Camping in the Peak District National Park

Name: Peak District National Park
Address: Peak District National Park
Rating: 4.684

Few places epitomise camping better than the Peak District, home to the Dark Peak and White Peak. (Though they sound like opposing forces in the battle between good and evil, we can assure you both are equally worth exploring!) Smack-bang in the middle of England and within day-trip distance of Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds, the Peak District National Park is Central England’s go-to spot for hikers, cyclists, and campers. Explore more than 1,600 miles of rights of way, tackle Olympian-approved mountain biking trails, or challenge yourself with some of the country’s best rock-climbing. Adventures come with sweeping views—craggy peaks, emerald hills, and country lanes—and there are endless options for campers, glampers, and caravanners. Back-to-basics campsites offer a place to pitch your tent in secluded surroundings, while others offer relaxing glamping retreats. May through October provides the most favourable weather for hikers and tent campers, but there’s always a chance of showers (this is England, after all).

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Top-rated campgrounds in Peak District National Park

White Peak Camping

1. White Peak Camping

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(500)

Buxton, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

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Camping at The Hollies

2. Camping at The Hollies

95%

(241)

Buxton, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park

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Burrs Manor Wild Camping

3. Burrs Manor Wild Camping

86%

(172)

Buxton, England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton

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Anzio Heights

4. Anzio Heights

100%

(1)

England · 9 units

Anzio Heights Campervan & Motorhome park is a former ww2 army barracks and polish settlement village set in the beautiful countryside of Blackshaw Moor, Staffordshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Positioned on elevated ground, this small site enjoys far-reaching rural views, stunning sunsets, a calm, relaxing atmosphere—ideal for self-contained campervans and motorhomes. The park offers spacious, well-kept pitches with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the surrounding landscape. Its quiet location makes it perfect for those seeking a tranquil break, while still being close to a wide range of attractions and scenic walks directly from the park. Local attractions include: Alton Towers Resort (approx. 10 minutes away) – one of the UK’s top theme parks The Peak District National Park – walking, cycling, and breathtaking scenery The Churnet Valley – known for its woodland trails, riverside walks, and heritage steam railway Rudyard Lake – peaceful lakeside walks and cafés Leek – a charming market town with independent shops, pubs, and cafés Tittesworth Reservoir – popular for walking, wildlife spotting, and picnic areas Whether you’re stopping over for a short stay or using Anzio Heights as a base to explore Staffordshire and the Peak District, it offers a comfortable, scenic retreat for your travels and provides a backdrop of stories and experiences from the past.

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Intake Farm

5. Intake Farm

98%

(65)

Alton, England · 7 units · Tents, Glamping

Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire

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Stretton House Campsite

6. Stretton House Campsite

91%

(17)

England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you like the sound of having farm shops and ice cream farms nearby, as well as access to lots of walking and cycling trails, Stretton House Campsite should be a fine pick for you. It has a strict no noise policy after 10pm, meaning that you should get a peaceful night's sleep too. This site is in the grounds of the 400-year-old Stretton House surrounded by the Cheshire countryside with handy transport links nearby and outdoor activities in no short supply… that includes things like alpaca walking, golf or Manley Mere’s watersports haven (a 20-minute drive away for the latter). You’ll have your pick of two fields, both with car parking by the pitch free of charge and dogs allowed. The facilities include separate male and female toilet blocks, pay per use shower block, mobile phone charging facilities, free wifi and chemical toilet disposal and a drinking water standpipe. You’ll have permission to start up a barbecue or firepit too (subject to the correct safety measures). When you’re ready to get going, the friendly owners will be willing to help out however they can and suggest possible days out, which may include fishing or walking at Pickmere Lake (10 minutes’ drive), visiting an ice cream farm (within 10 minutes’ drive of the site) or going to the local golf course (five minutes’ drive). For food, there’s a farm shop just two minutes’ walk away from the site where you’ll be able to get your hands on local produce. Pubs aren’t far away either – there is one pub five minutes' walk away, and another 15 minutes' walk away. Festival goers are very welcome, and the Creamfields Festival site is five minutes’ drive away. Please respect the quiet hours (no noise is permitted after 10pm) and environment, as the owners' home is on the grounds (and stick to the field's facilities only). No waste accepted onsite. All rubbish must be taken home at the end of your stay.

