Derbyshire Lancashire Gliding Club

The rush of air as a glider sweeps overhead breaks the moorland silence, while the wide Derbyshire skies stretch endlessly above this most unusual of campsites. Perched on the edge of Great Hucklow, this working gliding club offers a front-row seat to the gentle ballet of silent flight, with views cascading across the Peak District's rolling plateau.

Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and campers seeking something genuinely different, this is camping with a purpose beyond the ordinary. The site sits in Derbyshire's Central region, where limestone villages cling to hillsides and ancient lead mining trails score the landscape. Families fascinated by flight and couples craving peace will find the location rewarding, though be prepared for the remote moorland setting and its changeable weather.

Basic facilities include toilets and showers, with pitches available for tents, campervans and caravans. Check about campfires on arrival. The atmosphere here is wonderfully convivial – expect friendly banter with club members and the unique privilege of watching these elegant aircraft drift silently home at sunset. It's camping where earth meets sky.