kevandali Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hi All You lot never cease to amaze me with your fountain of knowledge. (Always good to start on a positive note :-D ) Just for a change, we have left things to the last moment, again *-) We are heading to Aylesbury [u][red]to drop off the kids[/u][b] (YES!)[/b][/red] and then head on south into the New Forest for a couple of kid free days. As we have never been down that way I would like to know if there are any campsites for motorhomes that you lot could recommend or is it actually possible to wild camp in the forest (which we would prefer) We are not setting off till Friday 15th Sept so that gives you lot plenty of time to pass on your much needed knowledge. Any help much appreciated as always. Kevandali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I don't think it is possible to camp wild in the New Forest. Perhaps the Hollands Wood site near Brockenhurst (off the road from Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst) is the nearest you will get to wild camping. Unmarked pitches in the trees and small clearings. Toilet block on site. There is an extensive network of bike trails in the forest so bring your bikes or hire in Brockenhurst. Many other Forestry Commission sites in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTORHOMER Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hello You cannot wild camp in the New Forest but there are sites where you need your own facilities which is as near as you will legally get. There is one near Lyndhurst on the road across the forest that goes to Hythe & Beaulieu open until 25th Sept. There is Denny wood with facilities on the other side of the same road. There is a much larger site at Ashurst on the main road not far from Totton. There are others here Check their closing dates which do vary. Very Nice chippy within easy reach of all the above three. http://www.forestholidays.co.uk/caravanandcamping/sites/index.asp Motorhomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smifee Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 hi kevandali if you are members of the C & CC there's a CS at minstead/emery down that is almost like wild camping. the entrance drive should be taken VERY SLOWLY as it's a bit bumpy. if you wild camp in the new forest you get a pleasant warning sticker first night, an unpleasant warning sticker second night & woken up by the police on the 3rd night. wild camping is against the forestry commission bye-laws. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevandali Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Thanks for all the info but now decided to stay in the Oxford/Henley on Thames area but will definitely be visiting the new forest at a later date. cheers Kevandali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Bell Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 We recently stayed at the ASHURST site, 3 pubs nearby and several retaurants all within walking distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 If you are going to Oxford do not try to enter via the A40 from London. Major road works with long delays in this direction at the moment due to rebuilding of roundabout where this road joins the Oxford Ring Road. Four mile tail back at midday today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mover Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Setthorns in the New Forest is a Forestfy Commision site soon to be run by the C C Club ,its an all year site with electric if you want it,its close to New Milton and also Lyndhurst.Why not join the C C Club there are lots of C Ls [ certified locations ] taking 5 vans in their network and some super ones in the New Forest ,Biased ? course I am I live on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire and I am am in my 21st year as a C C Club member. See you there ???? *-) *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 You are not supposed to Wild camp in the New Forest but old hands who have lived there for some time will know where you can (my wife!) We use the Roundhill camp site now having migrated there from Hollands Wood. The reason is that Hollands wood runs parallel to the main road and Roundhill does not. Its very quiet. Basic facilities but no hookups. Its also quite high which is good for our Ham Radio. Where? Come out of Hollands wood and turn left then immediately left again, over the cattle grid, under the bridge and follow this road until you find the entrance to Round Hill on your right. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick H. Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 You can wild camp in the New Forest and there are signs that say you can,(THE FORESTRY COMMISION LOOKS AFTER THE NEW FOREST TO THE BENEFIT OF ANIMALS AND HUMANS ALIKE.) They dont send the animals away at night, so (?) *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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