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Scout 2
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Scout 2

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52.976°N, 1.442°W
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The canvas bell tents glow at dusk like lanterns scattered across the grass, woodsmoke drifting low as the light fades over the Derwent Valley.

Scout 2 suits campers after simplicity — tent pitchers and campervan tourers who prefer a pared-back stay without the usual site sprawl. It's dog-friendly territory if you ask ahead, and there's scope for campfires depending on conditions when you arrive, so check in with whoever's running things. The valley here is quiet farming country, gentle walking land with the Derwent running through, and if you're an angler, Derwent Valley Fishery is close enough for an early morning session before breakfast.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so expect a low-key, possibly off-grid setup — the kind of site where you bring what you need and enjoy the lack of fuss. It's peaceful rather than polished, the sort of place where you hear birdsong before traffic and spend evenings around the fire instead of scrolling. Not for everyone, but exactly right if that sounds like your kind of weekend.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
11°C
Clear
3 mph
89%
7-Day Outlook
Today
25° / 11°
2%
Sun
19° / 14°
16%
Mon
23° / 13°
2%
Tue
26° / 15°
11%
Wed
26° / 15°
18%
Thu
28° / 16°
8%
Fri
22° / 16°
16%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

51 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Little Eaton Circular Walk 7

Loops through gentle Derbyshire countryside around Little Eaton village, mixing quiet lanes, field paths and woodland sections with minimal elevation change. Ideal for families – mostly flat terrain suits buggies on firmed sections, though some field gates and stiles may require lifting. Dogs welcome throughout. Highlights include riverside stretches along the Derwent, historic Derby Canal path remnants, and pleasant village pub stop opportunities. A relaxed half-day route for all abilities.

Walking route
1.28 km from campsite

Little Eaton Circular Walk 9

Loops through pleasant Derbyshire countryside mixing quiet lanes, field paths and woodland sections with gentle to moderate inclines throughout. Suitable for older children with good stamina but not for buggies due to stiles and potentially muddy field crossings. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Rewards with rural views across the Derwent Valley and a genuine escape from nearby Derby's suburbs without venturing far from Little Eaton village facilities.

Walking route
1.42 km from campsite

Little Eaton Circular Walk 12

Loops through Little Eaton village and alongside the River Derwent on mostly flat, easy terrain with gentle sections along the towpath. Perfect for families with young children and manageable with all-terrain buggies on firmer paths. Dogs welcome to splash about near the water. Offers peaceful countryside views, historic canal heritage, and a proper Derbyshire village atmosphere without the crowds you'll find further into the Peak District.

Walking route
1.63 km from campsite

Amber Valley Routeway Walk 2

Walking routeLocal network
1.79 km from campsite

Amber Valley Routeways Walk 20

Walking routeLocal network
2.16 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

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