Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club

Over the West edge
Over the west edge
View from above
Looking down the motorhome pitches, between the trailers and the road behind the trees
Looking towards the airfield
Early-morning mist in the valley
Looking to the south west from the edge
West edge
Looking back across the airfield towards the clubhouse
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  • Scenic hillside motorhome pitches at a Peak District gliding club
  • Bakewell, Mam Tor and Chatsworth Estate within 25 minutes' drive
  • Clubhouse on site for meals and drinks; trial flights may be available
The best views of the Peak District National Park are from high up – so say the folk at Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club. And they should know: they launch their gliders from a fabulous spot above Great Hucklow, which they also open up to motorhome guests who’d like to find a scenic spot to park up in. Fancy having a go at gliding while you’re here? Trial flights can often be organised, but are always dependent on availability and weather conditions. But whether you head up into the air or stay at ground level the views from here are excellent – and watching the gliders in action is just as great. The airfield is active throughout the day and on Thursday evenings from Easter onwards. Gliding types are a sociable bunch, with guests welcome to join them at the clubhouse for breakfast (served 8-9:30am everyday) or evening meals. There’s also a well-stocked licensed bar there for post-flight drinks (not pre-flight, of course… beer and flying isn’t a great combination). You’re also welcome to bring a barbecue to cook on, or set out a spread on one of the site’s picnic tables. The clubhouse houses a couple of showers and some toilet facilities; there’s also a separate toilet block close to the pitches. Guests have access to a wifi connection to help with trip planning and sharing pics of your fabulous location. This location isn’t just scenic in itself – it’s also fairly central to the Peak District, so you’ll be within easy reach of several of the national park’s top spots including Bakewell, Chatsworth, Mam Tor and Blue John Cavern (all within 25 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 28 March

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club

Camphill Farm

Camphill Lane

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8RQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.30343°N
-1.72805°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 km Buxton Road
10.8 km Matlock Street
13.4 km Market Place
Rail
4.7 km Bamford Rail Station
4.8 km Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
5.7 km Hathersage Rail Station
Airport
25.2 km Sheffield City Airport
36.7 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
36.8 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Eyam Museum: 10 minutes’ drive - Curbar Edge: 15 minutes - Bamford Edge: 20 minutes - Bakewell: 20 minutes - National Trust - Padley Gorge: 20 minutes - Blue John Cavern: 20 minutes - Chee Dale Stepping Stones: 20 minutes - Chatsworth Estate: 25 minutes - Mam Tor: 25 minutes - Haddon Hall: half an hour.

Must see

Chatsworth 11.9 km

Haddon Hall 12.7 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 22.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 23.9 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 24.4 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 19 km

Lyme Park 22.5 km

Hare Hill 30.3 km

Hardwick Hall 31.7 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 31.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eyam, Coombs Dale and Stoney Middleton 3.8 km

Eyam - Stoke Ford - Bradwell - Great Hucklow - Foolow - Eyam 3.8 km

Eyam and Mompesson's Well 3.8 km

Eyam - Stoney Middleton - Great Longstone - Foolow - Eyam 3.8 km

Eyam - Abney - Bradwell - Little Hucklow - Foolow - Eyam 3.8 km

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 14 June 2025 – Saturday, 14 June 2025)

    Manchester, England 36.6 km

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 Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Eyam Museum: 10 minutes’ drive - Curbar Edge: 15 minutes - Bamford Edge: 20 minutes - Bakewell: 20 minutes - National Trust - Padley Gorge: 20 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    If on West Edge or South Wood pitches you will need to move by 10am as the airfield will be active, but you will be able to park by the clubhouse.

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