Canoeing/kayaking nearby: Campsites in England

Daisy Bank Camp

• Luxury rural retreat on the edge of the West Yorkshire moors
• A 15-minute drive from Hebden Bridge; 25 minutes from Hardcastle Crags
• Bespoke hand-built cabins sleeping two people; dogs welcome

Middle Ruckham Camping

• Peaceful nearly wild camping on an organic farm in rural Mid Devon
• Wildwood Devon 45 minutes’ drive; Exmoor National Park half an hour
• Spacious pitches in wildflower meadows; firepits to borrow

Mill Farm

• Family- and dog-friendly rural meadow two miles from Potton
• 35-minute drive to Cambridge; 20 minutes to Shuttleworth Collection
• Electricity and CCTV; covered barn, firepits and hammocks available

Milton Keynes Youth Hostel

Dartmoor’s Edge Campsite

• Peaceful dog-friendly site just outside Dartmoor National Park
• A five-minute drive from The Granite Way; 10 minutes to Lydford Gorge
• Firepits permitted; small food shop on site for essentials; pub nearby

North End Farm Glamping

• Small and secluded glamping site on a peaceful family-run farm
• A mile from the village of Stagsden; Milton Keynes 20 minutes' drive
• Furnished bell tents in a spacious meadow; kids and pets welcome

Blackawton Bell Tent

• Off-grid and eco-friendly bell tent in a Devon meadow
• A 15-minute drive from Blackpool Sands and 20 minutes from Dartmouth
• Kitchen area and hot-water shower; village pub and shop nearby

Monkey Chop Farm

• Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
• A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby

Demelza Cottage

• Cosy adults-only shepherd's hut with far-reaching rural views
• Central Cornwall location 20 minutes' drive from north and south coast
• Ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and firepit; hot tub May-September

Moor Farm Pop-up Campsite

• Peaceful back to basics site surrounded by the Derbyshire countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Bakewell; 20 minutes from Chatsworth House
• Dog walking area; pubs serving food and real ales nearby

Blossom Orchard

• Orchard glamping retreat with peaceful dog-friendly yurts
• A 25-minute drive from Glastonbury; 35 minutes from Taunton
• Cycling, watersports, shops and cafés within walking distance

Northdown Farm

Grange Farm

• Working farm with alpacas, sheep and goats
• Beach within 100 metres, with good sea fishing
• Free hot showers, launderette, playground and well-stocked shop

Dob Coppice

• Quiet wildlife haven beside the river Winster in the Lake District
• A 15-minute drive from Windermere and 40 minutes from Ambleside
• Kayaks and fishing rods for hire; a short drive to local footpaths

Grafham Water Centre

• Peaceful Cambridgeshire bell tent village next to Grafham Water
• Aqua park and bike hire five minutes' drive away
• Activities on site including ropes courses, climbing and bike tracks

Dorset Forest Camping

• Remote Dorset retreat hidden deep in ancient woodland
• Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast within a 20-minute drive
• Firepits and communal marquee available on site

Bartley Cross Campsite

• Small, friendly and well-kept site in the New Forest National Park
• A 10-minute drive from a theme park and 20 minutes from Mottisfont
• Pubs a short walk away; open-top tour bus stop outside the site

Brook Farm

• Peaceful pop-up meadow camping in the Soar Valley
• 20 minutes' drive to Donington Park Circuit or Loughborough
• Wild camping site surrounded by fields; close to farm shops and pubs