When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Cloud View Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Cloud View Camping?

From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Thorpe Cloud View Camping

View prices & book Last booked 19 hours ago 9.1 251 reviews

Hillside camping meadow with natural level terraces

Peaceful dog-friendly hillside farm site with level, mowed terraces
A 10-minute drive from Ashbourne; 15 minutes to Carsington Water
Fire baskets for hire and wood to buy; footpaths through the farm

Thorpe Cloud View Camping is all about the peaceful times under ever-changing skies. You’ll notice the sunsets, starry skies and landscapes are particularly pretty at this five-acre hillside site right outside the Peak District National Park, above the Thorpe Cloud Landmark at Dovedale with footpaths running through the farm. With pitches on level, mowed terraces across a hillside terrain, you’ll be well-positioned to descend on the national park, whether that’s the Stepping Stones (15 minutes’ drive), Ashbourne (10 minutes) or Matlock Bath (20 minutes). It’s peaceful up here, as things feel quite tucked away. However, the hideaway isn’t without its small bits of self-entertainment, as acoustic music is allowed (from gifted musicians only) before quiet time between 10.30pm and 7am and firepits are too – there are fire baskets for hire and wood available to buy from Ed the farmer or you can use your own off-ground braziers. As the site follows a peaceful, back to nature ethos, this isn’t a site for loud music or single-sex groups, but dogs (on a lead) are allowed as long as they can behave around livestock (there are sheep, geese and chickens on site). Entry to the site is down a 500-metre single track. The farmhouse, 200 metres away from the pitches, has an amenities block with showers and toilets (all free) and there's also a standpipe in the meadow. Please note that campervan and vehicle access to the camping meadow is restricted in the low season and dependent on weather conditions. Campervans and other vehicles will have access to a hardstanding/car park area at all times.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Please note from time to time mentored youth/faith & D of E groups are accepted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 20 Feb to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Brilliant site brilliant owner & a good price per night to stay !!

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Jonathan B. May 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Soon as we tried we were welcomed by Ed the owner what a guy the most friendliest host ever nothing was too many trouble. I can highly recommend this place the scenery was outstanding.

Thank you Ed

Disliked: Nothing at all !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Campsite lovely. Amazing views across the valley. Facilities clean. Owner very friendly…

Overall	10/10
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Kevin B. May 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Campsite lovely. Amazing views across the valley. Facilities clean. Owner very friendly and helpful.. could not ask for better.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views are incredible. Amazing sunset. Ed the farmer was very chilled…

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Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The views are incredible. Amazing sunset. Ed the farmer was very chilled and friendly. The fire pits to hire are a great idea.

Disliked: The toilet facilities are very basic. Just 2 toilets for the whole campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent views, good host, basic facilities.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Christopher L. May 2025

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Fantastic views towards Thorpe Cloud especially from the top of camping field. Farmer Ed was very helpful. Decent firepits for hire at reasonable cost. Toilets and shower were clean.

Disliked: The facilities were very basic and wife especially would have liked mens/ladies separate loos and showers. The men's toilets were a couple of Portaloos. No hot water for washing up in the 1 sink. Invest some in bringing this up to better standard and you can have a 10/10 experience. The upper pitches are on a notable slope, advertised as such but made it more challenging cooking and sleeping!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views, peaceful, well run, basic, friendly, quiet campsite…

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Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful views, peaceful, well run, basic, friendly, quiet campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Some great walks from the campsite. Owner lovely & very welcoming. Facilities clean &…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
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Katy S. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Some great walks from the campsite.
Owner lovely & very welcoming.
Facilities clean & well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a wonderful stay here. The owner was so friendly and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Kim C. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: We had a wonderful stay here. The owner was so friendly and welcoming, the location was perfect and so peaceful, quiet times were adhered to so we had a great nights sleep. Facilities were well maintained and clean too. Will 100% be returning in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely quiet site , friendly helpful staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	2

vikki w. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: lovely quiet location away from the road , beautiful rolling hills view and owner Ed was friendly and helpful and very welcoming
toliets, showers and washing up station very clean
fire pits available for an extra charge or take your own

Disliked: pitches are on a bit of a slope so not totally flat

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with clean facilities and friendly owner

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Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Peaceful quiet rural location lovely views

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% would go back, would recommend as a safe space for families

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	6

Andy T. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: The views were beautiful
Ed the farmer was so welcoming and friendly
Everyone respected noise rules
You could not hear the outside world

Disliked: Literally nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Thorpe Cloud View Camping

Riddings Park Farm

Wood Lane

Knivetonwood

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.04774°N
-1.70895°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.8 mi Fishpond Hotel

8.9 mi Railway Station

Rail

8 mi Cromford Rail Station

8.2 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station

8.8 mi Matlock Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

22 mi East Midlands Airport

27.6 mi Sheffield City Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into your itinerary. For the latter, Hob Hurst's House (40 minutes) is a prehistoric burial mound – and just another addition to a long list of historical spots across the Peak District, including the Nine Ladies Stone Circle (half an hour), Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow (25 minutes), Tissington Hall (15 minutes), Kedleston Hall (25 minutes) and the Crich Tramway Village (half an hour). When it comes to trails, there’s a very splendid selection about. Perhaps a 13-mile cycle on the Tissington Trail (10 minutes) beginning in Ashbourne? The limestone gorge and country park at the Heights of Abraham (20 minutes)? The Dovedale (25 minutes) river walk to the Stepping Stones and the Thorpe Cloud? For those who like a paddle or a cycle, Carsington Water (15 minutes) is an attractive candidate. Family-friendly days are bound to be packed with activities there, and the same goes for the family-friendly theme park Gulliver's Kingdom (20 minutes).

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 7.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 7.7 mi

Alton Towers Resort 8.6 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi

Haddon Hall 10.5 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 6.7 mi

Winster Market House 7 mi

Kedleston Hall 9.5 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 11.3 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 1.7 mi

Tissington - Hall Dale - Alstonefield - Tissington 1.7 mi

Tissington - Dove Dale - Biggin Dale - Tisington 1.7 mi

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 1.9 mi

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 2.3 mi

Local events

Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)
Derby, Derbyshire 20.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the notice board at the shower block near the rear entrance instead.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Thorpe Cloud View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Thorpe Cloud View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Thorpe Cloud View Camping? Historic towns? Terrific trails? Prehistoric sites? Absolutely. For the former, work a visit to the market town of Ashbourne (10 minutes’ drive) or the spa village of Matlock Bath (20 minutes) into … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Cloud View Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Cloud View Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.