Looking for campsites with fishing?
Then you’ve come to the right place! Our fishing lake provides an ecologically balanced mixed coarse fishery, stocked with Rudd, Roach, Tench, Perch and Crucian Carp. Wildlife is a big part of life at Callow Top and we recognise the need for proper habitat management and environmental excellence. Our fishing lake, and the nature reserve surrounding it, were developed by working closely with the environment agency.
The lake is well stocked with mature fish. Several anglers have reported catches of up to 100lb total weight. You can enjoy fishing while staying with us for your camping or caravan holiday. We’re the only campsite with fishing in the local area.
A wide selection of pegs are available with double pegs suitable for parent & child/disabled fishing. The fishing lake is situated 1/4 mile away from the main park facilities and pitches, parking is available adjacent to the lake. Sorry we don’t hire out fishing equipment, you will need to bring your own with you.
The fishing lake also has its own bird hide which is available free of charge to guests who would like to observe the wildlife in our nature reserve. A £5 refundable deposit is required for the key. A selection of bird watching and wildlife books are available to borrow from reception.
April 2010
Sand Martins are back in our nature reserve. If you’re coming to stay you can go and watch them from our bird hide.
Fishing Day ticket
Adult (using 1 rod) £5
Under 16s (using 1 rod) £2.50
Weekly tickets are also available.
Cycling
Cycling is a great way to explore the park and the surrounding areas. At Callow Top, we offer on-site cycle hire, but you are welcome to bring your own bikes with you. We have a wide range available, plus tag-alongs, buggies
and child seats. From the site you have direct access to the Tissington Trail cycle route, on which you can cycle the 13 miles to Parsley Hay, joining the High Peak Cycle Trail if you choose. There are several other cycle routes in the area, including the Manifold Valley Trail and a circular route around Carsington Water reservoir.
BIKE HIRE is available on site. Prices are as follows:
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
| 3HRS | £8 | £6 |
| DAY | £12 | £8 |
| Buggy | Tag Along | |
| 3HRS | +£6 | +£6 |
| DAY | +£8 | +£8 |
For further information visit the Visit Peak District ‘Pedal Peak District’ pages here
Walking
The Peak District is renowned as an area of natural beauty and is perfect for exploring on foot. There are a number of footpaths leading from the site, you can take a short 20-minute stroll into Ashbourne, or a longer walk such as the 2-hour route to Dovedale. Every year the Peak District holds its own walking festival, with walks guided by rangers who are experts in their area.
For further information on this and other walks please see the Visit Peak District Website here:
