Mandale Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.4 504 reviews
Grass pitches and views
Grass pitches and views
Grass pitches
Rural views all round
Plenty of space
Peaceful, spacious pitches
Lots of space to spread out
Sunset over the pitches
Standlow lodge
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Grass pitches
Rural views all round
Plenty of space

  • Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Lathkill Dale
  • A 10-minute drive from the tearooms of Bakewell
  • Easy access to walking routes through the Peak District National Park
Take a peek at the fab Peak District views from the pitches at Mandale Campsite… whichever spot you pick as your territory, the outlook over the national park is painted in various shades of rural green – all fields, woods and perhaps the occasional farm. And just beyond the site’s fences is gorgeous Lathkill Dale, a fave spot for for hikers and birdwatchers. Peace, quiet and open air are in ample supply here – with heaps of space in the fields there’s no need to be living cheek by jowl with your neighbours. Passing school groups of Duke of Edinburgh’s expeditions are welcomed and housed in a separate field to avoid any friction between teenage antics and chilled family soirées. This is a particularly tempting location for sweet-toothed visitors, with the nearest town being Bakewell, home to famed desserts: debate continues among local and visitors as to which is the most scrumptious between Bakewell tart and Bakewell pudding, so clearly the only solution is for the individual to conduct their own scientific test by sampling both. The town’s tearooms can provide you with excellent examples, and there are plenty of pubs and restaurants around too. Feeding options closer to home include the country pubs in Over Haddon and Monyash, each less than a 10-minute drive away (there’s a little play area in Monyash too, if you’ve got energetic kids in tow). If the desire to create fire grabs you, you’re also welcome to light up a disposable barbie to grill a few bangers.

Campground type

Tent sites 46
RV sites 46
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

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).

Extras

  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.35) applies for the use of the shower.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious spots, stunning views, and quiet vibes. Generally clean facilities with paid hot showers. Perfect for Peak District hikes, near Bakewell & Lathkill Dale. Owners are friendly. Note: need coins for showers; some reported minor noise or unlevel spots.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Amazing site cannot wait to be back

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As advertised . lovely site …

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked As advertised . lovely site in the gorgeous Peak District

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great position for lath kill dale…

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Claire R. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great position for lath kill dale ,flattish field , good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Please stay open longer. Mandale

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome, nice even flat field.…

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Austin T. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Friendly welcome, nice even flat field. Quiet and relaxed, clean facilities and very reasonable price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very well priced campsite near Lathkill Dale.

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 Stephen W. 6 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very good price. Lovely location. Good showers - £1 for 5 minutes - and toilet facilities. Drinking water. Washing up area and fridges. Pitch by tent and pitch where you want to.

Disliked I think it's a bit much to charge for hot water to wash your dishes. 20p for 3 minutes and only one hot tap. Not seen that at any campsite I've ever stayed.

No WiFi.

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Very much back to basics. …

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Lauren P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very much back to basics. Had the necessities for a good weekend of camping and situated on great routes for walking.

Disliked Would suggest a mop or a squeegee in the showers to help sweep away water/grass/mud.

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Plenty of room Peaceful Good views Clean…

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 Antony S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Plenty of room
Peaceful
Good views
Clean facility’s
Good walks/cycling
We Book it a few times a year

Disliked Going home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for a short stay in the Peak District. Excellent location.

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 Craig C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very spacious site, good facilities, great value.

Disliked Nothing negative to report.

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Great place. My go to. Peaceful…

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Steve H. 16 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great place. My go to. Peaceful well maintained adult campsite. Toilet facilities have been improved since I came last year. Will be back.

Disliked I've been coming for a few years now and I think it's a real shame that the campsite's season is quite short. When I was here on the 13 September I think they are due to close until Spring next year. If they didn't close I'd certainly be back over the winter months. I'm sure there are valid reasons for doing this though. Just a brilliant little campsite. Thanks.

