enodreven Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hi, We always seem to hear about the best books etc for Campsites and Aires in Europe but i don't remember reading anything on the UK. So what is your prefered book for taking with you for finding UK campsites ?? Excluding the 2 main clubs eg. CC and C&CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 We carry "Great Sea View Camping and Cavan Sites in Britain" with us. Some lovely sites to be found round the coast.http://touringandtenting.com/articles/caravanning-news-and-articles/sea-view-camping-and-caravanning.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank Wilkinson Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 mom - 2006-12-22 9:37 AM We carry "Great Sea View Camping and Cavan Sites in Britain" with us. Some lovely sites to be found round the coast.http://touringandtenting.com/articles/caravanning-news-and-articles/sea-view-camping-and-caravanning.html A superb tip Mom. I love sites with sea views and I've just ordered the book. Another example of the value of forums like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Whilst we normally use CC sites in UK, and therefore have access to those commercial sites also listed by them, we find a good way to get information is to e-mail the local Tourist Office ahead of our trip, and generally they are very helpful, We have foudn several 'municpal' type sites that way, which are not generally advertised. This has produced some great places to stay/ visit The other info I generally ask for is access toPublic transport from the sites. In fact, even for CC sites I will ofen e-mail the local Tourist Office for this and my expereince is very positive, to the extent we often get timetables sent, or links to the appropriate internet sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enodreven Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hi, It really seems strange that i can get any number of campsite/aires/stelplatz guides both in book form or on CD/DVD or download POI for europe even eastern Europe etc. but there doesnt appear to be any for the UK independently owned campsites ?? surely this must be a opening for some budding entrepreneur as the only one that seems to exist is the link above for the campsite with sea views, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 In past years I have used other books but since using C&CC book I wouldn't bother as none I've seen come anywhere close to being as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enodreven Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hi, Colin I have never seen the C&CC book does it list non C&CC sites and if it does is the write up as detailed as they give to their own sites ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 C&CC book has 230 pages of sites with approx 20 sites per page, so around 4600 sites in total, which includes around 140 sites in Ireland, plus one page approx 75 of M/A road 'night halts' and 95 pages devoted to club sites. Club sites have a page each with photo, directions and local attractions. Listed/Certified sites have small entry which gives contact, directions and facilities. There is also a 'bookmark' which has OS sheet map and facilities guide. Sites are listed by OS map number and include grid ref. and post code to help find, also there is a map at back with a dot for sites,and a town index. The only recomendations are a 'red H' for hide away sites ( usualy small certified sites) and a 'star' when recommended by several members. It is not a 'this site is recommended by' type book but more a fairly comprehensive listing of sites, it suits my style of touring, which means sometimes you end up on a site you will never want to return to (but hey your in a campervan move on next night), other times you find some cracking good small sites that you stay at longer than you intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Big Sites Guide C&CC - one of the best reasons for joining C&CC to be honest. Easy to use as well for the luddites among us who still use paper maps!! :-> B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enodreven Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 Thanks Colin and Twooks Sounds like a good reason to join the C&CC, But it does seem very funny that there doesn't appear to be a book dedicated to Commercial Campsites in the UK ? i have a small book which was given away free sometime ago with one of the major magazines which helps, but i would think it only covers a very very small percentage of the actual commercial sites that are available, I have emailed the UK Campsite web and asked them if i can purchase a copy of their listing on CD or DVD as i think it would be really useful if you could use the facility they have without being on line, if i get a reply i will post it on hear just in case anyone else is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 the commercial [ie non CC C&CC sites] only seem to have listings for their group. There is this site http://www.kwikbreaks.co.uk/ and the AA and Alan Rogers do UK versions of their [more popular ?] European guides. We haven't done much UK camping for a couple of years - but have found that the C&CC guide is good, it is only published every other year tho. If you want to check an old one [try before you buy!] let me know Brian B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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