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Personheatonparkmassive
14/9/2021 at 8:07pm
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Hi all,

Hope you're all well. Going to do a bit of solo camping in the next day or two, torn on which way to go though. I'm in Manchester so I have a few options I was thinking of, was wondering if anyone was there at the moment and whether they could give any info on whether things have calmed down in these locations since the kids went back to school:

Devon
Cornwall
Pembrokeshire
The Lakes
Dumfries & Galloway SW Scotland
Pitlochry/Aviemore/Inverness Central/Northern Scotland

I'm in the car so free as to go where I like.

Any info is naturally very much appreciated :)


Personseanfdh
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Not camping but live in Devon which is definitely a lot quieter than a couple of weeks ago.

If the weather looks OK I'd expect Dumfries and Galloway to be quieter than The Lakes.

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Hi hpm
Can't help you with the list of the counties you have listed.......

As I live In North Cheshire
Just down the road from Greater Manchester.
I have over the years done all my solo hikes
in Cheshire and North Wales .
And stayed at a lot of Campsites .

Campsites on the Gritstone Trail
and Sandstone Trail

And Along the North Wales coastline

As well as a lot of Campsites around Anglesey
As I walked the Anglesey Coastal Path

A memorable adventure especially finding campsites at the end of the day .

The good thing Is there are plenty of choices there
Hope this helps



Personheatonparkmassive
14/9/2021 at 9:04pm
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Thanks both, both indeed very helpful replies!

You know what ZIZAG, Anglesey is one I always forget. Might just do that as it's nearer than most of not all of the others. Great shout.


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Hello again .
You won't regret Doing the Anglesey Coastal Path .
Checkout The Campsite Search ......

And you will see all the Campsites I stayed at
It's Also good for public transport buses etc
Also you can go by train
From Manchester to

Holyhead or Start at
Llanfair PG .
as you can start the walk anywhere .
And go round the Island Clockwise or Anti Clockwise.
Also there are a very good choice of Campsites all around .
And It's only a couple of hours down the Motorway from Manchester



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Personheatonparkmassive
14/9/2021 at 9:54pm
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Anglesey is a distinct possibility


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Hello hpm again .


There Is some Anglesey website ?
that gives you all of the Coastal Path walk .
All the distances from Towns and Villages

from memory Its

125 miles long .

or 200 Kilometres .

Did It Just Walking and taking It all In
averages 10 slow miles a day

Did extra miles going of the Path looking for Campsites
and Sightseeing

So did nearer 150 miles .

It did not Matter as It was a Charity walk for Macmillan .

So It's really worth doing .


Personcampying
16/9/2021 at 6:01pm
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I can only comment on small/family run/off grid/wild type camping options as that is my style of camping and perhaps more the thing you're looking for.

Was in Dumfries and Galloway a few weeks back which was wasn't busy at all and excellent for off grid and wild camping.

I'd steer clear of Pitlochry and the Inverness area even this late in the season as still probably a bit rammed. North of the Trossachs might be worth considering though.

Aviemore should be good (I'm going soon) as the chilly nights generally deter many people.

Far north Scotland, I'm not sure.

I haven't been for many years but the Pwllheli coastal area and westwards used to be gorgeous and a bit off the beaten track.



Enjoy yourself.


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Dumfries and Galloway and the Ayr coast very busy last week. In the Oban area now and not a pitch of any type available, speaking to people who are turning up on spec and sites all full.

If coming this way would book ahead.


PersonPixie_Hez
17/9/2021 at 8:51am
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We went to Bodnant Garden in North Wales for a day out last week and then on to Llandudno for fish and chips on the seafront before heading home and both places were absolutely heaving with people. Pre covid, Bodnant garden was one of our favourite places and we have probably been there in excess of 30 times and I have NEVER seen it as busy as it was last week.

Initially we were quite hopeful as the car park was not full but I think what we were contending with was the coach tours! I’m not sure if the places you are interested in going to attract coach tours, but if they do, I would give them a miss if you want a bit of peace.

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Personheatonparkmassive
20/9/2021 at 1:11am
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Thanks for all the answers all, much appreciated and gives me an idea for this week. I went to the Lakes for 3 days last week and it was surprisingly 'quiet', i.e. not rammed.

Definitely thinking Anglesey is worth a look tomorrow, not such a long drive and the weather outlook there has changed favourably compared to other places.

But still open to suggestions! I have this week too and may not stay in the one place.


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On the Welsh news last night .
It showed views of the Anglesey Coastal path .
People walking It
as a form of therapy .
There where
Parts I recognised looked like Port Wen Brick works and the Rocky granite path over Holy Island .
Beautiful scenery .


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SW Scotland is rarely rammed because people bypass that corner, heading north. Plenty to do, we know we can always get a pitch.
It�s school half terms in October- we can�t head off as the Cattery is full. And all the west coast sites from Oban to Ft Wm were full a couple of weeks ago, Aviemore is packed with tourists. But try Speyside (away from the sandy coast: full) and there are some good sites there with access to Spey Way from Grantown on Spey up past Aberlour to Spey Bay. Avoid Inverness - start of the NC 500. Don�t ignore Fife (Coastal paths & pretty towns like Pittenweem & Anstruther). And we’ve just come back from The Woods in little visited Clackmannanshire with cracking views of the Ochil Hills, an empty tent field, and access to the Devon Way from Alloa to Dollar, and a Tower Trail.
Sorry for the odd symbols - happens when I edit on the mobile version.

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2024 = 20 sites / 41 nights. 2023 = 9/23. 2022 = 13/35. 2021 = 11/29. 2020 = 4/20. 2019 = 13/35. 2018 = 20/33. 2017 = 10/22. 2016 = 19/33. 2015 = 15 sites / 27 nights. Didn't count 1976 to 2014.


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In Pembrokeshire I'd definitely recommend: https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=7626

It's a "basic" site, but fabulous. Even if it was "packed" it wouldn't be busy, if that makes sense. Small site with generous, well spaced out pitches. Facilities are basic but good enough and Norman is a great host. Kid and Dog friendly. If want a Nandos in easy reach then probably not the site for you, but if you like stargazing then you're in for a treat :)


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Whilst watching the RNLI Saving Lives at Sea
an episode of the Beautiful Treaddur Bay.
Anglesey
It reminded me of my Coastal Path Walk .
First Day out from Starting at Holyhead
passing the South Stack Lighthouse coming down Stack road ,
Onto Lon Isallt leading to Port Dafarch and Treaddur Bay .
As we where heading to the Valley of the Rocks
Campsite ( One of our many campsite lists )
We spotted Blackthorn Farm Campsite .
Decided to Camp the Night .
Lovely Campsite.
The Owner and Staff very Friendly .
As we were Doing a Charity walk for Macmillan Cancer .
We were treated to a free evening meal
And given Donations as well
"What a lovely gesture and kindness "
It certainly lifted our spirits .
Next morning headed down to the normally
busy Treaddur Bay .
It was Deserted .
It was windy and raining like Autumn
But It Was The 1st of May
Nobody on the beach or promenade .
apart from an elderly lady and her daughter ,walking the coastal path .....
as we headed down Ravenspoint road
I said " I'm coming back here again "
As It was
I came back many many times on hot Sunny Warm days on holidays swimming lying on the beach and lovely walks
And remembered that wet Dismal day
"Ain't Camping Brilliant "



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