February, 2011

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The tidal River Cleddau laps against the grassy areas of the campsite boundary. Visitors are free to launch canoes, kayaks and small boats from the site. The river is popular with anglers. web link

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by lhourahane

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Easy access from the A1 and close to the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales. Pitches overlook a 1-acre lake, which is available for private coarse fishing (£5 per day). The family run business also runs a milk-round business and milk, cream and eggs are all available for to campers. Hard standing pitches, with a network of public footpaths and bridle-ways. Dogs are welcome. web link

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Free fishing on the River Twrch, within a mile of Lake Bala. The campsite is in the Snowdonia National Park and the river runs the length of our park (fishing is free to our guests) and is extremely popular with guests of all ages.

The excellent Llanuwchllyn Narrow Gauge Railway Station is next door offering open carriage journeys along the lake. web link

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On the banks of the reservoir. There are some great walks around Rivington, the former estate of Lord Leverhulme. Top CS facilities include a shower room, kitchen area, fridge and freezer and mini library.

The Bay Horse pub is a 15 minute walk and Go Ape adventure park is a short drive.

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A beautiful lakeside site next to Boston Golf Club. Electric hook ups and a pub within walking distance

Plenty of surrounding areas for walking and cycling. Adults only.

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One for wildlife watchers, with riverside walks, lakes and footpaths. Fishing is available in the Henlow Bridge Lakes, the River Ivel, and the River Hiz.

There’s a tackle shop on-site, as well as a shower, loo and hook-up power. A railway line runs along the bottom of the rally field and the main road is close, but noise isn’t too bad.

Shops and pub within a short walk. web link

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by Si P

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A beautiful family run camp site bordered by a river on one side, and medieval buildings on the other.

A fun place to enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. The UK’s last official river swimming club is 200 metres from the site. New members are welcome.

The shower block was recently renovated. Electric hookups available.

Bath is just 15 minutes away.

Tickets for Longleat House and Safari Park can be bought on site at discount rates. web link

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By Stephen Neale

A site for fishing, walking and cycling. Pitches to the side of the house offer great views over the River Tame and the neighbouring lake. Keen swimmers sometimes take a dip in the river. There’s a pub at the end of the road.

A great camp base to visit the popular theme park Drayton Manor. Some campers have complained about traffic noise from the M41, but we didn’t find it too bad.

Electric hook-ups are available.

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By Stephen Neale

Don’t tell anyone. But this little gem has been the best kept secret on the camping circuit for more than 20 years.

Bring your own boat and sail from the seawall on the Humber Estuary. If you’re a little less ambitious, there are land drains (similar to canals) to the rear of the campsite that can be navigated for miles.

“It’s like being on the Amazon when the sun shines,” says Simon Taylor, owner of Stone Creek House. “I never see a soul.”

Simon has his own sailing boat in the front garden and is happy to offer advice on navigating the estuary.

Spurn Head – the unique sand, peninsular to the east of Sunk Island – is nearby at the mouth of the estuary.

Dogs are welcome. There’s no electricity, so fill your sails. Perfect. web link

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AMAZON?: Canoe on the Keyingham Drain (By Simon Taylor)

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The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal is right next to site, and the towpath leads passed the loch to a pub. Kidderminster is bit further along the towpath. Fishing tickets for the canal are available on site.

The waterway was built to service the Black Country and Birmingham, both of which are easy to get to from here. A great location for walking and cycling. Wyre Forest is also near, with its visitor set in one of the largest surviving areas of semi-natural woodland in the country. web link

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A private members social club right next to the river. A place for anglers and boat users.

As well as a small campsite, there’s mooring for cruisers and a club house with a lounge bar and dining room.

Meals are available evenings and lunch times at weekend. web link

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