Riverside Valley Camping
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- Peaceful riverside pop-up site in the Derbyshire Peak District
- Peak District National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth 25 minutes
- Dog walks straight from the pitches; Barlow pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
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This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including Cow cuddling/calf leading are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/05 and 31/10.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (adults only)
3 people maximum 
8.4/10
9 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (family)
6 people maximum 9.7/10
9 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Unpowered grass caravan site (family)
6 people maximum 9.6/10
10 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Bell tent (woodland, riverside)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £170 (£170)
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Bell tent (riverside, secluded)
6 people maximum 9.5/10
4 reviews Arrival daysFrom £195 (£195)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, spacious farm site. Praised for friendly owners & lovely stream/woodland setting. Enjoyed ample space, river access, woodland walks, and farm animal interaction. Basic but charming, well-kept. Fire pits, wood, portable loos provided. More loos for bigger fields suggested.
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Absolute bargain for a fantastic space with the most lovely hosts ever
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (family)
Liked We booked very last minute as 1 seasoned camper and 1 novice with a young child and dog in tow.
We selected a spot in the bottom field although a spot next to the horse paddock is on our horizon for our next booking! There was so much space and the setting is lovely surrounded by trees with a stream in 1 corner so incredibly peaceful.
The field was clean and directions were good - sat nav takes you right there. There was a phone number which we used for the wood/coal/firelighters and the lady and her daughter came round in a small tractor around 6:30pm. They stopped by every tent and chatted and presumably provided any fire materials needed. She even let my tractor obsessed son sit on their tractor!
There were porta loos which were clean and smell-free with hand wash etc.
the location is great for anyone wanting to do Barlow walks etc or just for a quiet day or 2 away. Looking forward to our next booking. Thankyou! 🏕️
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Wild camping at its best
Unpowered grass caravan site (family)
Liked Plenty of space. And by the next day we had the field to ourselves. Great location. Certainly off grid apart from a couple of loos.
Guests included woodpeckers, buzzards, kestrels and the kingfisher.
Hosts were friendly and very helpful.
Keep up the excellent work.
Disliked Nothing with regards to the place itself, but disliked the total disrespect from other campers for basically fly tipping in the hosts field. Why would you leave chairs, rubbish bags, mattresses and tents behind for them to clear up? Gives those that show respect a bad name. Take your rubbish home with you.!
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We had a lovely stay at…
Bell tent (riverside, secluded)
Liked We had a lovely stay at Riverside Valley Camping in the ‘Secluded’ Glamping Bell tent. The location was perfect, looking out onto a small flowing river, which our boys loved exploring. The owners were friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble and the location is perfect for exploring. Would highly recommend.
Disliked Would be great to have the opportunity to have a shower or somewhere to wash up.
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Perfect
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (family)
Liked I booked a pitch on the family campsite for myself, my two 6 year old and our dog. It's not too far from home as neither the kids or dog had been camping before. This site is absolutely perfect. Such friendly hosts and such a beautiful location! we have all had the most fantastic 24 hours exploring the river and enjoying the great outdoors. The calf cuddling was such a worthwhile added bonus too! I have no doubt we will be back as a family but this is also a wonderful place for an adult only break away too. Amazing, thank you!
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From the manager: Thank you Hannah! It was you lovely to meet you guys and look forward to seeing you again soon! Katie xx
Owners are brilliant, really friendly and accommodating.
Unpowered grass caravan site (family)
Liked Huge well kept site! Ability to choose your own pitch is great. Our dog loves the river so we get as close as we can to keep him happy 😁. Was our second visit within 2months and were already planning a third visit
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely peaceful area, flat pitches with…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (family)
Liked Lovely peaceful area, flat pitches with plenty of space for the kids to run around, they really enjoyed playing in the river. They also loved seeing the animals.
We stumbled upon Barlow carnival which was really fun and we had a great day in the village which is a short walk up the road.
Portaloos only (as in description) but clean.
Owners are really friendly and helpful, even jump started my car on the last day without any hassle.
Disliked Nothing.
It’s a very basic site as described but we liked that about it.
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Needs better tolilets and cleaning facilities and also water
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (adults only)
Liked Barlow was lovley great pub called the peakcock and the carnival was great
Disliked Toilets was a portaloo x 2 the camp was busy and the toilet were not clean, and rubbish piled up at the side of the toilet the bins were full and also had maggots.
The river is more like a stream and not really that easy to access. Some partys of it was really dirty and litter as well, i didnt want to let the dog get in it. Water access is just a top at the top of the family field
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This is a really peaceful camping,…
Unpowered grass caravan site (family)
Liked This is a really peaceful camping, with nice day activities nearby. We were welcomed by the owner, after we arrived late in the evening and set ourselves up at our self chosen spot. We were very happy with the suggestions of the owner about the things to do around and our kids happily made a fire for which the fire wood was sold by the camp site. Not many facilities on site, but that’s part of the charm!
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Beautiful location and friendly welcome. Great…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (adults only)
Liked Beautiful location and friendly welcome. Great woodland walks.
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The bell tent was cozy and…
Bell tent (riverside, secluded)
Liked The bell tent was cozy and the site has a really relaxed, friendly feel. The owners couldn’t have been nicer. It’s dog friendly too, which was perfect for us.
The kids spent most of their time playing in the river (they loved it!) while we got to enjoy the peaceful setting. There’s also lots to do in the area with some brilliant walks and places to explore
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From the manager: Thank you Joanna! It was lovely to meet you and look forward to seeing you again! Katie and Alistair X
Features
Portable toilet
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 Wild swimmingAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Riverside Valley Camping
Riverside Farm
Furnace Lane
Monkwood
Barlow
Dronfield
Derbyshire
England
S18 7SY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.27597°N
1.46891°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Chatsworth 11.8 km
Bolsover Castle 12.7 km
Haddon Hall 15.5 km
Hardwick Hall 15.7 km
Hardwick Old Hall 16 km
National Trust
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16 km
Hardwick Hall 16 km
Winster Market House 18.9 km
Mr Straw's House 23.9 km
Clumber Park 26.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 3.4 km
QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 5.4 km
Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 5.8 km
BEAUCHIEF HALL 6.4 km
OAKES PARK 6.6 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 Riverside Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Valley Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Barlow (pretty village with well dressings): 10 minutes’ drive - Chesterfield (Crooked Spire church): 10 minutes - Curbar Edge (walking and climbing): 20 minutes - Chatsworth … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Valley Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Valley Camping? From $34.60 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.