Gradbach Scout Camp
Gradbach Scout Camp is a 48-acre facility nestled in the upper Dane Valley on the western edge of Peak District National Park, spanning the borders of Derbyshire, Cheshire, and Staffordshire. The site features 23 acres of plantation woodland and offers diverse accommodation: 18 designated camping sites with separate male/female facilities, two camping pods, and two converted farm buildings (the Farmhouse accommodating 32 guests and the Cottage for 16 guests). Camping areas vary in terrain from flat to forested to sloping pitches, with free hot water, showers, drying facilities, and permitted fire sites. The indoor facilities include equipped kitchens, dining areas, log burners, and storage heating. The site specializes in hosting Scout and Guide groups, outdoor education providers, schools, and youth organizations, though it explicitly reserves the right to refuse public bookings as it operates as an affiliated youth facility rather than a commercial public campsite. (via official site)
- toilets
- showers
- kitchen
- dining
- parking
- hot water
- log burner
- disabled facilities
- drying room
- 4G mobile
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Gradbach Scout Camp’s official website (GBP).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Camping — Scouts & Guides | GBP 6.00 per person/night |
| Camping — Non-members | GBP 11.00 per person/night |
| Farmhouse — Scouts & Guides | GBP 370 per night |
| Farmhouse — Non-members | GBP 515 per night |
| Cottage — Scouts & Guides | GBP 190 per night |
| Cottage — Non-members | GBP 285 per night |
| Camping Pods — Scouts & Guides | GBP 45 per night |
| Camping Pods — Non-members | GBP 70 per night |
| Discount / deposit | |
|---|---|
| Deposit — Indoor accommodation; balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival | 33.33% |
Key facts
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
The Roaches is a prominent rocky ridge above Leek and Tittesworth Reservoir in the Staffordshire Peak District of England. The ridge with its rock formations rises steeply to 505 m (1,657 ft).
Lud's Church is a deep chasm penetrating the Millstone Grit bedrock created by a massive landslip on the hillside above Gradbach, Staffordshire, England. It is located in a wood known as Back Forest, in the Dark Peak, towards the southwest fringe of the Peak District National Park about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of the A53 between Leek and Buxton. Over 100 metres (328 ft) long and 18 metres (59 ft)
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Flash Bar Stores
- Sutton General Store and Post Office
Leek Convenience Store
⛽ Fuel
Shell
Esso Buxton Express- Esso
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Mill Cafe
- Rose and Crown
- Blaze Farm
➕ Medical
- John Munroe Hospital
- Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre
- Moorlands House
🚰 Drinking water
St Ann's Well- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Toi
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- Leek Building Society
- NoteMachine
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Gradbach Scout Camp.
What accommodation types are available?
Gradbach Scout Camp offers three accommodation types: 18 designated camping sites (suitable for tents), two camping pods, and two indoor buildings—the Farmhouse (32 capacity) and the Cottage (16 capacity).
What facilities are provided for camping?
Camping areas include separate male and female toilets and showers with free hot water, disabled facilities, water taps, a drying room for wet clothing and boots, and permission for pit fires and altar fires (available to borrow) with staff guidance.
What are the check-in and check-out times for indoor accommodation?
For indoor accommodation, check-in typically begins at 4:30pm on Friday, with flexibility available by arrangement with staff. Latest departure is 12 noon on weekdays or 4pm on Sundays.
What is the deposit and payment requirement?
For indoor accommodation, a booking is considered firm upon receipt of one third of the total cost, with the remaining balance due four weeks prior to arrival. Camping fees must be paid in full before departure or via invoice after the visit.
What is the cancellation policy?
The deposit is returnable if at least 12 weeks notice of cancellation is given.
How much does it cost to camp at Gradbach Scout Camp?
Gradbach Scout Camp charges a camping fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gradbach Scout Camp?
At Gradbach Scout Camp, check-in is from 4:30pm Friday and check-out is by 12:00 (midweek), 16:00 (Sunday).
How many pitches does Gradbach Scout Camp have?
Gradbach Scout Camp has around 18 pitches.
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