Rowter Farm Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly site at the top of Winnats Pass in the Peak District
  • 35 minutes’ drive from Chatsworth House; walk to Mam Tor and caves
  • Farmhouse sells essentials; off-ground firepits and barbecues allowed
Got the travel bug for country walks, caverns and granite tors? Rowter Farm Campsite might be the place for you. This site belongs to a working hill farm in a peaceful plot of land at the top of Winnats Pass in Castleton, so caves and country walks are practically in its backyard (within walking distance, Mam Tor and multiple caverns are open for exploration). Castleton village, five minutes’ drive away, has all the flavour of a classic Peak District village, including Peveril Castle, gift shops and pubs. For more local flavour, the site’s farmhouse sells essentials including eggs and milk. Whenever you want to warm the milk for breakfast or fry a couple of eggs sunny side up, firepits and barbecues are allowed (only if they're raised off-ground, though). Mountain biking and walking are all ways to conquer your new territory and handily, Rowter Farm Campsite is central to some pretty terrains, including Edale (15 minutes’ drive away) and the start of the Pennine Way, with other walks including the Kinder Scout and Jacob’s Ladder as extra spouts. As well as the handsome views up towards Mam Tor on site, the two-acre field has plenty of space for your family’s game of choice. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here and there’s strictly no noise after 10pm for everyone to get in their sleep. Please note that visitors are not allowed on site. Clean and basic sums up the facilities here, which include male and female toilets, one male shower and one female shower (it’s one pound for a three-minute shower), dishwashing facilities, a fridge-freezer and plug sockets for charging phones or drying hair.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Camper sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.21) applies for the use of the shower.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

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Reviews

8.5

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Hikers’ paradise

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a beautiful, peaceful setting ideal for hikers and outdoor lovers, with gorgeous views and direct access to many trails, including Mam Tor. Visitors often rave about the friendly staff, clean basic amenities, and laid-back vibe. While it can get busy on weekends, causing potential noise or lines for limited facilities, many find it a great value. Fire pit rentals and on-site food add to the appeal. It's a favorite for repeat visitors seeking a no-frills Peak District getaway.

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Views outstanding, great location for visiting Bakewell

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Brilliant location, just outside of Bakewell
Brilliant views and good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic place.

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Joshua R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful location and well kept facilities, pitch was nice and flat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dreamy location with the BEST view…

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Emma D.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Dreamy location with the BEST view

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great location, amazing views, seems a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked great location, amazing views, seems a well run site with basic but practical amenities. all you need from a campsite close to all local walks/ attractions, will return!

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Good facilities, would return

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Kim C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Facilities clean and plenty of room to pitch the tent. Noise on campsite quiet after 11pm which was great as we have children. Would recommend and definitely return.

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Location was fine…

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Gulrez K.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location was fine

Disliked No phone signal and got charged double the pitch was definitely not reflective of the price paid.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for exploring the area and a bit of tree cover if it's hot!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great views of Mam Tor and and right on a public footpath so good for walks. The farm serves breakfast, hot drinks and jacket potatoes at the weekend which is big bonus! Toilets and washing areas clean.

Disliked The big skip at the front was full and starting to smell.

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Beautiful location.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful location.

Disliked Could do with more shower facilities and toilets.

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Owners were lovely and site was, charming and quiet.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The site was in the main quiet level. It was nice and quiet but it is a working farm, so obviously there was associated noise from that but, it was not something that would bother us. Loved it overall.

Disliked The skip for rubbish was not emptied in the time we were there and it was full and overflowing. We were very annoyed that someone’s dog had left a pile right outside our awning door! We had to clean this up! Not acceptable if you have a dog it should be on a lead and you should pick up after it. The toilets and showers could do with a bit of an update and also an area built for emptying toilet cassettes rather than having to use the toilet.

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Cracking site, quiet and chilled, good…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Cracking site, quiet and chilled, good location, will be going back soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location

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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Rowter Farm Campsite

Castleton

Derbyshire

England

S33 8WA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.33574°N
1.80441°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.1 mi Market Place
7.1 mi Market Place
10 mi Buxton Road
Rail
2.1 mi Edale Rail Station
3.2 mi Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
4.3 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
Airport
17.9 mi Sheffield City Airport
19.3 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
19.4 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

Fancy yourself as a lord or lady of the manor? The stately home and estate at Chatsworth House (35 minutes) might be the closest you’ll get. With a 105-acre garden, trout stream and nine rooms with painted ceilings, picnics are quite grand here, as is the scenery for your afternoon stroll or kitchen tour. You’ll certainly feel above everyone else, in the literal sense of the phrase, at Bamford Edge (20 minutes). There’s an uphill hike to this lookout over Ladybower Reservoir… pretty much primed for a photo opportunity, right? Further north, Derwent Reservoir (half an hour) has a fabric of walking and cycling routes plus fishing spots along the water, with bicycle hire available for those of you who don’t have your own pair of wheels. But what about the underground? Well, before you go down under into Castleton’s caverns, you’ll want to conquer Mam Tor (20 minutes' walk) first. It’s in the same area as the Blue John Cavern (25 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive), Speedwell Cavern (35 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive) and Treak Cliff Cavern (55 minutes' walk/10 minutes' drive), where there's everything from an 18th-century lead mine to musical events and rope-making works.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 10.3 mi

Chatsworth 11.2 mi

Haddon Hall 11.3 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 16 mi

Wentworth Castle Gardens 17.6 mi

National Trust

Lyme Park 10.4 mi

Winster Market House 15 mi

Hare Hill 16 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 18.2 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 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 1.1 mi

Castleton and Peak Forest 1.2 mi

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 1.2 mi

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 1.2 mi

Castleton - Mam Tor - Lose Hill - Castleton 1.3 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 Rowter Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rowter Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rowter Farm Campsite? Fancy yourself as a lord or lady of the manor? The stately home and estate at Chatsworth House (35 minutes) might be the closest you’ll get. With a 105-acre garden, trout stream … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rowter Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rowter Farm Campsite? From $29.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.