Have you thought of going camping in England this summer?
The county of Devon, in the south of England, is highly recommended for its mild climate, rural scenery, seaside resorts, historic towns and cities, and lots of camping opportunity.
With the popularity of camping in the summer holidays, it’s well worth planning ahead to make sure you can get a reservation where you really want to go. Even if the campsite itself isn’t booked up, many campsites offer guests who reserve in advance the opportunity to pick which part of the campsite they get to camp in. So the earlier you can arrange it, the better the chances of getting a good location will be.
If you are keen on surfing, the north coast seaside resorts of Devon and Cornwall, such as Woolacombe and Newquay, would be great holiday destinations for you, while sailing and windsurfing are popular in south Devon, ranging from Plymouth through the South Hams to the Exe Estuary at Exmouth.
If you’re keener on moorland scenery and hiking, Dartmoor and Exmoor would be good locations for you. If you have in mind a more gently paced holiday in Devon, you could stay in the South Hams, or visit East Devon’s pretty villages with their thatched cottages and lanes bordered by flowering hedgerows.
And if you’re a backpacking cyclist, you could look for a campsite close to Devon’s growing network of cycle paths, which is even establishing ferry connections to cycle routes in France.
So what do you look for in a campsite?
Obviously, to some extent it will depend on the ages of people you are camping with. Some campsites may not allow same sex groups of young singles, while others may have beaches, rivers or hiking trails that are not safe for young children.
Many of the bigger, family orientated campsites and caravan parks have onsite playgrounds and children’s activities, so if you have young children, of course a camping spot near the playground would be ideal. Holiday parks in Devon and Cornwall are well known for providing fun activities for all the family, as well as great beaches and local tourist attractions.
The type of camping you are planning may also make a difference to which campsites you can stay in. Some may be too small for a large RV, and will not have hookups, tarmac or other RV facilities. Other larger campsites may be designed more with big tents and caravans in mind. And if you don’t have a tent or caravan, don’t give up: most holiday parks have many static caravans permanently positioned on site, so all you need to do is book one and pack your car: your camping holiday in Devon awaits you!