Lathkill Wild Campsite

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  • Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
  • Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
  • A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
If a laidback wild camping break is just what you need right now, Lathkill Wild Campsite is likely to tick a lot of boxes. A peaceful Peak District location? Tick. Views over hills? Tick. Dog-friendly and relaxing? Tick, again. Many guests return again and again for this site's friendly and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the convenient location. On the edge of the village of Over Haddon, it’s only a 10-minute car journey to get to Bakewell, one of the top visitor spots in the Peak District National Park. Peaceful, wild-style camping is the vibe here, and that carries over into the facilities. A toilet (with no toilet paper), fresh water, firepits for hire and firewood for sale make staying here an experience that's both convenient and hands-on. Overlooking Lathkill Dale and with far-reaching views over the surrounding area, many circular walks and bike routes await close by. And on the food front, the site is about a mile from an award-winning pub, which is easy to walk to, and the village also has tea rooms, public toilets and a bus stop serving local destinations. For anything a bit bigger in scale (like supermarkets, A road access and museums), you'll want to head in the direction of Bakewell (10 minutes); the similarly sized spa town of Buxton (20 minutes) has a heritage trail, spas and shops.

Site type

Tent sites 60
Motorhome sites 60
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Toilet paper is not supplied on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

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Wild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views, tranquil "wild" site. Friendly owner, relaxed vibe. Basic but clean loos, fire pit hire available. Great for walks, near pubs & Bakewell. Ground can be sloped, can get busy/noisy.

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Mark T. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked It's exactly what it says on website site really relaxed nice walks great scenery booked to go again in 2 weeks time

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

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Liked Top marks. As close to wild camping as you can get without breaking the law. Relaxed atmosphere, fantastic views and spotless loos. An easy 25-minute walk takes you to a pub with spectacular views that’s well worth the trip. I’d happily come back.

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Anonymous

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Liked Fantastic location with plenty of space for camping as a group.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Good price and location

Disliked Small field quite busy

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Lovely wild campsite, toilets are basic…

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Ewan C. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely wild campsite, toilets are basic but what you'd expect.

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Anonymous

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Liked Good place

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Great

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful location, well maintained, good conditions of toilets & sink. Also the young woman that came around on the quad to check people in was so friendly & went out of her way to have a good chat with everyone :)

Disliked Drinking water fill up points could have been better sign posted as I only found the sink & noticed there was a much closer water point upon leaving as someone had previously pitched in front of it.

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Nicola M. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely quiet site, plenty of space,toilets clean

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Beautiful location and the site was…

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 Dillon D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Beautiful location and the site was really peaceful despite being busy. Showers were basic but clean and couldnt ask for much more for the price.

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Good birthday stayed extra day for it

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Very easy site good food local.aii the basic you need and had a grwat birthday just relaxing in the sun and brezes

Disliked None

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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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby 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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lathkill Wild Campsite

Overhaddon

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.19471°N
1.71714°W

Route directions

Please follow the pin on the map rather than the postcode or you may end up in the wrong place. The entrance to the site is clearly marked as Lathkill Wild Campsite and is not near any other entrances or buildings.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 km Buxton Road
3.4 km Matlock Street
12.4 km Railway Station
Rail
12.3 km Matlock Rail Station
13.4 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
13.7 km Grindleford Rail Station
Airport
31.6 km Sheffield City Airport
41.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
41.4 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

A Peak District break should always include a visit to Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive). This country house has over 25 rooms, including a painted hall and sculpture room, and the grounds are just as splendid – here you can take the kids to meet the pygmy goats in the farmyard, and play at the adventure playground, eat according to the season at the estate’s restaurants or take a buggy tour. Haddon Hall (15 minutes) is another nearby historic house, with a medieval park that can be explored on guided tours. And there’s Matlock (20 minutes) close by too – it was once an ancient spa town and now a gateway for bike rides, hikes and the lot. If staying active is high on your priorities, a visit to the Hathersage Swimming Pool (25 minutes) is the place to practise your backstroke under the open sky. You’re bound to get in some steps around Alton Towers (40 minutes) too, running between rides. Dovedale (30 minutes), of course, is a place for more traditional hikes – the valley is almost three miles long, and there are stepping stones to cross on your way around this scenic stretch of land.

Must see

Haddon Hall 3.8 km

Chatsworth 7.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 13.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 14.4 km

Alton Towers Resort 25.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.8 km

The Old Manor 25.1 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 27.4 km

Hardwick Hall 27.4 km

Lyme Park 28.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 1.3 km

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 1.3 km

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 1.3 km

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 2 km

Youlgreave - Bradford Dale - Winster - Youlgreave 2.7 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 Lathkill Wild Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lathkill Wild Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lathkill Wild Campsite? A Peak District break should always include a visit to Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive). This country house has over 25 rooms, including a painted hall and sculpture room, and the grounds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lathkill Wild Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lathkill Wild Campsite? From $36.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.