The Devonshire Arms

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Grass pitches on site
Grass pitches on site
Visitor image of grass pitches
Just behind the village inn
Pitch up behind the pub
Plenty of space
Rural location
Pub site
Peak forest
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Visitor image of grass pitches
Just behind the village inn
Pitch up behind the pub

  • Simple Peak District pitches behind a 16th-century village pub
  • A 10-minute drive to Castleton's caves and 15 minutes to Buxton
  • Pub open Thursday to Sunday for real ales and home-cooked food
Peak District hike followed by a well-earned pint? Splendid. All of this followed by a short toddle of a couple of minutes to your bed? Even more splendid. Such is the situation at The Devonshire Arms, where pitches have been set up just behind the 16th-century village inn in Peak Forest. Footpaths lead directly from this site to the Pennine Bridleway for walks and bike rides, with the likes of Mam Tor, Speedwell Cavern and Blue John Cavern all within striking distance. There’s bike hire nearby too if you’re not able to bring your own wheels along. This is a handy spot from which to explore Derbyshire by car too – it’s just off the A623 so there’s speedy enough access to places like Buxton (15 minutes’ drive) and Bakewell (20 minutes), to places like Chatsworth House or to the more remote corners of the Peak District National Park. And at the end of the day? It’s back to the pub, where freshly cooked meals can be washed down with well-kept real ales in the cosy bar or out in the beer garden before you stroll back to your pitch. The pub’s dog friendly and open from Thursday to Sunday; on other days, maybe journey into Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes’ drive) for supermarket supplies or takeaways. This is a small site with simple facilities, but guests can use the wifi, and the toilets and wash basins in the pub are accessible 24 hours a day.

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Camper sites 4
RV sites 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Reviews

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Hikers’ paradise

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near a pub for hiking, with delicious home-cooked food. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Clean, basic facilities and a popular honesty shop. Road noise is minimal. Highly recommended, many want to return!

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I will return for dog walks and the fabulous Pie at the Pub.

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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Grass Flat pitches, great views and dog walks. Basic facilities but we were given the option to use a warmer loo and shower at the pub. Very friendly and relaxed Pub with great food. Self serve well stocked mini shop on site .

Disliked Some road noise but it didn’t disturb us in the night

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Text ahead of arrival very informative,…

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Ben M.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Text ahead of arrival very informative, staff all very helpful. Caravan ideal on site and shower lovely and hot. Pub ideal on site, busy, good atmosphere.

Disliked Pub very busy - nowhere to sit and eat - would be great if text ahead of arrival asked if you were planning to eat or gave you the option to book a table.

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Would definitely go back.

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Colin T.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Very welcoming and helpful, and the facilities were excellent. Being a Pub we had easy access to a great meal and pint.

Disliked Nothing all was good.

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Brilliant, definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back

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MAURICE H.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lovely pub , great camping facilities. Brilliant camping shop. Lovely pub food and atmosphere. Friendly staff and Fiona the landlady was lovely !

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place to stay and relax!

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David W.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Absolutely amazing! Adorable little shop for all your camping coffees and little bits, hosts were amazing and super polite, can't wait to go again! Found our new camping spot in the peak district!

Disliked Nothing!

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Text message pre stay giving us…

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Zoe H.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Text message pre stay giving us all the info we could possibly need

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Very friendly pub, good food and…

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John G.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Very friendly pub, good food and beer, sadly could only stay a short time but would like to visit again to explore the area.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Luke J.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Great location, nice and flat. Toilets inside the pub clean and easily accessible. Lovely staff and pub. Food portions are massive! WAWAW

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Great location, friendly pub with nice…

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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Great location, friendly pub with nice food. 24/7 access to the shop is great. Stayed for 1 night with my daughter & we have got nothing bad to say! Only positive, we will be back! 👌

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Good, friendly site with nice pub.

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Caroline T.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Friendly, good location for walking, handy having pub on site.
Nice to have option of toilet facilities on site or the use of the pub ones...free WiFi too!
Didn't use honesty shop, but looked good!
Other reviews have mentioned road noise, yes there's a bit, but really didn't cause us any issues.
Will definitely return....

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 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

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Devonshire Arms

Hernstone Lane

Peak Forest

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8EJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.30986°N
1.82965°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.1 mi Market Place
5.1 mi Market Place
9.2 mi Buxton Road
Rail
2.6 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
3.7 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
3.8 mi Edale Rail Station
Airport
18.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
18.7 mi Manchester Airport
18.7 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

Keen to give your boots or bike a workout? You’ve come to the right spot – from the pub it’s an easy jaunt to Mam Tor (10 minutes’ drive), the Monsal Trail (15 minutes) or Stanage Edge (25 minutes). You might like to stop in for a dip at the open-air pool in Hathersage (20 minutes) at the end too. There are many fine views to see around here – and some equally great sights to be seen below ground if you head to Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park (15 minutes) or up to Castleton (10 minutes) to visit Speedwell Cavern and Blue John Cavern. Back up on the surface, get a hit of history at Eyam (10 minutes), the village that sealed itself off from the world during the Bubonic Plague of 1665. Away from all the rural attractions, take some town time at the opera house, gallery and museum in Buxton (15 minutes) or fuelling up at the pudding shops of Bakewell (20 minutes). The excellent Chatsworth House (25 minutes) should be on the schedule too, for the farm shop and playground as well as the house and gardens.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 9.5 mi

Haddon Hall 10.5 mi

Chatsworth 10.8 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 14.7 mi

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 17.5 mi

National Trust

Lyme Park 9.8 mi

Winster Market House 14 mi

Hare Hill 14.7 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 16.9 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEAK DISTRICT 1.4 mi

Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 3.1 mi

Castleton and Peak Forest 3.1 mi

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 3.1 mi

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 3.1 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 The Devonshire Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Devonshire Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Devonshire Arms? Keen to give your boots or bike a workout? You’ve come to the right spot – from the pub it’s an easy jaunt to Mam Tor (10 minutes’ drive), the Monsal Trail … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Devonshire Arms?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Devonshire Arms? From $25.16 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.