Rowter Farm Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly site at the top of Winnats Pass in the Peak District
  • 35 minutes’ drive from Chatsworth House; walk to Mam Tor and caves
  • Farmhouse sells essentials; off-ground firepits and barbecues allowed
Got the travel bug for country walks, caverns and granite tors? Rowter Farm Campsite might be the place for you. This site belongs to a working hill farm in a peaceful plot of land at the top of Winnats Pass in Castleton, so caves and country walks are practically in its backyard (within walking distance, Mam Tor and multiple caverns are open for exploration). Castleton village, five minutes’ drive away, has all the flavour of a classic Peak District village, including Peveril Castle, gift shops and pubs. For more local flavour, the site’s farmhouse sells essentials including eggs and milk. Whenever you want to warm the milk for breakfast or fry a couple of eggs sunny side up, firepits and barbecues are allowed (only if they're raised off-ground, though). Mountain biking and walking are all ways to conquer your new territory and handily, Rowter Farm Campsite is central to some pretty terrains, including Edale (15 minutes’ drive away) and the start of the Pennine Way, with other walks including the Kinder Scout and Jacob’s Ladder as extra spouts. As well as the handsome views up towards Mam Tor on site, the two-acre field has plenty of space for your family’s game of choice. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here and there’s strictly no noise after 10pm for everyone to get in their sleep. Please note that visitors are not allowed on site. Clean and basic sums up the facilities here, which include male and female toilets, one male shower and one female shower (it’s one pound for a three-minute shower), dishwashing facilities, a fridge-freezer and plug sockets for charging phones or drying hair.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 24 April
Please note

Extras

  • A charge of £1.00 (€1.16) applies for the use of the shower.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 24 Apr to

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Reviews

8.6

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Walkers' paradise

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand spot for walks, Mam Tor & Castleton handy. Lovely views, chill vibe. Basic but clean loos & showers (pay for hot ones). Can be busy, especially weekends, so expect queues. Nice and peaceful, though some campers can be noisy at night.

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Good location and lovely walking areas.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good location and lovely walking areas.

Disliked Shower and toilet facilities are ok but not the best.

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It is a great location and…

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 Kelly Louise M. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It is a great location and the site is fine however I felt that for the amount of people there were not enough facilities. 1 female shower and 2 toilets for 2 fields worth of people and it was very busy.

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Great location campsite

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 Ric M. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location, ground quality, friendlyness

Disliked Toilets are old. They do get clean, but they aren’t the best. Would benefit an overhaul.

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Boss man and boss lady are…

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craig a. 3 reviews

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Liked Boss man and boss lady are really nice

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Great place to base yourself for a couple of days

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Helen G. 4 reviews

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Liked Location was great, on a working farm within sight of Mam Tor. It was quiet (apart from the wildlife) a fantastic opportunity to just chill

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Lots of space in the field…

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Mike M. 5 reviews

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Liked Lots of space in the field , can pitch anywhere. Facilities basic but adequate and kept clean. Excellent location for local sites and hikes.

Disliked Rubbish was allowed to accumulate too much in an overflowing skip...smelled bad and unfortunately we pitched quite near it.

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Location is amazing and ideal for…

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 James P. 1 review

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Liked Location is amazing and ideal for the sunrise at mam tor only 30/45 minutes walk to the top for us.

Lots of walks near by
Showers and toilets are what you would expect for a working farm
Firepits and wood available to rent onsite which is nice.

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Lovely atmosphere and great base for…

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Andrew S. 1 review

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Liked Lovely atmosphere and great base for walking, good prices and nice staff

Disliked Nothing

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Nice quiet campsite with everything you…

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 Benjamin W. 1 review

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Liked Nice quiet campsite with everything you could need. There's a nice path to take you into castleton that takes about an hour and isnt too tiring.

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Jamie W. 1 review

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Liked Great location!

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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

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Rowter Farm Campsite

Castleton

Derbyshire

England

S33 8WA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.33574°N
1.80441°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.4 km Market Place
11.5 km Market Place
16.1 km Buxton Road
Rail
3.4 km Edale Rail Station
5.1 km Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
6.9 km Dove Holes Rail Station
Airport
28.8 km Sheffield City Airport
31.1 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
31.3 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

Fancy yourself as a lord or lady of the manor? The stately home and estate at Chatsworth House (35 minutes) might be the closest you’ll get. With a 105-acre garden, trout stream and nine rooms with painted ceilings, picnics are quite grand here, as is the scenery for your afternoon stroll or kitchen tour. You’ll certainly feel above everyone else, in the literal sense of the phrase, at Bamford Edge (20 minutes). There’s an uphill hike to this lookout over Ladybower Reservoir… pretty much primed for a photo opportunity, right? Further north, Derwent Reservoir (half an hour) has a fabric of walking and cycling routes plus fishing spots along the water, with bicycle hire available for those of you who don’t have your own pair of wheels. But what about the underground? Well, before you go down under into Castleton’s caverns, you’ll want to conquer Mam Tor (20 minutes' walk) first. It’s in the same area as the Blue John Cavern (25 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive), Speedwell Cavern (35 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive) and Treak Cliff Cavern (55 minutes' walk/10 minutes' drive), where there's everything from an 18th-century lead mine to musical events and rope-making works.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 16.6 km

Chatsworth 18 km

Haddon Hall 18.2 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 25.7 km

Wentworth Castle Gardens 28.3 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 16.8 km

Winster Market House 24.2 km

Hare Hill 25.7 km

Nether Alderley Mill 29.4 km

Marsden Moor Estate 30.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 1.8 km

Castleton and Peak Forest 1.9 km

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 1.9 km

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 2 km

Castleton - Mam Tor - Lose Hill - Castleton 2.1 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 Rowter Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rowter Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rowter Farm Campsite? Fancy yourself as a lord or lady of the manor? The stately home and estate at Chatsworth House (35 minutes) might be the closest you’ll get. With a 105-acre garden, trout stream … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rowter Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:00 –  21:00
    Depart by:  11:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rowter Farm Campsite? From €26.90 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.