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.

Campground type

RV sites 60
Tent sites 60
Open now
Opens April 4
Please note
  • This 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Toilet paper is not supplied on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating based on 600 reviews View breakdown

Wild camping

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Wild camping at its best, beautiful area and walks.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 5
Cleanliness 9
Wifi No rating
Richard B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Wild camping at its best, beautiful area and walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good wild campsite. Lovely views. Friendly staff. Good price.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 9
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 5
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Good views - nice open space - x4 toilets. Good location 8 mins from Bakewell. Perfect phone signal.

Disliked: Reconstruction going on so big piles of rubble but that can’t be helped. Toilets are very open but it’s what you expect on a wild campsite. Could have done with few more bins both ends but again, not the end of the world. Paying £5 extra for a dog as it would have made no difference if he was there or not.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful location

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 5
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Fabulous location and views over Lathkill dale. Free to find your pitch site. Friendly owner. As stated, only loos available and these are basic but do the job

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic. Toilets, sinks and tap. Good view. Quiet. Firepit BBQ with mates…

Overall 8/10
Location 9
Value for money 7
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 7
Wifi 1
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Basic. Toilets, sinks and tap. Good view. Quiet. Firepit BBQ with mates and beer. Good pubs over the hill in Bakewell. Great walks and wildlife in Lathkill dale

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, perfect for all parties and groups, friendly staff

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 9
Wifi 6
Jack C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: The field is not just an open field, it has character which allows for a more friendly environment and feel to the place with everyone camping at good distance but not far away. Staff make you feel so welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

De locatie is top, je hebt een prachtig uitzicht en je zit…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 9
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 7
Wifi 3
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: De locatie is top, je hebt een prachtig uitzicht en je zit dichtbij de limestone way. Een route die wij aan het wandelen waren.

Bovendien was de camping goed betaalbaar.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go back again.

Overall 7/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 7
Facilities / Activities 5
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 7
Cleanliness 7
Wifi 3
Robert J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Great location, it's a wild camping site so not much there for kid's, access straight to walking routes from site.

Disliked: Some of the pitches are on a slight slope.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite. Friendly welcome. Toilets were basic but clean. Good location…

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 9
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 1
Joseph A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Great little campsite. Friendly welcome. Toilets were basic but clean. Good location for family friendly walks in Lathkill Dale. Local pub walkable.

Disliked: Make sure you take your own toilet paper.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant atmosphere, great views, can bring your fire pit, no set pitches…

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 10
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 1
Andrew C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Brilliant atmosphere, great views, can bring your fire pit, no set pitches so set up where you like, epic pub walking distance, nice walk in to Bakewell, friendly owners, great prices.

Disliked: Not much of the land is flat but not an issue really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s wild campsite don’t expect luxury! Nice Views though

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 5
Facilities / Activities 5
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 5
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 3
Emma G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Views and location

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 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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus
2.1 mi Buxton Road
2.1 mi Matlock Street
7.7 mi Railway Station
Rail
7.6 mi Matlock Rail Station
8.3 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
8.5 mi Grindleford Rail Station
Airport
19.6 mi Sheffield City Airport
25.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
25.7 mi 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 2.4 mi

Chatsworth 4.4 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 8.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 8.9 mi

Alton Towers Resort 16 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 4.9 mi

The Old Manor 15.6 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 17 mi

Hardwick Hall 17 mi

Lyme Park 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 0.8 mi

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 0.8 mi

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 0.8 mi

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 1.2 mi

Youlgreave - Bradford Dale - Winster - Youlgreave 1.7 mi

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025)

    Manchester, England 27.3 mi

  • Download Festival (Friday, June 13, 2025 – Friday, June 13, 2025)

    Derby, England 29.1 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $20.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.