perfect location to matlock ten minutes away and nice local walk near train station along river Basic site but everything we needed

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scenic views , peaceful site

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Very friendly site. No issues with noise. BBQ's allowed and fire pits (off ground)

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Fire pits fof hire

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This is a lovely relaxed farm campsite with clean facilities. I was greeted by the friendly owners on arrival and shown around. You can camp where you like in their large field, with a great view of Crich Stand. The site is popular with all kinds of campers on a Bank Holiday weekend but I never had to queue to use the facilities. The toilets have loo roll and washing up liquid and sponges are provided in the dishwashing area. Showers are free. The ground was pretty easy to drive tent pegs into, even after a spell of very dry weather. Hankin Farm is a 15 minute walk to the site from Whatstandwell train station if you can carry your kit up a moderate hill. I did a 14km AllTrails circular walk from the site and it was very enjoyable with varied scenery throughout - 'Crich to Whatstandwell to Quarry Circular'.

I'm a light sleeper and did need to make use of my earplugs. A few campers were yelling on one night and someone blasted their car radio at 6.30am. I think this is a common problem at campsites everywhere now though. I wasn't keen on the Family Tree pub in the village - I fancied a post-walk beer but was completely ignored by staff and ended up leaving after waiting a while. They only have Heineken on tap and the rest is bottled beer - it feels more like a foodie place than a sweaty walker's pit stop! But that's just my experience.

Proximity to Matlock

Found the staff rude and was on a steep hill

The price is good. Facilities are basic, but adequate.

The sloping site! We did manage to find a part of the field where it was only a slight slope and it didn't cause any problems. Elsewhere you will need levelling blocks.

We arrived on Easter Sunday for 1 night after a last minute booking and were warmly welcomed by the owner with all the information we needed. We liked having no restrictions on where and which direction to pitch and the site was quiet and peaceful with lovely views (apart from motorbikes on A6 during the afternoon). Close to The Family Tree pub which does lovely food and is also dog friendly. Walks can be accessed straight from the campsite

Grass was a bit long and motorbikes were a bit noisy on the A6 Sunday afternoon.

Just had a pleasant stay on this small working farm site. Access via the farm yard, so some bends to navigate. Very friendly welcome. Sloping pitches, so levelling blocks needed. There are showers and toilet blocks, no fuss but functional. Water available for vans etc and waste emptying if required. We walked 3 miles into Cromford along the canal towpath which was beautiful. Ate at The Greyhound pub.

Not a moan, but a comment: the road to the site is narrow, with passing places so be aware. We missed the turn from the main road as there's no sineage for Hankin Farm. There are 2 brown signs for other sites though!

The views, location and facilities

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