Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

A view of the campsite from the cliff top (added by manager 10 Oct 2016)

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A view of the campsite from the cliff top (added by manager 10 oct 2016)
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  • Site of spectacular scenery a mile and a half from the Dove valley
  • Pasture, woodland and wildlife ponds among the site landscape
  • 37 acres, trout fishing lake and bar in converted stone stable
What spectacular natural surroundings are these... Strikingly scenic Rivendale Caravan & Leisure Park is only a mile and a half from the limestone valley of the River Dove, and a few minutes' walk from the viewsome hikes and bike rides of the Tissington Trail. There's easy access to nearby Alsop, Eaton and Biggin dales and fab fishing rivers nearby too – or maybe you'd prefer to get more watery among the kayaking and sailing of handsome Carsington Water...? Rivendale's 37 acres also have variety aplenty, with a mixture of pasture, woodland and various wildlife ponds and a wide range of wildflowers and wildlife. A fly fishing lake is here too: if you've never cast off before give it a whirl as this trout lake is just the ticket for beginners with few obstacles around its banks. Campfires are allowed in certain areas at Rivendale provided they're contained within firepits. The site amenities are in a toilet and shower block with underfloor heating (swish) and a launderette. More? There's also a bar in a converted stone stable, open during weekends in low season.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award AA Holiday Centre

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

Buxton Road

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.1054°N
-1.761°W

Route directions

By taxi: Local taxi firms include Ashbourne Taxis and ACT Taxis. By bus: The Bowers bus service 442 and 42 travel past Rivendale Caravan Park.

Nearest transport

Bus
8.2 mi Matlock Street
8.2 mi Buxton Road
8.3 mi Fishpond Hotel
Rail
8.6 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station
8.7 mi Matlock Rail Station
8.8 mi Cromford Rail Station
Airport
25.5 mi Sheffield City Airport
26.4 mi East Midlands Airport
27.5 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

What lovely land this is: Rivendale Caravan & Leisure Park is well placed to take in the many highlights of the Peak District and Staffordshire, whether your tastes run to old-school hiking and climbing, or new-fangled days out at the likes of Alton Towers. Walks are very close to base, like the mile and a half hike from the park to the Dove valley and from there south along the river to the famed Stepping Stones or north to Hartington, or around the dales of Alsop, Eaton and Biggin. The dozens of walks and bike rides of the Tissington Trail can be accessed a couple of hundred metres away. As well as the on-site trout fishing, anglers can cast off at prime local rivers like the Derwent in Chatsworth Park, the Dove, the Manifold and the Wye, as well as at Carsington Water where there's also kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. Popular Peak District attractions like the Heights of Abraham falls and the Chatsworth estate are also within easy reach; if you have the kids on hol with you, they'll surely appreciate Rivendale's proximity to the likes of Alton Towers, Gullivers Kingdom and Go Ape too. Also ask on site about local festivals and events: quite a lot run around here throughout the year.

Must see

Haddon Hall 7.5 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 8.2 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 8.6 mi

Alton Towers Resort 9.7 mi

Chatsworth 9.8 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 5.5 mi

The Old Manor 9.2 mi

Kedleston Hall 13.8 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 15 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 16.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Alsop - Parwich - Kniveton - Tissington - Alsop 1 mi

Alsop Station - Hall Dale - Wetton - Alstonefield - Alsop Station 1 mi

Alsop Station - Alstonefield - Hall Dale - Alsop Station 1 mi

Alsop Station - Tissington - Alsop en le dale - Alsop Station 1 mi

Mill Dale - Bunster Hill - Thorpe - Mill Dale 1.8 mi

Local events

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Thursday, July 4, 2024)

    Buxton, England 12.4 mi

  • Rewind North (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)

    Macclesfield, England 22.2 mi

  • Download Festival (Friday, June 14, 2024 – Friday, June 14, 2024)

    Derby, England 25 mi

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024)

    Swadlincote, England 25.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park? What lovely land this is: Rivendale Caravan & Leisure Park is well placed to take in the many highlights of the Peak District and Staffordshire, whether your tastes run to old-school hiking … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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