TOP 10 CAMPSITES BY RIVER – 2012

September 23rd, 2010 Posted by yellowad

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River camping – a Top 10

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In no particular order, here are 10 riverside camping sites worth a visit in 2012.

1) Friars Court Campsite, River Thames, Clanfield, Oxfordshire, OX18 2SU, 01367 810 206

ON the banks of the River Thames, this campsite is set in two meadows behind Oxfordshire’s Friars Court. One, a certified Caravan Club site, is situated on a four acre island and can hold up to five vans. The second is licensed to hold 60 caravans and motorhomes and welcomes camping rallies riverside.

2) Redhill Marina Camping, Ratcliffe On Soar, River Soar, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0EB, 01509 672770

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CAMPING on the River Soar only accepts visitors over the age of 18. Tents, caravans and motor homes are welcome. Fishing and watersports are available on the river. Open all year, visitors have access to electric hook-ups, gas refills, toilets and chemical waste disposal. There are no showers. Food is available on the campsite from both a shop and an eatery. Dogs are welcome.

3) Cogenhoe Mill Holiday Camping Park, River Nene, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TJ, 01327 857955

PEACEFUL, secluded camping on the River Nene. Described as a ‘haven for fishermen’, the riverside setting is tranquil and idyllic. There is a small clubhouse on the camping ground where you can shoot pool or play darts. A play area will keep the children entertained and an onsite shop sells most of the basics you’ll need for a short stay. Toilets, showers, washing up stations and laundry facilities. Billing Aquadome is nearby, where you can hire pedalos, race go-karts, play crazy gold and enjoy the funfair.

4) Waveney River Centre Campsite, River Waveney, Staithe Road, Burgh Saint Peter, Beccles, Norfolk, NR34 0BT, 01502 677343

THIS CAMPSITE overlooks the marina on the River Waveney. There is only room for 20 caravans and motorhomes, and just 30 tent pitches so book ahead during busy periods. The camsite’s leisure centre includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa and solarium. The camping store sells every day essentials as well as fishing gear in case you decide to try your luck on the river. Rowing boats, canoes, bicycles and day cruisers are all available for hire. Open all year, campers have access to hook-ups and gas refills. Toilets, showers, washing up and laundry services and chemical waste disposal are available too. Pets are welcome.

5) Yarwell Mill Caravan and Camping Park, River Nene, Yarwell, Peterborough, PE8 6PS, 01780 782344

THE PICTURESQUE Yarwell Mill campsite rests on the banks of the River Nene, with its own fishing lake at the centre of the site. Located in the Northamptonshire countryside, the 27 acre river camping site has space for 120 touring vans and 100 or more tents. The camping area is spacious enough to allow for football and other games, and the five acre lake is perfect for keen anglers. The riverside site offers hook-ups and gas fires. Toilets, showers, washing up and laundry facilities and chemical waste disposal are also available. Pets are welcome.

6) Linton Lock Caravan and Camping Site, River Ouse, Linton Lock Marina, Linton On Ouse, York, York, YO30 2AZ, 07900 933272

TENTS, caravans and motor homes accepted here on the River Ouse. Static caravans are also available for hire. Although children are permitted on the campsite, all under 18s must be accompanied by adults. Linton Lock is renowned as one of the best coarse fishing spots in the UK, with pike, chubb, bream and trout found in the river. The Lock House acts as a cafe during the day but is not open on Tuesdays. Electric hook-ups are available and showers, toilets and chemical waste disposal are all included on the camping ground. Pets are welcome. York is just 7 miles away.

7) Riverside Caravan and Camping Park Contin, Blackwater River, Strathpeffer, Highlands, IV14 9ES, 01463 243 766

SET on Blackwater River beneath the hills of the Scottish Highlands, this campsite offers natural, unspoilt beauty. Fishing in the river is free from the caravan park (permits are required). The site is also ideally located for exploring the Munros Mountains. The town of Dingwall is just 7 miles away, with its restaurants, pubs, bars, museums and an indoor swimming pool. Boat trips are available to Loch Ness or the dolphins of Moray Firth. Electric hook-ups, toilets, showers, and washing up and laundry facilities. The onsite camping shop sells your every day essentials. Pets are welcome.

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Riverside Village Holiday and Camping Park, River Crouch, Wallasea Island, Essex, SS4 2EY, 01702 258297

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AN ESSEX campsite on the banks of the River Crouch with lots to offer. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside and villages teeming with quality pubs and restaurants, the camping area is steeped in history. There’s a marina where visitors can catch a ferry across the river to the beautiful Burnham on Crouch. The campsite accepts tents, caravans and motor homes. An onsite shop sells ice cream, chocolate and more. Electric hook-ups and gas refills are available, as are showers, toilets, washing up and laundry facilities and chemical waste disposal. There’s a playground to entertain the kids and dogs are welcome.

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9) Galmpton Touring Park Campsite, River Dart, Greenway Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0EP, 01803 842066

THIS RIVER Dart based campsite accepts tents, caravans and motor homes. Quay West Water Park and Paignton Zoo are both just 15 minutes away. For more relaxing pursuits, the scenery and location make this camping ground perfect for walks and river trips. Shops and a pub/restaurant are within walking distance. Hook-ups and gas refills are available, as are fully serviced pitches, toilets, showers, washing up and laundry facilities and chemical waste disposal. There’s a children’s play park and dogs are welcome.

10) Riverside Camping, River Irfon, Llangammarch Wells, Nr Builth Wells, Powys, LD4 4BY, 01591 620465

A FOUR acre campsite on the River Irfon. Hard standing pitches available, as are a limited number of riverside pitches. A safe playground for children and a barbecue area under a gazebo can entertain both kids and adults. This a prime camping location for walking/hiking and cycling and bike hire is on sale in the village of Builth Wells. Tents, caravans and motor homes are accepted riverside and static caravans are available too. Hook-ups, gas refills, toilets, showers, washing up and laundry facilities and chemical waste disposal. Pets are welcome.

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Camping by river – some more river-side sites worth a look at in 2011

1) Huntingdon Boathaven and Camping Park, River Great Ouse. Here’s a short film we made of our visit to the river in autumn 2010. Click the title link for more camping information on this site.

2) Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park – one of my favourite river campsites. A jewel, in every sense, at the heart of London’s industrial past, present and future, on the River Lee.