The top campsites for an active holiday

Heading off on holiday is an ideal opportunity to explore the great outdoors of the UK. From cycling country trails, to taking to the water in a kayak, there is a range of activities to keep everyone happy. Maybe you enjoy the peace and relaxation of a day’s fishing, or you might want to get a bird’s-eye view of things by scaling to new heights on a rock face.

Whether you fancy a gentle stroll through the countryside, or the adrenaline rush of kite surfing, there’s a campsite for you in our Premier Parks selection below; perfectly-suited for those seeking some activity on their next holiday.

• CORNWALL

Meadow Lakes
Set in 56 acres of Cornish countryside, with four fishing lakes, a heated outdoor pool, play areas and a tennis court. Situated within beautiful meadows and woodland and only nine miles to the famous Eden Project.

• CUMBRIA

Shepherds Views
Located close to Wastwater in an area noted for its beauty. It’s great for cycling and walking with many trails nearby and Hadrian’s Cycleway passes the campsite entrance.

• DERBYSHIRE

Rivendale Caravan & Leisure Park
Occupying a 37-acre park within an old quarry, Rivendale is ideal for walkers and cyclists, being just 100 metres from the Tissington Trail. Footpaths lead from the site into Eaton, Biggin and Dove Dales.

• KENT

Quex Caravan Park
Set in an area popular for golf, kite surfing, horse riding and sailing, with a sandy beach nearby at Minnis Bay.

• OXFORDSHIRE

Lincoln Farm Park
Just nine miles from Oxford, and close to the River Thames, Lincoln Farm Park is set in nine acres of landscaped beauty. Facilities include a putting green and a leisure centre with pools, steam room and gym.

• REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Mannix Point
Set on the southwest Kerry coast, Mannix Point is in a perfect location for watersports, fishing, horse riding, cycling, and hill, mountain and foreshore walking.

• SCOTLAND

Blair Castle Caravan Park
Set within the historic landscape of Blair Castle, surrounded by Highland scenery, the park features a putting green, nine acres of open space, and Segway tours. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the 40 miles of trails around the estate.

Brighouse Bay
1200 acres of countryside with woods and nature trails. The site also has its own sandy beach, a slipway, and an 18-hole golf course, plus a 9-hole family course and a driving range.

Cairnsmill Caravan Park
Just one mile from historic St Andrews where you can pick up the Fife Coastal Path and walk to your heart’s content. The site also has access to a three-acre fly fishing reservoir.

Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park
Set at the foot of Ben Nevis and with wonderful views, this is the perfect site for a walking or cycling holiday. The West Highland Way is nearby and the climb up Ben Nevis starts just across the road.

The Premier Parks collection offers 100 high quality parks across the UK and Ireland for the ultimate touring experience. For more details about all the editorially rated campsites in the group click here.