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Beech Croft Farm
Blackwell In The Peak
Buxton
Derbyshire (Browse area)
SK17 9TQ
Tel: 01298 85330
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Pitches: 70
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
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 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
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 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: ThePitchFolk |
3 reviews from this member |
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 Excellent little site, well worth a visit.
We went for 3 nights between Saturday and Tuesday and managed to squeeze our 8-man tent into a small pitch on the left hand side. Be warned though that the site is on a slight sope, making things like sleeping and cooking awkward if you don't get an ideal pitch.
The ground at the site is perfect for tents with most pegs being able to be pushed right in without needing a mallet, or the frustration of bending half of them trying to get them into the ground.
I would fully recommend you book in advance, as we found the site very busy on the Saturday when we arrived with most of the tent pitches already taken. However by Sunday afternoon, most people had packed up and the site was a lot quieter.
The owners were very friendly, and were often on site to help out and to empty the bins. The site even encourages you to recycle with bins for empty glass and tins.
The toilets and showers are due to be refurbished at the end of the season, so I will only make a passing comment on them for now - they alway appeared clean and tidy, and 30p for a 6min hot shower is not bad at all.
For those with Chemical Toilets, there is a decent Elsan point in front of the shower block, which is also clean and comes in the form of a toilet encased in concrete and a hose to rinse the toilets out.
The site is well located between Buxton, Tideswell and Bakewell. Buxton has a large Morrisons supermarket as well as everything else you would need like a post office, takeaways, local shops, etc. Just make sure you bring plenty of change for parking meters! 
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Bancroftcampers |
4 reviews from this member |
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Decided to take the dog away camping for the first time to see how he got on sleeping in a tent. Found the site excellent as pitched in a very large field with plenty of space. Downside is there is a slight incline but pitched our tent accordingly.
Facilities were a little walk away, not a major problem! there is a washing up room, showers and toilets which were very clean and well maintained, showers cost 30p for 6 minutes which is good value. (new facilities to be built for next year),
found the staff very friendly and gave us good advice on the walks in the area. There are several pubs within 30mins walk across fields and bridle paths. This location is ideal for people wanting a walking holiday. Will be going back soon to try out the other walks available.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: CampYell |
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This is a nice site with very clean toilet / shower facilities. Did not notice a playground as such. The children tended to play in the top field. This area (tents only) was very well kept although exposed in windy conditions so bring windbreakers!
Arrived on a Saturday afternoon. After waiting for ten minutes in the site shop we were handed a piece of paper detailing nearby pubs. A helpful touch although it fails to mention the nearby village of Taddington is uphill most of the way! This site is best as a starting point for walks as the pubs and attractions are all a good walk away (at least 30 min)
Only stayed for one night and disappointing that they now only allow a two night minimum stay for tents which can be difficult for some without taking time off work. Nice site but won't be visiting again as the customer service could be better.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Mackster40 |
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I visited this site as it is close to home and I wanted to try out a new tent that I had just bought prior to a longer trip in the near future. I only really wanted to stay Sat night but the owners have a two night min. policy in place - payable in advance. Wasn't really a problem for me but as I have done lots of backpacking over the years I did wonder how the one night backpacker was catered for.
Anyway the campsite was okay - it does have the potential to be very good. The situation of the site is excellent, there are great views all around. The camping field is on a slight slope but there are some flat spots. The toilets are a good walk away.
The facilities, whilst clean are very old and nowhere near big enough for the volume of people on the site. There is plenty of nice hot water and more than enough loo rolls. Showers are 30p per shower - you need a token obtainable at reception. Basic provisions are also available from reception.
Washing up facilities are two sinks, which are undercover. I did read a notice on the ouside of the toilet block stating that the facilities will be rebuilt in the closed season and be ready for Easter 2011. The new facilities when they arrive will make this a very good campsite to visit.
There are more than enough good to excellent pubs in the area offering good food - the Horse & Jockey in Tideswell is excellent.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Tumbertourers |
2 reviews from this member |
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Very nice, clean and friendly site. Hard standing pitches with small grass areas next to them. The site has fantastic views over the country side.
