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Derbyshire, Central

Slate House Farm

— (0)Price on Pitchup53.235°N, 1.426°W
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The morning mist rolls off the Dark Peak moorland and down into the valley, settling soft and cool over canvas and guy ropes.

This is a working farm site in the heart of Derbyshire's Peak District, suited to anyone wanting proper access to the high grit edges and limestone dales without the frills of a holiday park. Tent pitchers, campervan tourers and caravanners all find space here, with the kind of landscape that rewards early starts—whether you're heading up to Stanage, dropping into Castleton's caves, or just walking the dog along ancient packhorse trails. The Peak sits at the crossroads of the Pennines, so you're never far from proper hill country or a stone-built village with a decent chippy.

Facilities are straightforward—toilets and showers onsite—and campfires are worth checking when you arrive, as farm policy can shift with the season and ground conditions. It's a quieter, no-nonsense sort of place: you pitch up, you get out onto the hills, you come back knackered. That's the rhythm here.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
17°C
Clear
9 mph
48%
7-Day Outlook
Today
22° / 15°
38%
Mon
21° / 13°
10%
Tue
22° / 15°
88%
Wed
20° / 15°
29%
Thu
23° / 13°
19%
Fri
22° / 11°
6%
Sat
21° / 15°
6%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

29 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Chesterfield Round Walk

Circles Chesterfield's outskirts across varied terrain including gentle farmland, woodland paths and some moderate climbs around the town's edge. Mostly suitable for older children but not buggy-friendly due to stiles and uneven sections. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers excellent views over the Crooked Spire and Derbyshire countryside, plus a satisfying full-day challenge that showcases the town's rural fringe without straying too far from civilisation.

Hiking routeLocal network
0.36 km from campsite
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Trans-Pennine Trail (Staveley to Chesterfield spur - alternative route)

Follows a mostly flat, traffic-free path along a former railway line through Derbyshire countryside, making it excellent for families, buggies, and dogs. The well-surfaced trail connects two historic towns with gentle gradients throughout. Perfect for an easy stroll or cycle with minimal effort, offering peaceful woodland sections and open views without any challenging climbs.

Hiking routeRegional network
3.04 km from campsite
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Trans-Pennine Trail (Staveley to Chesterfield spur)

Follows a disused railway line with a flat, compacted surface—ideal for families, buggies, and dogs. Expect gentle gradients throughout this traffic-free corridor connecting Staveley to Chesterfield. The former trackbed cuts through pleasant countryside and light industrial heritage, offering easy, accessible walking with good surface quality year-round. Perfect for casual strolls or longer linear walks without navigational challenges.

Hiking routeRegional network
3.65 km from campsite
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North Chesterfield Way

Walking routeLocal network
4.5 km from campsite

South Chesterfield Way

Walking routeLocal network
4.84 km from campsite

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