Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Step aboard a heritage steam or diesel train for a fantastic day out between Wirksworth and Duffield.
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Nestled within an attractive pine plantation, Carsington Water Club Campsite in Ashbourne is beautifully landscaped, with pitches in open clearings separated by trees. This gives the Derbyshire campsite residents privacy and quiet which many appreciate during the busy summer months. Improvements to the toilet block and facilities, including a new drying room, were undertaken in recent years.
Carsington Reservoir, a major attraction in the area, is conveniently adjacent to the Carsington Water Club Campsite. A mere 15 minutes walk will bring you to its great selection of leisure facilities including fishing, sailing, windsurfing and a children's playground. The campsite is also an excellent base for walkers and cyclists wishing to explore the beautiful scenery of Dovedale and the surrounding countryside. The local villages, all with excellent pubs and restaurants offering hearty food, are within two to three miles. As you travel around the region exploring, look out for examples of Derbyshire's home grown art - "Well Dressing" - which happens in many villages from May to September.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
Additional ways to stay:
Storage pitches - available here. Visit camc.com/storage.
Seasonal pitches - rent one of our pitches on a long term basis. Visit camc.com/seasonals.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01335 370903.
Nearest alternative campsites: The Firs Club Campsite, Chatsworth Park Club Campsite and Blackshaw Moor Club Campsite.
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10% OFF Autumn Getaways: Save 10% on stays between 1 October to 3 November 2025. 3 night minimum stay. Book by 10 October at least 21 days in advance of arrival. Discount automatically applied and appears at checkout.
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Step aboard a heritage steam or diesel train for a fantastic day out between Wirksworth and Duffield.
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Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, as this will navigate you to the rear entrance. Please do not attempt narrow route from Kirk Ireton, or use A52 from west due to steep gradients. Turn left off the A517 (Ashbourne – Belper) in Hulland Ward at the signpost to Carsington Water into Dog Lane. In 0.75 mile at the crossroads turn right at the brown signpost to Carsington Water. The site is on the right in 1 mile.
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