Castleton Camping

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Site
The pitches
Brooding skies
Views from the site

  • Working farm site in the Peak District with far-reaching views
  • A mile and a half from Mam Tor via a path; Castleton a mile
  • Next to a pop-up café (open weekends); dogs allowed
Hankering for a stunningly rugged landscape full of opportunities for hiking, cycling, climbing and other outdoor activities? On a working farm within the Peak District National Park, Castleton Camping is the place to be. Regardless of whether you've come here to scale Mam Tor, the high peak a mile and a half from the site that’s accessible via a footpath, or whether you simply fancy a change of scenery, a stay at this laidback rural site opens up ample possibilities. This place is half a mile from the small village of Castleton, which is well-served by pubs and cafés. It’s a peaceful area and those of you who like your breaks full of rural hikes will be happy to find that there’s great access to local footpaths, many of which can be reached straight from the farm gates. If you need a light bite before you set off down yonder, a small pop-up café just next to the site is open on weekends for snacks. The amenities here are simple, with just a portable toilet available, but self-sustaining guests are welcome to set up campfires and barbecues. Please note that Castleton Campsite does not have running water. Castleton Camping also embraces well-behaved dogs but asks that they are kept on a lead at all times when around the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 47
Touring caravan pitches 3
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 02 May to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

94%

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93%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing site! Super easy to get checked into the site and set…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 1
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Amazing site! Super easy to get checked into the site and set up, amazing views! Definitely a site to stay at

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 9
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 9
Cleanliness 9
Wifi No rating
jonathan b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Picturesque amazing views.
Short walk into town for shops/pubs.
Nice quiet site.

Disliked: Could do with a sink area for brushing teeth/shaving etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to relax

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 9
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 9
Cleanliness 9
Wifi 9
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: I recently went camping and had such a fantastic time! The site was clean, well-maintained, and surrounded by beautiful nature. The fresh air, peaceful atmosphere, and starry skies made it a perfect getaway from the busy city life.

We had plenty of space to set up our tents, and the fire pits were great for evening campfires and s’mores. The hiking trails nearby offered stunning views and a bit of adventure. Plus, the staff was super friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely will come back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 5
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sam T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: views
Walks
Quite
Easy to get to the pub

Disliked: No showers if it has a shower block it would be perfect. (but it does say that in description)

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Very tidy, easy to find, friendly owner, Clean site Wasn’t too loud…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michael A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very tidy, easy to find, friendly owner,
Clean site
Wasn’t too loud

Disliked: Nothing apart from the weather unfortunately cannot be helped 😂

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal for self contained vehicles, great location.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 7
Facilities / Activities 5
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 1
Hannah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Superb location, very spacious. Animals to look at also ideal for walkers, friendly owners. Basic toilets on site cleaned frequently. Loved the honest box with essentials that was a nice touch.

Disliked: Tight gate, would be nice to have drinking water.

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Very scenic, spacious, good solid ground despite the rain. Proper toilets are…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 5
Customer service 9
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 9
Wifi No rating
Sam R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very scenic, spacious, good solid ground despite the rain. Proper toilets are a real bonus

Disliked: Very windy

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Great views and access to a family-friendly route up Mam-tor. Clean facilities and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 1
Liam B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great views and access to a family-friendly route up Mam-tor.

Clean facilities and lovely little honestly box style tuck shop. Our boys really enjoyed the marshmallows!

Will definitely be back.

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Beautiful location close to incredible walks, a historic town, secluded and peaceful.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful location close to incredible walks, a historic town, secluded and peaceful. Clean facilities, large pitches, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basics site with amazing views. Open site so choose your…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 9
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michelle D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Back to basics site with amazing views. Open site so choose your own spot. Check in via a phone number. Everyone respected the no music rule. It was a mile walk exactly from Campsite to Castleton down the road. Little honesty goody box for snacks and soft drinks. This will be our go to site when visiting Castleton in the future.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Castleton Camping

Woodseats Farm

Castleton

Derbyshire

England

S33 8WA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.35273°N
-1.79034°W

Route directions

On Millbridge road, please follow the road all the way to the top, following the signposts. What3words: damage.intruding.solar. If you are using GPS, please enter Woodseats Farm Castleton.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.5 km Market Place
13.5 km Market Place
16.6 km Woodhead Road
Rail
2.2 km Edale Rail Station
4.1 km Hope (Derbyshire) Rail Station
6.9 km Bamford Rail Station
Airport
27.5 km Sheffield City Airport
31.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
32.1 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

With lots of historic sites to see, landscapes to hike and caverns to descend into, the first bit is deciding where to start. For days hiking, the Pennine Way starts in Edale (15 minutes’ drive) and heads out onto moors, past reservoirs and gritstone edges. A hike with a view is certain at Ladybower Reservoir (15 minutes) too. Five miles through Cave Dale (30 minutes' walk), a limestone valley, is just as splendid. Places you might want to visit on the way include Castleton village and Peveril Castle - and there are views towards Mam Tor and The Great Ridge too. Caverns on your ‘to-explore’ list? Take an underground boat trip in Speedwell Cavern (35 minutes), investigate the Blue John stone in Treak Cliff Cavern (five minutes' drive) or learn rope-making in Peak Cavern (25 minutes' walk). When it’s time to extend your learning to history in the Peak District, Peveril Castle (25 minutes) above Castleton village is one the closest ruins. For somewhere that has survived the test of time, and now makes a rather excellent picnicking location, is Chatsworth House (30 minutes' drive). The estate also has a farmyard and playground.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 17.6 km

Chatsworth 18.8 km

Haddon Hall 19.4 km

Wentworth Castle Gardens 26.2 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 27.1 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 17.6 km

Winster Market House 25.5 km

Hare Hill 27.1 km

Marsden Moor Estate 29.2 km

Nether Alderley Mill 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 1.3 km

Castleton and Peak Forest 1.3 km

Castleton and Dunscar Farm 1.4 km

Castleton, Losehill Farm and Hope 1.4 km

Castleton - Mam Tor - Lose Hill - Castleton 1.4 km

Local events

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

    Manchester, England 30.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castleton Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castleton Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castleton Camping? With lots of historic sites to see, landscapes to hike and caverns to descend into, the first bit is deciding where to start. For days hiking, the Pennine Way starts in Edale … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castleton Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castleton Camping? From R564,33 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.