SAM L
Want to take my fiance away as it is our 5th anniversary, where would you recommend that is not too pricey?? but there is plenty to do rather than just shop!!
Want to drive myself, so no motorways!!
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go camping cus being close together in a tent with nobody around will be quite romantic
go camping cus being close together in a tent with nobody around will be quite romantic
Could someone please direct me to all relevant legislation for camping/campfire making in Scotland / England?
Jordan
Hey all!
I am basically thinking of, as a charity event / you tube series to Hike/Camp my way down all the way from the Scottish mainland's most northen point, all the way down to Dover (in england) as a challange to both my camping and hiking abilities (also a way to reignite two of my most faviroute of hobbies from my early teens :D) and I was merely wondering what the laws, guidelines ect were for camping in remote, but public, areas are due to , as you can imagine, it would be quite impractical to book nearly every campsite from Scotland to Dover in the hopes I end up near one at the end of a day of hiking....
So any legislation that specifies where and how I can camp (if I can set up campfires ect ect) would be more than helpfull to ANYONE who can aid me :P
Who knows? Might even be able to do this little expedition by the end of the year :3
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hi : )
oh! excitement! im an avid camper, walker, & hitch hiker. i also love making plans. literally, as a hobby, plan-making rates highly.
the only places you need to book are the bigger, more expensive places w bars, pools, etc. smaller ones are cheaper & rarely full, even in the high season (ive never had a problem). the camping + caravanning club has heaps called certified sites~ usually for a max of 5 units (tents, campervans or whatever). the cheapest ive stayed at was beautifully remote, £2.50 a night~ very basic, no shower, just a loo & a tap. pretty perfect in cornwall, which youd expect to be packed & pricey : )
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/siteseekersearch/aspx/search.aspx
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1419 also has lists& w reviews~ you can work out which ones are small. it also lists places which allow fires.
wild camping is legal in scotland, "illegal" in england. bt in many places, esp the moors, if out of sight, away from property, its unlikely youd be stopped. as david s said, do not make a mess. in rural areas never trample crops, tho many fields now have wide grass borders you can pitch up on. due to an excess of fairy tales, woods & forests give me the heebee jeebees, but that may just be me : )
aim for a site every few days~ the main problem youll have is carrying water; its heavy. if youre in back woods all day, you wont be able to find places to top up.
youll also just want time to just chill out sometimes, without having to kind of keep one eye open for irate landowners or whatever. if youre planning on filming, either for upload as you go, or editing & posting later, youll need to charge your gear, so campsites are also handy for that. NO sockets in the woods!
many farmers will let you if you ask (tho ive not tried it, ive just heard this from others), for fere.
i dont know why youd need fires~ theyre romantic, but a change of wind can torch your tent, & its warmer to snuggle up in your tent anyway. tiny gas stoves safer, & hey- in the uk, dry wood isnt just hanging about : )
if you have to, cut turn back, so your fire is on earth, lay tiny twigs and grass in a teepee, pour water to extinguish, roll turf back over the next day.
though i assume you mean walking by 'hiking', to walk that distance is a real treck. i LOVE hitch hiking~ ive met incredible people, and heard awesome stories. with some common sense, its safe. im a girl and have never had a hand laid on me- ive had a few suggestions, but that's it. compare that to a city centre night out- even walking in the street can be unsafe and ALL women have been hit on by strangers in bars who dont know what 'no' means, or think its acceptable to grab breasts etc. its an easy way to get around, and if youre tired of walking (with a pack on, doing it every day, this will happen!). give it a try; trust your gut. if you get a bad vibe, dont get in. its restored my faith in human kind- & im a black hearted cynic : ) its esasier in some regions than others. for walking, get some seriously good boots, break them in, carry spares of a diff style, AND some sandels; sweaty feet are nasty.
Wild camping in england~ http://www.go4awalk.com/ask/iswildcampinglegal.php
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52767 http://www.ramblefest.com
for walking, id really advise you to stick to roads ONLY. carrying a pack & walking over bumpy, muddy, uneven ground is unwise. if youre far from anywhere youd be in real trouble if you ricked your ankle. youre more likely to trip if youre carrng a heavy load, as youre less nimble. backlanes are still beautiful but safe to walk on. its more tiring physically & mentally to watch every footstep. some places have poor/no mobile reception. i got hyperthermia when lost walking in the lanes on dartmoor, in the rain (non waterproof mac). plan to avoid problems.
