Top 10 Camping and Caravanning Club CS Sites 2012
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Certificated Sites, care of the Camping and Caravanning Club (C&CC), are for me what camping is all about. Back to nature, back to basics and a chance to explore a tiny envelope of Britain in beautiful peace.
The number 1 in this list represents all of that. But don’t get hung up on it. The C&CC has more than 1,400 of these little sister sites to explore, with more being added each month.
A list of the 95 waterside CS camps I like best is here. They took a while to compile. By the time you read this some of them will have vanished. That’s the magic. If you go discover some new ones for yourself, let me know and I’ll add them.
I’ve also listed what I consider C&CC’s 20+ best full service pitches here. My top 10 faves from that list is here.
What follows is my top 10 favourite Camping and Caravanning Club Certified Sites in 2012. Hope you like them.
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1) Sunk Island, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, East Yorkshire
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Until now, the best kept secret in UK camping – but here it is! Sail on the Humber Estuary from the campsite entrance, canoe on the canals to the rear. more info
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2) River Tame, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, Staffordshire
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Fishing, walking and cycling beside river and lake, as well a great base for Drayton Manor. If you can get the right pitch, enjoy views across the river or lake. more info
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3) River Avon, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, Worcestershire
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A private members social club on the River Avon, with camping, canoeing, sailing and overlooking the Avon valley and Bredon Hill. more info.
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4) Loch Lomond, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, Argyll
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Scenery that will take your breath away. The Number 1 site for many campers. Shops are a short walk. Bring the kayaks and fishing rods. more info
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5) River Frome, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, Wiltshire
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Traditional camping on the River Frome, next to the UK’s last official river swimming club. New members are always welcome, so why not take a plunge into the unknown. more info
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6) River Ivel, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, Northamptonshire
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Riverside walks, lakes and footpaths. A site for anglers, with an onsite tackle shop, combine camping, fishing, walking and conservation. more info
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7) River Trent, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, Staffordshire
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No sailing or canoes allowed here, but this is a place for walkers. Take a 45 minutes ramble around the lake that sits in front of the campsite or head off along the adjoining River Trent. more info
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River Cleddau, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, New Shipping Farm, Pembrokeshire
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Bring canoes, kayaks and fishing rods to camp riverside. The River Cleddau provided a great opportunity to launch, but check the wind and tides. more info
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9) Thorn House Lakes, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, Lincolnshire
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Lakeside next to Boston Golf Club. more info
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10) River Twrch, Camping and Caravanning Club CS, Gwynedd
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Free fishing on the River Twrch and close to Lake Bala. more info
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