Go Wild in Wirksworth

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  • Wild camping site two miles from the market town of Wirksworth
  • Exclusive use for a single group of up to 12 people
  • Learn bushcraft and survival skills and build your own shelter
Go Wild in Wirksworth is a beautiful secluded woodland site two miles from the market town of Wirksworth. very close to the Peak District National Park. The site takes only one group booking at a time – a maximum of 12 people can join together for a wild camping adventure. Just you, your friends and family The camping field is surrounded by trees with wonderful views and not a house in site. There's a stream to play in, rope swings and a wood to wander in. Site owner Row is a Forest School leader and can be booked for Bushcraft and survival skills sessions. For folks who enjoy fine food you can try your hand at 'Cordon Bleau campfire cooking!' If that was not enough there's Boot Camp, Jungle Gym and even 'I'm not a Celebrity get me out of here You can build dens and bivouacs and spend the night in your own shelter then cook on an open fire. A three hour session costs £90 including firewood. Even though this is a wild site there' s a flushing toilet and hot showers heated by a woodburning stove. You can walk into Wirksworth across fields, or there's a regular bus service passing the site. There are three excellent country pubs within five miles and a craft ale house and microbrewery in the town itself. The site must be left tidy, litter free with all rubbish in the appropriate bins.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Go Wild in Wirksworth

Beighton Lane

Wirksworth

Matlock

Derbyshire

England

DE4 4AJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.06109°N
-1.56664°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 km Fishpond Hotel
6.5 km Fishpond Hotel
7 km Bus Garage
Rail
4.9 km Whatstandwell Rail Station
5.8 km Ambergate Rail Station
5.9 km Cromford Rail Station
Airport
30.5 km East Midlands Airport
39.2 km Sheffield City 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: – Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: 2 miles – The Face indoor climbing wall: 2 miles – Peak District National Park: 4 miles – Carsington Water Visitor Centre: 4 miles – Gulliver's Kingdom theme park: 5 miles – Matlock Bath Aquarium: 5 miles – Heights of Abraham cable car, hilltop park and underground caverns: 5 miles – Crich Tramway Village: 6 miles – Kedleston Hall National Trust property: 10 miles.

Must see

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 5.5 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 5.7 km

Kedleston Hall 10.5 km

Haddon Hall 16.3 km

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 17.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 10.2 km

Kedleston Hall 11.6 km

The Old Manor 19.3 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 20.9 km

Hardwick Hall 20.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Alport Heights - Kirk Ireton Circular 1.2 km

Wirksworth - Bolehill - Middleton Top - Wirksworth 2.5 km

Cromford (Black Rocks) - Middleton Top - Kirk Ireton - Black Rocks 4.1 km

Derwent Valley Mills Buffer Zone 4.3 km

Carsington - Griffe Grange - Ible - Bonsall - Middleton by Wirksworth - Hopton - Carsington 4.3 km

Local events

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

    Buxton, England 32 km

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

    Swadlincote, England 37.3 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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  • Does Go Wild in Wirksworth have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Go Wild in Wirksworth? Attractions and activities nearby include: – Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: 2 miles – The Face indoor climbing wall: 2 miles – Peak District National Park: 4 miles – Carsington Water Visitor Centre: 4 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Go Wild in Wirksworth?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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