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Subject Topic: Peak District walking distance to a town Post Reply Post New Topic
15/3/2024 at 1:31pm
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Hi everyone,

Bit of a newbie here! We recently bought a tent and my husband and I are looking for a campsite in the Peak District (not precious about it only being peak district but wanting to stay no further than 1.5-2hrs from Retford in Notts)

Things we are looking for:
Grass Pitch for large tent (6mx4m) with EHU
Dog friendly
Walking distance to a town
Open for tents 23/24th March

We have tried Laneside in Hope who are unfortunately not open to tents next weekend.

Have been using the search function on this website but just getting a bit stuck and hoping for some tried and tested recommendations.

Thanks in advance :)


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15/3/2024 at 2:35pm
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Greenhills Holiday Park

situated just a short walk from the picturesque Derbyshire town of Bakewell. Ideally situated and surrounded by the slopes of the lower Wye Valley.


via mobile 15/3/2024 at 8:27pm
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There is in Hope another campsite, near the station


via mobile 16/3/2024 at 8:06am
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The campsite in Hope is called Hardhurst farm I believe but as it is in the Hope Valley the chances are that it will be waterlogged for tent camping at the moment it is not far from the laneside camp site. It is a small fairly basic but pleasant farm site but the railway line runs alongside it I stay there from time to time, the Travellers Rest pub 5 minutes walk away.


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via mobile 16/3/2024 at 8:58am
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The site search is very much easier on a laptop than a phone screen.

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2024 = 20 sites / 41 nights. 2023 = 9/23. 2022 = 13/35. 2021 = 11/29. 2020 = 4/20. 2019 = 13/35. 2018 = 20/33. 2017 = 10/22. 2016 = 19/33. 2015 = 15 sites / 27 nights. Didn't count 1976 to 2014.


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Ah the Search Facilty.

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XVI yes?

As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.


17/3/2024 at 4:23pm
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Everyone's definition of 'walking distance' varies! Everyone's definition of 'town' is rather dependant on what you expect to find there!

I stayed at The Waterloo Inn, Biggin (campsite is directly behind pub), last year, and booked again for this Aug, albeit in a caravan in my case and with a mixed (caravan, MH and tents) group booking where we filled the site! They can accommodate large tents on the caravan pitches, using the grass awning space beside the Caravan/MH hardstanding, friend pitched their large tent just fine.

It's a Pub/Restaurant, and there's also a rather posh hotel/restaurant (bit pricey!) next door, open to non-guests, so that may satisfy some of your 'town' needs! In the village of Hartington, just over 2 miles away, there are grocery stores, Post Office (with cash machine), garage/fuel, pub, that would likely serve your camping shopping needs. 10-12 miles away, you've got larger towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton. It's under 60 miles from Retford. Very dog friendly, we had about 20 odd dogs in our crowd and landlord and customers loved them.

EHU, showers/toilets, dishwashing facility etc. all included in pitch fee. It hammered down with rain during my stay, but no sign of waterlogged pitches.

If walking is your thing, footpaths direct from site, Dovedale, Tissington Trail etc. within walking distance if you're fit. Most of the Peak District is pretty accessible as fairly centrally situated

The Waterloo Inn, Biggin


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17/3/2024 at 8:23pm
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biggin is a village just as hartington also is a village, the nearest town is buxton


18/3/2024 at 2:47pm
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Thanks everyone for your replies - all really helpful :)

We actually phoned Laneside in Hope to see if they were willing to take us this coming weekend, they were really lovely and accommodating and we have a booking with them. We are looking forward to it and yes, fully expecting to get wet haha!


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Have a lovely time. Lovely pub, very good meals, The Cheshire Cheese Inn



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