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Local Information

panaramic view from the campsite showing the hills of chinley churn, mount famine, south head and Eccles Pike with the farm and a rainbow in the foreground

Our campsite is in the Peak District sited very close to Chinley and Chapel-en-le-Frith. With easy access to Buxworth Basin and Whaley Bridge along the route of the historic Peak Forest Tramway which then joins up to the Peak Forest Canal.

The Pennine Bridleway  runs close to our campsite and there are a number of other bridleways within easy cycling distance.

If you’d like to head underground, that’s easily done with a tour of Pooles Cavern in Buxton or a trip to Castleton to explore Blue John Cavern and a boat ride underground at Speedwell Cavern. For the more adventurous Peak Instruction offer a range of guided outdoor pursuits.

 There are a number of National Trust sites in the area including Eccles Pike, Mam Tor and the estate at Lyme park (about 20 minutes drive).

There are hundreds of footpaths in the area including walks to the three hills you can see from the campsite Eccles Pike, South Head and Craken Edge. We also have maps and guide books for the local area available for you to use during your stay. There are some lovely walks from our campsite, just ask if you'd like a walk suggestions or pointing in the right direction. 

Chinley train station offers good links with Sheffield, Manchester and the Hope Valley Line.

Chinley has a Post Office/Cheese Shop, General Store, Chinley co-op zero waste shop, launderette, Pharmacy , Butchers, Tea Room, Green Lane Social as well as a Fish and Chip shop and Indian eat in or take away
There are a number of good pubs in the area within 30 mins walk of the campsite including The Lamb Inn and The Old Hall

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