Peak District Camping at North Lees

Walking Kit:

As ever, even though it’s high summer, the weather may be unpredictable. Please ensure you have adequate layers to keep warm and waterproofs to keep you dry.  Although the paths themselves mostly are well-trodden and maintained, it may be a little wet and muddy underfoot, so you'll need decent boots and gaiters.

Please review the information provided on the My First Walk Event page on the ODL website for more information on walking kit. 

Note that this is only a guide and you will need to consider the weather forecast. 

Tent:

A tent is, of course, essential!  You should make sure that you have pitched the tent previously, and have all parts, such as poles and pegs. The tent should also be able to stand up to the changeable weather.  A 3-season tent is recommended to provide a minimum levels of protection. The event leader has a spare 1-2 person tent someone can borrow if they’re keen to camp but don’t yet have a tent.

Sleeping Bag / Mat:

You should look for a sleeping bag that provides adequate warmth, below the temperature that you may expect.  A decent sleeping mat is also essential – a ‘thermarest’ inflatable mat or a thick rubber yoga-style mat is essential to insulate you from the cold of the ground.

Cooking / Eating Equipment:

Campers should bring some kind of cooking equipment so that they can cook hot meals and prepare a decent cuppa.  Check you have fuel for your camp stove and you know how it works.  The bare minimum for eating is a mug, bowl or plate and cutlery.  Additional equipment such as chopping board, sharp knife, grater, wooden spoon, etc. depending on what you plan to cook.

Even if you plan to eat in the pub in Hathersage, it’s worth having some cooking equipment to prepare breakfast and hot drinks.

Washing-up Equipment:

Sponge / scourer, detergent and tea towel

Personal Wash Kit:

Remember to include a towel, soap / shower gel, toothbrush / toothpaste and shampoo.

Don't forget a torch, or better still, a head torch

If you're unsure about any of the items in the kit list, please contact the event leader.

Campsite Facilities

The campsite comprises three gently sloping fields, and the car parking spaces are separate from the camping area. The site is ideally suited for small to medium tents and there is limited space on site for large tents.  Note: the campsite cannot safely accommodate mega domes and tents larger than 5 metres in length.

There is limited space for small (VW bus sized) campervans, with no electric hook-ups available. They must be parked in the main carpark.

Facilities on site include:

• Flush toilets
• Wash basins with hot water
• Three showers
• A disabled/family shower/toilet/washroom
• Washing up point with hot water
• Drying room
• Car park for campsite users

Please note that the campsite does not allow charcoal barbecues or open fires.

The nearest shops are in Hathersage.

Four-legged friends:

Quiet and well-behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement with the management and for an additional small fee (payable directly to the campsite).  Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and must not be left unattended.  Contact the event leader if you’d like to arrange to bring your puppies!

For more information see the North Lees Campsite website.