Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site
Footpaths through the site
Hillside camping meadow with natural level terraces
Guests at sunset
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Sunset from the site
Dog-friendly site

  • Peaceful dog-friendly hillside farm site with level, mowed terraces
  • A 10-minute drive from Ashbourne; 15 minutes to Carsington Water
  • Fire baskets for hire and wood to buy; footpaths through the farm
Thorpe Cloud View Camping is all about the peaceful times under ever-changing skies. You’ll notice the sunsets, starry skies and landscapes are particularly pretty at this five-acre hillside site right outside the Peak District National Park, above the Thorpe Cloud Landmark at Dovedale with footpaths running through the farm. With pitches on level, mowed terraces across a hillside terrain, you’ll be well-positioned to descend on the national park, whether that’s the Stepping Stones (15 minutes’ drive), Ashbourne (10 minutes) or Matlock Bath (20 minutes). It’s peaceful up here, as things feel quite tucked away. However, the hideaway isn’t without its small bits of self-entertainment, as acoustic music is allowed (from gifted musicians only) before quiet time between 10.30pm and 7am and firepits are too – there are fire baskets for hire and wood available to buy from Ed the farmer or you can use your own off-ground braziers. As the site follows a peaceful, back to nature ethos, this isn’t a site for loud music or single-sex groups, but dogs (on a lead) are allowed as long as they can behave around livestock (there are sheep, geese and chickens on site). Entry to the site is down a 500-metre single track. The farmhouse, 200 metres away from the pitches, has an amenities block with showers and toilets (all free) and there's also a standpipe in the meadow. Please note that campervan and vehicle access to the camping meadow is restricted in the low season and dependent on weather conditions. Campervans and other vehicles will have access to a hardstanding/car park area at all times.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 20 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 20 Feb to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 323 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Thorpe Cloud View offers stunning countryside vistas and a peaceful atmosphere, with many visitors praising the friendly and helpful owner, Ed. The site is noted for its spacious pitches, many with excellent views, and the option to choose your own pitch. Basic but clean toilet and shower facilities are available, along with fire pits for hire. While the site is generally well-regarded for its natural beauty and relaxed vibe, some guests have commented on the basic nature of the facilities and the sloping pitches.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice spot but toilets and sloped pitch would put me off a return visit

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Geoff A.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet spot. Lots of space - didn't see my 'neighbours'! Lovely views and sunset. Fresh water, Friendly welcome.

Disliked The porta-loos - that's an experience I will never forget - they were full and smelly! My pitch was on a slope - might be ok in a caravan but impossible in a tent - I kept rolling to one end in the night. The lower terraces looked flatter.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great price, fantastic views, great host and excellent facilities.

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Annmarie S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic price, Ed the host, clean facilities and a shower!!! Loved it. Each space had a picnic table, can hire a fire pit and buy wood which means you don’t have to take these things. Good size plot for tent and car. Great views. Plenty of places to visit not far way including Carsington water, Dovedale stepping stones. Thank you.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, friendly and perfect facilities.

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Annmarie S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic location, Ed is super friendly and the facilities were excellent and clean. The views were great, didn’t have to take wood, fire pit as these were available for a small price.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views and a great host!

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Jane H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything - great views, especially at sunset, flat pitches, clean toilet and shower facilities and option to hire a fire pit. The host Ed was so helpful and friendly. We can’t wait to stay again!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with stunning views and…

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Hannah H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with stunning views and spacious pitches. We brought our own fire pit, but you can also hire one on site and buy wood from Ed the farmer, who is incredibly helpful and friendly.

Disliked The toilet block and showers could do with updating but can’t really complain because they were kept very clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful view. Ed the Farmer was…

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Lucy F.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful view. Ed the Farmer was very friendly.

Disliked Not sure how owners are getting away with charging £30 per night. 2 portaloos and 2 (only 1 working at the time we stayed) plumbed in toilets. Showers dirty, no hot water.. everything just very cheap and old.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value for money. Friendly host. Stunning views.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly welcome by Jon. Friendly fellow campers. Site sloping so absolutely beautiful views from every pitch. Pitches good size. Water taps around site. Fire pits for hire. 2 porta-loos, toilet block with 2 toilets (1 out of order throughout our stay). Shower block with 2 working showers. Washing up facilities. Basic facilities but reflected in the value-for-money price.

Disliked Porta-loos - awful things but better than nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and great value for money.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked A wonderful back to nature camping site. Incredibly peaceful, magnificent views and an awesome and very friendly farmer Ed to welcome us and answer all our needs! You can have fire pits and there are 2 showers, good pot washing facilities, and a mix of portaloos and flushing toilets.

Ed was awesome and cares very much about his site, and wants everyone to have the best possible experience. We went with friends and we would definitely go back again. The pitches were very large and well spaced out, with four terraces and big grassy margins inbetween.

Disliked Nothing. Just be aware the terraces have a slight slope, it didn't bother us but take choc blocks if you're in a camper

Recommend to friends Visit again

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kim T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I loved this place it was beautiful and the sheep were very vocal all day and all night, but once I got used to it, it did not disturb me. The owner lovely snd very friendly . Showers hot

Disliked At times it was was midlands flight path

Recommend to friends Visit again

fantastic site to stop at

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Jeremy L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic place good views and ed is amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Wildlife haven

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

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Thorpe Cloud View Camping

Riddings Park Farm

Wood Lane

Knivetonwood

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.04774°N
1.70895°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
7.8 mi Fishpond Hotel
8.9 mi Railway Station
Rail
8 mi Cromford Rail Station
8.2 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
8.8 mi Matlock Rail Station
Airport
22 mi East Midlands Airport
27.6 mi Sheffield City 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

Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into your itinerary. For the latter, Hob Hurst's House (40 minutes) is a prehistoric burial mound – and just another addition to a long list of historical spots across the Peak District, including the Nine Ladies Stone Circle (half an hour), Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (25 minutes), Tissington Hall (15 minutes), Kedleston Hall (25 minutes) and the Crich Tramway Village (half an hour). When it comes to trails, there’s a very splendid selection about. Perhaps a 13-mile cycle on the Tissington Trail (10 minutes) beginning in Ashbourne? The limestone gorge and country park at the Heights of Abraham (20 minutes)? The Dovedale (25 minutes) river walk to the Stepping Stones and the Thorpe Cloud? For those who like a paddle or a cycle, Carsington Water (15 minutes) is an attractive candidate. Family-friendly days are bound to be packed with activities there, and the same goes for the family-friendly theme park Gulliver's Kingdom (20 minutes).

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 7.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 7.7 mi

Alton Towers Resort 8.6 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi

Haddon Hall 10.5 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 6.7 mi

Winster Market House 7 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.5 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 11.3 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 1.7 mi

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 1.7 mi

Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 1.7 mi

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 1.9 mi

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 2.3 mi

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 Thorpe Cloud View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thorpe Cloud View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorpe Cloud View Camping? Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Cloud View Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Cloud View Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.