Gradbach Scout Camp

Gradbach Scout Camp Scout Camp Site for both camping and indoor accommodation. Note we are not a commercial campsite.

Welcome to Gradbach Scout Camp Website

Gradbach Scout Camp is located on the western edge of the Peak District National Park, nestled in the upper reaches of the Dane Valley, on the borders of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire. The campsite is located close to both Buxton and Leek, but because of the nature of the Peak District countryside it appears to be in a world of its own! The campsit

e is ideally situated for most Peak District activities including climbing, walking and caving and is a much used stopover point for Scout and Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, as well as longer troop or patrol camps. Although designated as a ‘Scout ‘ camp site we welcome affiliated groups, schools and youth organisations from all walks of life

Whether you are hike-camping for a single night, or planning a week long camp, there's no finer setting to base your adventure!

Competition Time:As you may have seen in the news recently, an incredible discovery has just been made near Gradbach!For...
01/04/2026

Competition Time:

As you may have seen in the news recently, an incredible discovery has just been made near Gradbach!

For those of you who aren’t aware, Gradbach has long been known for the small colony of wallabies that for many years lived wild in the woods and moors, having been released from the Brocklehurst family’s private zoo during the Second World War. Popular belief held that the last of these wallabies died out several years ago; However, it turns out that the last few survived and have been living secretly alongside the local sheep.

Recent investigations by a prominent British Scientific Research Organization have now confirmed something extraordinary — the wallabies appear to have crossbred with the sheep and have created an entirely new hybrid species that’s better adapted to the harsh winter conditions! 🦘🐑

These woolly jumpers were first spotted living in an area called Back Forest which is situated towards the northern end of The Roaches. Due to the close proximity of Gradbach Scout Camp to the creatures woodland home, scientists are asking members of the Scout Association to take part in a competition to help name this remarkable new species!🎉

How can you help?
🔹 Come up with a creative and fitting name for this unique hybrid.
🔹 Comment your suggestions below!
🔹 The winning name will be submitted to the British Zoological Society and will be officially recorded in any potential future research!

We can’t wait to see what brilliant names you come up with for these fascinating creatures, who’ve been hopping around near our beloved campsite just waiting to be discovered! 🏕️

24/02/2026
Well done to everyone who attended High Peak Scouting Chilly Camp 2026 at Gradbach Scout Camp  this weekend. Whilst not ...
19/01/2026

Well done to everyone who attended High Peak Scouting Chilly Camp 2026 at Gradbach Scout Camp this weekend. Whilst not as cold as some years, I think everyone still fully deserved their Chilly Challenge badge.
Thanks to all the staff team for making it happen, inparticular John Read who has taken over catering duties for our events.
A date for your diary. Our 2027 event will take place on 16th January 2027.

Thanks to 1st Chinley for some of the photos

A Merry Christmas to all our friends & customers and wishing you all the very best for 2026. 🎉And Congratulations to Liz...
25/12/2025

A Merry Christmas to all our friends & customers and wishing you all the very best for 2026. 🎉
And Congratulations to Lizzie Potts for photo of the year at Gradbach.
From all the team at Gradbach

10/11/2025
We will remember them.
09/11/2025

We will remember them.

High Peak Scouting at Gradbach Scout Camp, Border Hike 2025
22/09/2025

High Peak Scouting at Gradbach Scout Camp, Border Hike 2025

22/09/2025

Another fantastic Border Hike, thankyou very much Gradbach Scout Camp !! Everyone was amazing, both participants and staff, dealing with the torrential rain of Saturday.

Here a Sunday photo with everyone feeling less soggy and still smiling.

22/09/2025
21/09/2025

Why oh why couldn't it have been like this yesterday??!!
The organisers said that yesterday and last night was the worst weather for the Hike competition in the 43 years it's been going - so that makes the Scouts' achievement even more impressive.
3rd and 13th place finishes out of 22 teams.
Really well done everyone 👏👏👏

21/09/2025

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Old Hall Farm, Gradbach
Buxton
SK170SU

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