Burrs Manor Wild Camping

View prices & book 8.7 214 reviews
Country views
Country views
Views across open fields
Golden hour on site
A lot of space to choose from
A peaceful spot
The site is a wildlife haven
Entrance to the site
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Views across open fields
Golden hour on site
A lot of space to choose from

  • Peaceful wild camping at a farmland site in the Peak District
  • A 15-minute drive from the towns of Buxton and Bakewell
  • Less than an hour from Alton Towers theme park; near the Monsal Trail
Relaxing among green fields, trekking through the hills of the Peak District and settling down of an evening in a traditional village pub… If that sounds like your dream getaway then Burrs Manor Wild Camping, a mile from the village of Chelmorton in the Peak District, should be the very spot for you. The site is in a top spot for walking and cycling getaways, close to many of the waymarked trails crisscrossing the Peak District. The site is three miles from the start of the Monsal Trail, where you can hire bikes or explore the former railway line on foot or horseback, and less than 10 minutes’ drive from the starts of the High Peak Trail and the Tissington Trail. You can stay active on site with a game of footgolf (book in advance) or just idle around in the peace and quiet of the countryside farmland, taking in the view over the farmhouse towards the peaks. To unwind in the evenings, head to the traditional village pub in nearby Chelmorton, a 25-minute walk away, to have a bite to eat and knock one back in the beer garden. If you’d prefer to handle all the cooking yourself, barbecues are welcome on site and the towns of Buxton and Bakewell are nearby when you need to stock up on supplies.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 40
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 5 March
Please note
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including footgolf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note, this is a wild camping site and some pitches may be slightly sloped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 5 Mar to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 214 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-run farm campsite offers stunning Peak District views and a laid-back atmosphere. Guests praise the friendly hosts, clean basic facilities including hot showers, and excellent value. Its peaceful, remote location is ideal for walkers and those seeking a "wild camping" experience, with a village pub a short walk away. Some note the fields can be sloping and windy, and facilities may be limited during peak times.

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Lesley S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A clean and tidy campsite with beautiful views. Did some awesome walks from the campsite, about 5 mile into Buxton. Also has a pub in walking distance, which serves awesome freshly cooked food at reasonable prices. Showers and toilets clean.

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Brilliant site and will definitely be back.

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Abbie W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The views, the laidback vibes, the walks from the campsite and the friendliness of everyone there!

Disliked Nothing (maybe the very cold shower - but it was glorious weather so it didn’t matter!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
We hope to welcome you back in the future

Lovely views, great location. Very reasonable price. Great pub less than…

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Jennifer S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely views, great location. Very reasonable price. Great pub less than a mile walk in Chelmorton.

Disliked Shouting and swearing of other campers into the early hours. Not really enough toilets/showers for number of people on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you fr your review
I can only apologise for the noisy campers on their behalf , we do hope you come back again

A great campsite in beautiful surroundings. Very welcoming.

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Martin E.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked My second visit to Burrs Manor.
Nice to be back. Site was much busier this time, but the warden is careful to place pitches to keep the noisy away from the quiet. Really chilled atmosphere and very friendly. Great views and a great pub 15 mins walk away. I'll happily return again.

Disliked Nothing. It met all my needs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
We hope you keep on visiting our site

Great site would definitely stay again. I

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Barry H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Easy access, friendly staff. Super friendly dogs and nice toilets.

Disliked Not a dislike just a note - it’s a sloping field so if in a van / caravan / trailer tent make sure you have levelling blocks etc.

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Hosting and pitch was amazing. A lot of flexibility as well. Easy…

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Kyle R.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Hosting and pitch was amazing. A lot of flexibility as well. Easy to find. Had an amazing time.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review

Brilliant campsite, amazing views and good treks nearby. Bloke who looks after…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Brilliant campsite, amazing views and good treks nearby. Bloke who looks after the campsite was top notch, really helpful and understanding.

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I really enjoyed my time here with my dog and will definitely return

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Robert B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice dog friendly site with helpful site owner. Busiest on weekends but nice and quiet during the week. Nice rural and quiet location so make sure you buy and food and drink you require before returning to the campsite.

Disliked Can be a little busy at weekends with occasional young groups, but I didn't mind as had good earplugs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning site, basic facilities but an incredible place to stay.

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Ashley P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing location, breathtaking scenery surrounding the site. Lovely village pub about 10mins away. Plenty of space on the site and well maintained. The only site so far in the Peak District where I have had phone signal too which is great!

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Potential to be lovely- seemed more of a "party field" though

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really liked the location, seemed remote but close to villages and trails. Host's lovely and friendly.

Disliked Unfortunately on the second and third nights of my stay, the field was very overcrowded with a lot of large groups in. Very noisy, foul language, raucous and loud music playing into the small hours of the morning, then again at 5:30 am. I felt sorry for the familes there also, not child appropriate. Not at all the "peaceful wild camping" as described and I'd look elsewhere next time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
i apologise for the noisy campers on their behalf , i can assure you its not normally like that
I hope you will try us out again and rectify your past experience

Features

Dogs 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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Location

Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Chelmorton

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.23656°N
1.84255°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Market Place
3.3 mi Market Place
7.1 mi Buxton Road
Rail
3.4 mi Buxton Rail Station
4.8 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
6.1 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
19.7 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
19.8 mi Manchester Airport
19.9 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

There’s lots more to do in the Peak District National Park than follow trails: abseil from the viaduct at Millers Dale, explore the spectacular dams of Derwent Valley or dive below ground at Blue John Cavern – all less than an hour from Burrs Manor. The nearby towns of Buxton and Bakewell are must-visit spots too: in Buxton, go below the earth’s surface once more at Poole’s Cavern, stand under the stunning Devonshire dome, or stroll through the Pavilion Gardens. And in Bakewell? There’s plenty to see and do here too, but the one thing you must try is a Bakewell pudding... Plenty of old houses are in the area for historic and cultural days too: Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Tissington Hall are each less than 30 minutes from Burrs Manor, and The Old Manor, White Peak Estate, Little Moreton Hall, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall are all within an hour’s drive. Too sedate? A more high-octane experience awaits on the rides at Alton Towers theme park, a 50-minute drive from Burrs Manor. For something that falls somewhere in the middle, try a treetop adventure full of zip lines and rope courses at Go Ape, 15 minutes from the site.

Must see

Haddon Hall 8 mi

Chatsworth 9.4 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 11.2 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 14.4 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 14.5 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 10.6 mi

Lyme Park 12 mi

Hare Hill 14.5 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 15.2 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wye Dale - Earl Sterndale - Chelmorton - Wye Dale 0.9 mi

Millers Dale - Chee Dale - Chelmorton - Taddington - Priestcliffe - Millers Dale 2.4 mi

Millers Dale - Flagg - Taddington - Millers Dale 2.4 mi

Miller's Dale - Monk's Dale - River Wye on Monsal Trail 2.4 mi

Miller's Dale - Peak Forest - Dam Dale - Peter Dale - Monk's Dale - Miller's Dale 2.6 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 Burrs Manor Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Burrs Manor Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Burrs Manor Wild Camping? There’s lots more to do in the Peak District National Park than follow trails: abseil from the viaduct at Millers Dale, explore the spectacular dams of Derwent Valley or dive below ground … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Burrs Manor Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Burrs Manor Wild Camping? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.