Mandale Campsite

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Grass pitches and views
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 43
RV sites 43
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens April 14
Please note
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.29) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Apr 14 to

Campsite types & availability

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98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Peacefulness and views…

Overall 7/10

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8
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10
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8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peacefulness and views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely. Everything so good value for money.…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely. Everything so good value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

a well kept quiet site, clean toilets and showers.…

Overall 10/10

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10
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richard b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked a well kept quiet site, clean toilets and showers.

Disliked not a dislike as such but more a constructive suggestion, in the shower cubicles it would be useful to have a bench/seat to put you clothing/items on whilst you shower, at the moment there is only the floor which is wet, obviously.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good showers and toilets were clean.…

Overall 9/10

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

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Good showers and toilets were clean.

Disliked The lady on reception was abrupt and rude when we asked if we good change some money into change to pay for the showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with excellent facilities

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
10
Amy M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great facilities and loads of space so even though it was busy it didn’t feel it.

Disliked Not being able to change the temperature of the showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved the campsite, it was only a short drive to Bakewell,…

Overall 9/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
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10
Facilities / Activities
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10
Child friendliness
10
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10
Wifi
10
Danielle S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We loved the campsite, it was only a short drive to Bakewell, overall it was very enjoyable and facilities were good

Disliked We liked everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Well maintained.…

Overall 10/10

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10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely site. Well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site, will be back again.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
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Charlie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great little site. Peaceful and clean facilities. Choose where you pitch and lots of space available so you have plenty of space at your pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large open areas with great views of the surrounding area…

Overall 9/10

Location
9
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
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Rik M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Large open areas with great views of the surrounding area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back2basics

Overall 6/10

Location
5
Value for money
5
Accommodation
5
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
6
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5
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Linda P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful. No frills.

Disliked The local pubs do not serve food on Mondays (huh, just our luck).
Slightly sloping field .

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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.

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.

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 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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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mandale Campsite? From $24.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.