Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm

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Exterior of the bell tent and beautiful views (added by manager 16 aug 2021)

The farm and the campsite in the background (added by manager 24 jul 2021)

Back to basics site on a peaceful family farm in the Peak District
Outdoor activity paradise; walks, climbs and cycle trails from site
Two pubs and a tearoom within walking distance of the site

From walking through the Deep Dale valley to pretending you’re on a film set in Chatsworth House, tear whichever piece of the Peak District you please from Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm. This family-friendly back to basics site on a working farm is well-placed for concocting an action-packed plan in the national park. Leave the car behind if you wish, as the site is something of a walkers' paradise, with lots of footpaths and walking routes all around, plus climbs and cycle rides (with bike hire in the area too). What to do first? Sample a beer or two from the brewery in Thornbridge Hall (two and a half hours' walk)? The gorgeous loop towards Lathkill Dale’s waterfalls (half an hour's walk)? A dally along to the Deep Dale Nature Reserve (three hours and 20 minutes' walk) or the Magpie Mine (10 minutes’ walk) to learn about the industrial heritage? A Bakewell pudding in Bakewell (an hour and a half's walk)? If food is the first thing on your mind, there’s a restaurant near the waterfalls or two local pubs and a tearoom serving breakfast and ice cream in Monyash, 25 minutes’ walk away (that's not forgetting the supermarkets in Bakewell, which you can also drive to in five minutes). If you can't move that far, there are usually home-made cakes and snacks to purchase on site too. As the site is a working farm, there may be a few farm noises from time to time. Kites, drones and games in the sky are not allowed, but there’s plenty of space for fun in the peaceful, level-grounded field (cars are parked in a separate designated area for safety). As well as farm-themed activities on selected dates, there are basic facilities on site, including portable toilets (serviced several times per day) and clean running cold water (for drinking or washing your pots and pans).

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

The price is for a two-person sized tent. If you have a larger tent, please select the relevant extra.

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Picnic table

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Bringing a 3 person tent? (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Bringing a 4+ person tent? (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

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We loved the wild camping feel, the option to have a fire…

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Danielle M. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We loved the wild camping feel, the option to have a fire was fantastic too! A great space and didn't feel crowded either. We will definitely be visiting again.

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Great location being very remote which is just what we wanted. The…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great location being very remote which is just what we wanted. The facilities were very clean and everyone was super friendly and helpful!

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Fantastic family site will use again

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Rae M. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything, well signposted, friendly, clean toilets and lots of space for kids to run around

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The location and views were incredible. We had a lovely warm welcome from…

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Heather F. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The location and views were incredible. We had a lovely warm welcome from the owner on our arrival. It was a short drive to so many wonderful places making it the perfect base for our holiday. We will definitely be going back

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Amazing view and had all that you need 😃 kids loved…

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Charlie F. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Amazing view and had all that you need 😃 kids loved seeing the animals close by and there is a aldi 8 minute away

Disliked: The rain haha

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Really nice area and lovely and clean has a lot of places…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really nice area and lovely and clean has a lot of places to set camp up and the toilets are really clean and the owner was very welcoming . Good parking. lots of information and easy to find.

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First time camping, trying out the new tent before taking the kids.…

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Nicola T. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: First time camping, trying out the new tent before taking the kids. We had a great time. Beautiful views, the lady was lovely came and met us in the evening with some fire wood, nothing was too much trouble. Massive field, it will be brilliant for the kids to play on. Toilets clean, close to Bakewell where we went for a drink and some food. Also close to Lathkil Dale which is a lovely walk. Had a great weekend , shame the weather wasn’t great we was looking forward to the sunrise over the stunning views. Will be back and hopefully catch it next time. The night sky is simply stunning here.

Disliked: Although it’s a no music site there was a group pitched up who played loud banging music till gone 4am 😴

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Perfect perfect perfect

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Sophie B. Jul 2023

Bertie bell tent

Liked: Excellent Bertie Bell tent, perfect size for the two of us. Saved us pitching our own. Quiet and relaxing. Lovely views, lovely owners, clean toilets. Could not fault it at all.

Disliked: Nothing

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Great choice

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Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Loads of space, great views, clean toilets, friendly hosts and availability of campfire kits

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, we ended up staying 2 nights. Really peaceful, quiet spot.…

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catherine c. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely location, we ended up staying 2 nights. Really peaceful, quiet spot. Portaloos and sink were spotless. Owner was lovely too, came round and spoke to us both evenings, very welcoming.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

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

Location

Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm

Horse Lane

Monyash

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1QT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.20365°N
-1.75669°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.5 km Buxton Road

5.6 km Matlock Street

12 km Market Place

Rail

12.2 km Buxton Rail Station

13.9 km Dove Holes Rail Station

14.3 km Grindleford Rail Station

Airport

32.8 km Sheffield City Airport

38.4 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3

38.6 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

If you feel like calling into the animal world, Peak Wildlife Park (half an hour's drive) has lemurs, penguins and wallabies. As you’d expect, there’s also plenty of wildlife around the national park and inside the National Trust’s Lyme Park (45 minutes). Down for some rock climbing? Hope Valley Garden Centre’s climbing wall (25 minutes) or The Foundry Climbing Centre (45 minutes) will help you get in some practice. For challenging outdoor walls, Hathersage (25 minutes) is a good spot. Meanwhile, for a traffic-free bike trail through tunnels and limestone valleys, make for the Monsal Trail (10 minutes). Down into the pits… Peak Cavern (35 minutes) has a natural amphitheatre, while Speedwell Cavern (half an hour) has a boat trip into the Bottomless Pit. The Treak Cliff Cavern (35 minutes) is home to the Blue John stone, while the Heights of Abraham (half an hour) has more caverns surrounded by woodlands and gorges (plus cable cars and a playground). And if the kids are looking for a thrill, Alton Towers (35 minutes) and Gulliver’s Kingdom (25 minutes) theme parks are both within easy reach.

Must see

Haddon Hall 6.5 km

Chatsworth 9.4 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 16.4 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 17 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 24.9 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 10.4 km

The Old Manor 25.5 km

Lyme Park 26 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 28.3 km

Hare Hill 29.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Monyash - Conksbury - Bradford - Youlgreave - Monyash 1.1 km

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.2 km

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.2 km

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.6 km

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 1.6 km

Local events

Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)
Buxton, England 12.2 km
Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Macclesfield, England 32.6 km
Parklife Festival (Saturday 8 June 2024 – Saturday 8 June 2024)
Manchester, England 41.3 km
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Wednesday 17 July 2024)
Knutsford, England 44.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. between 22/07 and 13/08.
Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Does Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm? If you feel like calling into the animal world, Peak Wildlife Park (half an hour's drive) has lemurs, penguins and wallabies. As you’d expect, there’s also plenty of wildlife around the national … Read more