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Host Amy Hawksworth says:

In the mood for some off grid camping? You've found it.

Alder Carr Farm is a working farm situated on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire border, just a short distance from the historic market town of Ashbourne. We specialise in rare breed Tamworth pigs, native breed sheep, a small herd of cows and lots of chickens. Stay with us over a Saturday and enjoy a taste of our farm produce from our mini farm shop which is open 10-1. We sell sausages, bacon, jams, jellies, chutneys and eggs as well as seasonal vegetables from our market garden.

The camping field borders the River Dove - there is access to paddling and wild swimming from your pitch - and lots of local wildlife (including otters) can be seen if you're quiet and patient.

We are on off grid site, we can offer a compost loo / long drop and drinking water, we allow fires raised off the ground. It's back to basics, perfect for nature lovers and people who want to spend time far from the madding crowd.

What sets us apart? The only thing you'll be sharing your pitch with is our sheep. We believe that camping with us should be an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature, so when you book onto our pitch you will have the place to yourselves. No noisy neighbours! You will be sited in a quiet corner of our main field, surrounded on two sides by hedgerow and riverbank. Lie back and enjoy the sunset views, watch the bats in the evening or the swallows in the daytime. The pitch is private and not overlooked by anyone.

Some people choose to snooze and sunbathe, paddle, read or journal. Others choose to use the site as a base for exploring the Tissington trail, walk the limestone way or hike into the Peak District. There are 2 pubs within a 30 minute walk, one serving traditional pub food and one which often has live music and is a 'proper' locals pub.

*PLEASE NOTE*

Please leave the camping pitch as you found it. This is a working farm and the grass is food for the sheep. Bottle caps and cigarette ends etc can harm our livestock. Please take your litter home with you.

We do not allow dogs.

When staying with us you are most welcome to have small fires raised off the ground in a fire pit which we supply. You will need to bring your own firewood, tinder, kindling and lighter/matches. Alternatively this is available to buy locally but we do not supply it. If you want to forage for firewood on the riverbank, please bring something to chop up it with.

We have built a long drop/compost toilet and would recommend that you bring some loo roll with you, though we will try to ensure there is some available, please bring your own supply if possible. There are no shower facilities on site.

We have drinking water available but you'll need to bring a water bottle or container.

We do not allow vehicles on the pitch, it is a short 5 minute walk down from the parking area. We have a trolley available for you to pack your tent etc into if needed. Please pack accordingly.

Thanks for reading and we look forward to hosting you.

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