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

A top spot for a no-frills camping trip with amazing views. Friendly hosts, good value, and pick your own spot. Basic but clean facilities. Great for Peak District walks and pubs. Some pitches are sloped, BYO loo roll!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 3/06/2026

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Sara G. 19 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Scenery is lovely, short walk to the pub and Lathkill Dale can do a loop. Toilets and bin provided, very reasonably priced. Have been three times now and won’t be the last.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice friendly wild campsite .…

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Rebecca S. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Nice friendly wild campsite .

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views. Great facilities. Great time!…

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Andy G. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Great views.
Great facilities.
Great time!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can’t wait to come back

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 Laura C. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Awesome location, hosts were warm and welcoming, toilets are clean, and we felt like we were in the middle of nowhere.

Disliked Zero. I can’t recommend this place enough!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful stay amazing walks on…

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Matthew B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely peaceful stay amazing walks on doorstep

Disliked Nothing

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Great relaxing spot to chill and unwind

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Lorraine B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Love the natural layout and pitch free site. Lovely views over the valley. Plenty of space to not feel crowded. Toilet and water. Great walks nearby. Really enjoyed sitting in the sun and relaxing on such a great site. Perfect x

Disliked Nothing. Love the back to basics feel it's so chill and lovely.

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Beautiful location, friendly staff, plenty of…

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 Fiona S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Beautiful location, friendly staff, plenty of space for pitches, relaxed vibe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location and space to pitch…

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Jason W. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked The location and space to pitch up was fantastic and the toilets were simple but clean. The site was nice and quiet and people were very respectful

Disliked The owner came at 7pm to check we were ok and that was the only time we saw him. As you can only use wood that is bought from the site, we decided after wee had seen the owner that we did want to buy some wood, but there was no way you can do this after seeing him this one time. Ideally, the site could do with a way to buy wood and coals at more times than just the one time you see the owner.

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2nd time we've stayed here, lovely…

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Joe W. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked 2nd time we've stayed here, lovely quiet site, with great walks in the area

Disliked would be a bonus to have loo roll supplied

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay :)

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Katie T. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked So quiet and rural, beautiful views

Disliked The road in to the fields. Also the loo’s could use some more soap :)

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 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

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, England 43.9 km

  • Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)

    Derby, England 46.8 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 $36.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.