Buxton Club Campsite

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Mid-summer at Buxton

We have spent the last 10 or so nights at the Buxton CMC site. It's a very peaceful location with the only sound the local bird song. The site is located in an old quarry, I'm guessing Grinlow quarry and it's located a couple of miles from the Spa town of Buxton. The walk into town is through Grinlow woods and it's quite a steep trail into town. Not a problem heading out from the site but takes a little longer on the route back. We had a fully serviced pitch which we utilised to the full given the Covid restrictions and the inevitable queues for the toilet block which only allows access to 4 people at a time. Nevertheless the facilities are first rate. I would add that the landscaping at the site looks neglected. We are used to pristinely trimmed hedges and grass verges at CMC sites but it's all looking a bit wild, and in need of some TLC here at Grinlow. Have a look here at some of the things we did and places to eat http://www.caravanramblings.co.uk/?p=3888

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Reviewed on 27/06/2021 17:38

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Mid-summers day in Buxton

We have spent the last 10 or so nights at the Buxton CMC site. It's a very peaceful location with the only sound the local bird song. The site is located in an old quarry, I'm guessing Grinlow quarry and it's located a couple of miles from the Spa town of Buxton. The walk into town is through Grinlow woods and it's quite a steep trail into town. Not a problem heading out from the site but takes a little longer on the route back. We had a fully serviced pitch which we utilised to the full given the Covid restrictions and the inevitable queues for the toilet block which only allows access to 4 people at a time. Nevertheless the facilities are first rate. I would add that the landscaping at the site looks neglected. We are used to pristinely trimmed hedges and grass verges at CMC sites but it's all looking a bit wild, and in need of some TLC here at Grinlow. Have a look here at some of the things we did and places to eat http://www.caravanramblings.co.uk/?p=3888

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Reviewed on 27/06/2021 17:37

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What a wonderful site!

June 2021. First visit to this site after many attempts to find late availability over the past 5 years. Not surprised it is always busy! It is a wonderful site. Spacious, peaceful, well laid out and beautifully kept. It is also a stone's throw from the town with its great facilities and the perfect location for exploring all parts of the magnificent Peak District. So lucky to have been able to stay for 8 nights and will make every effort to book again. Definitely in my top 5 club sites.

Westman1

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Reviewed on 24/06/2021 18:07

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No phone signal, no wifi, no TV reception... otherwise great!

Good location, very good facilities, nice & helpful staff... but it's deep in a quarry so there's no mobile phone signal and therefore no wifi. We paid for the club wifi, but it was so slow (even when loading single web pages) that it was pointless; that was £3.50 wasted. There's no TV reception either, unless you can connect by cable. A minor gripe: why have the motorhome service point waste water disposal on the way in, rather than on the way out?

shuggy7

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Reviewed on 21/06/2021 19:03

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Enjoyed a mid week break here. Very busy but very well managed and maintained. A good shop. Good walks into and back from Buxton via various routes. Buxton itself is a lovely place. All in all very satisfied and will return. .

EamonnD

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Reviewed on 08/06/2021 17:34

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A unique and beautiful site in a great location and ran by a great team. Thank you!

I had been to this site as a child and have been meaning to return for some time. What a stunning location, and very well maintained and operated site. Nicely located for a walk into Buxton, through the woodland trail and past the caverns. Buxton itself is a great little town with a fantastic park/pavillion area with rowing boat hire and a few other activities for the kids. Plenty of restaurants/pubs and all the usual. We recommend the Greek restaurant called Ithaca. We were made to feel very welcome by the staff and they were very helpful when we requested to stay an extra night. The small shop is great and has most things you need, including some nice fresh bakery items like bread, pastries and the compulsary bakewell pudding! Most pitches are well sized and fairly private. It was busy when we arrived but we still had the choice of several good spots. I heard a few moans and groans while I was there about the number of people allowed in the toilet blocks, and that people were not taking their rubber bands off the hook as they left, which meant people thought the facilities were full when they weren't. I don't think it's fair to hassle the staff for this, and as guests/visitors we have to take responsibility for following the guidelines, or risk losing the facilities once more. The toilet blocks were kept very clean and nearly always available when required, so no complaints from me. A lovely stay at a great site. We will be back!

Phillips Clan

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Reviewed on 08/06/2021 13:59

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Nice site in good location

Really nice site lovely walks very close by. Clean facilities. Recommended. We had a problem bank holiday weekend with teenagers riding bikes around the site doing stunts and wheelies feel that wardens should be dealing with this nearly got hit several times. Stunning country park location great if you have dogs.

Reviewed on 05/06/2021 20:53

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Another return visit.

Buxton Club Site is excellent because the facilities are so good. Although almost every pitch was occupied it was quiet on the site. Heavy rain on our first night meant that by 9pm our motohome was standing in a shallow lake! I am hoping that the number of people allowed in the toilet block at any one time can be increased soon; it is very, very frustrating to stand outside and hear all the showers going full blast when you need to use the toilet but cannot go in!!

Motorhome174

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Reviewed on 01/06/2021 07:21

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Good site

We stayed for a week in May. We had a lot of rain (it is the Peak District after all!) but managed to not get too wet. This site is very good with dogs as there are excellent walks right from the edge of the site, and a dog wash onsite. We visited some interesting places fairly near and will certainly stay here again to explore more. Only 2 minor issues for us: the wifi is really, really poor, verging on non-existent. So slow as to be effectively useless. The second is that, because parts of the site are laid out in a series of cul-de-sacs, there can sometimes be a bit of a hike to the services. Not too much of a problem, just a bit of a pain. And we did note some people who could not resist following the direct route, through others' pitches. Not good. Tip: the recommended taxi service to/from Buxton is by a very accommodating Glaswegian and is great! Overall: recommended.

BobbyWJ

Reviewed on 29/05/2021 22:12

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Great site

I stayed here for 2 short breaks in the middle of May 2021 whilst my car was having its wheels powder coated at High Peak Powder Coating, on the nearby industrial estate. (They did a fantastic job by the way.) The site is very picturesque with lots of walking and biking trails close by. It’s adjacent to Grin Low Country Park where lots of walks start from. When I visited the site was still subject to some Covid19 regulations, which were managed excellently. All 4 wardens were very helpful, very friendly and very respectful of visitors needs. Buxton itself, which is walkable from the site, is a wonderful place to visit, lots of interesting buildings and an excellent park. It’s possible to catch the train to Manchester from Buxton rail station for those who require some ‘retail therapy’! The local taxi firm is excellent and very reliable. Do try the pastries, they are delicious!

BigKen47

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Reviewed on 28/05/2021 23:44

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