'Wild camping' in a motorhome or van

Posted on 14/04/2021 15:33 by LLM

As far as I'm aware the parking areas along the Kirkstone Pass do not have any signs or legal restriction on overnighting.  Perhaps you would care to furnish some photographic evidence.  

Posted on 14/04/2021 14:37 by brue

This is a general comment, not aimed at anyone or anything. Years ago no-one took much notice of a spot of roadside camping. Sadly laybys and other stop off points are now frequently awash with litter, not just on the ground, it's stuck in the surrounding hedges, trees and verges. Not pleasant places to be in.

And it certainly isn't anything like as safe as it used to be. From our home we can see overnight arrivals at a local beauty spot, their headlights shine like beacons from a local hill. I feel some discomfort that our quiet tranquil spots are invaded and I look at headlights not stars, our wild life is disturbed, they don't get much peace when the day trippers have gone home.

I've recently seen yellow notices going up "take pride in Britain and don't drop litter" or some such phrase. I suppose everyone who stops comes under suspicion, are they the litterers and dumpers? So called "wild campers" are making it harder for the rest of us and to my mind they are spoiling some very tranquil spots, treating them as 24 hour car parks not special places to let nature have time to recover.

So yes, I think it's important that no overnight camping rules are obeyed.

Posted on 14/04/2021 16:07 by moulesy

If it's the large(ish) parking area opposite the Inn, I'm pretty sure there was such a sign there last time we went. The other, smaller areas along that road maybe not. Perfectly prepared to be proved wrong though! 

Posted on 14/04/2021 16:16 by Takethedogalong

I think you are both right, we were a filthy nation back in the 1950’s, and not that much better now....☹️ 

Posted on 14/04/2021 14:55 by SteveL

So the Club is actually part of the issue, rather than a solution. It needs to recognise the need for basic, short stay stops, including caravans as well. The no facility Sites, many now long gone met this perfectly. But the Club is throwing its Site developments around caravans and MHs used like caravans. Long stays with prices to match.

I can’t agree with the above. Surely the club is there to provide what the majority of members want and that isn’t basic sites in my opinion. You have only got to look at how difficult it is to get a service pitch, even at the extra premium. At least the CAMC allows one night stops, on our planned tour in May we have several. Some do indeed stay for weeks, most of our stays are between 1 and 3 days. Although we still occasionally stop for a week at sites like Hawes.

Posted on 14/04/2021 16:51 by LLM

Surely your club should cater for all members equally.  I know we have racism, sexism, and a thousand other ism's so what is the new ism called? 

Posted on 14/04/2021 17:09 by Tinwheeler

I think this club does cater for all members equally.

In terms of sites, it offers the same product equally to all. Those who want a totally different site experience would surely not join. Similarly, I wouldn't join the RAC if I wanted a company specialising in marine recovery.🤷🏻‍♂️

Posted on 14/04/2021 17:17 by Cornersteady

+1

The club offers what it offers. No one is forced to join the club and surely people join the club as it gives them what they want? If it didn't why join on the first place and/or why re-join?