Campsites for backpackers

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  8.7

  Fronalchen Caravan Park

  Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales

  • Scenic back-to-basics site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
  • A 20-minute drive from beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne
  • Famed Mach Loop within 10-minute drive; Portmeirion Gardens within 40
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  8.7

  Treacle Valley Campsite

  Newton Abbot, Devon, England

  • Relaxed and spacious site with views towards Dartmoor
  • Within easy reach of Torbay's beaches and Dartmoor National Park
  • Paignton Zoo, aquarium, seaside towns and more a short drive away
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  The Old Post Office Campsite

  Holmrook, Cumbria, England

  • Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
  • Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
  • Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
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  8.9

  Bryn Bwch

  Pontneddfechan, Powys, Wales

  • Quiet dog-friendly site by the Four Waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons
  • A 20-minute drive to the base of Pen Y Fan; another waterfall nearby
  • Wood available to buy for firepits; shops and pubs a short drive away
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  9.5

  Elwick Campsite

  Elwick, Northumberland, England

  • Wild-style camping on a peaceful working farm opposite Lindisfarne
  • A 10-minute drive from Bamburgh and 15 minutes from Seahouses
  • Well located for Ross beach; good stopover from the A1 two miles away
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  8.3

  Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer

  Pontsticill, Glamorgan, Wales

  • Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
  • Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
  • Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
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  9.8

  Trevalgan Touring Park

  St Ives, Cornwall, England

  • Luxury holiday park five minutes’ drive from St Ives in Cornwall
  • Carbis Bay 10 minutes’ drive and St Michael’s Mount 25 minutes
  • Play area and sports field; shop and daily bread delivery service
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  9.1

  Coldstream Holiday Park

  Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland

  • Berwickshire holiday park on the River Tweed's banks near Coldstream
  • Five minutes’ drive to the Hirsel Estate and 40 minutes to Holy Island
  • Dog-friendly site; pubs five minutes’ drive
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  9.3

  Oak View Holiday Park

  Maidstone, Kent, England

  • Scenic site surrounded by woodlands in the Kent Downs
  • A 10-minute drive from Maidstone and Leeds Castle
  • Next to Kent Showground; pet-friendly site with a dedicated pet shower
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  8.9

  Ca's Camping

  Brecon, Powys, Wales

  • Welcoming wild camping site in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
  • Two miles to a trail up Pen y Fan; Four Waterfalls a half-hour drive
  • Meadow pitches with on-site walks; home-cooked meals on Friday night
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  6.5

  Herston Caravan and Camping

  Swanage, Dorset, England

  • Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
  • Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
  • Visitor information, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
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  9.8

  Pigs in Blankets

  Southwold, Suffolk, England

  • Farm site with coastal views near Southwold, Suffolk
  • A 15-minute drive to Walberswick and Africa Alive Zoological Reserve
  • Padel court and ping pong; 20 minutes’ walk from the beach
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  9.5

  Ashbourne Woods

  South Brent, Devon, England

  • Peaceful, rural and hidden-away site on 68 acres of woodland
  • Campfires encouraged; cosy pub 10 minutes' walk away
  • Toilets, hot showers, laundry room and communal fire area
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  9.8

  Barley Meadow Touring Park

  Exeter, Devon, England

  • Scenic adults-only dog-friendly site in Dartmoor National Park
  • Haven for hikers and bikers, 20 minutes from Exeter city centre
  • On-site shop, information centre and secure off-lead dog area
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  9.7

  The Barn Campsite

  Holmrook, Cumbria, England

  • Quiet, peaceful rural site with stunning views over Eskdale Valley
  • A 10-minute drive to Wast Water; 25 minutes to Scafell Pike
  • Pick your own pitch; pub 10 minutes' walk away
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  8.9

  Chy Carne Holiday Park

  Helston, Cornwall, England

  • Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
  • Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
  • Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers
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  8.7

  The Hunters Inn

  Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England

  • Family-run pub site between Worcestershire and Herefordshire
  • Tewkesbury and Upton-upon-Severn both within five miles
  • Locally produced food served Tuesday to Saturday; carvery on Sunday
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  8.8

  Burrs Manor Wild Camping

  Buxton, Derbyshire, England

  • Peaceful wild camping at a farmland site in the Peak District
  • A 15-minute drive from the towns of Buxton and Bakewell
  • Less than an hour from Alton Towers theme park; near the Monsal Trail
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  7.7

  Helton Campsite

  Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England

  • Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
  • A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
  • Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome
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  8.8

  Oakwood Farm Touring Park

  Chester, Cheshire, England

  • Spacious family site under 10 minutes' drive from Chester
  • 15 minutes' drive from Cheshire Oaks and Chester Zoo
  • Campfires and barbecues allowed on pitches