If the idea of camping appeals, but the thought of being surrounded by masses of others on a sprawling field doesn’t appeal, then there are essentially 2 choices.
1) Go wild and camp in the middle of nowhere, although this might have a few issues such as lack of facilities.
2) A more suitable option might be to find one of Britain’s tiny campsites where you and a handful of other people can enjoy more relaxed surroundings.
Assuming you’ve opted for the latter then you’ll need to find these oasis’ of peace and tranquillity in the British countryside and that can be a little tricky as by their very nature they tend to be hidden away in private grounds and woodlands.
To help with this quest, author Dixie Willis set out on a 2,000 mile cycling trip to find the best of the small hidden away campsites that really make camping a more enjoyable experience. The camping sites she found stretch right around England, Scotland and Wales from Dundonnell in Ross-shire to Betws Garmon in Gwynedd, via Dalegarth guesthouse and campsite in Buttermere (Lake District) right down to Broad Meadow House in Cornwall.
For the full list of the small campsites found, click here for the Guardian article.
Other useful links:
UK campsites
Park Resorts sites
Hoseasons campsites
Tentastic camping supplies
One Comment
You’ve got it exactly right! So many campers really want to get away from it all and plan for a quiet secluded camp site, but find disappointment in large camp sites and don’t know where to find any others. You can of course join the Camping Club and visit their small sites, but not everyone wants to do that and pay the subscription.