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Waterside Farm Camp Site
Barber Booth Road
Edale
Derbyshire (Browse area)
S33 7ZL
Tel: 01433 670215
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: J + J |
22 reviews from this member |
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 Campsite has going for it- location.
The trains as mentioned were hardly noticeable; the chickens were entertaining and did wake you up to see the fantastic sun rise and of course eggs are for sale. Yes the field has a slope but then don’t most in hilly areas!
The toilet block is in need of some serious TLC must rate as one of the worst I have come across just glade I stayed one night, apparently the woman’s was worse then the men’s according to my partner (no toilet rolls).
The plate wash was just a sink outside with maybe hot water if the tap worked! My partner was concerned about the water for drinking as it came from the toilet block.
Prices seemed expensive by comparison to some but seem average for area. For two adults + 2 man tent + car £11 per night
The National Trust tea room in Edale is very good.
Other campers mentioned that there was not any electric hook-up. There were a few families with young children-but there are not any provisions for children i.E. Play areas. It is after all a working farm with a camping field 
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Markphelan |
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We arrived at the site on Friday night, and stayed until Sunday morning.
The location of the site is stunning. Amazing scenery, 2 pubs within walking distance, and plenty of walking routes that are easily accessible by foot from the campsite.
Others have mentioned about the trains, which are unavoidable in the valley around Edale - but they were not noisy, did not run all night, and were travelling past fairly sedately when they did. I really would not worry about this putting you off!
You will find that the chickens and sheep are far noisier - and don't worry about taking an alarm clock, the cockerels will ensure you're up way before the sun rises.
It should be noted that the entire field is on a slope, so there is no level ground - make sure you lie with your head up the hill!
The toilet and shower facilities left a lot to be desired. The water was hot, but that was really the only good thing going for them. They weren't particularly clean or maintained to a very high standard.
The prices are also not cheap. We paid £33 for a tent, car, and 3 people. Considering that the facilities were so basic I thought this was quite expensive.
The site was extremely busy - cars, tens and people all over the place. I did note that some people were being turned away having not booked in advance, but even so the place really was pretty packed.
I wouldn't say this was much of a family campsite, and although it served its purpose I'm not convinced we'll be returning.
There's plenty of choice for campsites along the valley so I think I'll try elsewhere next time.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Hoffen |
5 reviews from this member |
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I booked one night purely as a base for exploring the hills and dales around this beautiful area. Not having camped for some years I forgot just how basic camp sites can be and Waterside reminded me of this.
The main field is on a very slight slope, at the bottom is a Small stone blockhouse housing WCs' and running hot / cold water and outside sink for washing pots. The toilets are in need of a spruce up and overall the blockhouse is general need of maintenance.
The owner was friendly enough and had a small tuck-shop to sell confectionery. The is a railway as the rear which although can be heard is not really a distraction.
There are sites closer to the pubs in Edale and presumably noiser, but nevertheless I won't use this site again - there's no excuse for the conditions experienced here.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Sharkymarky |
1 review from this member |
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We stayed here Friday till sunday over a very wet weekend. The site itself is set in the heart of the hope valley and has ready access to all the walking you could possibly wish to do, kinder, mam tor, lose hill and you can see the pennine way from the site.
The site itself is basic but when your camping what more can you expect. The weather during our stay was a little on the wet side, and the site can be a little squelchy under foot, but the amount of rain we had recently even concrete would end up squelchy! The toilet and shower block were basic as many people have said but they were clean. The staff were very friendly and I took advantage of the little shop which has a plentiful supply of sweets and drinks plus your camping staples.
Edale is a short stroll across the fields and not too far to sample the delights of the nags head. Plenty of games to keep you occupied on a rainy day (dingbats, blockbusters etc) although a little pricey. We found the Ramblers Inn's (just down the road) attitude to its customers poor to say the least.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Shellmas |
5 reviews from this member |
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Visited this site with view to walking Kinder Scout.
Very basic but perfect for our needs.
A small farm with sheep and chickens for fresh eggs (to buy) and a small basic toilet and shower block.Lots of hot water for shower and pot washing
We went as a family of 5 (3 kids 9,10,12) and field busy but quiet enough to sleep.
They had separated the noisy D of E kids into diff field so they could enjoy themselves without disturbing us oldies -good idea
Not much for kids to do but then we prefer to have chance to talk and play cards for change
Very close to Edale so perfect for walking
Trains not a problem didn't notice them at all.
Would recommend it and would go back again
Owner very friendly
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Dafsaabi |
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Caveat: There is a real danger that at some stage of this review I will sound like a miserable old curmudgeon. However, I am a mere 36 and don't feel particularly stuck in my ways. Obviously everyone has a bugbear; for some it's modern life; for others it's the state of, say, the education system, and mine would be children. 0-16 yrs old. I'm sure I am not alone here. Therefore, if you are uninterested in the opinion of a self-confessed pedophobe, cheerio and enjoy the next review. If not.
The Peak Distict. Despite having planned the trip for a month or so, it wasn't until the morning we left that I knew that was where we were definitely going, and that was only because the weather nationwide was apathetic and I'd already bought the OS maps. I had become concerned that we were heading into an area of extreme tourism (the 2nd most- visited national park in the WORLD) where peace and quiet would be at a premium, where we would be banging shoulders with fellow walkers wherever we went and where prices would be ridiculously high as a result. Unfortunately my fears were well-founded.
