ditchcrawler Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) I know in the days we caravanned the 'policing' of it wasn't particularly strong, I don't know if the clubs have tightened up on it but I think the CL owners that flouted the rules did so because they knew there was minimal chance of being caught. I recall a couple got caught out when disgruntled neighbours dobbed them in to the CC/local authority (CL's are restricted to 5 vans by planning regs - they are exempt IIRC) but the enforcement action was pretty come day go day - though as I say may be stricter now. But the caravaners are the ones to lose out. If the planners get involved the site shuts down, if the CC don't like it it stops being a CC CL site and the members who complained still dont get to use it. (Nice to put CC without being contentious) Edited August 14, 2013 by ditchcrawler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBelle1 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 What about Shaw Hall at Scarsbrick?, (Ormskirk branch or the Leeds Liverpool, near Southport) has a nice campsite with all facilities and a club house with entertainment on at the weekends its not far from Heatons Bridge pub that has real ales too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 But the caravaners are the ones to lose out. If the planners get involved the site shuts down, if the CC don't like it it stops being a CC CL site and the members who complained still dont get to use it. (Nice to put CC without being contentious) Sorry didn't see this until Bluebell1 posted above. It wasn't actually the caravanners who dobbed them in in, it was people from neighbouring properties/farms. They just about tolerated having a 5 outfit site next to them that didn't requires planning permission but when the owners started flouting this and exceeding what they were allowed they got fed up. Yes the caravanners will lose out if a CL closes but I don't think the neighbours would have been remotely concerned about it, in fact they would probably consider it a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboatman Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 What about just finding a suitable area to moor the boat near some woods with a bit of level ground? That's what we did the other night, proper camping with a nice campfire. It was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 What about just finding a suitable area to moor the boat near some woods with a bit of level ground? That's what we did the other night, proper camping with a nice campfire. It was great. I would be looking over my shoulder all the time for the landowner to come along, especially with a campfire. I used to camp out in the real wilds (in Scotland) a lot but I liked to keep a low profile even then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharl Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would be looking over my shoulder all the time for the landowner to come along, especially with a campfire. I used to camp out in the real wilds (in Scotland) a lot but I liked to keep a low profile even then. I think the rules on wild camping in Scotland are a bit more relaxed then they are South of the Border. Certainly when it comes to Campervan Wild camping anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain birdseye Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) the campsite at the Cotton Arms at Wrenbury on the Llangollen is good with a decent pub and playground for the children. Access straight from the towpath if you are with friends on a boat Edited May 14, 2014 by captain birdseye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony collins Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I know in the days we caravanned the 'policing' of it wasn't particularly strong, I don't know if the clubs have tightened up on it but I think the CL owners that flouted the rules did so because they knew there was minimal chance of being caught. I recall a couple got caught out when disgruntled neighbours dobbed them in to the CC/local authority (CL's are restricted to 5 vans by planning regs - they are exempt IIRC) but the enforcement action was pretty come day go day - though as I say may be stricter now. In some (most?) cases although caravans are restricted to a maximum of five, they can have a specified extra number of tents in addition to the vans. At least one of the sites mentioned in this thread falls into this category . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilly Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Yes, Holt Farm, Napton. Not just a good camping site but also a great family run farm experience for the kids. The canal is about 600 yards away from the farm entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshian Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Bill Fen Marina, on the old R Nene in Cambs, has a Certified Location for CC members: http://www.billfenmarina.com/themarina/caravanclubcl.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockingpete Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Hi, looking for a campsite between Leicester & Northampton, by a canal. Any ideas anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) No better site than the one by high house wharf , nether heyford. Gorgeous view, small site(never seen more than 7 vans) hook up available and water, lots of campers fish as well. I also mentioned it in posts 5 and 47.....☺ Edited August 31, 2016 by matty40s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockingpete Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Thanks Matty, looks OK. Have you (or anyone else) got a name for who runs it, would like to ring them before going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockingpete Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Have tried Googling info Matty gave me, found the site on Earth, but no info! Anybody help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmoi Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Good sites. thnx! It is a pity that some of them have the opportunity to go, only when using a proxy (advanced.name). Obviously they zablokirvany in my country or region Edited November 11, 2016 by Jmoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Small campsite at Spinneyback Farm on the Ashby Canal, right next to the towpath with room on the Armco railings to moor 6-10 boats depending on length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 There is camping available in long Itchington behind the green man, a short walk from the canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 The Blue Lias have caravans, I don't know about tents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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