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Damside Campsite

7. Damside Campsite

97%

(17)

England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour Dogs welcome; 10 minutes’ walk from a pub; nearby playground Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here. Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint: a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a 20-minute walk away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though it might be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals. This is wild camping; facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes) or Buxton (15 minutes). If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisport pitch. Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.

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Sweet Knoll camping

8. Sweet Knoll camping

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(9)

Chapel En Le Frith, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Sweet Knoll Farm, with six acres of flat land, is ideal for camping with breathtaking views in the Peak District . It is great for walking, cycling, horse riding and caving. Next to a working farm, it is surrounded by sheep grazing and is next to the Pennine Bridle Way. Castleton a short drive away is famous for its caverns blue john and speedwell. The campsite has toilets and showers,washing up facilities indoor and outdoor.Fresh drinking water and picnic tables.

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fields farm campsite church lane sk

9. fields farm campsite church lane sk

100%

(4)

Buxton · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Small, quiet family-run site in the Peak District National Park A 15-minute drive from Buxton, the Pennine Way and Monsal Trail Pet-friendly pub two minutes’ walk away; barbecues permitted on site Fields Farm Campsite is just the place for a peachy Peak District break. Just outside of a rural village named Peak Forest in the national park, this site is a walkers’ haven, with the Pennine Way and Monsal Trail just 15 minutes’ drive away (along with Buxton, a classic Peak District town with a spa history, meaning you can pamper yourself on this day out). Handily, there are walks direct from the door too. You can get to Eldon Hole in just over 10 minutes and dubbed one of the seven wonders of the Peak District, the pothole is an impressive sight. Peak Forest is just five minutes’ walk away too and here, you’ll be able to sample some homecooked food in a pet-friendly traditional country pub. Adjacent to the owner’s home, the grassy pitches have scenic views of the countryside (a great side dish for breakfast times, that’s for sure). And in the evenings, perhaps a barbecue will be another way to settle into the rural atmosphere. Happily, dogs are permitted here, so you won’t have to leave them behind. As for gathering together snacks, sandwiches and other stuff to keep you going while you’re out and about in the national park’s towns, villages or traffic-free trails, there is a pop up honesty shop in the pub carpark, main food shops are a 10 minutes’ drive away in Chapel-en-le-Frith or Tideswell to help you tick off your shopping list. We are in the middle of peak park great walks we are in a small village next to pub good home cooked food lots of local villages blue john mine chatsworth house stateley home of the duke of devonshire with it fantastic grounds. We are 5 miles from the spar town of buxton a lovely victorian town with lots of things to do. We are 2 minutes walk from local pub with good food and local shop eldon hole, castleton, or just chill out this is a adult site only

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White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

10. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%

(100)

Wardlow, England · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes

What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.

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Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

11. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

97%

(59)

Staffordshire, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road

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Oakwood Marina

12. Oakwood Marina

93%

(115)

Northwich, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Canal-side camping with campfires, set in 30 acres of countryside and with an on-site tea rooms

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Woodsworth Exploring

13. Woodsworth Exploring

98%

(70)

Ilkley, England · 12 units

Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country

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Millview Glamping, Camping & Events

14. Millview Glamping, Camping & Events

100%

(7)

