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

Tent sites 60
RV 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 from 628 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a no-frills wild camping spot in a beautiful rural setting with amazing views, ideal for hikers. Guests love the freedom to pick their own site, the welcoming staff, and fire pit rentals. Facilities are simple but usually clean, with flush toilets and a water tap. While some note the slope and a few missing items like soap, it's considered great value and a tranquil escape.

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Was quiet, the toilets were basic but clean, views are amazing.…

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Darren C.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Was quiet, the toilets were basic but clean, views are amazing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The area the site was in…

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Kellie J.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The area the site was in

Recommend to friends Visit again

I will return!

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Giles W.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked A beautiful quiet campsite, with basic facilities. Great location for walking and getting away from the crowds.

Disliked Needs a better sign to help locate it!

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Wild camping with bonus of toilets. Beautiful location

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Carolyn C.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful scenery, lots of local walks. Only 3 other pitches in use on a Sunday evening so very quiet. Read all the info about the site before going, so knew it was 'wild camping' with the bonus of clean toilets and running water. Very dark at night, which would have been lovely if it hadn't been cloudy.

Disliked Nothing

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Easy going nature of the site. Great for some big sky…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Easy going nature of the site. Great for some big sky and views. Really well located. The chap looking after the site for the weekend was really friendly. If you read v the info and reviews there are no surprises about the facilities so easy to plan accordingly.

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Very good campsite would recommend to anyone

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Garrett J.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great location owners were lovely and very helpful campsite was big enough where you didn’t feel cramped very good wild camp style site with the bonus of having toilets

Disliked Noting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would defo go again, great value

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Dene W.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great cheap and cheerful site, super friendly staff.

Disliked Expect not be on level ground

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Me and my partner have camped here a couple of times now. We have always enjoyed our camping experience at Lathkill Wild Campsite. The scenery is beautiful and you can go on some lovely walks nearby.

The campsite is very spacious and we have never felt too cramped next to other campers.

The guy looking after the campsite over the weekend was very welcoming and lovely to chat to.

Great value for money. I’m sure we will be back again in the future. Thank you :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

All dogs owners please be careful and mindful to other owners.

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chloe K.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We enjoyed the location and views.

Disliked We have been here a couple of times, it was becoming our local camp site! It felt safe and comfortable, however after consideration we won’t be returning. We have a very friendly, loving dog who unfortunately was attacked, at no fault of his own. This has massively put us off from returning which is such a shame. Dog owners please watch your dogs and be mindful. No one should have to go through the worry.

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Wild as in basic but priced accordingly, good location.

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Susan B.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location, good views, not close to a busy road, not far from a pub that does meals. Plenty of space to choose where to pitch.

Disliked Basic ( no loo roll and just a couple toilets) but fine for us for a night. Site owners not on site so no-one policing but as it was everyone staying was respectful with noise etc. They are working on an adjacent derelict house i'm not sure when that work happens but it was quiet on the Friday we were there.

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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 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

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.

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 $20.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.