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And the more people do that, in deliberate contravention of the bye laws, the more likely it is that barriers will restrict daytime parking as well as camping.I dont think there are any official/legal spots - but there are parking/picnic areas that I know and often use on Exmoor that dont restrict overnighting via official notices...so just a bit of common sense and respect for the location and enjoy
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It's such a shame that motorhomes/caravans are effectively excluded from the moors and the only sites that the NP info. lists are off the moors, forcing motorhomes to commute up onto the moor and clog up the roads. Makes little sense to me, but so be it.
Who forces motorhome/caravan owners to do anything? The park authorities try to encourage everyone to use public transport in the parks to avoid clogging up the roads.It's such a shame that motorhomes/caravans are effectively excluded from the moors and the only sites that the NP info. lists are off the moors, forcing motorhomes to commute up onto the moor and clog up the roads. Makes little sense to me, but so be it.
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Absolutely. !!Who forces motorhome/caravan owners to do anything? The park authorities try to encourage everyone to use public transport in the parks to avoid clogging up the roads.
Unrestricted camping in our national parks would soon spoil them for everyone, not just motorhomers and caravanners, just as it would in the rest of the country. That was recognised in the 1930s and 1950s when the legislation we have in place was drafted - and when there was far less indiscriminate camping than there would be now.
Nearly broke rule 1 with my intended response to this post. ..It's such a shame that motorhomes/caravans are effectively excluded from the moors and the only sites that the NP info. lists are off the moors, forcing motorhomes to commute up onto the moor and clog up the roads. Makes little sense to me, but so be it.
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Unfortunately not all motorhomers wildcamping are like yourselves that's why the rules are in place . ...I would still argue that should a responsible motorhomer decide to stop overnight for one night in an area put aside for parking, does not set up awnings, tables and leaves wildlife undisturbed then that could be acceptable. I don't think that this would result in the location becoming anunofficial campsite.
I have often wild camped on Exmoor, Dartmoor and also on National Trust sites and as a "thank-you" before I depart I often scavenge the immediate area to litter pick from those that have picnicd before and left their rubbish behind.
If I recieve a "knock-on-the-door" then I would move on graciously accepting the request r.
I accept what some have responded, but I would still argue that should a responsible motorhomer decide to stop overnight for one night in an area put aside for parking, does not set up awnings, tables and leaves wildlife undisturbed then that could be acceptable. I don't think that this would result in the location becoming anunofficial campsite.
I have often wild camped on Exmoor, Dartmoor and also on National Trust sites and as a "thank-you" before I depart I often scavenge the immediate area to litter pick from those that have picnicd before and left their rubbish behind.
If I recieve a "knock-on-the-door" then I would move on graciously accepting the request (Probably get drummed out of the C&CC now lol)
Also, if people see one doing it then it encourages them to do it; the very reason why legislation was brought in all those years ago.#Unfortunately not all motorhomers wildcamping are like yourselves that's why the rules are in place . ...
I accept what some have responded, but I would still argue that should a responsible motorhomer decide to stop overnight for one night in an area put aside for parking, does not set up awnings, tables and leaves wildlife undisturbed then that could be acceptable. I don't think that this would result in the location becoming anunofficial campsite.
I have often wild camped on Exmoor, Dartmoor and also on National Trust sites and as a "thank-you" before I depart I often scavenge the immediate area to litter pick from those that have picnicd before and left their rubbish behind.
If I recieve a "knock-on-the-door" then I would move on graciously accepting the request (Probably get drummed out of the C&CC now lol)
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I live on Dartmoor.
I understand that they are planning to put parking charges in to several of the bigger car parks, I have heard Haytor Rocks and Meldon reservoir mentioned, but I am not sure if they are in place yet.Hey MHM, is it true NT has put parking metres in some of the
laybys?
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I know it's a dated post, but without the promp I wouldn't have headed to the pub, sooooooo......Plume of Feathers pub at Princetown have a camping area at the back which is used by a lot of walkers/team building/military groups and would probably allow MH on their car park. Beer and food is good also!
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