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Derbyshire has several campsites: | Derbyshire has several campsites: | ||
'''Birch Hill Plantation''' in [[Bolsover]] is ideal for those wishing to walk the Peak District and the Sherwood Forest, with several local walks along old disused railway lines that are all linked to provide either long or short hikes in a traffic free environment. The site is {{convert|1| | '''Birch Hill Plantation''' in [[Bolsover]] is ideal for those wishing to walk the Peak District and the Sherwood Forest, with several local walks along old disused railway lines that are all linked to provide either long or short hikes in a traffic free environment. The site is {{#ifeq:|on|<span style="display:none">{{padleft:1|16|0}}</span>}}{{convert/acre|1|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m2*0}}|0|0}}|m2||||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAoffDbSon|s=}} of grassland that is sheltered by woods and can camp up to 120 people. | ||
'''Drum Hill''' is a {{convert|47| | '''Drum Hill''' is a {{#ifeq:|on|<span style="display:none">{{padleft:47|16|0}}</span>}}{{convert/acre|47|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m2*0}}|0|0}}|m2||||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAoffDbSon|s=}} site located in [[Little Eaton]] that has three open areas for camping and a choice of three residential centres. Large enough to hold 1,000 campers, the site offers a number of activities including abseiling, archery, an assault course, climbing wall, mountain bikes, orienteering and shooting. | ||
'''Gradbach''' is a [[greenfield land|greenfield site]] located near the village of [[Flash, Staffordshire|Flash]], the UK's highest village in the heart of the [[Peak District]] between [[Leek, Staffordshire|Leek]] and [[Buxton]]. As well as large camping areas, there are two buildings available for hire - the Farmhouse and the Cottage. | '''Gradbach''' is a [[greenfield land|greenfield site]] located near the village of [[Flash, Staffordshire|Flash]], the UK's highest village in the heart of the [[Peak District]] between [[Leek, Staffordshire|Leek]] and [[Buxton]]. As well as large camping areas, there are two buildings available for hire - the Farmhouse and the Cottage. | ||
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'''Great Hucklow Scout Centre''' is a centrally heated converted playhouse located in [[Great Hucklow]] providing indoor accommodation for 54 people in a combination of bed and bunk bedded rooms and dormitories. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen, toilet facilities which include hot showers, lounge area, dining room and drying rooms. There is a grassed area outside suitable for games. The site is ideal to use as a base for those wishing to climb, cave, hike or mountain bike in the surrounding area. | '''Great Hucklow Scout Centre''' is a centrally heated converted playhouse located in [[Great Hucklow]] providing indoor accommodation for 54 people in a combination of bed and bunk bedded rooms and dormitories. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen, toilet facilities which include hot showers, lounge area, dining room and drying rooms. There is a grassed area outside suitable for games. The site is ideal to use as a base for those wishing to climb, cave, hike or mountain bike in the surrounding area. | ||
'''Spitewinter''' is positioned on the edge of the [[Peak District|Peak District National Park]] in [[Chesterfield]]. The site has {{convert|4| | '''Spitewinter''' is positioned on the edge of the [[Peak District|Peak District National Park]] in [[Chesterfield]]. The site has {{#ifeq:|on|<span style="display:none">{{padleft:4|16|0}}</span>}}{{convert/acre|4|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m2*0}}|0|0}}|m2||||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAoffDbSoff|s=}} of sloping woodland with open camping areas. The camping areas are served by a purpose built ablution block, which has hot water and coin-operated showers. There are two accommodation huts, both of wood construction. | ||
'''The Mill Pond''' is part of the North Leeds Estate. This back-to-basics site accommodates a maximum of six small tents. There are no facilities of any description offered on-site but would make a suitable overnight stop for a hiking party. It is operated by the Peak District National Park Authority. | '''The Mill Pond''' is part of the North Leeds Estate. This back-to-basics site accommodates a maximum of six small tents. There are no facilities of any description offered on-site but would make a suitable overnight stop for a hiking party. It is operated by the Peak District National Park Authority. | ||
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[[Image:Willesley Scout camp.jpg|right|thumb|[[Willesley]] Scout camp in April 2008]] | [[Image:Willesley Scout camp.jpg|right|thumb|[[Willesley]] Scout camp in April 2008]] | ||
'''[[Willesley]]''' is a Scout campsite that was once a stately home near [[Ashby de la Zouch]] in North West [[Leicestershire]]. The hall fell derelict and was bought by the local [[Scout District]] in [[1952]] along with a small area of land. The hall was demolished and turned into a Scout campsite. Further land was later bought by the Scouts, with other areas becoming a fishing lake and a [[golf course]]. Willesley Campsite is located {{convert|1| | '''[[Willesley]]''' is a Scout campsite that was once a stately home near [[Ashby de la Zouch]] in North West [[Leicestershire]]. The hall fell derelict and was bought by the local [[Scout District]] in [[1952]] along with a small area of land. The hall was demolished and turned into a Scout campsite. Further land was later bought by the Scouts, with other areas becoming a fishing lake and a [[golf course]]. Willesley Campsite is located {{#ifeq:|on|<span style="display:none">{{padleft:1|16|0}}</span>}}{{convert/mi|1|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:km*0}}|0|0}}|km||||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAoffDbSon|s=}} south west of Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. It occupies {{#ifeq:|on|<span style="display:none">{{padleft:14|16|0}}</span>}}{{convert/acre|14|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:m2*0}}|0|0}}|m2||||r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}}|d=LoffAoffDbSoff|s=}} of the old Willesley Hall and estate from which part of the original gatehouse is still visible. The site has open fields, patrol areas, a coniferous wood its own church.<ref name="willesley"/> | ||
'''Holwell Pastures''' is a field campsite north of [[Melton Mowbray]] and managed by Melton District. | '''Holwell Pastures''' is a field campsite north of [[Melton Mowbray]] and managed by Melton District. | ||
