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Crowden Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Crowden
Woodhead Road
Glossop
Derbyshire (Browse area)
SK13 1HZ
Tel: 01457 866057
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Pitches: 45
Open: 01/04/2026 to 02/11/2026
01/04/2027 to 02/11/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 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 |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lynda190graham |
14 reviews from this member |
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 The turn off from the A628 is not clearly marked. If you are travelling from the direction of Manchester the left turn is about 200 metres from the Crowden name sign. The signs indicating that there is a Camping and Caravan Club site are very small and behind a wall, look out for the signs for the youth hostel. The intial approach is deceptively wide and then narrows to a walled single track road, which has plenty of width for all units. The tricky bit is at the end where, as first time visitors we did not know where the entance was. This is important for positioning the caravan for a left hand jig into the site via a narrow entrance gate. When we queried the restricted access we were told that the gatepost for pedestrian access can be lifted out giving an additional metre of width. As it was we managed entrance and exit without problem.
Mark and Nats gave a warm and friendly welcome but their warning about the midges set the tone for our stay. Before we could apply protective cream my wife and I had already been bitten many times.
Although the were set times for reception to be open the wardens turned out of their caravan even after 9pm when backpackers arrived.
The shop was small but had all the basics.
The facilities are basic but spotlessly clean and we never had to queue, even though the site appeared to be full to overflowing. We had three backpacker tents pitched close together and immediately by our car such was the pressure on space.
Whilst we will not be returning, due to the midges it is ideally located for those who want to go on walks without using vehicles. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Grahammm |
8 reviews from this member |
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From my visits, I've had mixed experiences of Crowden.
The campsite is tucked out of the way, but had good connections to the Pennine Way as well as various other paths. Campsite is quite and predominately a touring caravan site.
For DofE groups, the campsite insist on a copy of the notification number prior to pitching; unfortunately this is not always advised at the time of booking. I've also had an issue with the Warden not being prepared to issue change (all of our campers wanted to pay with a £10 note), which is slightly annoying but a business surely should be able to at least request politely in the future that groups provide the exact change.
Facilities are nice, little shop, nice toilet and showers and very peaceful.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Daricat |
6 reviews from this member |
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Our first visit in a caravan so we were quite nervous but we needed have worried as the pitches were easy to get to. Site staff were wonderful and very friendly.
It is a fabulous campsite with great walks all around - we and our dogs loved it.
The sign on the main road is quite small - also had to go on foot to check that we had taken the right turn (it only mentioned the YHA once you've turned on to the lane). The turning into the site is quite narrow and tight so you need to be careful if you're new to caravanning!
The shop may be small but has all you need, including local milk and eggs.
It's definitely on our 'must go back' list.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Teamjeynes |
5 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for 2 nights as a base for walking - perfect location for that.
Weather wasn't kind as it rained heavily for both nights and days. Made good use of the drying room which is spot on.
Only 2 showers but they're spotless - water pressure a bit low so if you're used to a power shower be patient. Toilets and pot-washing area spotless and well kitted out.
If using a tent, make sure you have the heavy duty steel pegs as the ground was particularly stony just under the surface.
Pitch was a decent size although quite a slope on it (this actually helped with the rain run off).
I like this site and will certainly be going back. Hopefully to see it in the sun.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Camping_Rocks |
5 reviews from this member |
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A lovely site with some amazing walks on its doorstep,myself and the dog very much enjoyed the reservoirs.
Facilities and drying room where very useful and warden and staff were very friendly and helpful. Just off a very busy road which can be heard a little bit on a night time but overall a great site.
Just to note there are no pubs or shops in walking distance so you need to be stocked up! However there is a small shop on site.
Overall a great site which I will definitely return to
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lindy.c |
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My family and I have recently returned from a wonderful stay at Crowden site. Our weekend away started really badly after the road passing in front of the site, the route in, was closed due to a major accident thus extending an one hour maximum journey to approx 3 hours. However, we called the site to ensure that we would still be able to get onto the site despite the late time and the response we received was lovely.
The warden basically said that it wasn't a problem, we arrived when we arrived and just to do so safely. After having had very negative experiences with certain sites in the past where staff were anything but friendly and would not remain open for us to access the site even ten mins after the cut-off, this reception was so refreshing.
On arrival we were greeted warmly and offered no end of help, this continued throughout our stay and then on exit!
The site itself benefited greatly from its location and was absolutely beautiful. The showers and toilets were always clean and well maintained. The shower rooms were much larger than usual which is brilliant for young families like us.
The only thing missing from this site for us was a kids play area.
We would definitely return again to this site
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Diewithyourbootson |
5 reviews from this member |
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Visited here a couple of years ago and had no problems, except some drunken people returning to their tents at 2am, and playing guitar (badly) at that time.
However, visited this week and found the lady who was in charge of the site unfriendly, contrary to other reviews, which put a bit of a dampener on things.
Also, unbelievably terrible midges.
The site is in a great place, but as others have said, is very remote - only really suitable for people who are happy to stay in one place or walkers.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Oakman |
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The site is well kept and very clean, the showers are spotless with plenty hot water, the toilets are also very clean. The site manager and staff are very welcoming and friendly.
The location of the site is perfect for walkers with numerous walks straight off site. The only down side is the midges they are everywhere and a nuisance.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: MAP139 |
5 reviews from this member |
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Camped here for two nights at beginning of May and had a wonderful time though it was cold and very windy.
Toilets and showers very clean - 2 shower rooms which are huge with loads of room. A very useful large drying room is housed in the main block next to the washing area which is undercover and has bowls and washing up drainers supplied. Small shop sells essentials.
Couldn't find any recycling bins which is a shame but it might be something that the new site manager (Mark Bell) who took over at the end of last year, could be looking to change.
Lots of walks from the campsite which is great as once you've parked up you don't need the car again till you go home (as long as you've brought all your food and drink with you).
Just a note - on the C&CC website it states that there is a play area for ball games - this is no longer the case and Mark says he's waiting for the website to be updated. There is a small wooded area though for children to play and run around and my two had a wonderful time playing on a rope swing that had been attached to one of the trees!
As we promised the kids we would walk up to the top of Black Hill (decided it was far too windy on this occasion and Mark did warn us that it would be even windier up top) we are really looking forward to going back very soon!
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Richbrowning63 |
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First visit to the site and it was great. Although the caravan club had not forwarded the online booking the site manager made us very welcome and soon sorted our pitch.
It is small site surrounded by hills roaming with sheep. There are only 2 showers but I didn't have to wait, very clean and hot.
Some walks start virtually from the gate and some nearby at the reservoirs. Please note there are no shops (on site shop though) or pubs in walking distance so come prepared to chill and relax. Only 30 or so minutes from Manchester, turn left immediately after the Crowden sign, following the signs for the YHA.
Hope to going back soon
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