You can, but think carefully about your vehicle size. The road is winding with steep sections and no barriers on some bends. It's manageable in a van conversion or smaller motorhome, but we'd think twice in anything over 7 metres. It closes regularly in winter due to ice and snow.

The Agricultural Centre car park on the A6 is the best option. It's large, has no height barrier, and is a short walk into town. The riverside car park in the centre is too tight for most motorhomes.

No. The Peak District National Park doesn't permit wild camping or overnight parking in car parks. Rangers do patrol. Use legitimate campsites and CLs.

May or September. Summer school holidays bring heavy traffic, especially on the A6 through Bakewell and around Castleton. Spring has bluebells in the dales; autumn brings heather on the moorland edges. Winter touring is possible if you're self-contained, but many sites close October through March.

The main A-roads are fine. The problem roads are the steep passes (Winnats, Snake, Cat and Fiddle) and some narrow lanes in the dales. Stick to the A6, A515, and A619 for stress-free driving. Use a sat nav set for truck/large vehicle routing if you have the option.

Campsites in the area generally offer waste disposal, some to non-residents for a fee. There are no public motorhome service points in the Peak District itself. Plan your stops around campsites with facilities.