The Royal Oak












- Family-friendly pub site in the southern Peak District
- A 15-minute drive to Bakewell or Buxton; 20 minutes to Ashbourne
- Friendly pub with open fire; large beer garden and outdoor seating
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Campervans larger than 5.3 metres in length and 2 metres wide are not accepted on the site.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
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Great location for walking with excellent pub food and friendly staff.…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
Liked: Great location for walking with excellent pub food and friendly staff.
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Fantastic site, everything you need and pub onsite was incredible
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
Liked: Facilities were fantastic, really clean and organised. Owners of the site were super helpful and were knowledgeable about the area and things to do.
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Fantastic site, staff super attentive. I will be back soon!…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (four person)
Liked: Fantastic site, staff super attentive. I will be back soon!
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Great stay
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
Liked: Love the site. Quite but close to main links to places to visit.
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very nice, small but well maintained site excellent facilities washing up station…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (four person)
Liked: Very nice, small but well maintained site excellent facilities washing up station and hot showers use of a freezer and guest WIFI and in the back garden of a pub!! We had a very good meal in there, all the staff we met were very nice and friendly. And the pitch sizes are very generous, you don't feel crowded.
Disliked: Not enough sunshine
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Nice pub, quiet site, good location…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
Liked: Nice pub, quiet site, good location
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The pitch was lovely with plenty of space and the facilities were…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (four person)
Liked: The pitch was lovely with plenty of space and the facilities were immaculate. Staff at the pub were so welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend having dinner at the pub as well!!
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Excellent Site would recommend
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
Liked: The friendliness of the staff, we were made to feel welcome, site was fab and just what we needed to try out our tent. Perfectly located as a base and good facilities. Food is a must in the pub. We will be back!!
Disliked: None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean facilities Location Plenty of long close walks Woodland play area for children…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (four person)
Liked: Clean facilities
Location
Plenty of long close walks
Woodland play area for children
Disliked: Mixed toilets
Pitches quite close together
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Great place for families and couples.
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
Liked: Big spacious pitch in small private campsite (great)! Excellent toilet and washing facilities.. Really clean & kept that way! Pub next door was really nice, with good food. Nothing not to like.. Except the weather. Great campsite.. We will be back!
Disliked: Nothing.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Royal Oak
Hurdlow
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 9QJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.19087°N
-1.81187°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Haddon Hall 6.3 mi
Chatsworth 8.3 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.6 mi
Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12 mi
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 14.3 mi
National Trust
Winster Market House 7.9 mi
The Old Manor 14.8 mi
Lyme Park 15.1 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 15.1 mi
Hare Hill 16.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 1.5 mi
Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.5 mi
Parsley Hay - Pilsbury - Sheen - Hartington - Parsley Hay 1.8 mi
Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.9 mi
Parsley Hay - Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Ashbourne 1.9 mi
Local events
- Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025)
Manchester, England 24.6 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Royal Oak have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Royal Oak dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Royal Oak? People have lived in the Peaks for a very long time indeed, as you'll see for yourself at Arbor Low (10 minutes' drive), a prehistoric henge and Neolithic barrow on the White … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Royal Oak?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.