lots of space, tents not crammed together even on a bank holiday weekend. Facilities were always clean. Never had to wait for a shower! Very beautiful location. Close to Bakewell and lots of nice walks. Great value for money! You do have to pay £1 per shower but this is absolutely fine when you think how cheap this campsite is per night compared to others.

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Excellent campsite. Nice facilities! Nice Field!…

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Daniel G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Excellent campsite. Nice facilities! Nice Field! Thank you!

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Beautiful view, friendly welcome, facilities good.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful view, friendly welcome, facilities good.

Disliked Can't change shower temperature (it was really hot and we wanted a cold shower)

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mandale Campsite

Mandale Farm

Haddon Grove

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19543°N
1.72773°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 km Buxton Road
4 km Matlock Street
13 km Railway Station
Rail
12.9 km Matlock Rail Station
14 km Grindleford Rail Station
14 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
32 km Sheffield City Airport
40.6 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
40.7 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

Eating as much Bakewell pudding as you like is perfectly acceptable because of the abundance of hiking trails on which to burn off the calories (that’s your excuse and you’re sticking to it). The limestone valley of Lathkill Dale, just outside the site, is a very fine place for a walk and has some excellent birdwatching to be done along the way. Further walks await all over the Peak District National Park for all abilities. The relatively gentle paths of Mam Tor and the Ladybower Reservoir are about 40 minutes’ drive away; keen hikers in search of a challenge should aim for Kinder Scout, 50 minutes’ drive away, to climb up to the highest point in the park. A popular option for families (on foot or by bike) is the Monsal Trail (20 minutes' drive), meandering through nature reserves and underground tunnels to finish near Bakewell (for a restorative pudding perchance?). For a spot of history (or to shelter on a damp day), head to Chatsworth, a splendid estate on the banks of the Derwent river half an hour away.

Must see

Haddon Hall 4.5 km

Chatsworth 7.8 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 14.3 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 14.9 km

Alton Towers Resort 25.5 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 8.4 km

The Old Manor 25 km

Lyme Park 28 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 28.1 km

Hardwick Hall 28.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 2 km

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 2 km

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 2 km

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 2.3 km

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 2.6 km

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday 20 June 2026 – Saturday 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, England 43.3 km

  • Download Festival (Wednesday 10 June 2026 – Wednesday 10 June 2026)

    Derby, England 47.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mandale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mandale Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mandale Campsite? Eating as much Bakewell pudding as you like is perfectly acceptable because of the abundance of hiking trails on which to burn off the calories (that’s your excuse and you’re sticking to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mandale Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  13:00 –  19:00
    Depart by:  11:00
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  16:00 –  20:00
    Depart by:  10:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mandale Campsite? From €20.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.