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Square and Compass

Square and Compass is a campsite and pub situated on the banks of the River Derwent at Darley Bridge, near Matlock in Derbyshire.

The site sits on the edge of the Peak District, sandwiched between the market towns of Bakewell and Matlock, with rolling countryside on all sides. The campground, which belongs to the adjacent pub, accommodates tents and touring vehicles.

Facilities include a toilet block, hot showers, and fresh water taps on site. Dogs are welcome both on the campsite and in the pub, where home-cooked food and cask ales are served daily.

The pub also holds fishing rights along the stretch of river opposite, making it a draw for anglers. En-suite bed-and-breakfast rooms in a converted barn and farm cottage offer an alternative to camping.


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