Gradbach Scout Camp
Peak District
Camping pods
📍 SK17 0SU
Photo: Jonathan Clitheroe (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Located on the western edge of the Peak District National Park
- Ideal base for climbing, walking and caving in the Peak District
- Two camping pods added to indoor facilities
- 48 acres with 18 unique camping sites
- Suitable for Beaver sleepovers through to Scout and Explorer camps
Gradbach Scout Camp sits on the western edge of the Peak District National Park, in the upper reaches of the Dane Valley on the borders of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire. The site offers indoor accommodation in the converted Farmhouse and Cottage buildings, plus two camping pods, across 48 acres with 18 unique camping sites. It's well placed for climbing, walking and caving, and is popular with Scout and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, school groups and outdoor education providers. Buxton station is 6.3 miles away, while nearby attractions include Brindley Mill, Archie's Farm and Paradise Mill, all within about six and a half miles, making it a handy base for exploring the wider Peak District countryside.
How far to…
- Buxton station
- 6.3 miles away
- Brindley Mill
- 5.7 miles away
- Archie’s Farm
- 6.1 miles away
- Paradise Mill
- 6.5 miles away
Practical details
- Families
- Welcomes Scout, school, DofE and cadet groups
Accommodation on site
- Indoor accommodation (Farmhouse and Cottage)
- Camping pods
- Camping pitches
Details taken from the operator's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Indoor Areas
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