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
Site type
50
50
50
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- A charge of £1,00 (R23,07) 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, 01 May to
Reviews
Overall rating from 543 Pitchup.com customers 
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89% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
Beautiful location, stunning scenery
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked This was an overnight stop on the way north. Beautiful location, stunning scenery. Trees around the edge of the field gave some welcome shade from the 32° heat! Perfect location for walking. Fields around campsite full of sheep, so if you don't like drifting off to sleep with noise of bleating sheep and lambs probably not for you, personally I loved it. Facilities were nice. £1 for 3 min shower, nice hot water.
I was concerned when we arrived as there were several groups of DoE youths. Needn't have worried they were extremely well behaved, and at 10 pm all was quiet.
I would certainly use this site again.
Disliked Water in the shower didn't drain away very well, so standing in water. But, after the hottest day of the year, I can't say I minded too much.
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Great place for the price on a working farm
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great back to basics on a working farm, flat field ideal for tents and the price is spot on. Close to Mam Tor and great walking loop down to Castleton and back.
If you are a glamper this place is not for you. We will be going back.
I like being able to park next to the tent and use it to shelter from the wind as we were in the middle of the field.
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Come here every year and always have a great time.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location. Simple camping.
Disliked Could do with a couple more showers
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Great location…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location
Disliked The site was in my opinion way overbooked, the last time I stayed here they had another field open which made it easier for everyone to find a nice pitch.
The facilities were good so no complaints there.
I feel like staff should be checking what is going on more, there was a large group of men kicking footballs at people's cars and tents and throwing glass bottles around the field and nothing was done by members of staff.
A drunken man kicking tents around and shouting until 4am because he'd lost his dog meant that we didn't get any sleep at all. This went on for hours.
Previous stays on this campsite have been really nice but after everything going on last night, I won't be returning or recommending it to anybody else.
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Perfect location for exploring and hiking…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Perfect location for exploring and hiking
Disliked Campsite a little crowded and noisy in the evening
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Setting is beautiful Spuds on Saturday Night Sunset 🤩 Friendly…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Setting is beautiful
Spuds on Saturday Night
Sunset 🤩
Friendly
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Can choose your own pitch. Easy check in at the farmhouse. Facilities…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Can choose your own pitch. Easy check in at the farmhouse. Facilities are okay. Pot wash area, fridges, 1 shower per gender. Great location, local village 10 min drive, close to Mam tor and plenty of other walks nearby. Flat pitches.
Disliked Quiet hour rules aren’t enforced. It is supposed quiet from 10pm onwards, as with most campsites, - this is not the case whatsoever.
First night, our neighbouring campers had music blaring until 1.30am, singing, obnoxiously loud talking, fire still going. They were an older couple and should have known better.
Second night, a group of young adults again music blaring, loud singing, until 2am. People being sick next to our tent. Balls and Frisbees hitting our car and tent. 1.30am they run around screaming and fall onto our tent.
Another person at 1.30am lost their dog for the 2nd time and was screaming and shouting all over the campsite.
Music alone would not have been an issue, it’s the other childish behaviour that ruins it. We got no sleep because of this.
It sounds like this occurs a lot reading the other reviews. There was no respect for other campers and rules don’t appear to be enforced.
Wouldn’t come here unless you’re fine with being up all night disrupted. We won’t be returning sadly as it’s a great location other than that.
Showers and toilets are a bit grubby but you are camping so it’s to be expected.
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Nice big field. Great location for walks. Peaceful place, just birds and…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice big field. Great location for walks.
Peaceful place, just birds and sheep .
Disliked Could do with a water pipe at least in the field. We were in a motorhome and couldn't take the vehicle into the yard to fill.
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Quiet beautiful location. A really simple basic site with amazing views, clean and…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet beautiful location.
A really simple basic site with amazing views, clean and tidy
What’s not to like!
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Location - lovely spot. No midges! Spacious field. Food van serving (limited)…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location - lovely spot. No midges! Spacious field. Food van serving (limited) hot food.
Disliked On this occasion I would say the facilities were over-booked. People naturally like to camp around the edge of a field but there wasn't enough room for that. And I don't think there were enough rest-rooms for the number of people. There was no signage from the road so I had to make assumption that camp site was located next to farm house. And finally, I was told to report to farm house on arrival but no answer.
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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/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
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
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 16.6 km
Chatsworth 18 km
Haddon Hall 18.2 km
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 25.7 km
Wentworth Castle Gardens 28.3 km
National Trust
Lyme Park 16.8 km
Winster Market House 24.2 km
Hare Hill 25.7 km
Nether Alderley Mill 29.4 km
Marsden Moor Estate 30.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Castleton - Rushup Edge - Sparrowpit - Castleton 1.8 km
Castleton and Peak Forest 1.9 km
Castleton and Dunscar Farm 1.9 km
Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 2 km
Castleton - Mam Tor - Lose Hill - Castleton 2.1 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.
Offers
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Nearest sites
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rowter Farm Campsite? From R528,25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.