UK Campsite had put me off the idea of staying in the Hope Valley. Oddly you never see photos of the enormous cement works towering intimidatingly over Hope. If you're lucky though you will read reviews of campsites past which lorries drive, disturbing the peace at all hours.
So the Vale of Edale was chosen. More secluded, easier access to the Peaks/ Penine Way. One thing I failed to observe when reading reviews was that the main Sheffield – Manchester line goes through the valley. That must be a lovely commute. Detracts a little from the camping experience.
Waterside Farm campsite is, as other reviews have noted, a field with a shed that has been converted into the lavatory/shower block and is slowly unconverting itself. I thought £11 per night for two adults, a tent and a car was a bit steep considering the facilities but the water/showers were free and insanely pleasant. There is a minor road in front and the aforementioned train line to the rear.
Fellow campers complained about the midges, and they were unremitting between 9pm and 11.30pm; the noise of the sheep, and there was an old ram who sounded as though he smoked 40 a day. I complained more about the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme kids. After a day of intense walking I don't really want to have to listen to 15 teenagers “playing football”. I would just visit my mum and sit out the front of her council house for that. I don't want to walk back from the shower through a football match. I mean isn't this D of E thing just an excuse to miss some lessons? Do any of these youngsters actually want to be there? Isn't this in reality attrition for all concerned- kids, teachers and other campers? There was one group of 14/15 year olds on the Monday night (this may sound like a sweeping statement but I'm sure most of them will end up in prison) who were making so much noise that eventually at 10 pm the farmer's wife had to come out and shut them up because she couldn't hear her own television. We avoided the group of 17/18 year olds on the Tuesday by walking and consuming alcohol (love, love, love The Nag's Head), but as soon as we found out that 34 14/15 year olds would be joining us on the Wednesday we packed up and moved on. And one of the teachers applauded our decision! Sadly there was nothing about the campsite we missed although, had we not had to endure the kids, this review would probably be considerably different. Then I would be able to question Ordnance Survey for indicating that there is a footpath from Kinder Downfall across the top of Kinder Scout when quite blatantly there isn't. I would also be able to inquire after the Belgian couple who were heading to certain death along the non-existent footpath.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Thekirbies |
7 reviews from this member |
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Basic farmer's field with unheated toilet block (3 loos and one shower for ladies - not sure about the gents!). Great views and friendly owner. Very noisy cockrels right next to tents! Seemed to be 2 nice pubs in Edale, although we didn't get to go to them.
Campsite fine for kids to run around, although I am sure there are better sites nearby. Great star-gazing. Trains were occasional but seem to go through the whole valley so unavoidable. In any case they weren't really a problem. Would go again if other sites nearby were full.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Rachaelalexis |
6 reviews from this member |
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Edale is an excellent location to go camping, the views are fantastic and it is so peaceful. The site is quite basic - which is OK - we were camping after all. There could be some money invested in bringing the toilet block up to standard a few tiles might make it easier to keep clean but it was OK for a long weekend. Big tip - remember your toilet roll because there is none in the block. I didn't use the shower but apparently it was wet and warm and did the job. There are washing up facilities and there was plenty of hot water. The house has a small shop where you get fresh eggs and some bare essentials and snacks. There were also bbq stands/bbq for those who needed them.
The field was very muddy and my partner described it like Marsh land which was exacerbated by the rain. This was great fun, and our dog loved it but made a bit of a pain taking the tent down and cleaning the underside. The railway lien is quite close and I think there were about 2 an hour but it was no real problem.
The local pubs are a short walk away and the food and atmosphere at the Nags was excellent. It was bank holiday and we had to wait for a table. Dogs and children were welcome - children only up to 10pm. I also agree with the last reviewer that the beer was excellent.
There was plenty to do in the local area, we got a joint ticket to Speedway Cavern and the Devils Arse, I would recommend the Devil's Arse - the tour guide was fantastic. A cross between Peter Kay and Harry Hill with a Derbyshire accent. Amazing man (o - and they let dogs in too!). Hope and Castleton are both beautiful places to visit. I would recommend climbing Mam Tar too - amazingly it was the only place where I could get phone reception!
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Sally259 |
1 review from this member |
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We have just returned from 3 nights camping here over the bank holiday weekend.
A perfect site if you like walking, lots of good hills accessible from the campsite, no need to use the car at all unless you need to stock up on supplies.
The field was very wet because of all the rain we've had so no cars were allowed next to the tents, but better that than churning the field up and having to get the car towed off by a tractor!
The owner was very friendly, the shop small but well stocked, the free range eggs ( courtesy of the onsite chickens) were delicious.
The toilet block was clean, had hot water and a hot shower and despite it being a busy weekend there was no queuing to use the shower.
The Nags Head in Edale is a short walk over the fields, OK for a meal but I'm sure there are pubs serving better food close by.
Definitely a site we will return to.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Paul Warner |
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I stayed at Waterside for two nights from 14th August,just me and the dog.I found it just right, not too big, facilities good, one of the best showers I have used on a campsite, alright there is only one, but what's the rush, ten minutes from the pub, I didn't find the trains a problem at all, would definitely use it again.
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