Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site

The bleat of moorland sheep drifts across this high Pennine valley, where the infant River Etherow babbles past grassy pitches flanked by brooding hills. Morning mist often clings to the surrounding peaks, burning off to reveal the vast, windswept beauty of the Dark Peak moorlands.

This is a site for walkers and wilderness lovers, positioned at the meeting point of several classic Pennine trails in deepest Derbyshire. The surrounding landscape is uncompromisingly beautiful – all peat moorland, rocky tors, and endless sky. It's a no-frills base for those who come for the hills rather than entertainment, equally welcoming to tenters, caravanners, and campervans throughout the year.

Facilities are straightforward: hot showers and toilets provide the essentials after a day on the fells. Open year-round, this is a site that embraces all seasons and all weathers – expect wind, rain, and the occasional glorious sunny day that makes the dramatic setting even more spectacular. The atmosphere is quietly companionable, shared among those who appreciate wild places and the simple pleasure of camping beneath big Pennine skies.