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The Firs Caravan Club Site (REF : FIR)

Crich Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2JH

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Ideal for ...

  • Cycling
  • Dogs
  • Motorhomes
  • Walking

Why stay here ...

Set atop the rolling hills of Derbyshire's rich countryside. The Firs Club Site is immaculately presented with excellent facilities, and offers the peace and tranquillity you need to unwind, while boasting breathtaking views of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. This is a popular touring base for the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District - leisurely walks in some of the most beautiful landscapes England has to offer are just some of many tourist and leisure experiences to be had.

Whether you're looking for a long stay, a weekend break or an overnight visit, The Firs Club Site offers level pitching and a charming rural atmosphere. A pleasant half mile walk from the Derbyshire caravan site will lead you to the welcoming local village pub where you can relax with a pint and a hearty meal. For steam enthusiasts, The Midland Railway Centre at Butterley is not to be missed. Other nearby places of interest includes the historic town of Belper and pretty village of Matlock Bath.

Facilities on site ...

  • Baby changing facilities
  • BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas, electric
  • Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled
  • Disabled shower room
  • Dishwashing area
  • Dog walk on site
  • Drive over waste disposal for motorhomes
  • Electric hook-up
  • Family washroom
  • Gas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Motorhome service point
  • Toilet block
  • TV reception: good
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi rating: Gold
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  • Golf within 5 miles

Cycling notes:

There are miles of scenic cycle paths on the doorstep, together with 2 bike-hire centres. The area is quite hilly so some local routes may be difficult. The nearest National Cycle Network route to The Firs site is National Route 7, the Lochs and Glens North Route.

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Walking notes:

The Peak District and Derbyshire Dales are excellent for keen walker. There's a 6 mile walk through ‘Strutt Country’ with splendid views of the valley, and a circular 4 or 6 mile walk from Heage remembering the Pentrich Revolution. Information on local routes is available in reception.

Check out our ViewRanger walk.

On your doorstep

  • Town/village within 1 mile

Supermarket notes:

There are Co-op, Aldi and Morrisons supermarkets in Belper approx 2miles.

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Directions

Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. From North: leave the M1 at junction 28 onto A38 dual carriageway (signposted Derby). In 5.75 miles turn onto A610 (signposted Ambergate); in about 3 miles at T-junction turn left onto A6 (signposted Belper). Within 3 miles at Morrison's roudnabout in Belper turn and return onto A6 (signposted A6 Matlock); in about 1 mile turn right into Broadholme Lane (signposted Nether Heage); in about 1 mile at T-junction turn left into Crich Lane. The site is on the left in 500 yards. From South: leave M1 at junction 24 onto A50. In about 11 miles turn onto A38 (signposted Derby); in about 5 miles turn left onto A6 (signposted Matlock); continue on the A6 through Belper; at A517 junction bear right on the A6; in about 0.75 mile after the cemetery turn right into Broadholme Lane then as above.

Sites key: Club Site

Postcode:
DE56 2JH
GPS:
Lat 53.048798 / Lon -1.473069
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OS field ref:
SK353506
OS map ref:
119
Handbook map ref:
H8

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Belper and from there to Derby, Matlock and Bakewell
  • Car hire on site
  • Daily public Transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest park and ride: Derby
  • Nearest train station: Belper
  • Train station within 5 miles

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End of seasion stay

This was our last stay at The Firs for this year. This is a beautiful site made even better by the attention to detail of the wardens. You are always made welcome A true home from home. We have not visited a site in the uk which is kept as well as this one, then are a lovely couple who keep the site as if it's their own back garden, well done to you both. Already made some bookings for next year. If you like Cantonese food Tom Yum in the cellar of the mill is a must. Tim Walker & Joan Weaver
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First visit

Lovely clean site and facilities with some beautiful views over the countryside. Friendly warden on arrival and no problem booking in and finding a pitch also a nice enclosed dog walking area. However, there is almost constant road noise (so if possible find a pitch at the back of the site) and the road was very busy to walk along to get to walks across fields with our dog.
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A Welcome return

After a 4 year layoff from caravanning, we recently bought another van and immediately booked one of our favourite sites, The Firs. On arrival, we were greeted with a friendly smile by relief wardens Anthony and his wife [Whos name Ive forgotten...Sorry :-( ]. After explaining that we was there to try out our new van and awning, they were only too happy to offer help and advice and, then popped in later to see if we had settled in ok. This site is a beautiful, well maintained, quiet site, situated on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful derbyshire countryside. The toilet block and facilities are spotless and well looked after and positioned well so, wherever your pitch is, you don't have to walk far. Theres not much of a play area for small children but there is a nice picnic area overlooking the beautiful countryside and a couple of nice public houses within walking distance that serve fine ales and food. I could go on forever talking about the beauty of this site, we can't fault it and we will be visiting regularly in the near future
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What a wonderful site we couldn't fault it. The wardens were friendly and cheerful and always helpful. The showers and loos absolutely spotless. Beautiful flowers all round the site. So quiet and peaceful. This is the 2nd year we have been and will be back next year.
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What a View

We arrived on a very wet Friday in August - the Wardens were very helpful & said as we had a small Motorhome we could use the service point right by the entrance to save driving down to the lower level. They had also marked out what pitches were still available which made it easier than driving all the way round. Loved the location - when the rain stopped - what a view from the viewing point / picnic area - we sat there a few times. This has to have the best Information room with a jigsaw out for people to have a go at completing. Belper itself was lovely and not a bad walk down hill & back up it - took us about 40 minutes. Nice town, loads of places to eat - we went to the Railway & Devonshire. Again Wardens very helpful with directions and maps for walks - we did the Ambergate walk from the site - the route directions were spot on. We will definitely be back here. So that was our last site on a 3 week tour of the Peak District and we don't feel like we have scratched the surface - still so much to see and do.
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