Nottingham, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Peaceful, off-grid vibes and walks along the Trent Valley Way, yes please… Millview Camping is a completely off-grid site just 20 minutes’ drive from Nottingham city centre and 15 minutes’ walk from the 116-mile Trent Valley Way. With westerly views over the Trent Valley and in the shadows of a ruined 18th-century windmill, this is a peaceful and scenic place to take a break indeed… Well-positioned too, with a generous handful of pubs, restaurants and cafés a scenic 35 minutes’ walk away in Gunthorpe alongside the river Trent. Radcliffe on Trent and Bingham are five minutes’ drive away for any other amenities you might (supermarkets, shops, restaurants, pubs and the likes). And if you’re after even more of a buzz, Nottingham city centre is 25 minutes’ drive away. Even with such good access to so many towns and the big city, the site itself is remote. It has 10 acres of hay meadows and woodlands for guests to explore and, of course, sublime sunsets over the valley. If you prefer to keep your whole stay pretty rural, the Vale of Belvoir and the historic Belvoir Castle are 20 minutes’ drive away from the site. It’s no frills here. The grass and woodland pitches have facilities including water and portaloo access. Dogs are also permitted, as are barbecues.

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Chrome Hill Campers

15. Chrome Hill Campers

99%

(34)

England · 5 units

Far reaching views from one of the highest touring site in England, overlooking Chrome Hill in the picturesque village of Hollinsclough in Staffordshire The site only accepts campervans and has 5 pitches available. This is a new site and has new toilet and shower facilities, water and waste disposal points and also there is a secure paddock area for children to play.

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Brook Farm

16. Brook Farm

93%

(22)

Ashbourne, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park

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Secret Wood Glamping

17. Secret Wood Glamping

95%

(22)

Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England · 2 units

A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars

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Tackeroo Campsite

18. Tackeroo Campsite

96%

(70)

Staffordshire, England · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail

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The White Lodge

19. The White Lodge

91%

(61)

Cannock Chase, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.

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Elm Tree Farm Campsite

20. Elm Tree Farm Campsite

Dronfield, England · 5 units

Elm Tree Farm Campsite is a small, adults-only campsite set on our working farm and livery yard in the beautiful village of Barlow, right on the edge of the Peak District. With just five pitches, it’s a countryside escape where you can slow down, switch off, and enjoy the simple charm of rural life. Wake up to horses grazing nearby, enjoy scenic walks straight from your pitch, then spend the evening relaxing in one of our hammocks with a glass of wine while the sun sets. It’s laid-back camping with nature, fresh air, and chilled country vibes. As we cater exclusively for fully self-contained units, we don’t provide toilet or shower facilities. We’d also recommend bringing self-levelling blocks, as the site has a gentle slope. We’re proud to be part of the Campervan and Motorhome Club, and membership is required to book a stay with us. Facilities include: Electric hook-up on every pitch Fresh drinking water Communal water tap Chemical waste disposal Just four minutes from the campsite, you’ll find a lovely private walk around one of our fields with incredible sunset views across the Derbyshire countryside. Despite our peaceful rural setting, several great spots are within walking distance: Pubs and Restaurants - The Peacock at Barlow – 6 mins - The Tickled Trout – 13 mins - The Peacock at Cutthorpe – 35 mins - The Royal Oak – 45 mins (best reached using a walking app to avoid the main road) Cafés - Hackney House Café & Deli – 5 mins - The Lakeside Café – 10 mins Walks and Local Highlights There are plenty of beautiful walking routes right from the campsite around the village of Barlow. You can also walk to nearby villages and spots including Dronfield and Cutthorpe. There’s always something happening locally too, from the Barlow Village Carnival in August to the Dronfield Beer Festival in June. At Christmas, the village comes alive with tractor runs and fun carol nights at The Peacock at Barlow. Great Places to Explore Nearby Chatsworth House Bakewell Castleton Ladybower Reservoir Mam Tor Eyam Bamford Edge Monsal Trail Stanage Edge Perfect For Couples Walkers Cyclists Dog owners Friend groups We’d love to welcome you to our little corner of Derbyshire and hope you enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere as much we do.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Alex

1 week ago

5 m campervan

Weekend Trip to Millview Glamping, Camping & Events

Very chill and quiet. Basic but clean facilities. Lovely views.

