Treaks Pringle Camping

The morning mist clings to the valley below, and all you can hear is the trickle of a nearby stream and the occasional bleat from the next field over.

This is proper Derbyshire camping — straightforward pitches for tents, campervans and caravans tucked into the Peak District's quieter side. It suits couples after a walking weekend, families who don't need slides and clubs, anyone who's happy with the essentials and wants to be out on the trails by breakfast. You're in the heart of Central Derbyshire here, so expect limestone dales, market towns within striking distance, and that particular quality of light that makes you understand why people move to the Peaks and never leave.

Facilities are kept simple — toilets and showers onsite, nothing fancy. Campfires are worth checking about when you arrive, as policies can vary. The vibe is low-key and unpretentious, the sort of place where you pitch up, brew a pot of tea on your stove, and remember why you started camping in the first place.