Thorpe Cloud View Camping

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Views from the site
Views from the site
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens February 20
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 bachelor/bachelorette 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, Feb 20 to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 329 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Thorpe Cloud View boasts stunning country views & a peaceful vibe. Guests rave about friendly owner Ed, spacious pitches (many with great views), and choosing your own. Basic, clean toilets/showers & fire pits. Some note basic facilities & sloping pitches.

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Plenty of space for campers, wash…

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Cerys W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of space for campers, wash facilities available and Ed the farmer was lovely & there to help if needed. Short drive from Dove dale stepping stones & Thorpe Cloud Summit hikes. Even after a cloudy afternoon and Terrential rain, you were able to see the stars at night. Amazing Views.

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The view, big pitches, not too…

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Shaun B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The view, big pitches, not too crowded, pub in Kniveton served good food

Disliked Taps/flush in portaloos weren't working, no phone signal for miles around on O2

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful stay with stunning views & superb hospitality from Ed!

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Rhea M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning views (especially sunset), large pitches with picnic tables, peaceful and private, fire pits for rent and wood for sale, warm showers, clean loos, and of course the hospitality of Ed the farmer, who went above and beyond to accommodate us. We had everything we needed, slept soundly, and were well situated for the places we wanted to explore this weekend. Would recommend to friends and family visiting the Peak District. Cheers Ed!

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing views and lovely quiet site.…

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Rachel L.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing views and lovely quiet site.

Disliked A bit slanted for sleeping in the tent but would still come again.

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Spacious and peaceful site with amazing…

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Jeanette K.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Spacious and peaceful site with amazing views and a friendly relaxed owner. There are clean, basic facilities and numbered, and almost level, plots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Geoff A.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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

Beautiful, basic but has everything you need.

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Gabi w.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked This site is beautiful. We wanted to find a wild camping spot and this ticks all the boxes but has the basic amenities that you need. If you are looking for a glamping experience, this is not the site for you! The views are incredible and the freedom to have a BBQ and camp fire makes this place perfect. Fires are not permitted in the Peak District National Park but this site sits just beyond the boundary. The owners were friendly and helpful on arrival and really informative when we left the site. I would recommend this little gem to any campers who enjoy a proper back to nature experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views and a great host!

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Jane H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.04774°N
1.70895°W

Nearest transport

Bus
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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $33.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.