Great location for walking, be it short walks or longer hikes ( we did both). Toilet block is slightly dated but a new one is planned. There is a small shop that sells the basics and some very good walking maps.
The owners are very friendly and you get a very warm welcome on arrival. Several pubs within walking distance which are suitable for kids and dogs.
Will be returning later in the year.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Monks |
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We had planned to stay here for two nights but due to illness we left in the evening of the second day so only stayed for 1 night.
We stayed in the tent field and it was quite busy as it was spring bank week. The views are lovely and it was nice to sit outside the tent and admire the view. Tents were pitched quite close to each other but it wasn't really an issue. There was enough room for children to run around and play cricket and football.
The owners were friendly and the little shop sold basic provisions. We visited Buxton which is a lovely place it is worth noting that there are a couple of camping shops in the town as well.
On the minus side the toilets, showers and pot washing facilities were quite a way from the tent field, and this was a bit inconvenient especially at 2 o'clock in the morning when the little one needed to go. The block is quite dated, there are two sinks for pot washing and I never had to queue. We didn't use the showers as we only stayed the one night.
I would recommend this site for a weekend / short break but I doubt I would return - only because there are so many other campsites to visit.
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Iresha |
6 reviews from this member |
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Very nice little camp site, really enjoyed stay there. Walking distance from Chee Dale - amazing place! Stayed there 3 nights, but was hot enough, will definitely back!
Also near to Buxton and a lot of pretty villages around with a lot of places to eat. Local Bus route passes nearby on A6, very handy if you do not want to drive.
Just one inconvenience - some pitches could be difficult to park for caravan as site got pitches on different levels. The site got clean toilets, showers, little shop and amazing views.
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| Date of Visit: October 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Mrmrscrew |
13 reviews from this member |
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We hired a tourer as we are normally campers. A nice site with a grand plan! The toilets and showers are dated but spotless. The pitches are a little tight for the novice with a caravan but generally fine and level. The park has a grand plan to replace the toilet block and increase the size of pitches so when that is done it should be great. I would be more that happy to return.
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| Date of Visit: October 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Heath63 |
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The site was quiet and peaceful. The facilities were kept clean. The owners are lovely people, very friendly, and offered advice for various walks, also places to visit. The surrounding countryside is beautiful. A great base for exploring the Peak District. Plenty of walks to be had, especially for the four legged kind.
The Owners are waiting for planning permission at the moment to add more caravan pitches and tp enlarge the existing ones. Also they want to increase the amount of electric hook ups for tents, as well as a new toilet block.
My son asked to go back again in the summer. (I do too)
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Satalitegirl |
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Went to this site with with a group of friends and 2 dogs. The site is a great site with lovely views. It has a very friendly family orientated atmosphere and great for the dogs as it has loads of space. The facilities are satisfactory and were clean; very interested to see what improvements they make when they do there planned re-vamp. The site staff are friendly and the shop has the basic essentials. It was lovely not to be given a deadline to be offsite by on our last day. Buxton is a quick car journey (there is a Morrisons on the outskirts) and is a lovely town. The nearest village Taddington is a lovely place and the Local Pub, The Queens Arms, is a 30 minute walk and is extremely friendly (and very accommodating to the dogs) and does excellent food.
Bakewell is also a nice town a bit further away from the site, but it does get very busy, especially on market days.
There are many walks, but be warned, some walks are not for the faint hearted, so strong, waterproof shoes are recommended.
The only slight negative is it wasn't as quiet at night/morning as hoped due to planes in the night and lorries early morning, but nothing to really disturb the peace too much
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| Reviewer: Lafemme |
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I have just spent the weekend at this site and I found it very relaxing. I was pleasantly surprised to find that we had our own drinking water tap on our pitch which comes in very handy with two thirsty dogs.
