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Topic: Camping near Preserved Railways

Neil and Nikki

07/6/2013 at 11:01am
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Years ago I spent a few days camping at a site very near Hampton Loade, Shropshire, from the tent I could see a good stretch of the Severn Valley Railway, most enjoyable... I was wondering, does anyone know of any other
campsites near/with a good view of preserved lines?

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Ang/Ken

07/6/2013 at 12:18pm
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I think this was asked a while back, may be worth doing a search in old postings.

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johnjory

07/6/2013 at 12:23pm
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Suggest picking your railway, then using the UKCS "map search" facility zoom in till you see the railway appear, locate sites near the line and phone them to find out what the view is like.

johnjory

07/6/2013 at 12:27pm
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This might just be your site. Once you have clicked link, then cilck "view map", zoom then you will see that it is located right next to the railway.

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Neil and Nikki

07/6/2013 at 3:34pm
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I appreciate for your replies, I usually get the post code for each railway and use the search on UKC, also I follow the OS map along the line on bing maps, the OS shows a lot of campsites but not all by any means. The internet is a great tool for this... but it doesn't know everything.

My post was aimed at members with real knowledge or experience of the above that may not appear in a general search.

The Unicorn at Hampton Loade is great!

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Poppy9560

07/6/2013 at 5:57pm
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Ponderosa next to the steam railway from Corfe castle to Swanage may be worth a look

mickeyb

07/6/2013 at 8:12pm
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Snowdonia Parc is bi sected by the narrow gauge railway.
Marlie Farm has the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch bordering the tent field......Mick

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Hacksaw Bob

07/6/2013 at 8:21pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Poppy9560 on 07/6/2013
Ponderosa next to the steam railway from Corfe castle to Swanage may be worth a look

Woodyhyde is another one alongside the Swanage Railway.

And Tynllwyn on the Talyllyn line.

Hacksaw Bob

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Quote: Originally posted by Ang/Ken on 07/6/2013
I think this was asked a while back, may be worth doing a search in old postings.

This thread?

franbee

07/6/2013 at 10:51pm
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Burrs is next to the East Lancs railway, as stated on the link thread.

aldersv

08/6/2013 at 1:48pm
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Not sure the site will be your thing as very busy in school holidays. However kelling Heath in Norfolk has it own station on site with steam trains running regularly to sherringham and holt. You can buy discounted tickets at reception.

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millermicm

08/6/2013 at 5:11pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Poppy9560 on 07/6/2013
Ponderosa next to the steam railway from Corfe castle to Swanage may be worth a look

Also Norden Farm a short walk to this railway.

daveslisa

09/6/2013 at 9:53am
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We stay at this site http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=4415 and absolutely love it. It has mixed reviews on here but we've never had any problems in all of our stays.

The Great Central Railway Line (Quorn/Woodhouse station) is opposite the farm entrance and the train runs along the edge of the site. http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/

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Neil and Nikki

10/6/2013 at 9:06am
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Thanks so much for all the replies. I shall use this thread to post any further developments.

huw warrington

11/6/2013 at 2:35pm
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Carrog Station campsite on the Llangollen Railway...

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1735

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