Back to basics campsites
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Back to basics campsites

Pack only the essentials and discover the outdoors with an authentic camping trip, where it'll become obvious just how little you need to relax. Back to basics camping pitches swap any glitz and glam for added adventure!

420 back to basics campsites

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Field 51 Campsite, St Albans, HertfordshirePlaceholder image

St Albans, Hertfordshire

A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.

Black Mountain Caravan and Camping Site, Llangadog, CarmarthenshirePlaceholder image

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire

Back to basics tent camping in the Brecon Beacons, right by a red kite feeding station. Groups welcome.

Dolgoch Hostel, Tregaron, CeredigionPlaceholder image

Tregaron, Ceredigion

Traditional tent only camping in a remote and stunning position in the Cambrian Mountains.

Glandwr Farm, Llanelli, CarmarthenshirePlaceholder image

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Glamping in the Welsh countryside. Escape from it all at a small site - free from stress.

Overwater Woodlands, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Wigton, Cumbria

Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!

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Flagg View, Buxton, DerbyshirePlaceholder image

Buxton, Derbyshire

A back-to-basics touring site near Buxton with Peak District views.

Horizontal Leisure Club, Trusham, Newton Abbot, DevonPlaceholder image

Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon

Stunning views from wild camping pitches on a working organic farm.

The Orchard at Norcott, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HertfordshirePlaceholder image

Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

A back to basics campsite in the Chilterns with lovely views, campfires and BBQs welcome. Family friendly.

Broomlands, Cowden, Edenbridge, KentPlaceholder image

Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent

Friendly, calm and tranquil base within the High Weald AONB for tourers only - surrounded by ancient woodland.

Oakside Farm Certificated Site, Ringmer, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image

Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex

Members only tent and touring site set just one mile from the South Downs. Pets welcome and campfires allowed.

Caecrwn Retreat, Brecon, PowysPlaceholder image

Brecon, Powys

Furnished bell tents and tent pitches with rural views. On the edge of the Brecon Beacons, ten minutes to Brecon.

Keepers Orchard, Clavelshay, North Petherton, SomersetPlaceholder image

Clavelshay, North Petherton, Somerset

A peaceful, single pitch site sat in an old cider orchard at the foot of the Quantock Hills for your exclusive use.

Westermill Farm Campsite, Minehead, SomersetPlaceholder image

Minehead, Somerset

A secluded, hidden valley campsite in the Centre of Exmoor National Park on a 500 acre working farm.

Woodland Edge, Sparkford, Yeovil, SomersetPlaceholder image

Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset

Eco, off-grid camping within a private three acre wood, offering five pitches for tents or hammocks. Dog friendly.

Dean House Campsite, Horncastle, LincolnshirePlaceholder image

Horncastle, Lincolnshire

A small, rural and back to nature tent campsite for max. 9 tents with campfires, by the the Lincolnshire Limewoods.

Whitehough Outdoor Centre, Barley, Burnley, LancashirePlaceholder image

Barley, Burnley, Lancashire

Back-to-basics tent camping field, located close to Pendle in the Forest of Bowland AONB.

Brynperffaith Farm Certificated Site, Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, CeredigionPlaceholder image

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

A working farm campsite in Devils Bridge, 9 miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth.

Gorfanc, Caersws, PowysPlaceholder image

Caersws, Powys

Wild and simple camping with camp fires, in the heart of the Mid-Wales countryside.

Meadow Camping, Newcastle Emlyn, CeredigionPlaceholder image

Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion

Exclusive use site with back-to-basics camping and firepits, 15 minutes from Aberporth Beach.

High House Farm, South Devon, Salcombe, DevonPlaceholder image

South Devon, Salcombe, Devon

A back-to-basics site for campervans and motorhomes in Devon, with sea views over the charming town of Salcombe.

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