Aires in the UK

Biggarmac replied on 08/07/2020 18:16

Biggarmac

Posted on 08/07/2020 18:16

Like many members who motorhome abroad I would like to see more provision in the UK similar to the Aires, Soastas, Stelplatz etc. that we find abroad. There is a facebook which has been set up for this purpose. Campaign for real Aires CAMpRA. If you are interested in helping to get this sort of facility in the UK you would be very welcome to join.

While CLs go some way to catering for aire type camping they are only available to us as members of this club, but are not readily available to visitors from abroad.

This is not a "wildcamping" group. In the present situation many campsites are not opening in 2020 and waste disposal facilities are urgently required. We are showing communities how they can levy a reasonable charge for providing facilities for motorhomers who are fully self sufficient and only need waste disposal every few days. We are also trying to get councils to allow more motorhome parking, both day and night, by showing the value of the motorhome market to those places who are already offering parking, such as the Little Roodee carpark in Chester.

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eurortraveller replied on 14/07/2020 11:53

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Posted on 14/07/2020 11:53

Beachfront in Cornwall at Praa Sands near Penzance -£8 for 24 hours - courtesy of CamperContact once again.

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peedee replied on 17/07/2020 07:46

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Posted on 17/07/2020 07:46

Planing on visiting Scotland this year in your motorhome, check >this< out, I hope those using it will behave sensibly and respect the environment.

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Posted on 17/07/2020 07:46 by peedee

Planing on visiting Scotland this year in your motorhome, check >this< out, I hope those using it will behave sensibly and respect the environment.

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Posted on 17/07/2020 16:24

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cyberyacht replied on 17/07/2020 16:59

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Posted on 17/07/2020 16:59

What a progressive attitude. Let's hope the Forestry Commission do likewise.

Tinwheeler replied on 17/07/2020 17:07

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Posted on 17/07/2020 17:07

I hear it’s been available for years.

My only thought is Scotland, trees, summer - best get the midge repellant out. 😯

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Posted on 17/07/2020 17:07 by Tinwheeler

I hear it’s been available for years.

My only thought is Scotland, trees, summer - best get the midge repellant out. 😯

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Navigateur replied on 18/07/2020 17:30

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Posted on 17/07/2020 16:59 by cyberyacht

What a progressive attitude. Let's hope the Forestry Commission do likewise.

Posted on 18/07/2020 17:30

That IS the Forestry Commission. They "regionalised" some time ago but still have branches everywhere.

Tinwheeler replied on 18/07/2020 17:45

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Posted on 17/07/2020 18:06 by

It's midges which are of concern to me. Should the Autumn be OK?

Posted on 18/07/2020 17:45

Probably but it's variable and the beasties don't work to a timetable. Trees and still water are usually the things to avoid but you might be lucky.

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Posted on 18/07/2020 17:45 by Tinwheeler

Probably but it's variable and the beasties don't work to a timetable. Trees and still water are usually the things to avoid but you might be lucky.

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dave the rave replied on 21/07/2020 19:37

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Posted on 08/07/2020 20:09 by moulesy

When this has been discussed before (oh yes, it has!) it has been pointed out just how many such facilities actually do exist out there if one takes the time to research them - Britstops and pub sites amongst others have been mentioned frequently.

I find it staggering in the present circumstances that there should be even a hint of local authorities being asked to consider any sort of financing for a relatively small number of users (as evidenced by the relative lack of support for "interesting petitions" in the past.)

Posted on 21/07/2020 19:37

Down the road from where I live is a village with a lovely little campsite right on the beach.5 minutes stroll into the village with a couple of shops,a nice little fishing harbour and a petrol station.Since scottish sites have been allowed to open I have noticed no more than 6 units on site.(there are probably 30 pitches).Continue along the coast for 2 or 3 miles and all of the grassy laybye and open areas are occupied by motorhomes!!It seems to me that these flycampers are very,very selfish!!!That campsite has lost 3 months worth of trade with no income but still overheads!and these motorhomers would rather park in laybyes and picnic areas than pay a site fee than support one of our local businesses.Not to mention preventing day trippers from parking for a picnic and a stroll on the beach.Day trippers are more likely to use the cafe at the harbour.Just saying!!

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