Stuart

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Great site. Toilets were good. Can't complain. Don't go in a low car though, the entrance is bumpy.

Ben

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Millview Glamping, Camping & Events

nice quiet campsite. toilets and showers. dogs allowed

Susan

2 weeks ago

2 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Millview Glamping, Camping & Events

Lovely site, excellent price, and very clean facilities

Liz

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Perfect for our White Peak Loop cycle, just off the Monsal Trail. Janice & Paul v helpful with sorting different route back to Loop. Phone charging was a real bonus too.

Lionel

2 weeks ago

Tent

3 nights at Camping at The Hollies

Relaxing 4 day visit, weather was quite challenging , but part of the trip was to test out tent performance, which all went well. A large group of Duke of Edinburgh ( two groups) were in attendance for one night, but all behaved impeccably, and moved on early next morning. As usual the helpful family that run the camp were on hand, toilets and showers cleaned daily, had a relaxing time.

Olivia

3 weeks ago

Tent

3 nights at White Peak Camping

Nice quiet site with some lovely cows in the field next door. We were the only ones there and there are lots of nice walking routes in the heart of the Peak District. 10 mins from Bakewell and 20 mins from Castleton.

James

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

I recently visited Lakeland boats sales looking for my new narrowboat home and was pleasantly surprised to see the campsite across the road, as I’d traveled 3 hrs I thought I’d stay the night and I’m so pleased I did. Canal running through the site, lovely field, couple of portable toilets, yes it’s basic but that’s what I like. Big thank you to Patrick and hipcamp 👍

Louise

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Stretton House Campsite

Brilliant stay ! Brilliant facilities we will be back ! Thank you

Frances

May 2026

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Intake Farm

Had a lovely relaxing time at Wudu woods! The hosts are very welcoming, and having the opportunity to feed the animals and muck out was great! My 6 year old in particular didn’t want to leave and had to promise to bring her back.

Rachel

May 2026

5 m car

1 night at White Peak Camping

It was a really lovely and chilled spot. The owners were very friendly. The 8 year old in our party loved the cows being let out for their runs and the nearby sheep field to watch the sheep with their lambs. The toilets were clean and supplied with the basics. Easy to find and easy access to walking trails - not that we did much :)

May 2026

6 m campervan

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Van camped site is good clean but basic and well situated for walking or the views are brilliant to sit and chill out

The Watch Doctor

May 2026

7 m Class A

Weekend Trip to White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

Very basic but tidy and friendly campsite. Fires allowed and they come and offer wood and marshmallows for you to buy. Very clean and well looked after toilet and shower block. Close to pub. But pub is cash only, so be prepared!!

Carol

May 2026

5 m car

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Lovely basic campsite. Everything you need, water, firewood, great views and walks from there. Swings and room for kids to play. Refreshing to find a campsite that hasn't been glamped and made so expensive that it's unaffordable. Feels like a lovely hidden part of Derbyshire but very close to popular Millers Dale. I would definitely visit again.

Victoria

May 2026

5 m car

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Lovely simple campsite , beautiful views , friendly hosts 😍

Sarah

May 2026

5 m campervan

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Perfect little spot for a night in the Peak District. Simple and quiet -just how we like it. Would love to come back!

diogo

May 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Awesome campsite. Colin was super friendly and accomodating. Anne made great pizzas ! Definitely coming back

Andrei

May 2026

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Clean and tidy place, host very polite and friendly, they are around to help with any requests, definitely we going back👍

Diane

May 2026

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Lovely scenery, wonderful hosts, a great spot to camp

Simon

May 2026

5 m campervan

Weekend Trip to Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Great site, back to basics which suits me perfectly.

Peak District National Park camping guide

Where to go

Dark Peak

The northern Dark Peak area is characterised by soaring gritstone ridges and windswept moors, which make for impressive hiking, rock climbing, and a wilder feel. The whole region is atmospheric even on a grey day and especially beautiful in summer when flowering heather forms a carpet of purple. Set out from Edale along part of the legendary Pennine Way footpath, scale the park’s highest point at Kinder Scout, or explore the lakes of the Upper Derwent Valley.

