Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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Views from the site
Views from the site
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Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site
Footpaths through the site
Hillside camping meadow with natural level terraces
Guests at sunset
The farm drive
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Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site

  • 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
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens February 20
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Feb 20 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.1

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything, was great, we've been before, but now We've found the perfect…

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Vickey H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything, was great, we've been before, but now We've found the perfect pitch #42, we would love to reserve this one all the time

The view when the sun goes down is beautiful, got some great pictures.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owner was amazingly welcoming, and helped us feel right at home. Avaliable…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Owner was amazingly welcoming, and helped us feel right at home. Avaliable firepits are well looked after and a very reasonable price. Facilities are kept very clean and pitches are well laid out

Disliked Facilities are a little tired, but are very well looked after.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, brilliant site… views amazing, amenities were good, checking in good, fire…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything, brilliant site… views amazing, amenities were good, checking in good, fire pits good also

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot. Grass kept nice. Great value, suitable toilets and equipped with…

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Isabel C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely spot. Grass kept nice. Great value, suitable toilets and equipped with paper towels, toilet paper, and soap. Get to choose a pitch to suit your needs. Went there on Friday night and not too busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views from the campsite were absolutely gorgeous. Ed was so helpful…

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Hannah M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The views from the campsite were absolutely gorgeous. Ed was so helpful and really attentive, ensuring that we had the best camping experience. The plots were very well sized and the facilities were clean and plentiful. We hired a fire pit which came with a generous helping of logs and firelighters and the location was exceptional for local amenities in Ashbourne and Kniveton. We will definitely be visiting in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing view, good facilities, get to choose the pitch…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing view, good facilities, get to choose the pitch

Disliked Surrounding footpaths not maintained, but that isn’t a fault of the campsite, just a fault of the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Escape from it all at this quiet friendly site with fab sunset views.

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Sue M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved this gorgeous quite site with fantastic sunset views. Ed the farmer was so helpful and friendly.
I’ll defs be coming back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, super views good value for money.

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J A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Ed the farmer host was great , v friendly and helpful. Supplied wood and fire pit kit.

Disliked Nothing all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We've stayed here twice now and will definitely return again.

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Jenna M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peaceful with lovely views. There are picnic tables available so saved us taking our camping chairs and table. We love the back to basics aspect of camping which this site is with portaloos etc. Ed is such a lovely and welcoming host, he made felt very comfortable. We like to go when it's not too busy, and try to get a quiet pitch away from people, which we managed to do on both our stays.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A proper old skool camping experience!

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Thorpe Cloud View is perfect for a no thrills camping experience with spectacular views of the Derbyshire hills.
Ed couldn’t be more helpful, very friendly and laid back approach.
Choose your own pitch. Pitches are relatively flat and staggered up the hill so you never have another camper blocking your view.
Facilities are good, clean but basic.
You can have a fire/bbq, Ed has these to hire for £12 including wood.
Plenty of space for younger children to run around but if they need entertainment this isn’t the site for you. Walks from the doorstep. Amazing sunset and star gazing on a clear day.
Remember this is a working farm and so isn’t picture perfect but the views are. We loved it!

Disliked Satnav does take you there but No visible signage on the road, so I did a couple of laps on the lane until a friendly farmer directed me - a small grumble

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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 Car parking by site/unit 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $27.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.