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Crossgate Farm Campsite

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53.475°N, 1.974°W
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The morning mist rolls down from the Dark Peak moorlands, catching in the hedgerows of this traditional farm campsite where lambs call across stone-walled fields and the scent of w…

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
8°C
Clear
4 mph
78%
7-Day Outlook
Today
15° / 7°
2%
Mon
17° / 14°
83%
Tue
16° / 10°
66%
Wed
11° / 8°
42%
Thu
11° / 5°
7%
Fri
14° / 6°
91%
Sat
10° / 8°
65%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

28 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 4

Tackles moderate to steep climbs across moorland and valleys in the Peak District, covering nearly 16km of varied terrain. Not suitable for buggies or very young children due to length, rough paths, and significant elevation changes. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock. Rewards you with sweeping moorland views, classic gritstone edges, and quintessential Dark Peak scenery – a proper hill-walking day out for fit families with older kids.

Hiking routeRegional network
1.74 km from campsite
Route length: 15.8 km

GM Ringway Stage 8

Follows 18.8km of the Greater Manchester Ringway through varied terrain including woodland paths, canal towpaths and field edges with moderate gradients throughout. Not suitable for buggies due to length, stiles and uneven surfaces, though older children who enjoy longer walks will manage fine. Dogs welcome but must be under control near livestock on farmland sections. Offers genuine escape into countryside surprisingly close to urban Manchester, with good mix of scenery and waymarking.

Walking routeRegional network
1.78 km from campsite
Route length: 18.8 km
Operator: CPRE Lancashire
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Pennine Bridleway Interim Route for Walkers

Follows the walker-friendly sections of the Pennine Bridleway through moorland and valleys with varied terrain—expect moderate climbs and some steep stretches across the Peak District's gritstone edges. Suitable for older children with good stamina, but too challenging and remote for buggies or very young kids. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock, which you'll encounter frequently. Worth it for dramatic views across Dark Peak moorland, historic packhorse routes, and genuine solitude aw

Hiking routeNational trail
2.89 km from campsite

Tameside Trail (East - Broadbottom to Mossley)

Follows the Tame Valley through former mill towns and woodland, offering a mix of paved towpath sections and earthen tracks with gentle to moderate inclines. Suitable for older children who don't mind a longer walk, but uneven surfaces and occasional steps make it challenging for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads, particularly near livestock in valley sections. Worth doing for the industrial heritage, riverside scenery, and surprisingly green corridors linking historic textile communities across Gr

Hiking routeLocal network
2.15 km from campsite

Trans-Pennine Trail (Charlesworth alternative route)

Follows a rolling section of the iconic Trans-Pennine Trail through Charlesworth, mixing gentle woodland paths with moderate climbs offering Pennine views. Terrain varies from compact gravel to natural trail – fine for older children and sturdy buggies on firmer sections, but muddier stretches after rain may challenge wheels. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for authentic Peak District fringe scenery and linking to the wider coast-to-coast trail network without the toughest grad

Hiking routeRegional network
4.37 km from campsite
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Pubs, shops & services within 5 km

  • Reshma
    Takeaway 1.4 km~15 min walkindian
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  • Portobello
    Cafe 1.4 km~15 min walkcoffee shop;italian;sandwich
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  • The Rajni
    Takeaway 1.4 km~15 min walkindian
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  • Billy's Plaice
    Takeaway 1.4 km~15 min walkfish and chips
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  • Kota Lapo Indonesian Street Food
    Restaurant 1.4 km~15 min walkindonesian
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