Burrs Manor Wild Camping

View prices & book 8.7 174 reviews
Country views
Country views
Views across open fields
Golden hour on site
A lot of space to choose from
A peaceful spot
The site is a wildlife haven
Entrance to the site
Views from the unit
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Views across open fields
Golden hour on site
A lot of space to choose from

  • Peaceful wild camping at a farmland site in the Peak District
  • A 15-minute drive from the towns of Buxton and Bakewell
  • Less than an hour from Alton Towers theme park; near the Monsal Trail
Relaxing among green fields, trekking through the hills of the Peak District and settling down of an evening in a traditional village pub… If that sounds like your dream getaway then Burrs Manor Wild Camping, a mile from the village of Chelmorton in the Peak District, should be the very spot for you. The site is in a top spot for walking and cycling getaways, close to many of the waymarked trails crisscrossing the Peak District. The site is three miles from the start of the Monsal Trail, where you can hire bikes or explore the former railway line on foot or horseback, and less than 10 minutes’ drive from the starts of the High Peak Trail and the Tissington Trail. You can stay active on site with a game of footgolf (book in advance) or just idle around in the peace and quiet of the countryside farmland, taking in the view over the farmhouse towards the peaks. To unwind in the evenings, head to the traditional village pub in nearby Chelmorton, a 25-minute walk away, to have a bite to eat and knock one back in the beer garden. If you’d prefer to handle all the cooking yourself, barbecues are welcome on site and the towns of Buxton and Bakewell are nearby when you need to stock up on supplies.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
RV sites 40
Camper sites 40
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens March 5
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).
  • Facilities/activities including footgolf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note, this is a wild camping site and some pitches may be slightly sloped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Mar 5 to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating based on 174 reviews View breakdown

Wild camping

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The owner is really lovely and polite the facilities are spot-on with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Toby N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: The owner is really lovely and polite the facilities are spot-on with a nice up-to-date shower and toilets yet 360 views which are absolutely beautiful of the peak District and you're in a short distance from some lovely walks and hikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely sight with gorgeous views would recommend

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Crissy M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Healthy, green flat grass
Friendly campers
Clean toilets
Incredible views
Unbelievable sunset view from camp site
Gorgeous walks nearby

Disliked: dated toilets and showers
Washing up sink was clogged up, unclean and dirty.

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From the manager: Good Afternoon

Thank you for your review and that you enjoyed your stay
we are very lucky to have some of the best views and sunsets
We are sorry you felt the toilets needed a little work , however they were updated around 18 months ago , we will have a look and see what improvements can be made

We hope to see you again in the future

Very happy, will definitely be back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: How quiet it was. How accessible it was. Good price

Disliked: One of the two showers just ran cold water one morning. I don't know if it was me that couldn't work it, but the other shower worked perfectly.

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From the manager: Good Afternoon

Thank you for your review , we glad you enjoyed your stay and that you would visit again

We hope to see you again in the future

Wild camping with facilities. Lovely owners and views.

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: As a wild camping site it's fantastic. Arrived and rang the number that's by the gate on the left as advised. Was told to just park and chill. They come round in the evening when they check the facilities to collect balance of payment (cash or card)
There's a cabin with 4 or 5 toilets, 2 basins and some lovely touches in providing hand wash and hand lotion. Smelt really clean and as it's a wild camping site it's fab to have facilities at all. There's a separate cabin with a shower and toilet. All facilities are mixed. The washing up area is uncovered in the field ,washing up liquid, clothes wash etc was available which again is a lovely consideration.
If you turn right out of the site there's a footpath to Deep Dale and a pub if you turn left to the end of the lane, cross the road, follow the track to the end then turn left. Staff in there are friendly. I travelled alone and am female. It was absolutely fine

Disliked: Nothing. Bring decent trainers or boots as the lane is stoney

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Lovely site, beautiful scenery.…

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lovely site, beautiful scenery.

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From the manager: Good Afternoon

Thank you for your review

we hope to welcome you back in the future

Peaceful, nice view, clean toilets and a hot shower. Absolute bargain for…

Overall 10/10
Location No rating
Value for money 10
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Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Peaceful, nice view, clean toilets and a hot shower. Absolute bargain for £12

Disliked: Most of the field was on a slope but not too much of an issue

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From the manager: Good Afternoon

Thank you for your review
we are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future

Many Thanks

Everything was delightful, a lovely field with beautiful views, very quiet and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Amy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything was delightful, a lovely field with beautiful views, very quiet and relaxing. The facilities were very clean, the lady who owns the site was very helpful and friendly, we'll definitely be coming again. Little slice of heaven!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review

We are glad you enjoyed your stay
we love reviews like yours so thank you

we hope to welcome you back in the future

Many Thanks

Friendly owner, facilities basic but clean and tidy

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Open pitches

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Lovely views from the site- nice quiet environment. Not too far from…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lovely views from the site- nice quiet environment. Not too far from shops, takeaways, pubs. Great location

Disliked: Very basic but also cheap for what you are getting.

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Went for a long weekend with our three young children - great time!

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Naomi A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: The location, the views, the space, the quietness, the chance of adventure to the caves, barbecuing, fire pit.

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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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Location

Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Chelmorton

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9SP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.23656°N
-1.84255°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.3 mi Market Place
3.3 mi Market Place
7.1 mi Buxton Road
Rail
3.4 mi Buxton Rail Station
4.8 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
6.1 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
19.7 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
19.8 mi Manchester Airport
19.9 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

There’s lots more to do in the Peak District National Park than follow trails: abseil from the viaduct at Millers Dale, explore the spectacular dams of Derwent Valley or dive below ground at Blue John Cavern – all less than an hour from Burrs Manor. The nearby towns of Buxton and Bakewell are must-visit spots too: in Buxton, go below the earth’s surface once more at Poole’s Cavern, stand under the stunning Devonshire dome, or stroll through the Pavilion Gardens. And in Bakewell? There’s plenty to see and do here too, but the one thing you must try is a Bakewell pudding... Plenty of old houses are in the area for historic and cultural days too: Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Tissington Hall are each less than 30 minutes from Burrs Manor, and The Old Manor, White Peak Estate, Little Moreton Hall, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall are all within an hour’s drive. Too sedate? A more high-octane experience awaits on the rides at Alton Towers theme park, a 50-minute drive from Burrs Manor. For something that falls somewhere in the middle, try a treetop adventure full of zip lines and rope courses at Go Ape, 15 minutes from the site.

Must see

Haddon Hall 8 mi

Chatsworth 9.4 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 11.2 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 14.4 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 14.5 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 10.6 mi

Lyme Park 12 mi

Hare Hill 14.5 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 15.2 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wye Dale - Earl Sterndale - Chelmorton - Wye Dale 0.9 mi

Millers Dale - Chee Dale - Chelmorton - Taddington - Priestcliffe - Millers Dale 2.4 mi

Millers Dale - Flagg - Taddington - Millers Dale 2.4 mi

Miller's Dale - Monk's Dale - River Wye on Monsal Trail 2.4 mi

Miller's Dale - Peak Forest - Dam Dale - Peter Dale - Monk's Dale - Miller's Dale 2.6 mi

Local events

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

    Manchester, England 21.5 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 Burrs Manor Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Burrs Manor Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Burrs Manor Wild Camping? There’s lots more to do in the Peak District National Park than follow trails: abseil from the viaduct at Millers Dale, explore the spectacular dams of Derwent Valley or dive below ground … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Burrs Manor Wild Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Burrs Manor Wild Camping? From $31.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.