Camping in the UK: Travel destination guide

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Looking for inspiration for your next camping adventure?

Whether you want to visit England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland, we have all the inspiration you need to explore the British Isles with your tent

Guide Contents

Introduction: Camping destinations in the UK and Ireland
Camping in England
Camping in Scotland
Camping in Wales
Camping road trips
How to choose the perfect campsite
Expert camping advice to your door!

Introduction: Camping destinations in the UK and Ireland

Pack your tent and explore everything the United Kingdom and Ireland have to offer

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Celebrate the Best of Britain, with our guide to the UK's finest camping spots, from northern Scotland to the southern tip of Cornwall.

Read on to find out more about each destination, including must-see attractions and great campsites

COUNTRY GUIDE

Camping in England

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England has so much to discover for campers. From ancient monuments like Neolithic Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall, to the many national parks and chocolate box rural villages – not to mention countless bustling seaside resorts and pretty coastal harbours – there's something for everyone.

England Guide

COUNTRY GUIDE

Camping in Scotland

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Visitors come to Scotland from all over the world to enjoy the mountains, glens and magnificent beaches as well as its culture and history. Whether you're on a well-equipped family campsite by the coast, tucked away in a Highland campsite or wild camping on a remote island beach, camping in Scotland is unforgettable. We've got a selection of articles to inspire your next visit

Scotland Guide

COUNTRY GUIDE

Camping in Wales

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Wales is a land of romance and history, with stunning scenery both on the coast and in the countryside. Camping in Wales is an amazing experience and our fantastic selection of articles will inspire your Welsh adventures.

Wales Guide

Camping road trips

Find out how to plan the perfect road trip with your tent

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A road trip is all about freedom and nothing gives you more freedom to explore than camping. Here you’ll find all the important information and advice you’ll need to plan a successful road trip at home or abroad.

Camping road trip guide

How to choose the perfect campsite

Everything you need to know to pick the ideal place to pitch up

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There are thousands of campsites in the UK alone so choosing the right one for your camping holiday is vital. Follow our top tips to find the perfect site to match your camping needs.

Choosing A Site

Helping you choose the best place to camp in the UK

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Camping in the UK gives you freedom, adventure and the chance to get closer to nature, whether it is a night on the Cornwall coast or a week's holiday in the Highlands of Scotland.

Home is where the heart is, and that's especially true when it comes to camping in the UK. Sometimes we forget just how much there is explore in the UK.

And with the disruption to travel by coronavirus and Brexit, the one thing that seems certain is that more people will be holidaying at home.

Expert information for picking where to camp

Family holidays are so important and we want to help you choose the right destination for your next camping trip. To give you inspiration, we’ve hand-picked some of our favourite UK camping destinations.

Some, like the Lake District, Cornwall and the Scottish Highlands, are obvious. Others are maybe less well-known, but they are all magnificent and should definitely be on your camping bucket list.

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