Riverside Valley Camping
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- Peaceful riverside pop-up site in the Derbyshire Peak District
- Peak District National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth 25 minutes
- Dog walks straight from the pitches; Barlow pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including Cow cuddling/calf leading are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/05 and 31/10.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- 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 Wed, 01 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
11

Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Bell tent (woodland, riverside)
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £260 (£260)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
A friendly, chilled campsite with loads of space in a gorgeous rural spot. Alistair and Katie are super welcoming. Expect delicious pizza and breakfast, plus calf cuddles! Facilities are basic, but everyone loves it and wants to come back.
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Lovely location and it was nice…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
Liked Lovely location and it was nice to get a spot right next to the river.
Disliked About 11.20pm a car turned up full of very noisy guests who put their headlights on full beam to try and put their tent up and the lights went straight onto our tent, they were very loud for just over an hour which was really annoying as up to this point our stay was very quiet and relaxing.
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Great open space, very quiet and…
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great open space, very quiet and peaceful, owners are really friendly and come round and see everyone. Pizza and fire pits on site are great but the best part for me was being able to pitch up meters from the kids play area so you can relax and still keep and eye on the little ones.
Disliked Nothing really. Only change I’d recommend is to upgrade the latch on the toilets so there isn’t as much as a gap.
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We had such a lovely stay…
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked We had such a lovely stay here and honestly couldn’t fault it.
It’s a brilliant family-run campsite with such a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The owners were so helpful from the moment we arrived and couldn’t do enough for everyone.
The kids’ play park was fantastic and kept the children entertained, while the family field was perfect for families. Our kids made friends almost straight away, which made the trip even better. We also had a look at the adults’ field, which looked amazing alongside the river.
The homemade pizzas were exactly what we needed after arriving and getting everything set up with the children, and they were delicious! The food van serving fresh breakfast cobs in the morning was another great touch – you really couldn’t ask for more.
The river is shallow in places, so it’s ideal for children to paddle, and there’s lovely woodland behind it to explore too.
The toilets were spotless every single day, which really stood out, and it was great that they even put the football on a projector for anyone who wanted to watch.
This is such a child-friendly campsite with everything you need for a relaxing family break. We had an amazing time and were already planning our next visit before we’d even left.
Thank you for a wonderful stay – we’ll definitely be back this summer!
Disliked Could not fault this site or owners in any way
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Perfect night away 👌
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
Liked Lovely site, owner was super friendly and helpful, delivering firepits to each pitch in the evening (nice touch guys).... we stayed on the adult field, 1st time with a long drop loo, it wasn't as bad as feared.... one of the cleanest campsite loos iv seen .... defo coming back 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Disliked Struggling to think of anything ..... if I could change anything it would be the distant traffic noise, but not that the site was at fault for that ... lovely surroundings and sounds like it will be even better soon with the surrounding lake/woodland
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Perfect.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
Liked Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Especially being beside the river. We'll be back. 🐕 Thank you for having us. Xx
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Peaceful
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
Liked Peaceful, spaceful and friendly owners. Lovely food on site.
Beautiful surroundings
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absolutely excellent site, loads of space…
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked absolutely excellent site, loads of space for the kids to play, loved paddling in the river, the climbing frame.
lovely hot drinks served near the farmhouse and we had pizzas too.
On the Saturday night the owners set up a big screen for us all to watch the football together.
Great value
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Beautiful site! Owners are brilliant too…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (adults only)
Liked Beautiful site! Owners are brilliant too had a very good chat with Alistair and he’s a top man very well run and good pizzas too!
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Lovely campsite! Very child friendly! Owners…
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely campsite! Very child friendly!
Owners are very welcoming when you arrive and throughout the stay. Lots of room for pitches for lone tents or groups.
Food van open from the morning till night!
Will recommend.
Disliked Dog muck…
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Simple campsite managed excellently. Warmly welcomed by…
Family Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Simple campsite managed excellently.
Warmly welcomed by Katie and Alistair and checked in later to see if everything was ok.
We pitched in the family field with small children’s play area which appeared to be loved by 4 all the way to 14yr olds and the field had shaded areas which was a relief this time of year.
Unfortunately we had noisy (presumably drunken)neighbours well into the morning hours which was a shame but not on the owners.
Offered fire pit and starter logs (which we purchased). Pizzas from onsite van (which we purchased)- they let us use our own cheese and toppings as we are awkward allergics (see photo).
Really nice woodland walks nearby. We had a great stay.
Disliked Inconsiderate campers. Maybe a curfew warning would be appropriate- especially in the family field.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities 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 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
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Riverside Valley Camping
Riverside Farm
Furnace Lane
Monkwood
Barlow
Dronfield
Derbyshire
England
S18 7SY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53,27597°N
1,46891°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Chatsworth 11,8 km
Bolsover Castle 12,7 km
Haddon Hall 15,5 km
Hardwick Hall 15,7 km
Hardwick Old Hall 16 km
National Trust
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16 km
Hardwick Hall 16 km
Winster Market House 18,9 km
Mr Straw's House 23,9 km
Clumber Park 26,8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 3,4 km
QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 5,4 km
Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 5,8 km
BEAUCHIEF HALL 6,4 km
OAKES PARK 6,6 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 Riverside Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Valley Camping? The cute village of Barlow (10 minutes’ drive) is home to two award-winning gastro pubs, two breweries and plenty of scenic hiking and biking trails. During August, you’ll witness intricate floral displays … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Valley Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Valley Camping? From R555,72 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.