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Businessman donates £5000 after Guides' tents stolen
Youngsters delighted after offer to replace camping gear
Posted: 14 May 2013
New Camping & Caravanning Club Site on the shores of Loch Ness
The Club adds to its portfolio with a new Loch-shore campsite
Posted: 14 May 2013
Start Camping 2013 is on sale today
The brand new back-to-basics camping annual is on sale now
Posted: 10 May 2013
Walking campaign aims to get Britain fitter
Britain on Foot campaign aims to target one million people
Posted: 09 May 2013
The Highland Games 2013 are about to begin
The Highland Games are set to begin in Gourock, Inverclyde
Posted: 08 May 2013
Summer Discounts for Club Campers
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Posted: 03 May 2013
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Exclusive to the June 2013 issue of Camping, get details on this fantastic offer for the school...
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Fun in the sun at the Big Camp 2013
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Useless camping kit
I bought a penknife a few years ago that has a knife and fork in the mix. Thought it would be handy but it actually takes up more space than just my regular penknife and fork would.
Posted: 05 May 2013
POLL Indoor camping -...
Reminds me of this http://www.euronews.com/2011/05/23/glamping-at-indoor-campsite-in-berlin/ vote:too far
Posted: 05 May 2013
camping northern Spain then...
As has been stated good idea to move to motorhomes section. Welcome anyway to the forum. Northern Spain is nice in June as long as it.s dry, the rain should be finished (hopefully) by June As you like beaches I would keep to the coastal roads up to Brittany, some lovely places. No need to book,...
Posted: 05 May 2013
apache tent
Tent now sold thanks :-)
Posted: 27 Apr 2013
Easiest tent for one person...
Bought the Quechua Base 4 and have a good feeling about it! Now my only concern is that one of my friends is going to pack way more than she ought to. Problem is that she never did any hiking tour that lasted longer than a day before and wants to be prepared and equipped for every situation...
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Hello, If you're going to Scotland then this could be useful! http://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/activities/walking
Posted: 15 Apr 2013
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This is very sad. I didn't know about it! Thanks for sharing the information.
Posted: 05 Apr 2013
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I purchased an Outwell Nevada Polycotton on ebay. It was virtually brand new. it was purchased new by an elderly couple, they experimented in the garden for 1 night, and decided it wasn't for them. It has carpet and footprint. I paid 200. I looked daily and you can grab some bargains but be...
Posted: 18 Feb 2013
My wifes first outing, not...
[QUOTE]PJay - 2013-02-18 11:13 AM The moral of this is Always carry both set of Keys, one set each. What good are they left at home?[/QUOTE] i do alot of fishing and always carry 2 sets, my main objective was for my wife to enjoy camping. How i forgot the p[ares i'm not sure, i totally agree...
Posted: 18 Feb 2013
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After a disastrous first year camping (well, it was the second wettest in record) I've moved the blog to a new URL and, as always, appreciate your views and experience. Www.allthecampinggear.co.uk This year's mission - to properly concert Husband to camping. Wish me luck!
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Great tip! Does this work with all tents?
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Favourite family campsites?
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