Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site
Footpaths through the site
Hillside camping meadow with natural level terraces
Guests at sunset
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Sunset from the site
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  • Peaceful dog-friendly hillside farm site with level, mowed terraces
  • A 10-minute drive from Ashbourne; 15 minutes to Carsington Water
  • Fire baskets for hire and wood to buy; footpaths through the farm
Thorpe Cloud View Camping is all about the peaceful times under ever-changing skies. You’ll notice the sunsets, starry skies and landscapes are particularly pretty at this five-acre hillside site right outside the Peak District National Park, above the Thorpe Cloud Landmark at Dovedale with footpaths running through the farm. With pitches on level, mowed terraces across a hillside terrain, you’ll be well-positioned to descend on the national park, whether that’s the Stepping Stones (15 minutes’ drive), Ashbourne (10 minutes) or Matlock Bath (20 minutes). It’s peaceful up here, as things feel quite tucked away. However, the hideaway isn’t without its small bits of self-entertainment, as acoustic music is allowed (from gifted musicians only) before quiet time between 10.30pm and 7am and firepits are too – there are fire baskets for hire and wood available to buy from Ed the farmer or you can use your own off-ground braziers. As the site follows a peaceful, back to nature ethos, this isn’t a site for loud music or single-sex groups, but dogs (on a lead) are allowed as long as they can behave around livestock (there are sheep, geese and chickens on site). Entry to the site is down a 500-metre single track. The farmhouse, 200 metres away from the pitches, has an amenities block with showers and toilets (all free) and there's also a standpipe in the meadow. Please note that campervan and vehicle access to the camping meadow is restricted in the low season and dependent on weather conditions. Campervans and other vehicles will have access to a hardstanding/car park area at all times.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 5
Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 20 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 20 Feb to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 316 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Thorpe Cloud View boasts amazing rural views and a chill vibe. Ed, the owner, gets heaps of praise for being friendly and helpful. Pitches are roomy, many with ace views, and you can pick your own. Toilets/showers are basic but clean. Fire pits for hire. It's a cracker spot for nature lovers, though some reckon the facilities are a bit basic and the ground's a bit steep.

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Excellent site and great value for money.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked A wonderful back to nature camping site. Incredibly peaceful, magnificent views and an awesome and very friendly farmer Ed to welcome us and answer all our needs! You can have fire pits and there are 2 showers, good pot washing facilities, and a mix of portaloos and flushing toilets.

Ed was awesome and cares very much about his site, and wants everyone to have the best possible experience. We went with friends and we would definitely go back again. The pitches were very large and well spaced out, with four terraces and big grassy margins inbetween.

Disliked Nothing. Just be aware the terraces have a slight slope, it didn't bother us but take choc blocks if you're in a camper

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kim T.

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Liked I loved this place it was beautiful and the sheep were very vocal all day and all night, but once I got used to it, it did not disturb me. The owner lovely snd very friendly . Showers hot

Disliked At times it was was midlands flight path

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fantastic site to stop at

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Jeremy L.

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Liked Fantastic place good views and ed is amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic

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Nigel H.

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Liked The welcome was fantastic, the hire of the fire pits, the facilities basic but spotless. And the views were amazing.

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Good campsite!…

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Leah C.

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Liked Good campsite!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities leave a lot to be desired

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Stella F.

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Liked The view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ed (the owner) is so friendly!…

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Millie D.

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Liked Ed (the owner) is so friendly! We had the easiest check in experience, and we loved the naughty corner 🤣 the toilets are clean and for a campsite the showers are amazing!! Views were awesome, and we loved the fire pit in the evenings ❤️ thank you Ed for having us, we will be back :)

Disliked Nothing!

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Wouldn't stay again. Felt it was pricey for what it was.

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Phill H.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great views. PUB local

Disliked Toilets and wash facilities very dated and basic. Access to the camp is one tiny road.

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Great site. Amazing views with fabulous…

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Nicola S.

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Liked Great site. Amazing views with fabulous sunsets. Short walk to a good pub and plenty of walking routes from the site. 6 miles to Dovedale
Ed is very chatty and helpful and likes to make sure all is well.
Good hot showers
We will definitely be back!

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Big pitches, beautiful views and hot…

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Anonymous

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Liked Big pitches, beautiful views and hot showers. We loved the sheep and geese visits. The site is so peaceful. The friendly, informative and generous Ed really made our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 site/unit 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

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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Thorpe Cloud View Camping

Riddings Park Farm

Wood Lane

Knivetonwood

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.04774°N
1.70895°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.6 km Fishpond Hotel
12.6 km Fishpond Hotel
14.3 km Railway Station
Rail
12.9 km Cromford Rail Station
13.1 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
14.2 km Matlock Rail Station
Airport
35.4 km East Midlands Airport
44.4 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

Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into your itinerary. For the latter, Hob Hurst's House (40 minutes) is a prehistoric burial mound – and just another addition to a long list of historical spots across the Peak District, including the Nine Ladies Stone Circle (half an hour), Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (25 minutes), Tissington Hall (15 minutes), Kedleston Hall (25 minutes) and the Crich Tramway Village (half an hour). When it comes to trails, there’s a very splendid selection about. Perhaps a 13-mile cycle on the Tissington Trail (10 minutes) beginning in Ashbourne? The limestone gorge and country park at the Heights of Abraham (20 minutes)? The Dovedale (25 minutes) river walk to the Stepping Stones and the Thorpe Cloud? For those who like a paddle or a cycle, Carsington Water (15 minutes) is an attractive candidate. Family-friendly days are bound to be packed with activities there, and the same goes for the family-friendly theme park Gulliver's Kingdom (20 minutes).

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 12.1 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12.4 km

Alton Towers Resort 13.8 km

Kedleston Hall 14.2 km

Haddon Hall 16.8 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 10.7 km

Winster Market House 11.3 km

Kedleston Hall 15.2 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 18.2 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 29.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 2.8 km

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 2.8 km

Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 2.8 km

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 3 km

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 3.7 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 Thorpe Cloud View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thorpe Cloud View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorpe Cloud View Camping? Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Cloud View Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Cloud View Camping? From $57.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.