Central Peak District

The spa town of Buxton leads the way to the central highlands of the Peak District, where the heather-blanketed moorlands and cottongrass meadows are crisscrossed with hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails. Villages like Hathersage, Hope Valley, Castleton, and Eyam provide a variety of camping options, from simple tent campsites and farm campgrounds to caravan parks with fully serviced and electric pitches.

Derbyshire Dales

The riverside village of Bakewell, best known for its iconic Bakewell tarts (plan a pitstop here for afternoon tea), is the gateway to the Derbyshire Dales, the sheep-dotted southeastern section of the park. Hit the High Peaks Trail for spectacular views or hike the 46-mile-long Limestone Way, which winds its way through White Peak’s caves and gorges. Camp out at rural Hipcamps or bunkhouses along the way.

Staffordshire and Cheshire

The southwestern limits of the Peak District National Park tumble over into the counties of Staffordshire and Cheshire. The Staffordshire villages of Leek, Wetton, and Ilam make ideal basecamps for hiking The Roaches or family day trips to the Alton Towers theme park, while country walks and National Trust properties await in Cheshire to the north.

Top 10 Things to Do in the Peak District

You could spend weeks wandering the heather moorland of the Dark Peak and yet more days rambling beside streams in the White Peak—and you still might risk missing out on some of its most spectacular spots. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best things to do in the region.

1. Walk on Kinder Scout

A great place to start your camping holiday in the Peak District is at Kinder Scout, where it’s said that the park began. Follow in the footsteps of the ramblers who paved the way for the “right to roam” back in the 1930s.

2. Climb on gritstone

Whether you’re a hiker, a climber, or a lover of good views, you won’t want to miss out on a visit to Stanage Edge, a four-mile gritstone edge offering stellar views across the Dark Peak. Elsewhere in the park, experienced climbers can find dozens of routes to try, while beginners can join an outdoor adventure outfitters offering guidance and equipment hire.

3. Discover Bronte country

The Peak District provided ample inspiration to Charlotte Bronte as she penned her famous novels. Walk the Bronte Way or visit Haddon Hall, said to be the best example of a medieval manor house in existence, and the set of no fewer than three film versions of Bronte’s tales.

4. Walk up Mam Tor

A walk or run up the National Trust-protected Mam Tor at the western end of the Hope Valley will take you to an elevation of more than 500 metres, from where you can see panoramic views.

5. Cycle the High Peak Trail

A perfect route for families, the 17-mile, traffic-free High Peak Trail is made for cycling, walking, and horse-riding along the route of a former railway.

6. Visit Chatsworth House

One of England’s most magnificent stately homes, Chatsworth is home to the Duke of Devonshire. A visit may provide a bit of a contrast to your tent or glamping accommodation, but with the house, gardens, playground, and farmyard, you’ll be entertained for the whole day.

7. Cross the River Dove

The River Dove runs through the Dovedale National Trust Nature Reserve, a picturesque place to walk, picnic, and look out for wildlife. While in the area, it’s almost obligatory to cross the river on the Dovedale stepping stones.

8. Try a Bakewell tart

The Peak District’s largest town, Bakewell is a pretty place on the banks of the River Wye. It’s a convenient place to stock up on provisions and most importantly, try the local produce—including Bakewell pudding, which was invented here.

9. Head underground

Explore the intriguing underworld of Castleton’s caves: The Derbyshire caves are the only place in the world where you can find the semi-precious Blue John stone. Take an underground boat trip to the Bottomless Pit in Speedwell Cavern to spot stunning stalagmites and stalactites.

10. Enjoy a spot of stargazing

Sitting round a campfire in the middle of the Peak District is the perfect time to brush up on your astronomy skills or simply gaze in wonder at the stars. There are also three designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites at National Trust car parks where conditions are perfect for stargazing.

