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if you dont fancy travelling far or a short weekend break, Minnows CC site up at Sampford Peverell backs right onto the Grand Western Canal (I live about 3 miles from it).  You can walk into Sampford Peverell along the canal path to 2 pubs and there is a golf driving range and farm shop within walking distance.

The only thing I would add is im not sure about road noise at this site as its very close the the dual carriageway, but plenty of walks in either direction on the canal path.

Hiya, any Exeter campsites will give you easy access to the canal at Countess Wear near Marsh Barton.  Some lovely walks and great kayaking, also Exeter Quay into the country park and towards Topsham.

Ali

I am gonna spend my working day (!) checking out your suggestions!

Thanks one and all - much appreciated!

Kernow Camper

Quote: Originally posted by Ray R on 24/10/2008

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Chirk CC site is also just 5 mins walk from the canal and there are a number of pubs in the village easy walking distance from the site. You can walk down to the pontcysyllth aquaduct which is a wonderful sight and there are barge trips over it.

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Hiya Sharon,

We have stayed at the Minnows and Wolverley,they are both nice dog friendly sites with everything you will need.........dog walking on the canal and a dog friendly pub nearby!

So that covers all the bases for you,highly recommend them both.

Val x

Thanks Val.

Had a busy day today.  Will try and catch up with my emails later!!!!

Ina - that's a great recommendation - the Indian Restaurant that is!!

Cheers,

Kernow Camper

Wigrams at Napton (between Rugby and Warwick) is on the junction of the Grand Union and the Oxford canals, and there is a marina behind the site. Locally there is the Bridge Inn which does good meals and I believe you can walk along the canal to it but haven't actually done this.

It is a basic site but has a toilet and shower and CDP.  And the views are fantastic!