a final piece of advice is obv to get the best you can afford- NOT a pop up tent & cheap argos backpack. find decent, lightweight stuff in shops, then buy it cheap & used on ebay/ forum classified (except a sleeping bag). get your backpack fitted properly, so it's weight is properly distriubted on your body. buy the lightest you can afford- weight at home is very different to weight after 15 miles... make sure any tent you buy is WATERPROOF. that superexpensive tent i had from northface? NOT WATERPROOF. also, dont get a bivvy- at some point it'll rain, or youll just want a break- youll need shelter to SIT in, not lie, coffin like, inside, & read/listen to radio 4. also- take a radio for variety from your ipod, or just for company. get a little walkman or similar. take a comfy mat, warm sleeping bag too. i now only buy uk or nz brands, designed for rain, unlike that SUPEREXPENSIVE mac from northface? NOT WATERPROOF. rab, gelert, alpkit- all v. good. northface- SO NOT.
hi : )
oh! excitement! im an avid camper, walker, & hitch hiker. i also love making plans. literally, as a hobby, plan-making rates highly.
the only places you need to book are the bigger, more expensive places w bars, pools, etc. smaller ones are cheaper & rarely full, even in the high season (ive never had a problem). the camping + caravanning club has heaps called certified sites~ usually for a max of 5 units (tents, campervans or whatever). the cheapest ive stayed at was beautifully remote, £2.50 a night~ very basic, no shower, just a loo & a tap. pretty perfect in cornwall, which youd expect to be packed & pricey : )
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/siteseekersearch/aspx/search.aspx
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1419 also has lists& w reviews~ you can work out which ones are small. it also lists places which allow fires.
wild camping is legal in scotland, "illegal" in england. bt in many places, esp the moors, if out of sight, away from property, its unlikely youd be stopped. as david s said, do not make a mess. in rural areas never trample crops, tho many fields now have wide grass borders you can pitch up on. due to an excess of fairy tales, woods & forests give me the heebee jeebees, but that may just be me : )
aim for a site every few days~ the main problem youll have is carrying water; its heavy. if youre in back woods all day, you wont be able to find places to top up.
youll also just want time to just chill out sometimes, without having to kind of keep one eye open for irate landowners or whatever. if youre planning on filming, either for upload as you go, or editing & posting later, youll need to charge your gear, so campsites are also handy for that. NO sockets in the woods!
many farmers will let you if you ask (tho ive not tried it, ive just heard this from others), for fere.
i dont know why youd need fires~ theyre romantic, but a change of wind can torch your tent, & its warmer to snuggle up in your tent anyway. tiny gas stoves safer, & hey- in the uk, dry wood isnt just hanging about : )
if you have to, cut turn back, so your fire is on earth, lay tiny twigs and grass in a teepee, pour water to extinguish, roll turf back over the next day.
though i assume you mean walking by 'hiking', to walk that distance is a real treck. i LOVE hitch hiking~ ive met incredible people, and heard awesome stories. with some common sense, its safe. im a girl and have never had a hand laid on me- ive had a few suggestions, but that's it. compare that to a city centre night out- even walking in the street can be unsafe and ALL women have been hit on by strangers in bars who dont know what 'no' means, or think its acceptable to grab breasts etc. its an easy way to get around, and if youre tired of walking (with a pack on, doing it every day, this will happen!). give it a try; trust your gut. if you get a bad vibe, dont get in. its restored my faith in human kind- & im a black hearted cynic : ) its esasier in some regions than others. for walking, get some seriously good boots, break them in, carry spares of a diff style, AND some sandels; sweaty feet are nasty.
Wild camping in england~ http://www.go4awalk.com/ask/iswildcampinglegal.php
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52767 http://www.ramblefest.com
for walking, id really advise you to stick to roads ONLY. carrying a pack & walking over bumpy, muddy, uneven ground is unwise. if youre far from anywhere youd be in real trouble if you ricked your ankle. youre more likely to trip if youre carrng a heavy load, as youre less nimble. backlanes are still beautiful but safe to walk on. its more tiring physically & mentally to watch every footstep. some places have poor/no mobile reception. i got hyperthermia when lost walking in the lanes on dartmoor, in the rain (non waterproof mac). plan to avoid problems.
a final piece of advice is obv to get the best you can afford- NOT a pop up tent & cheap argos backpack. find decent, lightweight stuff in shops, then buy it cheap & used on ebay/ forum classified (except a sleeping bag). get your backpack fitted properly, so it's weight is properly distriubted on your body. buy the lightest you can afford- weight at home is very different to weight after 15 miles... make sure any tent you buy is WATERPROOF. that superexpensive tent i had from northface? NOT WATERPROOF. also, dont get a bivvy- at some point it'll rain, or youll just want a break- youll need shelter to SIT in, not lie, coffin like, inside, & read/listen to radio 4. also- take a radio for variety from your ipod, or just for company. get a little walkman or similar. take a comfy mat, warm sleeping bag too. i now only buy uk or nz brands, designed for rain, unlike that SUPEREXPENSIVE mac from northface? NOT WATERPROOF. rab, gelert, alpkit- all v. good. northface- SO NOT.
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