Campgrounds for backpackers

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  Opens 1 May

  9.4

  Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

  Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England

  • Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
  • Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
  • Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike
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  The Hollies

  Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

  • Kessingland site directly on the Suffolk coast
  • Three different pitching up areas over 28 acres
  • Two new amenities blocks, including disabled and family rooms
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  Opens 1 April

  9.2

  Lathkill Wild Campsite

  Bakewell, Derbyshire, England

  • Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
  • Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
  • A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
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  Opens 30 April

  8.6

  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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  Opens 4 August

  9.5

  Camp Llandudno

  Llandudno, Conwy, Wales

  • Pop-up site on a working farm two miles from Llandudno and Conwy
  • A 10-minute drive to Snowdonia National Park; walk to the beach
  • Woodfired pizzas, bar, and barista coffee available
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  9.6

  Linwater Caravan Park

  East Calder, Lothian, Scotland

  • Quiet site five miles from Edinburgh Airport
  • Shopping locally at Livingston Designer Outlet
  • Next to a country park and the Union Canal
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  Opens 27 March

  9.2

  Seatoller Farm

  Keswick, Cumbria, England

  • Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
  • Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
  • Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
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  Wheal Rodney Holiday Park

  Marazion, Cornwall, England

  • Small, cosy and family-run park a mile from Marazion
  • A short walk from St Michael's Mount
  • Free pool and spotless amenities
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  Opens 1 April

  8.8

  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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  Opens 30 March

  8.8

  Laleham Camping Club

  Chertsey, Surrey, England

  • Superbly located Surrey campsite with easy motorway access
  • Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and Legoland Windsor within 30 mins' drive
  • On the banks of the River Thames, with Thames Path access
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  8.7

  Riverview Caravan Park

  Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

  • Scenic park on the river Witham, 10 minutes' drive from Tattershall
  • A 35-minute drive from Lincoln and 15 from Tattershall Farm Park
  • Playground, river fishing, waterside walks and pub-restaurant on site
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  9.5

  Petruth Paddocks

  Cheddar, Somerset, England

  • Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
  • Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
  • Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
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  Auchenlarie Holiday Park

  Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

  • Family park with beach access and a private cove
  • Heated indoor pool, kids' club, leisure centre and solarium
  • Bistro restaurant, takeaway and two shops on site
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  Opens 16 May

  9.7

  Ninham Country Holidays

  Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, England

  • Peaceful site surrounded by woods filled with wildlife
  • A short drive from Shanklin and Sandown Bay
  • Heated outdoor pool on site in summer months
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  8.7

  Dare Valley Country Park

  Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales

  • A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
  • A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
  • Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; walk to a family bike park
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  8.4

  Kings Orchard Marina

  Lichfield, Staffordshire, England

  • Peaceful 20-acre marina location in the Staffordshire countryside
  • A 10-minute drive to Lichfield; 20 minutes to Drayton Manor Theme Park
  • Barbecues and picnic tables provided; short walk to a dog-friendly pub
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  Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park

  London, Greater London, England

  • Within easy reach of London and visitor attractions
  • 18-hole pay and play golf course on site
  • Provides easy access to walks and bicycle routes in the Lee Valley
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  Opens 1 April

  9.5

  Château du Gandspette

  Éperlecques, Pas-de-Calais, France

  • Set over 11 hectares in manicured grounds of a 19th-century château
  • A 35-minute drive from the Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings
  • Two pools, outdoor gym, pizza bar and cosy bar and restaurant
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  9.6

  Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site

  Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland

  • Spacious and pretty site on the shores of the Firth of Forth
  • Convenient public transport to Edinburgh, or a 20-minute drive
  • Dog-walking area, playground and modern, clean amenities
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  9.7

  The Crown Inn and Campsite

  Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Conwy, Wales

  • Well-maintained family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen
  • In Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr; edge of Snowdonia 15 minutes' drive
  • River fishing permitted; easy access to forest trails