Top camping destinations around Peak District National Park

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp in the Peak District?

Camping prices in the Peak District vary depending on the type of accommodation and the facilities provided. You can expect to pay anywhere from £10 to £25 per night for a basic tent pitch. Prices may be higher for campsites with more amenities, such as electric hook-ups, shower facilities, and on-site shops. Keep in mind that prices may also vary depending on the time of year and the site's popularity. To find a suitable campsite in the Peak District, visit Hipcamp's Peak District National Park page.

Is the Peak District good for camping?

Yes, the Peak District is an excellent destination for camping. As the first national park in the United Kingdom, it offers a diverse landscape of moorlands, limestone valleys, and picturesque villages. There are numerous campgrounds, both within the park and in the surrounding areas, including Edale, which is a popular base for exploring the park. The Peak District is perfect for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with plenty of trails and outdoor activities to enjoy. Just remember to follow the park's guidelines and respect the environment during your stay.

How do you camp in the Peak District?

To camp in the Peak District, follow these steps:

Choose a campsite: You can find various campsites in and around the Peak District, including private campsites, caravan parks, and National Trust campsites. Select a campsite that suits your preferences and budget.
Make a reservation: Once you have chosen a campsite, check its availability and book your stay in advance. This can be done online or by phone. Keep in mind that some campsites may require a deposit.
Prepare your gear: Pack your camping gear, including a tent, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Don't forget a map and a compass or GPS if you plan to hike or explore the area.
Follow local rules and regulations: Familiarize yourself with the campsite's rules and regulations, as well as any specific guidelines for the Peak District. This may include restrictions on campfires, noise levels, and waste disposal.
Leave No Trace: Practice the Leave No Trace principles to minimize your impact on the environment. Dispose of waste properly, respect wildlife, and leave the area as you found it.
Enjoy your stay: Take advantage of the beautiful scenery, walking and hiking trails, and other outdoor activities that the Peak District has to offer. Make sure to respect other campers and the natural environment during your stay.

Remember that wild camping is not permitted in the Peak District, so always choose a designated campsite for your stay.

Where can you camp in a van in the Peak District?

When camping in the Peak District, there are various campgrounds and caravan parks available to accommodate your van. Some popular options include: 1. Fieldhead Campsite - Located in Edale, this campsite offers facilities for tents, campervans, and motorhomes. 2. Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site - Situated near Kinder Scout, this site welcomes tents, caravans, and motorhomes. 3. Greenacres Camping - Located in Whatstandwell, this campsite offers pitches for tents, caravans, and campervans. Please note that wild camping is not permitted in the Peak District, so it is essential to utilize designated campsites and caravan parks for your van camping experience.

Can you camp anywhere in the Peak District?

No, you cannot camp anywhere in the Peak District. Wild camping is not permitted in the Peak District National Park, as it consists of a mix of public and privately owned land, and you must have the landowner's permission to camp on private property. However, there are many designated campgrounds and campsites throughout the park that cater to various camping preferences, from basic tent sites to glamping options and caravan parks. It is important to respect the park's regulations and only camp in authorized areas to preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of the Peak District.

Where is the best wild camping spot in the Peak District?

Wild camping is not officially permitted in the Peak District, as most of the land is privately owned or part of a national park. However, some people choose to discreetly camp in remote areas, following the "Leave No Trace" principles and respecting the environment. One such popular location is the Kinder Scout plateau. Remember that wild camping is done at your own risk and it's essential to be respectful of the land and its rules.

Is it free to camp in the Peak District?

Wild camping is not officially permitted in the Peak District National Park, as most of the land is privately owned or managed by various organizations. However, there are many designated campsites and campgrounds throughout the area where you can stay for a fee. If you're set on wild camping, it's essential to obtain permission from the landowner and follow the Leave No Trace principles. Keep in mind that wild camping is generally more accepted in remote areas with few visitors, rather than popular tourist spots.