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Features

Dogs 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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 Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mandale Campsite

Mandale Farm

Haddon Grove

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19543°N
1.72773°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.5 mi Buxton Road
2.5 mi Matlock Street
8.1 mi Railway Station
Rail
8 mi Matlock Rail Station
8.7 mi Grindleford Rail Station
8.7 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
19.9 mi Sheffield City Airport
25.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
25.3 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

Eating as much Bakewell pudding as you like is perfectly acceptable because of the abundance of hiking trails on which to burn off the calories (that’s your excuse and you’re sticking to it). The limestone valley of Lathkill Dale, just outside the site, is a very fine place for a walk and has some excellent birdwatching to be done along the way. Further walks await all over the Peak District National Park for all abilities. The relatively gentle paths of Mam Tor and the Ladybower Reservoir are about 40 minutes’ drive away; keen hikers in search of a challenge should aim for Kinder Scout, 50 minutes’ drive away, to climb up to the highest point in the park. A popular option for families (on foot or by bike) is the Monsal Trail (20 minutes' drive), meandering through nature reserves and underground tunnels to finish near Bakewell (for a restorative pudding perchance?). For a spot of history (or to shelter on a damp day), head to Chatsworth, a splendid estate on the banks of the Derwent river half an hour away.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo, & Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Cock and Pullet Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Lathkil Hotel Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Bulls Head Pub 2 mi
  • Greenhills Caravan Park (Shop & Club) Pub 2.1 mi
  • Farmyard Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • Bull's Head Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • Bulls Head Pub 2.2 mi
  • George Hotel Pub 2.2 mi
  • Thornbridge Brewery Tap Pub 2.4 mi
  • Pizzuti Kitchen Restaurant 2.5 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 2.3 mi
  • The Weedram Off-licence 2.6 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.6 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 5.6 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 6 mi

Parks and play

  • The Rutland Playground 1.9 mi
  • Riverside Garden park 2.6 mi
  • Thornbridge Hall park 2.9 mi
  • The Green park 4.2 mi
  • Peak Shopping Village Nature Reserve park 4.7 mi
  • Chatsworth Park 5.1 mi
  • Beeley Playing Field park 5.2 mi
  • Baslow Woodland Park Playground 5.6 mi
  • Adventure Playground 6 mi
  • Whitworth Park 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Magpie Mine Visitor attraction 1.2 mi
  • Haddon Hall Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Haddon Hall Castle 3.2 mi
  • Andle Stone Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
  • Cork Stone Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Pilsbury Castle Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
  • Winster Market House Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
  • Exile Music Festival Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Chatsworth House Castle 5.3 mi
  • Coal Hole And Tunnel Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
  • Eyam Hall Castle 6.5 mi
  • Archie’s Farm Zoo 7.5 mi
  • Matlock Bath Aquarium 8.6 mi
  • Gulliver's Kingdom Theme park 8.7 mi
  • Tissington Hall Castle 8.8 mi

Public transport

  • Cock and Pullet 1.5 mi
  • Rose Farm 1.6 mi
  • Bakewell (Lady Manners School) 2 mi
  • Monyash, Church Street / Bulls Head 2 mi
  • Monyash, Chapel Street 2.1 mi
  • Ashford-in-the-Water (Ashford Mill) 2.1 mi
  • Bakewell, Monyash Road / Pickford Villas (Hail & Ride) 2.1 mi
  • Fennel Street 2.1 mi
  • Grove Place 2.1 mi
  • Ashford-in-the-Water (Ashford Arms) 2.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Bakewell Golf Club Golf course 3.1 mi
  • Peak Village Shopping centre 4.7 mi

Local services

  • Cashzone Cashpoint 2.6 mi
  • NatWest Cashpoint 6 mi
  • Spar Cashpoint 6.3 mi
  • Youlgrave Garage Fuel station 2.3 mi
  • Youlgrave Medical Centre Doctors 2.3 mi
  • Bakewell Medical Centre Doctors 2.4 mi
  • Park View Service Station Fuel station 2.5 mi
  • Bakewell Pharmacy 2.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 2.5 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.6 mi
  • Newholme Hospital 2.8 mi
  • Newhaven Services Fuel station 4 mi
  • Babytobreast Clinic 4.6 mi

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Must see

Haddon Hall 2.8 mi

Chatsworth 4.8 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 8.9 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 9.3 mi

Alton Towers Resort 15.8 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 5.2 mi

The Old Manor 15.6 mi

Lyme Park 17.4 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 17.4 mi

Hardwick Hall 17.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 1.3 mi

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 1.3 mi

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 1.3 mi

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 1.4 mi

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.6 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 Mandale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mandale Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mandale Campsite? Eating as much Bakewell pudding as you like is perfectly acceptable because of the abundance of hiking trails on which to burn off the calories (that’s your excuse and you’re sticking to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mandale Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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