Smithy Fields Camping

Smithy Fields Camping is a small adults only campsite in the village of Alstonefield, deep in the White Peak between Dovedale and the Manifold Valley. The site sits just off the A515 that links the market towns of Ashbourne and Buxton, and it keeps things quiet and low key: different sized grass pitches, toilets, hot showers and a chemical disposal point, with no groups taken so the calm is protected. Alongside camping, caravan and campervan pitches, Smithy Fields has bell tents and two shepherds huts, Bertie's Hut and Bailey's View Hut, if you fancy glamping instead. What makes the spot is the walking on your doorstep. The village pub, The George, is a stone's throw across the green, with three more pubs within about 3 miles, and footpaths lead straight out to the Dovedale stepping stones, Wolfscote Dale, Thor's Cave and the Tissington Trail. This suits couples and quiet campers rather than families, given the adults only rule, and Ashbourne lies a short drive south for shops and supplies. Larger caravans and motorhomes are best routed in via Hartington and Hulme End, as the direct village lanes are narrow. Smithy Fields Camping opens from March to the end of October, and pitches and huts are booked through the site's online booking system.