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Camping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. For any reasons of a late arrival please contact the site. Read more

Hay Field Camping

8.2 10 reviews

Shilito woods a great area for walks and picnics

Peaceful and dog-friendly pop-up site in the eastern moors
A 15-minute drive to Bakewell and Chatsworth House; walks nearby
Space for barbecues on site; five minutes’ drive to restaurants

Introducing the eastern moors of the Peak District: crags, valleys, characterful towns and villages, woods and last but not least, the dog-friendly Hay Field Camping. This peaceful back to basics pop-up site is in an excellently scenic spot in the east part of ‘the Peaks’, as locals call the national park – and your dog can bag a spot too. If, upon arrival, you’re in the mood for an immediate outdoor expedition, hiking, running or biking trails start pretty much straight outside of the site. Shillito Wood is five minutes’ walk away, and has wildlife like woodpeckers and blue tits and heaps of space for dogs to stretch their paws. Curbar Edge, a gritstone escarpment which attracts climbers as well as hikers, is also within walking distance of the site. It's peaceful out on the moors, of course, and that theme very much carries over to Hay Field Camping. The site is simple but spacious and surrounded by views of the moors. Facilities-wise, the site has running water, a camping shower and a gas stove and kettle for guests to use. All the site asks is that you take all waste home with you. There are also heaps of space for barbecues and for dogs and kids to have a bit of a run around. Stomach rumbles are easily tended to here too, even if you’re not yet ready to take charge of the grill. Bistros and restaurants can be tracked down in Holmesfield, five minutes’ drive away, or in Barlow, 10 minutes’ drive away. For dessert, perhaps tuck into Bakewell tarts freshly picked up from historic Bakewell, 20 minutes’ drive away?

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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

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 Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hay Field Camping

Fox Lane

Holmesfield

Derbyshire

England

S18 7WG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.28042°N
-1.54153°W

Route directions

What3words: prevented.groomed.fault.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.9 km Hunstone Avenue

9.1 km Coach Station

Rail

5.4 km Dronfield Rail Station

5.5 km Dore & Totley Rail Station

6.3 km Grindleford Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

16.6 km Sheffield City Airport

41.8 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

42.2 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

The Peaks is no stranger to a historic house or estate, and two very grand places are close to Hay Field Camping. Chatsworth House (15 minutes’ drive) will certainly make for a pretty picnic spot, with its farmyard, museum and scenic riverside. Longshaw Estate (10 minutes) is another potential, with an ancient woodland, moors and parkland. A village, next? Hassop (10 minutes) is based on the Monsal Trail, so take charge of an electric or traditional bike and whizz through old railway tunnels. Heathersage (20 minutes), which has links to Jane Eyre and other books, has an outdoor swimming pool and easy access to Stanage Edge’s rock climbing spots. Castleton (half an hour) in the Hope Valley has a number of show caves and walks in all directions through hillsides, to Peveril Castle or to Mam Tor. The towns are just as splendid. Bakewell (15 minutes) on the river Wye is the national park’s biggest town, and has a gorgeous medieval bridge and popular bakeries selling Bakewell tarts.

Must see

Chatsworth 8.5 km

Haddon Hall 12.3 km

Bolsover Castle 17.4 km

Magna Science Adventure Centre 18.5 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 18.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 16.9 km

Hardwick Hall 19.9 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 19.9 km

Mr Straw's House 28.6 km

Clumber Park 31.7 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 4.6 km

Eastmoor (Robin Hood) - Froggatt - Curbar - Baslow - Chatsworth Park - Eastmoor 4.7 km

The Edges from The Robin Hood Pub 4.8 km

Longshaw - Froggatt - Curbar - Curbar Edge - Longshaw 5.6 km

Longshaw - Stanage - Bamford - Hathersage Church - Longshaw 5.7 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Our positioning in the lower right of the campsite

Excellent campsite with friendly owners. Everything was as described and we had…

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Rachel P. Jul 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Excellent campsite with friendly owners. Everything was as described and we had a great night of camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great site, nice and clean, super friendly staff, great Communication before…

Overall	10/10
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Keeley C. Jun 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Really great site, nice and clean, super friendly staff, great Communication before arrival. Highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views…

Overall	2/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Deb T. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: The views

Disliked: Everything else.! This was not a campsite…… it’s a field with a dirty portaloo. No water or bins. How you can charge £40 for this is unbelievable. Stayed in much better campsites for less.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap…

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Mark W. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Cheap

Disliked: Grass far too long
Field feels very unsafe
Eaten alive by bugs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild but beautiful site.

Overall	10/10
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Amy R. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Basic wild and beautiful camping. Lots of flat areas to pitch.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fine but expensive

Overall	6/10
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Value for money	2
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Customer service	2
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Rebecca B. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Lovely views and huge nearly empty space

Disliked: Seemed incredibly overpriced for what was a single portaloo in an otherwise empty field- no bins or water or elsan etc. there wasn’t actually even a sign on the gate, we assumed we were in the right place according to the postcode.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice remote, peaceful site. Would definitely stay again 👍

Overall	10/10
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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Richard P. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Area, peaceful, quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome, helpful directions, helpful communication throughout. Beautiful location and very good…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
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Anonymous Jul 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Friendly welcome, helpful directions, helpful communication throughout. Beautiful location and very good value.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely stay at Hay Field Camping. Our host was…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Jul 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We had a lovely stay at Hay Field Camping. Our host was really welcoming and friendly. The views were stunning and the location was peaceful with some nice local walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host, good communication, nice quiet, spacious site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
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Alison C. Jul 2023

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Quiet location
Spacious field
Great views
Portaloo
Excellent communication from host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Hay Field Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hay Field Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hay Field Camping? The Peaks is no stranger to a historic house or estate, and two very grand places are close to Hay Field Camping. Chatsworth House (15 minutes’ drive) will certainly make for a … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hay Field Camping?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

For any reasons of a late arrival please contact the site.
Read more