Your next adventure awaits.
Take a look at what our campsite and surrounding area has to offer you and your group.
We look forward to welcoming you soon. And home that you have an enjoyable time with us.
Active Support Units
Derbyshire Scouts have a number of Active Support Units, who can help you make use of the wealth of activities on our doorstep
On Site Activities
Traversing Wall
Can you move along the wall using only the hand and foot grips?
Outdoor Classroom
The ideal place to try your hand at backwards cooking.
Bird Hide
A great place to watch the wildlife. Let us know what you spot.
Campfire Circle
Get everyone together for an evening around the campfire. With tiered seating, you can be sure to get everyone in.
Pioneering
We have pioneering poles available for hire.
Fire Bases
We have a number of fire bases located throughout the site. So you can practice your fire lighting and outdoor cooking skills.
Shelter Building
Use the natural materials on site to create a shelter. Why not have a competition to see who can build the most durable shelter.
Star Gazing
With very little light pollution in the area, Spitewinter offers a great location for star gazing. Ask to borrow our telescope.
Camp Ovens
Practice your fire lighting and outdoor cooking skills.
Nearby Offsite Activities
Mountain Biking
With easy access to “Open Country”, there are a number of opportunities for mountain biking.
Hiking
Spitewinter is on the fringe of the Peak District National Park, a well known
area for walking with easy access to “Open Country”.
Rock Climbing
For those with the instructors and equipment, there are a number of climbing locations nearby. If you don't the Derbyshire Scouts Climbing Team may be able to help you.
Watersports
Carsington water offer a number of water activities. Including sailing, raft building, canoeing & bellboat racing.
Caving
Nearby Matlock has many caving opportunities. For those with the equipment and instructors. If not Derbyshire Scout Caving Team offers experiences for Scouts.
Geocaching
We have our own Geocache on site, celebrating the centenary of scouting in Chesterfield. With many more to find in the local area.
Hill Walking
Spitewinter is on the fringe of the Peak District National Park, a well known
area for walking with easy access to “Open Country”.
Cycle Trails
There are a number of cycle trails in the area. Running along former railway lines. The Monsal Trail runs through some of the Peak's most spectacular limestone dales.
Indoor Climbing
Wirksworth Leisure Centre has indoor climbing and bouldering walls. As does the Healthy Living Centre in Staveley, Chesterfield
Swimming
There is a sports centre and swimming baths at Chesterfield,
and both Matlock and Clay Cross have swimming baths
Heights of Abraham
A cable car system operating in Matlock Bath, with show caverns
and 60 acres of wooded hillside
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House / Farmland / Adventure Playground and
Haddon Hall are both within 7 miles
