BELLINGHAM CAMPING AND CARAVANNING CLUB SITE
For hikers and walkers
There are numerous opportunities to enjoy scenic walking from this campsite in the Northumberland National Park, including a trip to the picturesque Hareshaw Linn waterfall, or a pleasant stroll along the banks of the North Tyne. Brown Rigg, Northumberland NE48 2JY www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
■ ■ LUCKSALL CARAVAN & CAMPING PARK (5)
Whether you explore the 90 acres of nearby Lucksall Park, or its adjoining
200 acres of woodland, you will certainly get your step count up while you walk through this magical part of Herefordshire. Mordiford, Hereford HR1 4LP www.lucksallpark.co.uk
■ ■ MATLEY WOOD CAMPSITE
Matley Wood Campsite is a great base for seeing the New Forest. As you stroll through the ancient trees and wide open grasslands, you are sure to find yourself enchanted by the stunning surroundings. Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst SO43 7FZ www.campingintheforest.co.uk
■ ■ RYE HILL FARM
Pitching up at Rye Hill Farm will leave you ideally situated for getting your cultural and natural fix, with Hadrian’s Wall, Durham and the Northumberland National Park just some of the attractions in the vicinity. Slaley NE47 0AH ryehillfarm.co.uk
■ ■ BRECKLAND MEADOWS TOURING PARK
You will be spoilt for choice when choosing walking routes at this peaceful, adults-only site, with Thetford Forest and the Norfolk coastline providing wonderful scenery. Lynn Road, Norfolk PE37 7PT brecklandmeadows.co.uk
■ ■ ■ Welcome canine companions POSTON MILL (6)
Pets receive a warm welcome at Poston Mill, with a 10-acre field ensuring your dogs can enjoy as many walks as they could wish for, throughout the day. Peterchurch, Hereford HR2 0SF postonmill.co.uk
■ ■ TANNER FARM PARK
You’ll find a huge selection of walking trails leading directly from Tanner Farm Park, including routes through woodland, rolling fields or along a riverbank, where you might even spot a kingfisher or mink. Goudhurst Road, Kent TN12 9ND www.tannerfarmpark.co.uk
■ ■ SKELWITH FOLD CARAVAN PARK
This Lake District campsite has numerous routes to keep your pet occupied, ranging from Lake Windermere to a woodland trek, and trails around Ambleside. ■ Ambleside LA22 0HY ■ www.skelwith.com
BLUE HILLS TOURING PARK
Perfect for pooches, Blue Hills has a ‘Doggy Den’, easy access to the South West Coast Path and an open field for four-legged friends. ■ Crosscoombe, Cornwall TR5 0XP ■ bluehillscamping.co.uk
BRIDLINGTON C&MC SITE
With dog walks onsite and nearby, and a doggy shower, Bridlington C&MC site offers unforgettable holidays for all. ■ Bridlington, East Riding YO15 1DU ■ www.caravanclub.co.uk
■ Peaceful adults-only sites CHAROLAND FARM
Set in rural Lancashire, Charoland offers only 10 pitches. This tranquil retreat has numerous pleasant walks to embark on, yet is just nine miles away from bustling Blackpool and 11 miles from Fleetwood. Greenhalgh Lane, Lancashire PR4 3HL www.charolandfarm.co.uk
■ ■ RED KITE TOURING PARK (7)
Set in 20 beautiful acres, Red Kite Touring Park is only a mile away from the town of Llanidloes, with its historic buildings and Chartist history, and just perfect for setting off to visit the Clywedog Reservoir or explore the gorgeous Elan Valley. Llanidloes, Mid Wales SY18 6NG www.redkitetouringpark.co.uk
■ ■ GROOBY’S PIT
For keen anglers, this lovely Lincolnshire campsite has two well-stocked fishing lakes, and for birdwatchers, the local wildlife includes kingfishers and owls. Steeping Road, Thorpe St Peter PE24 4QT www.fishskegness.co.uk
■ ■ OVERBROOK CARAVAN PARK
Located on the edge of Thornton-le-Dale, in the North York Moors National Park, the tranquil campsite at Overbrook is just half an hour from the attractions of top seaside resorts such as Scarborough.
There are also plenty of sites of historical interest in the surrounding area, including Castle Howard and Nunnington Hall. Maltongate, North Yorkshire YO18 7SE www.overbrookcaravanpark.co.uk
■ ■ ROSEBUD FARM TOURING PARK
A small and peaceful location, Rosebud Farm is as picturesque as its charming name suggests. Wonderfully placed for exploring North Cornwall, the campsite is only a short walk away from the delights of the South West Coast Path.
St Teath, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 3LB www.rosebudfarmtouringpark.co.uk
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