wild camping (1 Viewer)

[beltsandbraces]

totally new to motor homing and looking forward to some exciting adventures. we plan on using her at least twice a month just for 1 night weekends and don't really want to be tied to going to campsites and have seen people mention "wild camping" now I know our new home is fully self sufficient and this way of doing it really interests me but the wife is a little hesitant. so apart from the obvious, large signs saying NO overnight camping what are the rules and regulations say around the new forest area. And suppose you have found somewhere for the night popped a bottle of Tesco finest red and someone tells you to move on, i am sure drinking and moving a 27ft motor home don't go together.

 

[s7ev0]

The Practical Motorhome Magazine have a monthly article called Nightstop in it, which is usually pub car parks or approved stops. Usually the pubs charge a minimal amount or if you have a drink/meal it's free. Haven't tried it myself yet but it sounds ok and will give it a go at some stage. Wild camping is a lot easier in Scotland. Only thing I would be chary of is the security aspect, especially if you were in a particularly remote area...take a big stick!

I think there's a book that also has loads of places like country pubs, farm shops, etc. too...

Steve

 

[PhilandMena]

@PhilandMena I have indeed had another look and can only say I replied in good faith (albeit somewhat "tongue in cheek) to your post as I understood it and even with "fresh eyes" I struggle to interpret it any other way

JJ posted - Cool motorhomers off-site park to avoid hoards of rowdy folk and all the rules and regulations of sites/aires/camping places.

You replied:-

"JJ has it nailed! It's a motorhome Oh Please!, you don't have to be in a campsite to enjoy the benefits of being in one. Too much snobbery, jealously and righteousness from members who refuse to think outside the box IMO."

Those are your exact words - no omissions, no additions, I merely highlighted in bold where you referred to snobbery, jealousy and righteousness for those of us who refuse to think outside the box
If I have misinterpreted the meaning behind your post then I genuinely do apologise

PS I am camped on the beach at La Garoffa near Almeria Spain at the moment and the internet is CRAP!!!! so if some of my posts appear to break off in mid sentence then that is the cause

I'll give you that! But where did I state this was directed at campsite users . I said it was from members who refused to think outside the box. Time I think to let this die and move on.

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[Minxy]

Amen to that!

 

[CWH]

I think there's a book that also has loads of places like country pubs, farm shops, etc. too...

Steve

Would that be the one called BritStops by any chance, @BritStops ?
http://www.britstops.com/

 

[Khizzie]

Amen to that!

Je suis d'accord.

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[movan]

Welcome aboard to the differing points of view you will find on this site !
Never a dull moment.

....especially those with pampass grass as an avatar.

 

[f6c]

Plug Plug

 

[Teuchter]

I'll give you that! But where did I state this was directed at campsite users . I said it was from members who refused to think outside the box. Time I think to let this die and move on.

Agreed

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[Teuchter]

Double post

 

[s7ev0]

Would that be the one called BritStops by any chance, @BritStops ?
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Just corrected your post, CWH...

Steve

 

[DanielFord]

Just corrected your post, CWH...

Steve

Seeing you posting here Steve reminded me I had to tell you about a random conversation I had wit one of my clients. She knows we own a motorhome, and we always have a chat about where we have been etc.
Anyway, chatting the other day, out of the blue, she came out with this little gem, she asked me if I'd heard of this guide which tells you places you can stop for free. Now being that she is a motorhome muggle, I didn't want to give too much away, so I just asked "would it be Britstops?"
"That's the one" she replies!
Britstops is getting known even by people who don't own motorhomes!

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[s7ev0]

Seeing you posting here Steve reminded me I had to tell you about a random conversation I had wit one of my clients. She knows we own a motorhome, and we always have a chat about where we have been etc.
Anyway, chatting the other day, out of the blue, she came out with this little gem, she asked me if I'd heard of this guide which tells you places you can stop for free. Now being that she is a motorhome muggle, I didn't want to give too much away, so I just asked "would it be Britstops?"
"That's the one" she replies!
Britstops is getting known even by people who don't own motorhomes!

Nice story, thanks Daniel.

Steve
("motorhome muggle" - excellent, I'll be using that!)

 

[PhilandMena]

Would I be right in believing that with Britstops, overnight parking is free but you are expected to spend money on meals, beverages etc. or is this not the case ?

 

[CWH]

Would I be right in believing that with Britstops, overnight parking is free but you are expected to spend money on meals, beverages etc. or is this not the case ?

yes and no
yes, overnight parking is free
no, you're not expected to spend money - and the hosts aren't allowed to expect you to, it's in the Ts & Cs - & I've never felt pressured to do so
however if they're a shop it's polite at least to look, and sometimes it's very convenient - eg a meal, a drink, stock up with fresh food, I even did all my Xmas shopping at a craft centre in 2015

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[beltsandbraces]

Original poster has not put hand in pocket to join forum. .so draw your own conclusions. ..

been a bit busy.
asking this question seemed to have opened a whole can of worms.

 

[ABZSteve]

been a bit busy.
asking this question seemed to have opened a whole can of worms.

You will find it is not just "this question"

 

[Langtoftlad]

been a bit busy.
asking this question seemed to have opened a whole can of worms.

Try asking about grey waste...
...or the merits of having & using a generator at rallies



Edit - oh you have

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[beltsandbraces]

just done the generator one (oh dear)!!!!!

 

[CWH]

asking this question seemed to have opened a whole can of worms.

There are a few topics that seem to bring 'em out You just have to sift the 'proper answers' from the games and enjoy the Fun

 

[suavecarve]

Try asking about grey waste...
...or the merits of having & using a generator at rallies



Edit - oh you have

Forum rage !

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[Bailey58]

'Bout time A Frames came up again innit, wait while I get me popcorn.

 

[GeriatricWanderer]

'Bout time A Frames came up again innit, wait while I get me popcorn.

Nah, A Frames are so last year!

With the summer touring season approaching we really could all do with reminders of how to tell how much gas is left in the cylinder and what's the best route to Torremolinos?

 

[pigginchilli]

How about waving !

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[Rayb182]

How about waving !

How about my friend, of a friends parents brother in law got.................................GASSED

 

[movan]

How about my friend, of a friends parents brother in law got.................................GASSED

......and PLEASE don't mention the couple who don't pick up their doggy poo.....

 

[CWH]

I haven't seen a SOG thread for a while?

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[Kool Kroozer]

Just came back from a nice little spot at the side of a reservoir, surprising how many nice little spots/car parks have no "No overnight sleeping/camping" signs or even a pay and display machine - wild campers best kept secrets

 

[Jasz]

I have to say the pictures of the reservoir look great. As a general rule I like CL's but am currently staying at the Camping and Caravan Club site at Canterbury - very quiet with 80% of the people in motorhomes. Well positioned to visit Canterbury which is useful with the unpredictable weather that we have and hard standings to make sure we don't get stuck (no marker posts either!!).

 

[denisejoe]

Like the Canterbury site but have to say the P&R is definitely better value and the buses are more frequent!

Denise

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[Peter Sansom]

We're going to try a bit of wild camping later this year. West coast of Scotland, Skye etc. Think it'll be a case of mix n match with sites. Quite fond of the C&CC one at Dunnet Bay. All we need is the weather. Hmm!