Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London, E4 7RA, 020 8529 5689
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October, 2010
Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE, 01206 382898
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Seaview Holiday Park, Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8DA, 01206 382534
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Camping and Caravan Club CS, Ardleigh Caravan and Camping Park, Dead Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RH, 01206 231134
A quiet touring caravan site in Constable Country with views over Ardleigh reservoir. The River Stour, at Dedham and Flatford, is nearby.
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Caravan and Camping Club CS, Crowsheath Carp Angling & Breeding Farm Ltd, Hawkswood Road Downham, Billericay Essex CM11 1JT, 07816 576443
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CAE DU CAMPSITE, Rhosllefain, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9ND, 01654 711234
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By Stephen Neale
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Probably the coolest site in Britain. The toilets need an upgrade, the general facilities are basic at best, and there was no electricity when we visited. But we think you’ve got to go a long way to beat Cae Du Campsite for class.
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Once you’ve queued for the loo and powered the showers for a pound, sit back and enjoy the scenery. Nothing quite beats watching the sunset here, but take a windbreak just in case. The sea breezes blow more than a vegetarian on baked beans.
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If you’re lucky, you get to see dolphins at dusk and dawn.
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Some traditional rules and reg’s are set aside in favour of honest, neighbourly common sense. Don’t be put off. This is the quitest camp in Britain after dusk. Not one for the ravers.
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Campfires are allowed. Driftwood litters the beach – although worth taking some along. The farmer and his wife allow dogs at no charge. Shops nearby sell all the basics, including wine and beer.
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BEACH: Camp next to the sea (by Dave Croker)
CLIFF: Campsite overlooking the sea at Rhosllefain (by SMJ)
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UK River/Canal Network
THESE pages are for anyone who wants to enjoy the UK’s rivers or canals, predominantly with a view to camping, fishing and boating etc..
SUNSET: Topsham, Devon, on the River Exe (by slideshow bob)
The UK’s inland waterways are served by thousands of camps, marinas and public houses.
Most of the rivers and canals form part of a simple network – spanning Bristol to London, Liverpool to Goole, and Lancaster to Ripon – which is navigable by canoe or barge.
The network connects the Irish Sea, the North Sea, the estuaries of the Thames, Humber, Mersey, River Severn and River Ribble. The map below created by Campsites on Water (NB: not to scale) indictates how the main routes are linked.
NAVIGABLE: The UK’s river and canal network © Campsites on Water
Things to do waterside can be found here www.waterscape.com – Britian’s official guide to leisure activities on rivers, canal and lakes.
RIVERS
The majority of UK rivers are linked by the main canal network, which was completed by the start of the 19th Century.
Click here for a list of rivers in the UK and Ireland.
CANALS
The UK’s canals – once the focus for heavy industry and goods – have become an attraction for the recreational and tourist trade in the last 30 years.
Although the network fell into decline in the 19th century when rail replaced water as the main delivery system, canals are becoming increasingly popular. Government now invests significant public funds in renovating derelict canals and re-opening closed routes.
The Inland Waterways Association was formed in 1946 as a charity to campaign for improvements to the system.
A list of canals in the UK will follow.
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