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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Lovely site, no issues…

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jackie b.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely site, no issues

Disliked Shower floor could do with some flooring but not a major issue

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a good 2 nighter there, but that would be the limit for us.

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Mike B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Stayed Fri -sun. Lovely flat field with lots of spaces between tents. Parking next to your tent, which makes unloading easy.
Easy check-in on arrival.

Disliked Washing up area was left in a mess by other campers ( not necessarily the camp sites fault, but maybe a big sign to say LEAVE IT HOW YOU WANT TO FIND IT would help).

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is excellent and the facilities are good.

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Stephen P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The location is excellent and the facilities are good, including a kitchen with fridge/freezer, toilets and showers. The open covered space with seating was a bonus given the weather.

Disliked Rowter Farm is quite exposed to the wind and other elements, but that's to be expected given the location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location on top of a pass…

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Stewart L.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location on top of a pass with great views.
Level field with no defined areas.
Layed back atmosphere
Fires and BBQs allowed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly campsite, beautiful views, I've stayed…

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Clarice S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly campsite, beautiful views, I've stayed here twice now and both times it's been great. Perfect for walkers and runners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap and cheerful!

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Anna A.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Campsite was remote and quiet - lots of space to run around for the children 👌🏻🤗

Disliked Showers were not the nicest and charged, which I was aware of but I chose not to use them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful stay on a level site.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Peaceful stay on a level site. Sufficient toilet and shower facilities which were clean and well maintained. Even though the site is next to a working farm the site was very quiet. Would definitely book again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The sight was as it stated/booked…

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Alison D.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The sight was as it stated/booked grass field non electric. Convenient for our plans. Central to a lot of walks.

Disliked One Shower and two toilets, with the amount of people staying over a busy weekend is not enough.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for exploring Peaks

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location - easy to walk plenty of different routes from site. Nice views and plenty of space. Facilities well maintained and jacket potato van on site serving in the evenings and breakfast baps on Sunday morning available (didn’t try but looked good!)

Disliked Had to move pitch after one night as neighbours SO noisy with music and smoking weed until the early hours (the other side of the site was lovely and peaceful though!) Only one female shower so long queue from 5pm.

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Clean facilities

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Vickie R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly
Beautiful location, peaceful
Great walks

Disliked No phone signal 😆
But that’s not a bad thing

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 $29.54 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.