Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => The Knowledge => Camping It Up => Topic started by: CrinklyLion on 30 August, 2023, 12:10:27 pm
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Asking on behalf of the eldest nibling (mid-20s) who is trying to win an argument against wild-camping by finding a good site that would not be too expensive, and would have a loo.
Luxury not required, but basic facilities very much desired! I think there's a few of 'em going, so a site that doesn't outright ban groups might be sensible.
Any recommendations?
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Peak District is a big area, any preference?
Here's a starter - Hulme End for £7 per person per night, a bit basic, toilets and sinks, groups if booked, can get a bit busy. On a bus route, I think from Buxton.
http://www.hulme-end-campsite.co.uk/
Or for easy train access there's a couple in Edale where you can walk from the station (Sheffield > Manchester line which is worth doing for itself) I've used Fieldhead, decent facilities, a bit more regimented than Hulme, £10 a night.
https://www.fieldheadcampsite.co.uk/prices
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I think they're mostly travelling from Sheffield...
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I think they're mostly travelling from Sheffield...
In which case, those close to the Sheffield > Manc railway might be ideal.
There's plenty of choice, the only other two along there I've used were Chinley, which might be a longish walk from the station, I had a bike, I don't remember the site, just the constant rain... And Whaley Bridge, train to New Mills and bus, followed by a long uphill walk to the site, cheap and basic, but not many level pitches.
I know a few more a bit further South, but not easily doable on public transport.
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Edale ones have two pubs and a cafe on the door step. Some nice hill walking as well if that’s their intention.
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Cheers - have passed those thoughts and suggestions along :)
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I've stayed at Barn Farm, Birchover twice
It's a really nice & well equipped site
3 miles from Matlock, 7 miles from Bakewell. Regular Bus Services to both places from a bus stop 5 minutes walk from the campsite
Bus fares when we went (ore-covid) seemed very cheap, I presumed they were subsidised.