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Cub 8

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52.976°N, 1.444°W
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The canvas snaps gently in the breeze, and beyond your guy ropes there's nothing but the kind of English countryside quiet that makes you realise how much noise you've been carrying.

Cub 8 welcomes tents and campervans, and while the details are kept deliberately simple, that's often the appeal for campers who know what they're after — a pitch, some space, and the freedom to settle in without fuss. Dogs may be welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing a four-legged companion. The site sits within easy reach of Derwent Valley Fishery, making it a handy spot for anglers planning early starts on the water.

Expect a no-frills setup where you check the campfire policy on arrival — the kind of place that trusts you to be sensible and doesn't wrap everything in laminated rules. It's quiet, low-key, and suits campers who'd rather sort themselves out than be sorted out for them.

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Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

51 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Little Eaton Circular Walk 9

Loops through the Derbyshire village of Little Eaton and surrounding countryside on mostly flat terrain with gentle undulations. Suitable for families and generally buggy-friendly on firmer sections, though some field paths may be muddy after rain. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers pleasant rural views, historic mill ponds, and a taste of the Derwent Valley's industrial heritage without serious hills—ideal for a relaxed morning stroll or afternoon leg-stretch.

Walking route
1.23 km from campsite

Little Eaton Circular Walk 7

Loops through pleasant Derbyshire countryside around Little Eaton village, mixing quiet lanes with field paths and woodland sections. Expect gentle to moderate inclines with some stiles and potentially muddy stretches after rain. Generally suitable for older children and dogs on leads, though stiles and uneven ground make it tricky for buggies. Worth it for peaceful rural views, historic pub options in the village, and a taste of the Derwent Valley's character without venturing far from Derby.

Walking route
1.46 km from campsite

Little Eaton Circular Walk 12

Loops through gentle Derbyshire countryside mixing riverside paths along the Derwent with quiet lanes and field edges. Mostly flat terrain with a few slight inclines, making it manageable for families with older children who can handle 12km, though parts may be muddy and stiles could challenge buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Highlights include waterside views, historic Little Eaton village, and the trackbed of the former Derby Canal offering peaceful, tree-lined stretches away fro

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1.77 km from campsite

Amber Valley Routeway Walk 2

Walking routeLocal network
1.87 km from campsite

Amber Valley Routeways Walk 20

Walking routeLocal network
2.07 km from campsite

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