Camping has become very popular in recent years thanks to milder weather and improved equipment. The best places to camp in the UK have beautiful views and a wide variety of landscapes and activities.

South England

Dorset is certainly one of the best places to camp in the South of England. Burnbake is ideal for those with children. It has a woodland setting with lots to do and excellent facilities. Some children can get bored when camping but Burnbake has plenty of activities to keep them occupied.

North England

The Lake District is an obvious choice for campers in the north of England. Low Wray in Windermere is a beautiful spot to pitch a tent. There is a nice wooded area by the lake shore which is ideal to setup camp. The lake looks fantastic on a summers evening when the setting sun’s rays cascade off the water. A short walkaway offers panoramic views of the countryside.

Coniston is another excellent option in the Lake District. At Coniston Hall the water is very clear and there is even a private beach. The village close by has won the award of Britain’s best village on more than one occasion. It is a nice walk to the shops to purchase supplies and there are endless opportunities for those who wish to explore the countryside.

Scotland

The Big Sand Holiday Centre in Gairloch, Highlands is nestled away in the sand dunes. This protects it from the harsher elements which are often associated with Scottish camping. There are plenty of nice places to eat close by and the beach is excellent for activities or a long walk.

Wales

Glanllyn Lakeside in Bala is a popular spot in the north of Wales. This is one of the best places to camp in the UK for those that enjoy water sports. It is situated on the banks of Lake Bala which is in the Snowdonia National Park. Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and even swimming are just some of the popular activities on offer. Tryweryn National Whitewater Centre is just 5 miles away from those that enjoy rafting. The area is also ideal for bicycle rides.

National Parks in the UK are a wonder to behold, run by the National Trust a non-profit UK charity that conserves Britain’s historic and natural landscapes. Britain’s serene, bright, tranquil and diverse ecosystem is perfectly represented by managed natural wonders spread across England, Wales and Scotland. Planning restrictions by Britain’s Park authority protect these wild areas from over habitation and commercial activities.

Mainland England and Wales have the largest concentration of protected parklands. The first established area underwent creation in 1951 with the inception of the 1,438 kilometre Peak District. This earliest national park lies in central northern England. This National Park in the UK is a popular area split between the moor lands or Dark Peak and the population dense hue of the White peak area outside Manchester. Due to its vast natural beauty, the Peak District is thought to be the world most visited national park after Japan’s Mount Fuji.

National parks in the UK can also boast to have Britain’s largest protected wetland ‘The Broads’ just outside the village of Horning. An ideal spot for families, this 200 mile area combines waterways with an interesting intersection of windmills, castles and an ancient Norman cathedral. Spread across 885 miles of truly awesome rugged land is Lake District national park. England’s largest park attraction is spread between Edinburgh to the north and Manchester to the south. Although, the land itself seems wild and untamed almost 40,000 people live within the park’s lush confines. Scafell Pike, highest pike in the National parks in the UK stretches an impressive 3210 upward and over 12 million people visit the Lake District each year to enjoy its wide open spaces. Within this District’s vast confines can be found over 6000 archaeological sites and monuments dating back to prehistory.

The New Forest park is the latest addition to Park system created in 2005. Surrounded by lovely views of marshlands and boats, New Forest is the most densely populated park in England. Habitats within New Forest are varied with grassland, woodlands, valleys and coastal lagoons playing a role in the protected ecosystem. Rare species of sand lizards and honey buzzards wander the area and are truly a sight to see. During the autumn the forest comes to beautiful life during the changing of the seasons and is awash with fall leaves coloured deep scarlet, orange and tan.