Burrs Manor Wild Camping

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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
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
RV & Motorhome sites 40
Caravan sites 40
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 5 March
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog 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

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 237 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-run farm campsite has ripper Peak District views & a cruisy vibe. Hosts are legends, facilities are clean & basic with hot showers, and it's great value. Perfect for walkers or a bit of a wild camp, with a pub nearby. Some found it a bit sloping and windy, and facilities can be tight in peak season.

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Overall a lovely simple site

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Peter C.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great view
Clean toilets
Flat area at the top of the field

Disliked Quite a slope if you can't get a pitch at the top of the field

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful spot! Clean site and well serviced shower/toilets. Great location for surrounding area. Friendly campsite lady who collected payment (sorry I forgot her name!)

Disliked Sloping field so potentially tricky to find flat site if busy.
We stayed on the Sunday of bank hol with young kids - very loud music in the evening from one couple in particular. Other groups were on the whole more respectful and it did quieten down by 11pm ish

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The warden was very friendly and…

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McKenzie O.

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Liked The warden was very friendly and helped us out with anything we needed, people were generally nice on site

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Would not recommend

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Jez L.

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Liked The view from the pitch

Disliked Not enough showers for all campers, we stayed in the overflow field and the toilets down there weren’t pleasant. We were told upon arrival to keep noise to a minimum ‘quote - not using bongos’ however we were across from a large group of about 30 people including children who had music blasting and their kids screaming and shouting each night til past midnight despite being told numerous times from the host to keep it down. The issue wasn’t dealt with and for that we will not be returning to this site again.

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From the manager: Good Afternoon

Thank you for your review

we do always try to monitor noise and we are sorry people ignore our rules
We do only advertise as a wild camping site so i am sorry we didnt meet your expectations , i can assure your the toilets are cleaned regular
maybe it wasn't the site for you
Please accept our apologies

Nothing. Very poorly managed a worst…

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Anonymous

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Liked Nothing. Very poorly managed a worst camping site.

Disliked No shower nearby. One toilet was out of order, which was never fixed. Only one was in working condition but dirty. Consequently, very long que in the morning. The pitch site was too noisy (music played by other campers too loud even until midnight). Noise of aeroplane ✈️ and helicopter 🚁 at night did not let us sleep well.

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From the manager: Good Afternoon

Than you for your review
Firstly let me apologise for the aeroplanes and helicopter , I am sorry this is out of our control
I can assure you the toilet facilities are cleaned regular
We do only advertise as a wild camping site and nothing more , i am sorry our site wasn't for you

Many Thanks

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Charlie C.

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Liked All round happy with everything!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review Charlie

Easy going, basic site. Good atmosphere…

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Anonymous

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Liked Easy going, basic site. Good atmosphere

Disliked Should be priced per pitch as per person implies there are facilities!

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A really lovely view, really friendly…

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Caroline L.

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Liked A really lovely view, really friendly staff & regularly cleaned toilets!
It was lively on a busy weekend but it was nice to hear people enjoying themselves and there was no noise past curfew ☺️

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovey review
Its a breath of fresh air to have people like you visit who are here for an enjoyable time and still appreciate , along with many others our curfew times

We hope to welcome you back

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Vicky H.

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Liked Great location and we had a zone reserved for our group when we arrived. Hot shower and toilets serviced regularly. Great location for walks and runs - we walked to the pub in millers dale for pub food and ran to Buxton parkrun.
Great value for the price.

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Excellent site well looked after staff very friendly will return

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Anonymous

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Liked Open space ,access to water loos and an shower
owner very welcoming

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point 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 sites)

Location

Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Chelmorton

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.23656°N
1.84255°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Market Place
5.3 km Market Place
11.4 km Buxton Road
Rail
5.4 km Buxton Rail Station
7.7 km Dove Holes Rail Station
9.8 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
31.7 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
31.8 km Manchester Airport
32 km 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 12.9 km

Chatsworth 15.1 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 18.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 23.2 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 23.3 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 17.1 km

Lyme Park 19.2 km

Hare Hill 23.3 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 24.4 km

Nether Alderley Mill 26.7 km

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 1.4 km

Millers Dale - Chee Dale - Chelmorton - Taddington - Priestcliffe - Millers Dale 3.8 km

Millers Dale - Flagg - Taddington - Millers Dale 3.8 km

Miller's Dale - Monk's Dale - River Wye on Monsal Trail 3.9 km

Miller's Dale - Peak Forest - Dam Dale - Peter Dale - Monk's Dale - Miller's Dale 4.3 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 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 caravan
    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 $49.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.