Blackshaw Moor Club Campsite

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one of our favorite sites

This is one of our favorite sites. it was our second visit and this time we used one of the service pitches. Very good service pitch, the waste was very easy to access and the water and electric were close. we found the service pitch was well placed and hence not too much road noise. very happy with the location of this site as it is not too far away from anything in the peak district. would be good for walkers or cyclists as well. The staff at this site are very friendly and helpful. we enjoyed this stay so much we extended it for an extra day.

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SteveBeng

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Reviewed on 11/05/2015 13:33

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Great base for exploring the area.

We have returned today (05.05.15) after a 4 night break at this lovely site. We arrived at the site at about 1pm and there were quite a lot of available pitches to choose from. We chose a pitch on the top level, as we had read reviews about noise traffic, and we are glad that we did, as the noise from the road is quite loud with cars racing past at all speeds. On arrival we were greeted by the wardens in reception who were very friendly and informative. The site is very clean and the grass areas are very well kept. The site is quite large and is on 3 levels, it has 2 toilet blocks, one on the lower level and one on the top level, the only negative is that the blocks only have 2 showers each in them, so they do get busy in the mornings unless you get up very early. The site is about 3 miles outside of Leek Town Centre, and there is a bus stop a 5 minute walk away with buses running every 2-3 hours to both Leek and Buxton, however the last bus back is about 5pm. The bus into Leek cost £2 per person and the taxi we got back later in the evening was £7.00 total. There are 2 pubs nearby that both serve food. The nearest is Three Horseshoes, this is just a few minutes walk from the site and serves excellent food, the second is about 700 yards away in the opposite direction, up a slight hill to the left and is called The Ye Olde Rock Inn, again nice food and drinks. We would definitely stay at this site again as it is a great base from which to explore the surrounding areas.

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Caravanmark

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Reviewed on 05/05/2015 17:26

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Not the best site with dogs

This was our eighth site in a four week trip but the worst with regard to exercising our dogs. The dog walk is fine for a quick 'comfort walk' but there is nowhere within miles where they can run free. We were advised by the site staff that they could be off the lead at the reservoir 2 miles away but this is not the case. Neither can they run free on local moorland as there are livestock grazing and after March 1st it is a legal requirement for dogs to be on the lead. For none dog owners the site is lovely but I would think a pitch away from the busy main road is a must.

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Martinthebiker

Reviewed on 04/05/2015 17:53

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Arrive early!

Good layout of site and facilities up to usual standard, but a word of warning. Arrive early as pitches at the bottom of the site close to the main road ARE noisy! A consideration, if you are a light sleeper or have young family. Other than that, no problems, great for visiting Leek, Buxton and surrounding areas.

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Spanielzrus

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Reviewed on 29/04/2015 19:26

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Weekend away

Lovely site a credit to the wardens who keep everything in first class condition excellent dog walk spacious pitches lovely countryside

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tilmol

Reviewed on 28/04/2015 16:13

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Lovely site

Just returned from a 3 night stay, it was our second visit and it was just as friendly and as clean as before. most of the pitches are a good size and some are divided by hedges, the play area is small but adequate and very well kept. We will definitely return to Blackshaw moor.

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Reviewed on 27/04/2015 20:30

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10th -14th April

Decided to stay here for 4 nights over Easter (with Wife, Child(4yrs old), and 16 week puppy. Overall, cannot fault the site as it met full expectations. Children's play area, dedicated dog walk, wifi, and basic shop all brill. Needed additional rock pegs and staff were on hand to assist. Facilities (toilet block) excellent and will definitely return. Site is conveniently situated to visit leek (3 miles) where we obtained the best fish & chips (& peas) that we have ever tasted! Only gripe (well I say gripe but more of an annoyance) was a chap (visitor) who asked me why did I pitch the van like I did? I really didn't understand as I am still relatively new to caravanning, however he meant because it wasn't level. I answered that we arrived (extremely tired) and pitched it like that as it didn't bother us (only slightly on slope). He smiled and walked away, but I felt a little embarrassed which put a little dampener on things. As I said, we don't go out of way to get everything exact (levelness etc.) as long as we are comfortable!

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Jase

Reviewed on 15/04/2015 09:54

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Relaxing and enjoyable Easter Break

I would highly recommend this site to any member. Excellent location with magnificent views across to the Peak District. The site is immaculate with good access from all routes and is within easy reach of Buxton, and Alton Towers. Tittesworth Reservoir is a place to visit as is Rudyard Lake. There are several good eateries local to the site and I would particularly recommend the Winking Man, good food, excellent real ale and reasonably priced.

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KevinHoldgate

Reviewed on 14/04/2015 16:50

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Great site

Had a wonderful break at this extremely well kept site. The wardens were the most helpful and friendly people we gave ever gad the pleasure to meet. Nothing was too much trouble. The pitches were large and we'll maintained and the facilities clean and tidy. The only downside was the traffic noise but as long as you can pitch away from the road side it wasn't too much if a problem. Would definately go again.

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colnanne

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Reviewed on 12/04/2015 22:30

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Busy but still enjoyable

We arrived when the site had only a few pitches left out of 89 hardstandings, and at first I was disappointed with our pitch backing onto the main road. I need not have worried though, the road really wasn't too noisy, although we could hear the old speed junkie driving crazily fast up the main road . The site is immaculate and the facilities block always warm-rather small though-a queue for a shower developed every morning. The wardens are friendly and recommended good walks-beware cattle grids if walking across the hills behind the site-you can't get through unless you can carry your dogs across. The dog walk was welcome, and the bark chipping helpful because it was very muddy-just a few more to finish the path please!! We will definitely be back-and will arrive early next time-aim for a pitch high up at the back of the site if you can.

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Boo King

Reviewed on 09/04/2015 22:02

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