Upper Booth Farm Campsite

Everyone loves service stations, don't they? A chance to stretch the legs, have a look at the other travellers and buy an extortionately priced all day breakfast. If such soulless, grey spaces can enrich you then one that sits in a beautiful, soaring valley is likely to seem transcendent. Luckily it is not motorised traffic that Upper Booth serves but the walkers conquering the Pennine Way as it passes through the farm. As part of the Pennine Way the site feels very much of the Peaks, with only the beautiful wooden toilet block giving away that this is a purpose built campsite. Set in a valley, the site's gently sloping fields provide a perfect pitch yet boast views that wow. Thoughtfully the number of pitches is limited, so despite the location the atmosphere is maintained. The site rewards exploration, from wandering around the beautiful farm buildings and discovering the animals to striking out across the peaks on foot or bike; it's a location that can't help but inspire.

Facilities are spotless and there's a small shop for the basics, though with only a couple of toilets and showers in each block they can feel stretched at the busiest times, and O2 signal is non-existent if that matters to you. The National Trust runs the site now and the welcome tends to be warm; staff will happily point you towards routes like Jacob's Ladder.

If you're not planning on conquering the full Pennine Way, Upper Booth Farm still makes an ideal base for exploring the different aspects of the Peak District. Edale is a short walk away with pubs and cafes, and the National Trust Information Centre there will set you on your way. If you have a car it's worth heading to Buxton and Bakewell for some beautiful urban day trips, and despite the feel of remoteness there is a train station at Edale (2 miles), making this perfect slice of the peaks accessible to everyone.