Oldhams Wood

9.9 29 reviews
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Campsite above farm. 2 plots in the woods and one middle right, just in the field
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  • Small dog-friendly site in a two-acre woodland and field
  • In the Peak District National Park, 15 minutes’ drive from Bakewell
  • Firepits permitted; Tissington Trail 20 minutes’ walk away
The Peak District National Park is dreamy in itself, and even dreamier is staying on a small dog-friendly site set in a two-acre woodland and field with discrete lighting around the facilities only and glades in and on the edge of the woods. Oldhams Wood in Derbyshire is a proper refuge; the pitches are out of sight of each other, so it’s very quiet and private. Well-suited to families or small groups, this site is kitted out with a toilet and washing-up area with hot and cold water. Firepits are available, so you’ll have an atmospheric setting to recount the day’s tales. What might these be? Perhaps you spent the day cycling for 13 miles down the Tissington Trail, which is 20 minutes’ walk away, or consuming ample Bakewell tarts in Bakewell, 15 minutes’ drive away. There are many more characterful Peak District spots within driving distance, of course. However, if it’s some tasty sustenance you’re looking for first, there are pubs within five minutes’ drive of the site and shops within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. Parking is provided 200 metres away, but vehicle access is possible across a field (except in poor weather) – this is for setup only to avoid any damage to the grassy access track.

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Opens September 18
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Sep 18 to

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9.9

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Pitches are extremely private, spacious, and secluded, often in woods, offering peace. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Enjoy beautiful countryside views, proximity to Arbor Low, and good facilities like warm water. Traffic noise occasionally noted. Entrance can be tricky initially. Idyllic and highly recommended.

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Anonymous

Secret primitive grass tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Secluded plot, rural area

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location, peace and space…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (large, woodland)

Liked The location, peace and space

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Great second stay in a lovely…

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John R. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite (large, woodland)

Liked Great second stay in a lovely secluded pitch.

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Beautiful peaceful and secluded pitch. Steve…

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Philippa J. 1 review

Secret primitive grass tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Beautiful peaceful and secluded pitch. Steve was so helpful and welcoming. Definitely coming back!

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Amazing!…

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 Jack C. 1 review

Power optional grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Amazing!

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Everything. Private. Friendly owner stunning views…

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Gemma H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite (large, woodland)

Liked Everything. Private. Friendly owner stunning views

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Great private area + spacious…

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Josh T. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite (large, woodland)

Liked Great private area + spacious

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I would go again

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 Glen M. 1 review

On the Edge primitive grass tent campsite (woodland)

Liked fantastic place. lovely gentlemen who runs it

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Lovely place to stay very back to basics.

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Maria G. 1 review

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Billie O. 1 review

Secret primitive grass tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Love everything about this site! Such a gorgeous, remote location with an area all to yourself. All the same benefits of wild camping with the convenience of a toilet and sink area. We stayed in the secret woodland area and could not recommend it enough for a large group, as it feels private and secluded enough.
Fire pit was a lovely touch as well, we will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing! It was perfect for what we needed. Only thing maybe was the sign posting to the site entrance wasn’t obvious, and I had no signal to check back for more info, but my own fault really for not checking in advance. Overall no complaints at all.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Oldhams Wood

Upper Oldhams Farm

Long Rake

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.17074°N
1.76642°W

Route directions

The postcode is shared by several farms over two miles apart so it should be used with caution. Most satnavs will take you to a farm called Cale's, which is on the opposite side of the road approximately half a mile east of the site’s driveway.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.8 mi Buxton Road
4.8 mi Matlock Street
8.5 mi Market Place
Rail
8.7 mi Buxton Rail Station
8.9 mi Matlock Rail Station
9.3 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
Airport
22.2 mi Sheffield City Airport
24.7 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
24.8 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - High Peak Trail (cycling): around five minutes’ drive - Bakewell (attractive town with access to the Monsal Trail and the home of Bakewell tarts): 15 minutes - Buxton (thermal spa town): 20 minutes - Ashbourne (historic market town): 20 minutes - Haddon Hall (stately home): 20 minutes - Matlock (former spa town): 25 minutes - Chatsworth House (1600s mansion): 25 minutes - Staffordshire Moorlands District (walking and cycling): half an hour - Carsington Water (watersports): half an hour - Alton Towers (theme park): 35 minutes.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, & Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Jug and Glass Inn Pub 1.4 mi
  • The Bulls Head Pub 1.8 mi
  • Carriages Restaurant 2.2 mi
  • The Royal Oak Pub 2.3 mi
  • The Bull I' Th' Thorn Pub & Pizzeria 2.5 mi
  • Waterloo Inn Pub 2.7 mi
  • Royal British Legion Pub 2.7 mi
  • Devonshire Arms Pub 2.8 mi
  • Charles Cotton Hotel Pub 2.8 mi
  • Farmyard Inn Pub 3.2 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 4.7 mi
  • The Weedram Off-licence 4.8 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 4.9 mi

Parks and play

  • The Rutland Playground 4.2 mi
  • Riverside Garden park 4.9 mi
  • Thornbridge Hall park 5.2 mi
  • The Green park 5.9 mi

Family days out

  • Pilsbury Castle Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
  • Magpie Mine Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Haddon Hall Visitor attraction 5.1 mi
  • Haddon Hall Castle 5.1 mi
  • Andle Stone Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
  • Cork Stone Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
  • Winster Market House Visitor attraction 5.6 mi
  • Archie’s Farm Zoo 7.1 mi
  • Tissington Hall Castle 7.2 mi
  • Chatsworth House Castle 7.5 mi
  • Eyam Hall Castle 8.7 mi
  • Matlock Bath Aquarium 9.1 mi
  • Gulliver's Kingdom Theme park 9.2 mi
  • Riber Castle 9.7 mi

Public transport

  • Monyash, Church Street / Bulls Head 1.8 mi
  • Monyash, Chapel Street 1.8 mi
  • Sparklow, Tagg Lane 2.1 mi
  • Heathcote Mere 2.4 mi
  • Middleton by Youlgrave, The Square 2.4 mi
  • Pomeroy, A515 / Bull in the Thorn 2.5 mi
  • Church 2.7 mi
  • Square 2.7 mi
  • Woollaton Lane 3 mi
  • Post Office 3.1 mi

Other nearby

  • Bakewell Golf Club 5.4 mi

Local services

  • Newhaven Services Fuel station 2.2 mi
  • Hartington Doctors Surgery 2.7 mi
  • Youlgrave Garage Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Youlegrave Medical Centre Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Babytobreast Clinic 3.9 mi
  • Bakewell Medical Centre Doctors 4.7 mi
  • Park View Service Station Fuel station 4.7 mi
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 4.8 mi
  • Bakewell Pharmacy 4.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 4.8 mi

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Must see

Haddon Hall 4.7 mi

Chatsworth 7 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 9.3 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 9.7 mi

Alton Towers Resort 13.6 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 5.6 mi

The Old Manor 13.6 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 16.7 mi

Lyme Park 17.4 mi

Kedleston Hall 17.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Parsley Hay - Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Ashbourne 0.7 mi

Parsley Hay - Pilsbury - Sheen - Hartington - Parsley Hay 0.7 mi

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.7 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.7 mi

Monyash - Conksbury - Bradford - Youlgreave - Monyash 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Oldhams Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oldhams Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oldhams Wood? Attractions and activities nearby include: - High Peak Trail (cycling): around five minutes’ drive - Bakewell (attractive town with access to the Monsal Trail and the home of Bakewell tarts): 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oldhams Wood?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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