Hill walking and camping in the Peak District
I would like to do a moderate hill walking (5-6 hours) in the Peak District, and camp as well. Which part(s) is suitable, for this activity?
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I usually visit Peak District for rock climbing, so I can't offer any ready-made itineraries for walking. If I were to plan a walk myself though I would start from looking at a good map, and the Ordnance Survey Explorer series is usually the best, see: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/shop/explorer-map-the-peak-district-white-peak-area.html and https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/shop/explorer-map-the-peak-district-dark-peak-area.html (I recommend the Dark Area). These maps include marked trails, pubs and campsites.
Luckily Bing has Ordnance Survey maps, so you can start from there, e.g. http://binged.it/1tkAPFe
As a side note, in busy periods (summer, nice weekends) I strongly recommend calling the campsite first and making sure they will have a place.
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Is wild camping legal in the Peak District?
If you wish to wild camp in the Peak District National Park you must first obtain permission from the landowner before camping otherwise you will be committing a trespass. We do not allow wild camping on any land that we own.Where can I camp for free in the Peak District?
Here are a few suggestions on places to find a wild camping spot: Reynards Cave in Dovedale (White Peak) \u2013 best for a bivvy bag rather than a tent. Burbage Valley in the woodland area. Kinder plateau \u2013 it's pretty big, so less chance of bumping into anyone.Can I pitch a tent in Peak District?
It's not legal to go wild camping in the Peak District, but if you're after something windswept and remote you'll find it one of our Peak District farm campsites. Many of these rural sites also sell fresh local produce that you can grill up over a campfire.Where should I stay hiking in the Peak District?
The best places to stay for walking holidays in the Peak District and Derbyshire- Oaker Farm, Losehill, Hope Valley.
- Bolehill Farm Cottages, Bakewell.
- Dovestone Holiday Park, Greenfield.
- Edale Gathering, Edale.
- Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington.
- Darwin Forest, Darley Moor, Matlock.
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Answer 2
Try Edale. There are several campsites in the valley, and some great walking in all directions. These campsites are also a short walk from the train station.
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