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

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Reviews

9.2

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Wild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A beloved, no-frills spot for proper "wild camping" with gorgeous views. You'll love the freedom to pick your pitch, the peaceful vibe, and the welcoming hosts. Facilities are basic but clean, with flushing loos and water. Handy for walks and a quick spin to Bakewell. Pitches can be sloped, so pack your own loo roll and soap!

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Lovely location for a simple getaway with the dog.

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Holly T.

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Liked Really lovely picturesque location. Very quiet and rural, however easy to locate and a short drive of local towns. We had no issues whatsoever and will be returning. Dog friendly, plenty of nice, varied pitches.
Toilets are basic but clean and maintained with plenty of space around the sink to wash. Ideal getaway spot and very reasonably priced compared to others nearby.

Disliked None. It's back to basics but you don't feel without.

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The location was amazing, with great…

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Anonymous

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Liked The location was amazing, with great views & very accessible for lovely walks along the Lathkill Dale.
25 minutes walk to the pub in OverHaddon.
Friendly & relaxed owner who loved his campsite, which is a basic but great place.

Disliked No issues with the campsite having basic facilities, was aware of that before booking.
However, it would be good for those facilities to be better cared for & cleaned more frequently.

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Quiet site with great views over…

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Amanda L.

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Liked Quiet site with great views over Lathkill Dale and the surrounding countryside.
Only a few minutes drive to Bakewell.

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The quietness and view Friendly proprietor.…

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Anonymous

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Liked The quietness and view
Friendly proprietor.

Disliked Toilets
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Sloping

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Fantastic and relaxed campsite in beautiful…

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Adam W.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic and relaxed campsite in beautiful location with stunning views in every direction. Really helpful, welcoming and friendly owner. Lovely walks from the site and friendly local pub 20 minutes walk. Highly recommend this campsite and will definitely stay again.

Disliked Didn’t dislike anything about this campsite. The only thing to improve it is the sinks in the toilets would have benefited from being cleaner. A sink to wash up in would also be useful.

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Although we only stayed 1 night, we would have loved to stay more.

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John S.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location of the site was excellent for us and the pitch we had was perfect.
The views were stunning and atmosphere was just what we wanted from a campsite.
We had a lovely welcome from the owners.
Will definitely be going back and would highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing we didn't like

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isabelle s.

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Liked perfect stay, owners were lovely and friendly and so was everyone staying there. had a great time definitely will visit again

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Highly recommend, from very much a non-camper!

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely site, incredible location. Toilets were clean, with toilet seats and sinks. Easy access to drinking water. Fire pits available to hire for a very reasonable price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and would recommend to others.

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Anonymous

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Liked Nice open plan area, very easy going site and nice owners who come round for a chat. Be aware the fields are slightly sloped but not much of an issue.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely campsite in a great location

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 +0100 (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
3.4 km Buxton Road
3.4 km Matlock Street
12.4 km Railway Station
Rail
12.3 km Matlock Rail Station
13.4 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
13.7 km Grindleford Rail Station
Airport
31.6 km Sheffield City Airport
41.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
41.4 km 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 3.8 km

Chatsworth 7.1 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 13.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 14.4 km

Alton Towers Resort 25.7 km

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.8 km

The Old Manor 25.1 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 27.4 km

Hardwick Hall 27.4 km

Lyme Park 28.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mendlesham - Wetherinsett - Mendlesham 1.3 km

Over Haddon - Sheldon - Monyash - Limestone Way - Over Haddon 1.3 km

Over Haddon - Bradford Dale - Elton - Youlgreave - Alport - Over Haddon 1.3 km

Youlgreave (Moor Lane) - Monyash - Sheldon - Over Haddon - Moor Lane 2 km

Youlgreave - Bradford Dale - Winster - Youlgreave 2.7 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 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:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lathkill Wild Campsite? From €17.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.