Castleton Camping

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  • Working farm site in the Peak District with far-reaching views
  • A mile and a half from Mam Tor via a path; Castleton a mile
  • Next to a pop-up café (open weekends); dogs allowed
Hankering for a stunningly rugged landscape full of opportunities for hiking, cycling, climbing and other outdoor activities? On a working farm within the Peak District National Park, Castleton Camping is the place to be. Regardless of whether you've come here to scale Mam Tor, the high peak a mile and a half from the site that’s accessible via a footpath, or whether you simply fancy a change of scenery, a stay at this laidback rural site opens up ample possibilities. This place is half a mile from the small village of Castleton, which is well-served by pubs and cafés. It’s a peaceful area and those of you who like your breaks full of rural hikes will be happy to find that there’s great access to local footpaths, many of which can be reached straight from the farm gates. If you need a light bite before you set off down yonder, a small pop-up café just next to the site is open on weekends for snacks. The amenities here are simple, with just a portable toilet available, but self-sustaining guests are welcome to set up campfires and barbecues. Please note that Castleton Campsite does not have running water. Castleton Camping also embraces well-behaved dogs but asks that they are kept on a lead at all times when around the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 47
Camper sites 3
Open now
Opens May 2
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 2 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 316 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Hikers’ paradiseSpectacular sceneryPeaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This Peak District campsite offers stunning views & access to Mam Tor. Basic amenities, including clean portaloos & wash-up area. Castleton village nearby. Peaceful atmosphere. Note sloping fields & lack of drinking water/showers, but great for short stays.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Gorgeous views, decent toilets, walking distance of Peak Cavern. Great!…

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Joanna S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous views, decent toilets, walking distance of Peak Cavern. Great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The setting is perfect, easy on arrival and getting set up Good…

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Helen R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The setting is perfect, easy on arrival and getting set up
Good toilets for a basic camp site - clean and regularly checked
Liked the honesty box with water/coffee etc

Disliked The ice cream van coming onto the site at playing it’s turn loudly when at 9pm when little ones are asleep

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay and would definitely recommend and stay again.

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Nicky C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful clean site. Stunning views. Met with both owners whilst staying and both very friendly. Handy little honest box on site too. Close to all walking trails and castleton town. Toilets and washing facilities very clean.

Disliked No showers, BUT we only stayed one night so wasn’t a deal breaker. We knew this before booking so wasn’t a surprise on arrival. This info is given on booking page. I couldn’t do longer here as I like to shower daily, personal preference.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, worth staying and will visit again.

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andy g.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views, host answered any questions. Will definitely stay again. Perfect location for walking up mam tor, and a 10min walk into the village.

Disliked Nothing.

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The location was stunning with amazing views and easy access to a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The location was stunning with amazing views and easy access to a foot path taking you to the top of Mam Tor.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and spacious, excellent location for walking up to Hollins Cross and…

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Gary S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peaceful and spacious, excellent location for walking up to Hollins Cross and Mam Tor

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great budget campsite, could do with a water tap

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Helena B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful place

Disliked No drinking water and the toilets smelt awful (although they were clean)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet, lovely views, clean toilets, 1 mile walk into Castleton,…

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Laura B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Peace and quiet, lovely views, clean toilets, 1 mile walk into Castleton, honesty box with chocolate and water and other nice things. Came away feeling very rested.

Disliked Remember there is no drinking water on site - but there are bottles of water in the honesty box if you forget your drinking water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing view of Mam Tor, loads of space in the beautifully maintained…

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Ann W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing view of Mam Tor, loads of space in the beautifully maintained field, clean 'proper' toilets and the honesty box was a lovely touch. Really lovely welcome on arrival. We camped in a summer storm, but even that didn't ruin the experience at this lovely location!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely stunning setting, easy to set-up and the site owner will pay…

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Gemma G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Absolutely stunning setting, easy to set-up and the site owner will pay a visit to ensure you have everything you need. Easy walk to Castleton for pub lunches or activities outside of loads of hill walking from the "doorstep"

Reasonable toilets, just a bit of a queue at 10pm and early morning on the Saturday!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Local produce 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Castleton Camping

Woodseats Farm

Castleton

Derbyshire

England

S33 8WA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.35273°N
1.79034°W

Route directions

What3words: damage.intruding.solar. Please use the pin location above (with the name Castleton Camping) instead of the postcode.

Nearest transport

Bus
8.4 mi Market Place
8.4 mi Market Place
10.3 mi Woodhead Road
Rail
1.4 mi Edale Rail Station
2.5 mi Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
4.3 mi Bamford Rail Station
Airport
17.1 mi Sheffield City Airport
19.8 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
20 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

With lots of historic sites to see, landscapes to hike and caverns to descend into, the first bit is deciding where to start. For days hiking, the Pennine Way starts in Edale (15 minutes’ drive) and heads out onto moors, past reservoirs and gritstone edges. A hike with a view is certain at Ladybower Reservoir (15 minutes) too. Five miles through Cave Dale (30 minutes' walk), a limestone valley, is just as splendid. Places you might want to visit on the way include Castleton village and Peveril Castle - and there are views towards Mam Tor and The Great Ridge too. Caverns on your ‘to-explore’ list? Take an underground boat trip in Speedwell Cavern (35 minutes), investigate the Blue John stone in Treak Cliff Cavern (five minutes' drive) or learn rope-making in Peak Cavern (25 minutes' walk). When it’s time to extend your learning to history in the Peak District, Peveril Castle (25 minutes) above Castleton village is one the closest ruins. For somewhere that has survived the test of time, and now makes a rather excellent picnicking location, is Chatsworth House (30 minutes' drive). The estate also has a farmyard and playground.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 11 mi

Chatsworth 11.7 mi

Haddon Hall 12.1 mi

Wentworth Castle Gardens 16.3 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 16.8 mi

National Trust

Lyme Park 10.9 mi

Winster Market House 15.9 mi

Hare Hill 16.8 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 18.1 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 19.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 0.8 mi

Castleton and Peak Forest 0.8 mi

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 0.8 mi

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 0.8 mi

Castleton - Mam Tor - Lose Hill - Castleton 0.9 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 Castleton Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castleton Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castleton Camping? With lots of historic sites to see, landscapes to hike and caverns to descend into, the first bit is deciding where to start. For days hiking, the Pennine Way starts in Edale … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castleton Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castleton Camping? From $31.87 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.