The site is very laid back and it made a nice change not to have to get up and pack up Sunday morning after breakfast and be on our way. We were able to stay during the day Sunday at no extra cost (which was also a pleasant surprise).
If you like walking and being out and about in the countryside then this is a perfect site. Buxton is 4 miles away and is well worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Foggers |
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I visited this site for just two nights, with my teenage niece. The location is semi-sheltered, on a slight slope, with lovely views all round. The caravan pitches with EHU are in the first field and the drive leads up to a large field for tents only.
In the tent field there are no marked pitches though there is a sign asking that people pitch 20 feet away from the nearest unit; however this was not adhered to and it was not enforced either. The fee of £12 a night for 2 people, a car and tent was reasonable for this great location though the facilities are a little dated.
The reception/shop is on the other side of the lane from the site itself, and it is worth noting (especially if towing a caravan) that there is no turning space by reception; we booked and paid a deposit and the confirmatory email directed us to park up on the campsite and walk over the lane to reception. The shop stocks basic fresh supplies and gas bottles are also available.
In the tent field was a drinking water tap by the entrance along with bins and bottle recycling.
Facilities are adequate though the utilities block is quite a walk from the tent field. In the ladies side there were 3 loos, 3 sinks and a shower and I assume there was something similar in the gents. There were also three separate unisex showers. Showers operate by tokens from the shop at 30p. One token gave a 6 minute shower, at a fixed and non-adjustable temperature.
The facilities block was kept clean and loo roll was regularly replenished, but the fabric of the building is looking tired and I noticed on the board outside a post saying that they have planning permission to re-build and extend the facilities block, remodel the caravan pitches so that they are larger, use some of the current tent field for caravan / EHU pitches and use a grazing field for tents.
There were lots of families on site and the atmosphere was very friendly and neighbourly indeed. There is no play area, but there was space enough in the tent field for ball games without it causing a problem. However that may mean that this is not the site for you if you don’t want children playing in your vicinity.
There is so much to see and do in this part of Derbyshire, with Buxton just 4 miles away, (good for shopping, architecture, the Opera house, Buxton museum and the Pavilion Gardens). A perennial favourite of ours, the Chestnut Centre is also a short drive away – a must for lovers of wild life especially otters! Heading down the A6 brings you to the market town of Bakewell, and the stately homes of Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House. The entire area is of course fantastic for walking, wildlife and the caverns, with Poole’s cavern the nearest.
All in all this was a lovely site with a relaxed, “get away from it all” vibe, and we will certainly return next year to see how the planned improvements turn out. I just hope that the modernisation does not detract from the informal and rural character of the place.
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| Reviewer: Shellchris |
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Just had a lovely few days here, weather wasn't fantastic but made most of it( definitely need wellies!) My husband and I stayed in a tent in the top field of the site. Lovely friendly people, clean site, showers hot/wash room basic but clean. Local villages lovely and plenty of places to walk, sights fantastic! Would definitely go back, only negative we had was local airport noise (every 20 mins or so incl night!)
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Camperfamily10 |
3 reviews from this member |
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We went on our first camping trip of the year to this site and we enjoyed it so much that we tried to book again for last weekend but unfortunately they were fully booked.
It is a lovely, quiet, well kept site. Perfect for dog owners as there are some lovely long walks right on the doorstep. The owners were really friendly and suggested outings we may like to take.
The scenery is stunning. All in all this campsite comes highly recommended
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| Reviewer: Mandipa |
5 reviews from this member |
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Stayed for 2 nights, at the very top of the tent field. Beautiful area, lovely site with good views, but would be nice if they could grow some trees at the top of the field to act as a windbreak. The weather was bad on the second night and I think we acted as a windbreak for the rest of the field! Pitches were all on a slope but not too bad.
Toilet block was very basic but there was sign saying it is being renovated in the autumn. It was adequate for 2 nights, always hot water. Hot hand dryers too which made a nice change.
Friendly staff, also friendly horse that says hello to all visitors! Lots of good walks nearby, very beautiful surroundings. Will be exploring the area again I'm sure.
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