Camping in Biggin

Biggin sits right on the edge of some of the best walking country in the Peak District, with Biggin Dale, Wolfscote Dale and the Tissington Trail all within easy reach, making it an appealing area for a camping trip even though the village itself has only one small site. The Waterloo Inn, the village pub, has a 20-pitch site for caravans and camping directly behind it, giving campers the rare advantage of a proper pub on the doorstep after a day on the dales. As with anywhere in England, wild camping without the landowner's permission is illegal, so sticking to established sites such as this, or the wider network of campsites around Hartington and Ashbourne, is essential.

The limestone terrain around Biggin is typically dry underfoot compared with the gritstone moors further north, though the dales themselves can flood briefly after heavy rain when their underground streams surface. Late spring through early autumn is the best window for camping here, when the ground is driest, the days are longest and Biggin Dale's wildflowers are at their peak; the Peak District's weather is changeable at any time of year, so it pays to come prepared for rain regardless of season. For those who prefer a roof over their heads without giving up the outdoor feel, glamping options including shepherd's huts and pods can be found in the villages around Hartington and further afield in the Manifold Valley, offering a more comfortable alternative within a short drive of Biggin. Whichever way you choose to stay, the reward is the same: quiet, uncrowded access to some of the White Peak's finest dales, right from your tent or pitch.