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Matlock

Barn Farm Campsite & Bunk Barns

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup53.157°N, 1.637°W
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The crunch of gravel beneath your feet and the soft rustle of canvas in the Derbyshire breeze mark your arrival at this working farm on the edge of the Peak District. Morning mist rolls off the nearby hills, while the scent of grass and farmland reminds you this is genuine countryside, where the pace slows and the landscape opens up around Matlock's limestone valleys.

This is a campsite for those who prefer simplicity over bells and whistles—walkers eager to tackle the nearby trails, families seeking an authentic farm experience, and tourers using the site as a gateway to explore the market towns and dramatic dales of this storied region. The mix of traditional camping pitches and bunk barn accommodation suits groups as readily as solo adventurers.

Facilities are kept straightforward, letting the rural setting speak for itself. Campfires may be permitted, but check when you arrive to see what's allowed during your stay. The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming, the kind of place where you pitch up, breathe deeply, and feel properly away from it all.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
19°C
Overcast
12 mph
57%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 12°
63%
Mon
19° / 10°
14%
Tue
19° / 11°
94%
Wed
17° / 11°
22%
Thu
17° / 11°
43%
Fri
20° / 9°
6%
Sat
19° / 12°
16%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

13 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 12

Hiking routeRegional network
2.04 km from campsite
Route length: 10.4 km
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High Peak Trail

Walking routeRegional network
3.38 km from campsite
Route length: 27 km

Limestone Way

Hiking routeRegional network
4.19 km from campsite
Route length: 74 km

Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 13

Hiking routeRegional network
4.31 km from campsite
Route length: 16 km
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Roystone Grange Trail

Walking routeLocal network
6.18 km from campsite

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