new spot ideas derbyshire

[vizsla]

evening all
looking for a new quiet spot to spend a couple of nights around derbyshire, and dont worry if its your local spot i wont be pinching it!
any ideas
ash

 

[Silverhill]

A good spot is hard to come by in Derbyshire Ash

 

[vizsla]

tell me about it everywere seems to keep getting busier all the time, makes you wonder if our favorite pastime will still be possible in years to come.
do you normaly venture further a field mate

 

[roger-uk]

evening all
looking for a new quiet spot to spend a couple of nights around derbyshire, and dont worry if its your local spot i wont be pinching it!
any ideas
ash

Try Spikewinter Scout Campsite

 

[Silverhill]

Normally, when I've tried to camp in your neck of the woods I've been met by ramblers (everywhere) or drunken yobs. I'd suggest Shining Cliff woods; it costs a few quid a night, but it's reasonable enough.

 

[shaggystu]

Try Spikewinter Scout Campsite

spitewinter scout site's not too bad a bet, we used to hold meets there until recently, so they understand bushcraft type camping. using the site for a night or two shouldn't be a problem as long as there's no-one else on site, it's trickier when they've got cubs/scouts on site. i'd tell you the phone number for the lady to speak to about booking (chris lugg) but i've knackered my phone today so don't have it. just google "spitewinter scouts"

stuart

 

[Silverhill]

Has anyone contacted Drum Hill Scout Campsite in Little Eaton? It seems like the ideal place to have a meet!

 

[vizsla]

ye shining cliffs a nice spot but to camp officialy there a million and one rules, if you just want to pitch and sleep then its fine but if you want to get out the way build a shelter maybe or have a fire not in a designated pit its no good. its more of a way to keep tabs on whos there than welcoming bushcrafters
cheers though

 

[roger-uk]

Has anyone contacted Drum Hill Scout Campsite in Little Eaton? It seems like the ideal place to have a meet!

Its all peat based ground and alter fires on stone plinths are only allowed. County Campsite and very popular in Summer and Winter - would not exactly be secluded.

 

[Silverhill]

Its all peat based ground and alter fires on stone plinths are only allowed. County Campsite and very popular in Summer and Winter - would not exactly be secluded.

Cheers Roger.
I pass the place most days and I've always wondered what it's like.

 

[mountainm]

There's a few nice places up near Ashover and milltown if you can find a friendly farmer

 

[shaggystu]

There's a few nice places up near Ashover and milltown if you can find a friendly farmer

that's where i live, and yes there are some nice spots. the land around fabrik (ashover rock) is council owned these days and i've never had any trouble with stealthy camping up there, that said it's absolutely crawling with tourists at this time of year

stuart

 

[mountainm]

that's where i live, and yes there are some nice spots. the land around fabrik (ashover rock) is council owned these days and i've never had any trouble with stealthy camping up there, that said it's absolutely crawling with tourists at this time of year

stuart

Are you a native? I grew up in Tupton and Wingerworth. Now I'm in York and it's as flat as a pancake I really miss the place.

 

[roger-uk]

Cheers Roger.
I pass the place most days and I've always wondered what it's like.

Its a great campsite and great for Cubs. I let mine climb trees and open fires are allowed its just they must be on the raised stone/concrete plinths. Good wooded ares for bivouacing and hammocking - but weekends Scouts / Guides use it and mid week its used by school parties.

I'd still say spikewinter is your best bet

 

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[shaggystu]

Are you a native? I grew up in Tupton and Wingerworth. Now I'm in York and it's as flat as a pancake I really miss the place.

pretty native mate, i grew up in north wingfield/pilsley/clay cross, my brother still lives on hepthorne lane, small world.

 

[Ben/dave]

pretty native mate, i grew up in north wingfield/pilsley/clay cross, my brother still lives on hepthorne lane, small world.

I grew up in newbold/loundsly green area. The other side of chesterfield xD