Castleton Club Campsite

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Perfection in the Peaks

We have just spent 8 nights here in the Peaks and we will definitely return. We were fantastically lucky having sunshine for 8 days which undoubtedly added to the pleasure of staying on this site. The toilet blocks are kept clean and tidy, the site itself albeit a little compact is always kept clean and tidy and the wardens work very hard to keep it this way. The site itself is within easy walking distance of Castleton and many hill walks, all of the pubs are dog friendly and I can see why this site is fully booked up over most weekends. We had 3G on our phones with a good signal so no need to use wifi to check emails etc. Highly recommended to try this site out if you are thinking of visiting the High Peaks.

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Shooter

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Reviewed on 25/04/2016 15:16

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2nd Visit as good as first.

We really enjoyed or first visit to this site and our second one was no different. We enjoyed Castleton and the great walks around the area. The site was clean and tidy as were the shower blocks and the wardens were friendly and helpful. The only negative I have is the White poles near to the pitches and entrances are not highly visible and both going into and leaving the wooded annex near the dog walk I only just remembered to pull very wide to avoid a collision with a pole.

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Big Dinga

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Reviewed on 20/04/2016 16:47

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Our 3rd visit - as good as our 1st

Our 3rd trip back to Castleton in 12 month. The site is in a fantastic location, the facilities are excellent, clean and really well kept. Hats off and thanks to the hard working wardens. The weather was changable but interesting, we walked from Loose Hill, along the ridge up to Mam Tor then across and round the back of Pervril Castle, a full 7 miles and finished in the pub for lunch. What more could you want?!

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PWLawrence

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Reviewed on 18/04/2016 21:57

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First time there and would definitely go again

Visited for the first time at Easter for three nights. Managed to get a pitch at the top of the site which was away from the road. The site location is absolutely fantastic, just ten minutes’ walk into all that Castleton has to offer, easy walking distance to the caverns (went in Peak Cavern which was very good and got us out of the rain as it passed over) and close enough to walk up the hills to places such as Loose Hill and Mam Tor. The site is well run and the facilities are maintained to the high standard you expect from the caravan club. Definitely want to go back again.

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K Town Tourer

Reviewed on 18/04/2016 12:05

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What a shame!

Castleton has and probably always will be one of our favourite sites. The wardens are lovely and the location couldn't be any better. However it's time to spend some money and refurb showers which are way past their best. Spotlessly clean but dated and shower pressure is dreadful. Now the negatives! What on earth have they done to all the hedges? They've absolutely butchered them all due to supposedly H&S! They've been perfectly OK for years so why suddenly it's dangerous to prune them God only knows. All privacy has gone and they've really spoilt the look of the whole site. The fences around the back of the pitches are almost falling over and why do we now have to contend with white poles everywhere which are to protect a barely 3 ft piece of grass between some pitches and only make reversing even more difficult. Still idiots driving around the site far too fast, a serious accident waiting to happen. Then whilst queuing to check in, ladies in vans further down the queue decided to go and stand on pitches rather than take their turn like everyone else. Rules are great but sadly put the human element into the mix and they make them up as they go along just like the lovely dog owners who like to let their dogs foul around theirs and others vans at bedtime and early morning when they can't be bothered taking them to the dog walk. Don't you just love their lack of consideration. Feel sorry for the wardens having to constantly reiterate what all vanners should know as commonsense anyway, it's an uphill battle. Great site but CC need to take a long look at some of their more ludicrous decisions and get a grip. Don't spoil a wonderful site.

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Freedomtour

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Reviewed on 14/04/2016 17:47

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Excellent site for walkers

Excellent site right in the Peak National Park. Few minutes walk from Castleton with small shop and good fudge shop. Good peaceful place. Wonderful walking and cycling all around the site and in the Park. Would go back again

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paulfjr

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Reviewed on 12/04/2016 17:33

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2nd visit

This is our 2nd visit to this site, excellent facilities wardens are very helpful and keep the site spotless! Plenty of walks nearby, most of the pubs in Castleton are dog friendly and are very welcoming, can't wait to be returning for Spring bank!!

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Eric29

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Reviewed on 12/04/2016 06:48

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Always enjoyable

We've been going to castleton now for a couple of years and we are always happy to go back it's a beautiful site kept absolutely spotless by the wardens that out a lot of effort into maintaining very high standards...I do think thoughthat the showers could do with upgrading the block is so beautiful but the showers are quite dated. Still hot though

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wiggo1

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Reviewed on 02/04/2016 17:53

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A Derbyshire Gem (admits a Yorkshireman)

Castleton is one of those places that can be tricky to get to when towing a caravan. For this reason the Club rightly gives good route instructions - basically come from the M1 via Chesterfield / Baslow if you're travelling from West Yorkshire. It's a huge diversion from the direct route over the tops, but well worth it for the destination The site is everything you expect from a Club one. Hardstanding pitches here are a must given the often wet weather, although Good Friday on our visit was as glorious as I can remember. The walking around the town and hills is amazing. Be sure to go and see the old (closed to traffic) crumbling and slipping road around Mam Tor - great for mountain bikers and walkers alike. The pubs locally are all excellent - great food and beer. They all seem to be in competition hence the high level of grub available. The tea rooms and cafes are good too. All in all a fantastic place for a visit with your caravan, but research your route carefully and check it online first

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alan1406

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Reviewed on 30/03/2016 22:48

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Aah! Castleton Site

We love this site. It was our second visit and just as good as the first. Mam Tor, Cavedale, Losehill and on journey home we went to Hathersage - just lovely all the walks we did (and that was in pouring rain with a wet dog). The cake shop in Castleton does delicious bakewell tarts. We are returning in a few months - cannot wait. I am not letting you know which pitch is best as we may not get it when we return! We only live just over and hour away so can visit often. Love it!.

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DanSam

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Reviewed on 30/03/2016 19:37

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