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6 Brilliant Yorkshire Waterfalls

Nothing beats a great waterfall when it comes to trekking out on warm, sunny days – whether to look at, or to swim in, Yorkshire is in fact home to some of the most breath-taking natural water features in the north, if not the country. If you’re a water baby at heart or fancy taking…

General3 min read

Protecting Our Local Habitats and Wildlife – Are You Doing Your Bit?

Anyone who spends more than a little bit of time outside in the wild and wonderful Yorkshire countryside will already know that – from county to county – we’re home to an absolutely spectacular natural landscape. We’re also home to incredible and important species of birds, mammals and more – meaning that it’s falling to…

Camping4 min read

Which Tent Pegs Should You Use? A Camper’s Guide

If you’re new to camping, you may well assume that all tent pegs do pretty much the same thing – we wouldn’t blame you for thinking as much, to be honest! However, as seasoned trekkers and campers will know, different pegs and fixtures will work with different types of ground and fittings. While many modern…

Camping4 min read

Tent Insurance – What is it, and Why Do I Need it?

If it’s your first time going camping – wherever it is you may be going – you may well be tempted to take a few home essentials with you along the way. There’s no harm in doing so – we actively recommend you take a mobile phone of some kind – and perhaps a solar-powered…

Places to Visit4 min read

5 Reasons to Pitch your Tent in Yorkshire

Camping trips are a firm favourite for families across the UK, offering a simple getaway from the busy city life and provide an exciting adventure for adults and children alike. Yorkshire has a wide range of campsites, of which many are located nearby to some of the most impressive outdoor activities available and whether you…

Places to Visit3 min read

Top 3 Places to Visit in Yorkshire

Yorkshire, situated in the North of England is best known for its Roman and Viking heritage, as well as two breath-taking national parks full of wildlife and outdoor activities. Visitors of Yorkshire are always keen to take in the sights of the Norman castles and medieval abbeys as well as the famous Yorkshire Dales, before…

Places to Visit4 min read

7 Places to Visit in York

York remains one of the most fascinating and historically important cities in the North of England – if not across the whole of the country – and there are plenty of reasons why you may want to spend a day or two, or a whole week, checking out the various sights, sounds and more besides…

Camping5 min read

Camping is Good for your health

If you are reading this I am already taking to the converted, but you can use this maybe to convince, friends or family with you, but camping it turns out is good for your health. It’s not the usual reasons people give to why they go camping, they are usually to escape city life, affordable…

Camping7 min read

Best Campsites in Yorkshire to visit

Yorkshire with its diverse places is one of the best places to Camp in the whole of the UK. Whether you’re after a little campsite by the beach, a site which allows you to go and explore the countryside or a site to let you explore a new city, then Yorkshire has it all. Being…

General4 min read

8 Ways to Protect Our Beaches

The Yorkshire coastline is world renowned for its stunning beaches with plenty of space for spending a night camping, enjoying a relaxing walk, searching for critters in the rockpools and getting the hear tracing with some surfing. There are several beaches that stand out and have made quite a name for themselves including Saltburn, Mappleton,…

Places to Visit4 min read

Best UK waterfalls to visit.

I am not sure what makes them so magical, but waterfalls are just a draw for everyone young and old. Whether you want just the perfect Instagram photo or fancy a swim we have found 6 of the best in the UK. Please read our water safety guide before you enter the water. Not all…

Camping1 min read

The Big Camp Out

I hope you are well and keeping safe in these troubling times. As you may already know, this weekend is usually the start of the camping season. However due to the current situation the traditional camping trip is not possible. At Camping Sites In Britain, they are still want people to camp this weekend, following…

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