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WALKING SPECIAL: CAMPING <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
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Britain’s best campsites for walkers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

By Dixe Wills <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Housedean Farm <\/span><\/em><\/strong>Le<\/span>wes, East Sussex<\/em><\/span>
Slap bang on the South Downs Way, the farm offers a sheltered nook where you can pitch up and watch the stars come out above the downs as you sit beside your campfire. Along with 25 spacious pitches, modern facilities and a bonus open-air shower, there are three camping pods, a shepherd\u2019s hut and \u2013 somewhat unusually \u2013 a luxury pig ark. housedean.co.uk <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Treen Farm Campsite <\/strong>St Levan, Cornwall<\/span>
<\/em>Beloved of walkers for its tranquillity and extraordinary sea views, Treen is a family oriented campsite just a hop and a skip from the South West Coast Path. Come the evening there\u2019s a cracking 16th-century pub, The Logan Rock Inn, and the stunning Minack open-air theatre, both within easy walking distance. treenfarmcampsite.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

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North Lees <\/em><\/strong>Hathersage, Derbyshire<\/em><\/span>
Within easy walking range of Stanage Edge and with a wealth of routes to choose from, the spacious North Lees campsite makes an excellent base for exploring the Peak District National Park. It has a drying room, is easily accessible by bus and, for those without tents, there are seven cosy pods (including one for wheelchair users). peakdistrict.gov.uk\/<\/a> camping-northlees <\/p>\n\n

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Low Greenside Farm <\/strong><\/em>Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
This campsite near the border with Yorkshire presents walkers with a pleasing dilemma: do they head for the northern Yorkshire Dales, explore Cumbria\u2019s fantastic Howgill Fells or consult the campsite\u2019s guide to local walks? There are capacious pitches with fire-pits here, fabulous Eden Valley views, a bell tent and yurt, and two great village pubs within sauntering distance. lowgreensidefarmcampsite.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Syke Farm <\/strong>Buttermere, Cumbria<\/em>
This tents-only site between Crummock Water and Buttermere \u2013 Alfred Wainwright\u2019s favourite lake \u2013 has been popular with walkers for more than 40 years. With little hummocks to camp on and great views of the surrounding hills, it\u2019s perfect for a hike around Buttermere or up Haystacks. If you fancy a little luxury, there are yurts and a shepherd\u2019s hut too. sykefarmcampsite.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Hobby Farm <\/em><\/strong>nr Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset<\/em><\/span>
A campsite that aims to \u2018keep things wild as nature intended\u2019, Hobby Farm consists of 14 pitches with fire-pits for campers (adults only) and a pair of shepherd\u2019s huts. You can either explore the Jurassic Coast or head into the beautiful Marshwood Vale, criss-crossed with footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes. westdorsetcamping.co.uk\/hobby-farm-pitches <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Walkmill Campsite <\/strong>nr Warkworth, Northumberland <\/em>
Tucked into a picturesque loop of the River Coquet, Walkmill is within striking distance of the Northumberland coast and St Oswald\u2019s Way. Look out for otters and kingfishers on the river and wildflowers in the meadow, or enjoy star-gazing \u2013 the site is in Northumberland Dark Skies Park. But, probably best of all, there\u2019s a bath. walkmillcampsite.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Sallochy Campsite <\/strong>Milarrochy, Stirlingshire<\/em>
Fans of waterside pitches will love this tents-only beach site. After a day on the West Highland Way (or a tootle along the Sallochy Trail), you can feast your eyes on the view across the islands of Loch Lomond to the Arrochar Alps. Facilities are basic \u2013 just composting toilets and drinking water \u2013 giving an experience that\u2019s almost wild camping. forestryandland.gov.scot\/<\/a> visit\/forest-parks\/queenelizabeth-forest-park\/sallochy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Badrallach Scoraig peninsula, Ross-shire <\/strong><\/em>
At the end of a remote lane, with only a dozen pitches and no phone reception, Badrallach is a place for peace-lovers. You can walk along Loch Broom to the isolated village of Scoraig (reachable only by boat or on foot) while looking out for pine martens, red deer, white-tailed sea eagles and red squirrels. badrallach.com\/stay\/<\/a> camping.html <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Hillfort Camping and Yurts <\/strong>Goodwick, Pembrokeshire <\/em>
It\u2019s not often you get to camp on a 30-acre Iron Age Hillfort, especially one with just 11 pitches. Take in the extraordinary views once enjoyed by our Celtic forebears, before heading off along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path or stumbling around Strumble Head to watch for dolphins, orca and porpoise. hillfortcampingandyurts.co.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

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Hafod-y-Llan Nant Gwynant, <\/strong>Snowdonia<\/em>
Owned by the National Trust, the tents-only Hafody-Llan sits within a dramatic 4,000-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest. There are waterfalls nearby and the lesser-used Watkin Path up Snowdon\/Yr Wyddfa runs right past. Campfires are allowed, and if you do get a soaking while out enjoying Wales\u2019 highest peak, there are hot showers and a handy tumble-drier on site. nationaltrust.org.uk\/<\/a> holidays\/wales\/hafod-y-llancampsite<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Meelmore Lodge Bryansford, <\/strong>Co. Down<\/em>
Waking up to an alpine vista is always energising and here you\u2019ll be treated to gorgeous views of Slieve Meelmore. This tents-only site has fire pits for hire and is popular with hillwalkers aiming for the higher Mournes. Should you forget your stove, don\u2019t fret: the campsite has its own bistro. meelmorelodge.co.uk\/camp-site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Dixe Wills <\/strong>is a keen camper who has such a love for particularly small campsites that he has written a book about them (Tiny Campsites; <\/em> AA Publishing).
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Photos: Alamy, www.campsites.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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