Hilly Springs

View prices & book 8.8 40 reviews
Grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Sunset view
Food at sunset
Asked for a picture !
Happy campervans
Lighting in the woods
Awesome woodland fire!
Campsite track
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Sunset view
Food at sunset
Asked for a picture !

  • Quiet adults-only site with a lake three miles from the Peak District
  • A 15-minute drive from Alton Towers; 20 minutes from Carsington Water
  • Pubs and town centre close by
At Hilly Springs, you’ll be planting down three miles from the edge of the Peak District National Park on a small, quiet site in Derbyshire. While things are nice and peaceful on the site, there’s a lot of activity to be had in the surrounding attractions, which include Alton Towers’s theme park rides 15 minutes’ drive away and Carsington Water’s watersports haven 20 minutes’ drive away. There’s water on the site too, this time in the form of a small lake. This is a dog-friendly, adults-only site, by the way, so there’s little disturbance and dogs are required to be kept on a lead. You’ll have access to a portable toilet and, aside from that, permission to start a barbecue. But where to source the burgers, drinks and buns, or whatever else you like on the grill? Well, there’s a farm shop five minutes’ drive away for that purpose or the town centre within walking distance of the site. Five minutes’ walk away, there’s also a pub for those of you who fancy the cooking done for you.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Guests under the age of 15 are not allowed on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 40 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerPeaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, friendly site handy for Ashbourne and local shops. Clean loos, roomy pitches, quiet vibe – great for couples. Basic but clean facilities. Manager’s sorted long grass/noise. Guests keen to return. Minor points: bin lids, occasional toilet smells.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

excellent site in Derbyshire. Would recommend and visit again

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Hannah F. 5 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked lovely spacious field with clean toilets. Friendly owners and very easy to get into Ashbourne and Pubs via the footpath

Disliked Not a dislike but the bins could do with lids in the hot weather as they were a bit smelly

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful ,peaceful site in a great location.

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 Malcolm G. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Peaceful,friendly and a great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, nice loos, peaceful, no…

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Leon O. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Great location, nice loos, peaceful, no showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet atmosphere, plenty of space. Lovely…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Quiet atmosphere, plenty of space. Lovely spot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace, quiet, 'nothing to do but…

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Jean T. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Peace, quiet, 'nothing to do but nothing'

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly small site…

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James R. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Friendly small site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic

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Rochelle F. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Nice and clean site with flat pitches. No children allowed so we’ll definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go there again

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Clean site clean toilets very peaceful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet place, short walk into…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Nice quiet place, short walk into the town. Ideal for a couple of nights.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site. Good location

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Nice quiet site. Basic but clean facilities. Great location on the outskirts of Ashbourne.

Disliked The toilets ran out of paper :(

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

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

Themes

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Hilly Springs

Lodge Farm Cottage

Clifton Road

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 2DH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.00787°N
1.74268°W

Route directions

Access to the site is from a small junction on the A52. Please use the map marker provided, as the site's location does not show up correctly on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach
17.3 km Fishpond Hotel
17.3 km Fishpond Hotel
17.4 km Bus Garage
Rail
14.6 km Uttoxeter Rail Station
16.5 km Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
17.4 km Duffield Rail Station
Airport
34.3 km East Midlands 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: - Alton Towers (theme park): 15 minutes’ drive - Ilam Park Dovedale & the White Peak (country park and estate managed by The National Trust): 15 minutes - Carsington Water (watersports): 20 minutes - Black Rocks (woodland trails): 25 minutes - Gulliver's Kingdom (theme park): half an hour - Heights of Abraham (country park and show caverns with a cable car and deep limestone gorge): half an hour - Thor's Cave (natural cavern): half an hour - Matlock Bath (village known for its spa waters): half an hour - Chatsworth House (house, garden, farmyard animals and playgrounds): 45 minutes.

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 10.1 km

Sudbury Hall 13.1 km

Kedleston Hall 14.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 16.7 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 16.9 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 6.1 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.4 km

Kedleston Hall 14.8 km

Winster Market House 16.3 km

Calke Abbey 29 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 1.2 km

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 1.4 km

Osmaston - Shirley - Longford - Rodsley - Osmaston 3.4 km

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 4.8 km

Dove Dale (Isaak Walton) - Ilam - Castern - Wetton - Stanshope - Hall Dale - Dove Dale 6 km

Local events

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, England 30.5 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 Hilly Springs have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hilly Springs dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hilly Springs? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Alton Towers (theme park): 15 minutes’ drive - Ilam Park Dovedale & the White Peak (country park and estate managed by The National Trust): 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hilly Springs?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hilly Springs? From $41.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.