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Subject Topic: Getting back to camping..This time solo Post Reply Post New Topic
Personsimba
02/8/2015 at 1:38am
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Hi everyone
I'm raring to get back to camping and have all my kit gathered but just a little daunted at the aspect of doing it on my own,
Does anyone have any ideas of groups I could meet up with or maybe any other suggestions?
I like the idea of less commercial sites, in fact the quieter the better, but I think it'd be nice to meet up with a group.
Having seen a few solo camper posts gone without replies I'm a little apprehensive but I'm up for giving it a go.
Looking forward to all your replies.


Personladycake
07/8/2015 at 9:32pm
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i`m a sometimes solo camper!

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PersonTimCESmith
07/8/2015 at 10:54pm
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I'd try a weekend camp or two within striking distance of home, and at a site with quite highly developed facilities: not necessarily commercial, but so you can deal with broken equipment / forgotten stuff without having to go searching. You'll get your confidence up in no time & be off adventuring.


Persondk168
09/8/2015 at 2:17pm
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There is nothing to stop a solo camper in joining an organised camping event, and Camping and Caravanning Club is a good place to look for such events.

I prefer to spend time on my own with just the dog for company, and do as I please whenever it pleases me.

Hence I seldom participate in group events.

DK

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Personsimba
09/8/2015 at 9:24pm
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Thanks for the replies folks.
I've camped in most if not all forms over the last 30+ years, Tents, campervans and caravans. The last 15 years was campervans and I camped both solo and in groups and with friends. Now I'm back to a tent.
I think I'm just trying to find a way back in to camping without feeling like billy no mates lol.
I've done the organised C+CC meets etc. However I like the idea of quieter sites, possibly tent only so I'm now wondering if what I really need is just a handful of like minded camping buddies?


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Personladycake
14/8/2015 at 9:16pm
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well if your`e in the norfolk area...

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Persongerry257
19/8/2015 at 3:26pm
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hi Simba, I see you`re from the West Mids, like camping and cycling and looking for like minded companions. I don`t want to high=jack your blog but how about an appeal for like minded people from this area stating their interest. I enjoy bike-camping car-camping and have in the past gone at very short notice. Great to get away but nice to share the experience at times as well. I`ve enjoyed the Black Mountains and carsington water near Ashbourne in particular. So my names down for a start. Good Luck


Personsichef1504
02/9/2015 at 7:36am
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Any company welcome to join me in North Norfolk from the 10/09/15 for the weekend


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Personladycake
04/9/2015 at 5:38pm
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where exactly. i`m from norfolk!

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Personsichef1504
05/9/2015 at 6:17pm
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Im probally going to the north norfolk coast around Wells next the sea or Blakeney ive found a couple of sites that are on the hopper bus route
scaldbeck cottage is looking favorite at the moment


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Personladycake
06/9/2015 at 8:20pm
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i wanted to go there a while back...it was full!

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Personsichef1504
07/9/2015 at 7:41pm
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Well I'm there from Friday if you want to join me
Be nice to have some company

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Personsadieknaus
14/10/2015 at 6:46pm
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Iv got a motorhome and I camp on my own. Would love the chance to meet up with fellow campers too.


PersonDoody03
24/10/2015 at 6:42pm
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Hi All,
So there's lots of us single campers around, how about trying to set up a meeting in the spring so we can maybe meet and have some company, i for one can and do camp on my own, but it's gotta be more fun as a group, any ideas ?


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24/10/2015 at 9:01pm
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I have camped solo for years and whilst it is nice to have company occasionally I have tried the 'meets' thing and didn't seem to fit in too well. I suppose I am not much into crowds of people but 2 or 3 is ok.


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27/10/2015 at 11:04am
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I  also  have camped on my own with dog.  Sometimes female friend comes with me, but quite honestly I prefer to be on my own.  Used to be in a tent but have progressed to a folding camper.  It would be nice to meet up with some other solos, even if just for a stroll to the pub of an evening. 

Elaine

 



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