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Derbyshire, Central

Whim Farm Caravan Site

— (0)Price on Pitchup53.215°N, 1.676°W
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The crunch of gravel beneath your feet and the vast expanse of moorland sky set the tone at this straightforward Derbyshire site, where the quietness of the countryside replaces the need for elaborate amenities. Located in the heart of the Peak District, Whim Farm offers uncomplicated camping for those who prefer simplicity over frills, with tent pitches alongside spaces for caravans and campervans.

This is a site for self-sufficient campers who know what they need and don't require much else—walkers tackling the nearby peaks, families wanting affordable Peak District access, or tourers breaking their journey through Central England. The year-round opening makes it particularly useful for hardy campers chasing off-season tranquillity or grabbing last-minute weekend availability when popular sites are full.

Facilities are kept simple with toilets and showers provided, while the campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so it's worth asking when you book. The appeal here is honest and unpretentious: a working farm setting where the landscape does the talking and you're left to enjoy the Derbyshire hills without fuss.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
18°C
Overcast
14 mph
52%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 13°
63%
Mon
20° / 12°
14%
Tue
20° / 13°
94%
Wed
18° / 12°
22%
Thu
18° / 13°
43%
Fri
21° / 11°
6%
Sat
19° / 13°
16%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

10 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Monsal Trail

Walking routeLocal network
4.97 km from campsite

Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 12

Hiking routeRegional network
5.97 km from campsite
Route length: 10.4 km
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High Peak Trail

Walking routeRegional network
7.73 km from campsite
Route length: 27 km

Limestone Way

Hiking routeRegional network
7.78 km from campsite
Route length: 74 km

Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 11

Hiking routeRegional network
8.12 km from campsite
Route length: 17 km
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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • The Wheatsheaf
    Pub 0.1 km~5 min walk
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  • The Castle Inn
    Pub 0.2 km~5 min walk
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  • The Lime Lounge Coffee House
    Cafe 0.2 km~5 min walk
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  • The Queens Arms
    Pub 0.2 km~5 min walk
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  • The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
    Restaurant 0.2 km~5 min walkregional
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Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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