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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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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 sky_mitch

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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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Views across the lake, but a shame no waterside sports are allowed here, either on the river or the lake.

Still, one person’s loss, is another’s gain. This is a great site if you just want to take in the peace and quite or go for a stroll.

Fishing is available during the summer months for small day-fee payable to the site owner.

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by steve p2008

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Camp next to a well stocked carp fishing lake with 26 pegs. A gastro pub (The Wellington Inn) is within walking distance across the fields and a Garden Centre and Queenswood Country Park are close by.

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A base to explore the Cotswolds. Fishing onsite. more info

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Named after the Millpond it rests alongside, this is a great site for fishing, walking and exploring the Wye Valley and Malvern Hills. Slimbridge Wetland Centre has over 300 hectares and a programme of walks and events throughout the year. more info

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A site for the purists. Onsite fishing, but no showers or toilets. more info

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A terraced, waterside site with electric, hot and cold water and showers, shared with boat owners  Pub and public transport within a mile. Expect to pay anything from £12.50 a night or £60 per week. Caravan Club CL site.

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The site is unique, with this section of the non-tidal Thames considered one of the best canoeing areas in England.

Expect to pay as little as £5.50 (50p charge for awning) – one of the best value sites around. Oxford is short drive away. Dogs are allowed.

BANK: On the River Thames