On-the-beach South West Campsites

[Roc1]

Starting to look for a nice site near a beach Devon/Cornwall/Dorset way, that is importantly non-regimented and allows camp fires. Does such a place exist?

If not on the beach then def open to looking at other inland options.

Cool Camping comes up with a few suggestions but good to hear first hand reviews from fellow Cali owners!

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Perfectos]

Hi Roc

Here’s a thread

Sea View Campsites

When we go away camping we like a campsite with a nice view, especially a sea view so I thought it would be good if people can recommend some really good campsites with uninterrupted sea views in the UK. I will start with a few to get the ball rolling : Durdle Door Campsite - Dorset high up on...

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Also U.K. campsite website, you can use the filter to sort your priorities

The UK Camp Site for Tent and Caravan Campers in the UK with over 250,000 campsite reviews

12,000 UK campsites and caravan sites with over 250,000 campsite reviews in the UK and France and Europe on the Camping and Caravanning Website. Plus For sale adverts, forums, weather forecast, camping articles and loads more

www.ukcampsite.co.uk

Good luck, keep us updated on any you chose to visit

There are a few in Croyde Devon , right next to the beach (over a minor road)
Great surf, RNLI guarded beach, plenty to see and do locally.
Not sure about camp fires, camp fire is usually defined by “ a fire on the ground”, not many sites allow that, you can get around that issue by using your BBQ, (lifted off the ground, I.e. on its legs, as a fire pit, we always do this unless BBQ are banned, in which case it’s irrelevant. We cook our evening meal, after we remove the grate, load up BBQ with well seasoned wood ( properly dry wood), none of the rubbish sold at garages, that will just smokes out the campsite, or use lump wood charcoal.
You then have your camp fire for toasting marshmallows, warmth and ambiance

 

[Doorbundle]

https://www.burnbake.com/ ........Very relaxed but inland a bit.

 

[Jay gas]

Hi Roc

Here’s a thread

Sea View Campsites

When we go away camping we like a campsite with a nice view, especially a sea view so I thought it would be good if people can recommend some really good campsites with uninterrupted sea views in the UK. I will start with a few to get the ball rolling : Durdle Door Campsite - Dorset high up on...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Also U.K. campsite website, you can use the filter to sort your priorities

The UK Camp Site for Tent and Caravan Campers in the UK with over 250,000 campsite reviews

12,000 UK campsites and caravan sites with over 250,000 campsite reviews in the UK and France and Europe on the Camping and Caravanning Website. Plus For sale adverts, forums, weather forecast, camping articles and loads more

www.ukcampsite.co.uk

Good luck, keep us updated on any you chose to visit

There are a few in Croyde Devon , right next to the beach (over a minor road)
Great surf, RNLI guarded beach, plenty to see and do locally.
Not sure about camp fires, camp fire is usually defined by “ a fire on the ground”, not many sites allow that, you can get around that issue by using your BBQ, (lifted off the ground, I.e. on its legs, as a fire pit, we always do this unless BBQ are banned, in which case it’s irrelevant. We cook our evening meal, after we remove the grate, load up BBQ with well seasoned wood ( properly dry wood), none of the rubbish sold at garages, that will just smokes out the campsite, or use lump wood charcoal.
You then have your camp fire for toasting marshmallows, warmth and ambiance

My mate who’s a solid fuel engineer has a little device that he uses to test how seasoned his wood is that he burns. He swears by it

 

[Perfectos]

My mate who’s a solid fuel engineer has a little device that he uses to test how seasoned his wood is that he burns. He swears by it

I have a unique tool, it called my eyes

 

[WelshGas]

Starting to look for a nice site near a beach Devon/Cornwall/Dorset way, that is importantly non-regimented and allows camp fires. Does such a place exist?

If not on the beach then def open to looking at other inland options.

Cool Camping comes up with a few suggestions but good to hear first hand reviews from fellow Cali owners!

Thanks for any suggestions.

After some of the pictures published today, I think I’ll be avoiding any popular beaches.

 

[Roc1]

After some of the pictures published today, I think I’ll be avoiding any popular beaches.

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yeah such idiots. makes me worry that the west country is going to be overwhelmed in July/August.

 

[Roc1]

Hi Roc

Here’s a thread

Sea View Campsites

When we go away camping we like a campsite with a nice view, especially a sea view so I thought it would be good if people can recommend some really good campsites with uninterrupted sea views in the UK. I will start with a few to get the ball rolling : Durdle Door Campsite - Dorset high up on...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Also U.K. campsite website, you can use the filter to sort your priorities

The UK Camp Site for Tent and Caravan Campers in the UK with over 250,000 campsite reviews

12,000 UK campsites and caravan sites with over 250,000 campsite reviews in the UK and France and Europe on the Camping and Caravanning Website. Plus For sale adverts, forums, weather forecast, camping articles and loads more

www.ukcampsite.co.uk

Good luck, keep us updated on any you chose to visit

There are a few in Croyde Devon , right next to the beach (over a minor road)
Great surf, RNLI guarded beach, plenty to see and do locally.
Not sure about camp fires, camp fire is usually defined by “ a fire on the ground”, not many sites allow that, you can get around that issue by using your BBQ, (lifted off the ground, I.e. on its legs, as a fire pit, we always do this unless BBQ are banned, in which case it’s irrelevant. We cook our evening meal, after we remove the grate, load up BBQ with well seasoned wood ( properly dry wood), none of the rubbish sold at garages, that will just smokes out the campsite, or use lump wood charcoal.
You then have your camp fire for toasting marshmallows, warmth and ambiance

Thanks I'll do some reading of the above links!

 

[Roc1]

https://www.burnbake.com/ ........Very relaxed but inland a bit.

Thanks looks great there.