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Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.

Lathkill Wild Campsite is a family friendly campsite situated just ten minutes from Bakewell town, a great base for exploring the Peak District. There are wild grass pitches without electric, suitable for campers and tourers. Sit back and relax in peace or explore nearby trails and points of interest.

Why choose Lathkill Wild Campsite


Back to basics wild camping on a farm, meet the cows!

Located ten minutes from Bakewell, a great base for the Peak District

Ten minutes from an award winning pub, views over Lathkill Dale

About the site


This peaceful, back to basics campsite is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with nature, just ten minutes from the town of Bakewell. There are grass pitches, none of which have electric and are suitable for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Switch off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy this Peak District retreat, a lovely choice for families, groups or solo travellers. Dogs are welcome but please keep them on the lead at all times. There's plenty of nearby countryside in which they can roam free though. Fire pits are allowed to achieve that authentic camping vibe, and you can buy fire wood onsite.

Open from 8 April to 30 September.


What facilities are at Lathkill Wild Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Near pub

Peaceful

There are toilets onsite but no showers or drinking water.

Bakewell is just ten minutes away and here you'll find a couple of shops and supermarkets for basic supplies. Award winning pub the Lathkil is just a mile away and is lovely for an evening meal.



There are 30 accommodation options on-site

30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric hook up. Suitable for tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.


Interested in staying at Lathkill Wild Campsite?

Unfortunately Lathkill Wild Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Check in is between 2pm-7pm.

Check out is by 12pm.

Please keep dogs on leads at all times.

Fire wood must be bought onsite for fire pits.


Things to do on site and in the Bakewell area

This Peak District retreat is the perfect spot for nature lovers. Chatsworth House is just a 20 minute drive away and has a breathtaking painted hall as well as spectacular gardens.

Haddon Hall is a great visit for history lovers just 15 minutes down the road, it has a medieval park which you can venture through on a guided tour.

Other nearby activities:

  • Matlock town (20 minutes)
  • Hathersage swimming pool (25 minutes)
  • Dovedale valley (30 minutes)
  • Alton Towers (40 minutes)

Interested in staying at Lathkill Wild Campsite?

Unfortunately Lathkill Wild Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Lathkill Wild Campsite was last updated on September 18th, 2025 at 1:43 PM

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