Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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9.1

Overall rating from 272 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful campsite with lovely country views, especially sunsets. Friendly owner, Ed, offers a rustic, back-to-basics stay. Basic but clean facilities, including hot showers. Spacious pitches with fire pits for hire. Note: some sloped pitches, bumpy access, and mixed reviews on men's portable toilets.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great remote escape

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Julia W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Peaceful with incredible views,no screaming kids or loud music just peace.

Disliked Toilets could be updated but not a problem for me.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Size and allocated pitches made for…

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Eve L. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Size and allocated pitches made for a relaxing and peaceful time. The campsite is small enough to feel genuinely relaxing. It had a family friendly feel and farmer Ed was very friendly and helpful. The pub is a 10 min walk through the fields and was a great spot. The ladies toilets were well kept.

Disliked The mens toilets sadly let this place down and would limit a visit longer than 1 night, it felt unfair for the men to have just a portaloo whereas the women had a full block, I felt for my partner (I am a woman). Installing a similar set up for the men as the women would be a great touch and make this a 10* place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back

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Sue C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The back to basics , peace and quiet, showers and toilets were simple but functional
Due dry weather Ed had set up safe bbq area which was a lovely touch bringing everyone together
Ed was helpful and a great host.
Will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great welcome from a friendly owner…

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 Jason 1 review

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great welcome from a friendly owner which is how campsites should be . Best thing I can say is if you want to relax and have great views and beautiful sunset then this is the place for you . Not fancy or grand but chilled and very well run ! Lots of birds of prey around with kestrels hoping about round our van . Fire pits were great in the communal area thanks Ed my little girl had the best time just playing in your land

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

So glad I choose to take…

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Carla B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked So glad I choose to take my girls here, beautiful views and ed will do anything to help you brilliant host !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place and location…

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 Łukasz G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Excellent place and location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very enjoyable stay

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Charlotte W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Views

Disliked Showers could be cleaner

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owner Ed was brilliant! Very…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The owner Ed was brilliant! Very welcoming. Made sure we had everything we needed. We could have a BBQ and an open fire. Fire pits were available and logs if needed.

Disliked The only negative was the Male toilets were just a portaloo

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite, lovely views, great size…

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 Ryan H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic campsite, lovely views, great size pitches, we were lucky to get one with a picnic table and we were able to rent a firepit and have BBQs. Facilities were all decent. Had a great time!

Disliked Men's portaloo was less ideal than a proper toilet but they had proper toilets for women

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and host, would definitely stay again! Very relaxed

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location
Fantastic host / farmer
Could hire a fire pit
Calm & peaceful
Perfect sunset view

Disliked Flying ants - I think we were just unlucky with where we pitched our tent! Couldn’t be helped and was not due to anything on the venue at all, just being outside in nature!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback 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

Bus
7.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
7.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
8.9 mi Railway Station
Rail
8 mi Cromford Rail Station
8.2 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
8.8 mi Matlock Rail Station
Airport
22 mi East Midlands Airport
27.6 mi 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 7.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 7.7 mi

Alton Towers Resort 8.6 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi

Haddon Hall 10.5 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 6.7 mi

Winster Market House 7 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.5 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 11.3 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 1.7 mi

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 1.7 mi

Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 1.7 mi

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 1.9 mi

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 2.3 mi

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $33.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.