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Camping & Touring Guides

Practical guides to camping, walking and the Peak District, from packing lists and fire pit rules to the best time of year to come.

Camping field at Callow Top Holiday Park
22 September 2026

When Is the Best Time to Camp in Derbyshire?

Month by month through the Derbyshire camping season, from the quiet spring weeks to the...
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Bluebells in flower beside the tent field at Callow Top Holiday Park
22 September 2026

Stargazing in the Peak District: Making the Most of Dark Skies

The Peak District has some of the darkest skies in central England. Where to find...
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Camping field at Callow Top Holiday Park
22 September 2026

Fire Pits, BBQs and Campfires: How to Do It Safely

Fire pits are welcome at Callow Top as long as they are raised and mesh...
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Spacious camping pitches at Callow Top Holiday Park
22 September 2026

What to Pack for Camping in the Peak District

A practical packing list for camping in the Peak District, built around the thing that...
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The stepping stones at Dovedale near Callow Top Holiday Park
22 September 2026

Dovedale Stepping Stones: How to Cross Them, Plus Thorpe Cloud and the Best Walks

A practical guide to walking Dovedale, from the stepping stones to Thorpe Cloud, with advice...
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Bluebells in flower beside the tent field at Callow Top Holiday Park
22 September 2026

Wild Camping in the Peak District: the Rules, and Where to Pitch Instead

What the law says about wild camping in the Peak District, why almost all of...
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27 March 2023

Camping Without Electric Hook Up

Camping without electric is easier than you might think. It’s also great to get back...

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Camping, touring and self-catering in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.

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