Crowdecote Campsite

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
A view from the first set of ehu pitches across the wildflower meadow
The track down to the bottom corner pitches
Winter visitor
View towards high wheeldon
The view from the bottom corner on one of the ehu pitches
A view across one of the wildflower meadows
View across the pitches
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A view from the first set of ehu pitches across the wildflower meadow
The track down to the bottom corner pitches
Winter visitor

  • Peaceful and sheltered adults-only site on a working farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Buxton; Bakewell 20 minutes
  • A few minutes' walk from a traditional country pub and the river Dove
Small in size but big on views – that’s the fine mix on offer at Crowdecote Campsite, an adults-only farm site in the Peak District National Park near the little village of Crowdecote. Green fields, trees and hills are all around at this quiet Derbyshire site, and local beauty spots like the river Dove, Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill are all within comfortable walking distance. Facilities on site are low-key so as not to detract from these peaceful surrounds, but essentials like a toilet, shower, running water and chemical disposal are all provided (the shower has hot water but please note there's no hot water elsewhere). This rural spot is also home to a herd of friendly cattle and their pygmy goat pals Kenny and Dave, all of whom can be seen in fields by the site. Dogs are welcome here, but please keep them on a lead and under control – this is a working farm, after all. Firepits are also welcome, and firewood is available to purchase on site. You'll need to keep all fires/barbecues in a steel container that's raised off the ground (please don't light fires on the ground or try to construct a firepit out of stones). Looking for something to make that view even nicer? A friendly country pub is a short walk away and a handy local bus service to Buxton and Ashbourne stops just opposite the pub, so you won't necessarily need a car for local hill walks (and you can also head straight out to Dragon's Back or Chrome Hill on a footpath from the site). The next village over is Longor (just over a mile away), where there's a café, bar and well-liked local chip shop.

Campground type

Camper sites 9
RV sites 9
Tent sites 9
Open now
Opens May 4
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • There is no hot water on site except for the showers.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, May 4 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 103 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, adult-only site offers beautiful countryside & stunning views. Guests loved the friendly owner, spacious spots, and great walk location. Facilities are basic but clean. A pub is nearby. Some noted road noise & limited Wi-Fi, which isn't advertised.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/21/2026

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Location, friendly site, hot water showers…

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Nicola S. 6 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Location, friendly site, hot water showers on five minute timer. Clean basic facilities. Recycling. Fresh eggs. Good access to Peak District and nice pub within walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a sweet little campsite, super quiet and chill.

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 Claire G. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing location, views spectacular, walk to pub

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite and surrounding area.…

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Nathan W. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great campsite and surrounding area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Very friendly, relaxed and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely site.
Very friendly, relaxed and informative owner.
Picnic tables a bonus 👍🏼

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, lovely owner who explained…

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 Ian B. 6 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great campsite, lovely owner who explained everything on arrival, very peaceful and some great walks straight from the site. The views from the campsite are amazing and the pub at Longnor is well worth the walk

Disliked Nothing

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Gorgeous back to basic campsite as…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Gorgeous back to basic campsite as advertised. Lovely welcome from Steve, good facilities, and a brilliant location!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches, layout, views, facilities, quiet…

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 Charlotte S. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Pitches, layout, views, facilities, quiet

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but comfortable site in great setting and pub on doorstep.

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 Frank S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great setting. Liked the "old school" approach to ammenities - reminded me of the no nonsense site of he 1970s.... but excellent value for all that. Generous pitches. Chilled host Steve added to the welcome vibes. Plus pub only 3 mins walk!

Disliked Not much, but would benefit from installing a repeater wifi in the camp fields... reception varied between a passable 3/10 down to zero... made watching the world cup frustrating!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Frank,

Thank you for your feedback.

One point I would like to clarify is that we don't advertise Wi-Fi as a campsite facility. In fact, our Pitchup listing specifically states that Wi-Fi is not available, so guests don't book with the expectation of having a campsite-wide internet connection.

About a month ago, I installed a basic Wi-Fi service as a complimentary convenience for guests who wanted to check emails, browse the internet, or send messages. It covers the area around the Toilet Block and, as a bonus, it covers the Hardstandings very well. However it was never intended to provide high-speed coverage across the entire site for activities such as streaming HD football.

It's therefore disappointing that a free, unadvertised facility has resulted in a lower overall rating. In all honesty, had I not installed the Wi-Fi at all, I believe we may have received a better rating here. That does make me question whether it's worth continuing to provide it.

So, as some feedback for yourself, I'd simply ask that, when leaving reviews, you consider the wider impact they can have. A seemingly minor criticism can significantly affect a small independent business, particularly when it's based on a complimentary service that wasn't advertised or included as part of the booking.

Kind regards,

Steve@CC

Highly recommended to those who appreciate the simple life.

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Mark S. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked It was great. I booked online through Pitchup, pitched up, pitched my tent, enjoyed the sunshine, the bird song, the sounds of sheep in the distance. Just lovely. I actually wanted to find the owners and thank them personally for running such a perfect spot but didn’t want to bother them (it’s a working farm) so I do hope they see this.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic

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 Si D. 8 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Excellent facilities again 2nd visit since 2012 friendly neighbours packhorse inn busy.but good
Showers washing up facilities hot water great peaceful
Steve owner brilliant again got a bit of a following site has.
Will return love the cows on a one in one hill without rolling down
Good wifi
Love Simon and Sylvia in shed vivaro x

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) 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 Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Crowdecote Campsite

Meadow Farm

Crowdecote

Derbyshire

England

SK17 0DB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.18599°N
1.85224°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.5 mi Market Place
5.5 mi Market Place
7.5 mi Buxton Road
Rail
5.7 mi Buxton Rail Station
8 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
9.2 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
21.1 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
21.2 mi Manchester Airport
21.3 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

Anyone for a walk? There are plenty of those around – as well as the routes by the site, you may like to pick up the Tissington Trail (five minutes’ drive), hunt for history at Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (10 minutes) or explore Errwood Reservoir (20 minutes), which is also a good spot for some fly fishing. Different landscape options include venturing underground at Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park (15 minutes) or making your way across the River Dove at the Dovedale Stepping Stones (25 minutes). Chatsworth House (25 minutes) is always worth a visit too, for tours of the house, a wander among the sculptures in the garden and some choice bits from the farm shop. For some town time, try the elegant spa town of Buxton (15 minutes) or head to Bakewell (20 minutes) to sample its famous puddings.

Must see

Haddon Hall 8 mi

Chatsworth 10 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 13 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 13.4 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 13.4 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 9.3 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 13.4 mi

Lyme Park 14.3 mi

The Old Manor 14.5 mi

Hare Hill 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Longnor - Pilsbury - High Peak Trail - Longnor 0.7 mi

Longnor - Newtown - Reaps Moor -Longnor 0.7 mi

Longnor - Chrome Hill - Axe Edge - Flash - Longnor 0.8 mi

Longnor - Chrome Hill - Earl Sterndale - Longnor 0.8 mi

Parsley Hay - Pilsbury - Sheen - Hartington - Parsley Hay 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 Crowdecote Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crowdecote Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crowdecote Campsite? Anyone for a walk? There are plenty of those around – as well as the routes by the site, you may like to pick up the Tissington Trail (five minutes’ drive), hunt … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crowdecote Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crowdecote Campsite? From $26.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.