Lathkill Wild Campsite

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  • Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
  • Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
  • A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
If a laidback wild camping break is just what you need right now, Lathkill Wild Campsite is likely to tick a lot of boxes. A peaceful Peak District location? Tick. Views over hills? Tick. Dog-friendly and relaxing? Tick, again. Many guests return again and again for this site's friendly and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the convenient location. On the edge of the village of Over Haddon, it’s only a 10-minute car journey to get to Bakewell, one of the top visitor spots in the Peak District National Park. Peaceful, wild-style camping is the vibe here, and that carries over into the facilities. A toilet (with no toilet paper), fresh water, firepits for hire and firewood for sale make staying here an experience that's both convenient and hands-on. Overlooking Lathkill Dale and with far-reaching views over the surrounding area, many circular walks and bike routes await close by. And on the food front, the site is about a mile from an award-winning pub, which is easy to walk to, and the village also has tea rooms, public toilets and a bus stop serving local destinations. For anything a bit bigger in scale (like supermarkets, A road access and museums), you'll want to head in the direction of Bakewell (10 minutes); the similarly sized spa town of Buxton (20 minutes) has a heritage trail, spas and shops.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 60
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Toilet paper is not supplied on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 666 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular, basic campsite offering a true "wild camping" experience with stunning views. Guests appreciate the freedom to choose pitches, the quiet atmosphere, and the friendly, helpful owners. While facilities are described as basic, they are generally clean and functional, with flushing toilets and a water tap. It's a great base for local walks and is a short drive from Bakewell. Some mention pitches can be sloped and advise bringing own toilet roll and soap.

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Been here a few times now will continue to come back, lovely…

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Stewart S.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Been here a few times now will continue to come back, lovely area lovely people just lovely if you like a few basic nights in the "wild"

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay, quiet, good views and clean. Made a return…

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Kate L.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great place to stay, quiet, good views and clean. Made a return visit this year as lived it last yeat

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely wild camping lots of space…

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Michelle L.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely wild camping lots of space

Disliked Smell of toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Chilled, quiet and friendly.

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Lorraine A.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly site with beautiful views. Enjoyed our camp fire and walks around the area.

Disliked Needed our levellers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice views and quiet area surrounded by lovely scenery. Relaxed atmosphere, small…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice views and quiet area surrounded by lovely scenery. Relaxed atmosphere, small campfire and wood offered by the site for a small charge. Reasonable charge for limited facilities. Flushing toilets, sinks and drinking water available as well as waste disposal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild camping good price amazing views friendly staff fire pit and logs…

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Ady W.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Wild camping good price amazing views friendly staff fire pit and logs been there 4 times now

Recommend to friends Visit again

No check in on arrival, just pitch up anywhere and in his…

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Mia E.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked No check in on arrival, just pitch up anywhere and in his own time the owner comes round to tick you off the list and show you round.
Very basic campsite.
Views are gorgeous.

Disliked Didn’t have the best experience, not to do with the facilities but with another camper parked opposite was not respectful of all around him and was playing with his border collie all evening from 5-10pm and kicking the ball and shouting. My dog was stressed. The signs clearly said please be respectful of others so I think the owner needs to be a bit more strict and do rounds to check.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views…

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Donna T.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful views

Disliked The only thing I didn't like was having to buy firewood and had to wait till about 7pm to get the wood, whereas would have liked to have put the fire on much earlier. Would have liked to have just used my own and have the choice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice pitch for a short break

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Chris G.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked From booking it was clear what to expect “Wild campsite” which is exactly what we wanted and it was spot on.
We spent two days here, hours walk to Bakewell and lovely walks in Lathkill Valley.
Everyone was very friendly on the campsite and my two children (7&9) had lots of fun climbing the trees and playing on a rope swing.

Disliked If you did more than a couple of nights camping it may be a bit much with the facilities however for us a couple of nights it was spot on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect way to enjoy the area, and the perfect place to wake up!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything - the dry stone walls, the beautiful views, the gentle slope, the drive to find it, the host’s disarming greeting!

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby 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 nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lathkill Wild Campsite

Overhaddon

Bakewell

Derbyshire

England

DE45 1JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19471°N
1.71714°W

Route directions

Please follow the pin on the map rather than the postcode or you may end up in the wrong place. The entrance to the site is clearly marked as Lathkill Wild Campsite and is not near any other entrances or buildings.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 mi Buxton Road
2.1 mi Matlock Street
7.7 mi Railway Station
Rail
7.6 mi Matlock Rail Station
8.3 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
8.5 mi Grindleford Rail Station
Airport
19.6 mi Sheffield City Airport
25.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
25.7 mi 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

A Peak District break should always include a visit to Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive). This country house has over 25 rooms, including a painted hall and sculpture room, and the grounds are just as splendid – here you can take the kids to meet the pygmy goats in the farmyard, and play at the adventure playground, eat according to the season at the estate’s restaurants or take a buggy tour. Haddon Hall (15 minutes) is another nearby historic house, with a medieval park that can be explored on guided tours. And there’s Matlock (20 minutes) close by too – it was once an ancient spa town and now a gateway for bike rides, hikes and the lot. If staying active is high on your priorities, a visit to the Hathersage Swimming Pool (25 minutes) is the place to practise your backstroke under the open sky. You’re bound to get in some steps around Alton Towers (40 minutes) too, running between rides. Dovedale (30 minutes), of course, is a place for more traditional hikes – the valley is almost three miles long, and there are stepping stones to cross on your way around this scenic stretch of land.

Must see

Haddon Hall 2.4 mi

Chatsworth 4.4 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 8.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 8.9 mi

Alton Towers Resort 16 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 4.9 mi

The Old Manor 15.6 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 17 mi

Hardwick Hall 17 mi

Lyme Park 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 0.8 mi

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 0.8 mi

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 0.8 mi

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 1.2 mi

Youlgreave - Bradford Dale - Winster - Youlgreave 1.7 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lathkill Wild Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lathkill Wild Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lathkill Wild Campsite? A Peak District break should always include a visit to Chatsworth House (20 minutes’ drive). This country house has over 25 rooms, including a painted hall and sculpture room, and the grounds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lathkill Wild Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lathkill Wild Campsite? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.