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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!

438 back to basics campsites

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Pencwm Escapes, Whitland, CarmarthenshirePencwm Escapes, Whitland, CarmarthenshirePlaceholder image
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Pencwm Escapes

Whitland, Carmarthenshire

An off-grid, family friendly site with spacious camping pitches. 30 minutes from Newport Beach. Dog friendly!

Overwater Woodlands, Wigton, CumbriaOverwater Woodlands, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Overwater Woodlands

Wigton, Cumbria

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

Flagg View, Buxton, DerbyshireFlagg View, Buxton, DerbyshirePlaceholder image
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Flagg View

Buxton, Derbyshire

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

Horizontal Leisure Club, Trusham, Newton Abbot, DevonHorizontal Leisure Club, Trusham, Newton Abbot, DevonPlaceholder image
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Horizontal Leisure Club

Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon

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

The Orchard at Norcott, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HertfordshireThe Orchard at Norcott, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HertfordshirePlaceholder image
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The Orchard at Norcott

Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

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

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Broomlands, Cowden, Edenbridge, KentBroomlands, Cowden, Edenbridge, KentPlaceholder image
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Broomlands

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

Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex

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

Keepers Orchard, Clavelshay, North Petherton, SomersetKeepers Orchard, Clavelshay, North Petherton, SomersetPlaceholder image
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Keepers Orchard

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, SomersetWestermill Farm Campsite, Minehead, SomersetPlaceholder image
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Westermill Farm Campsite

Minehead, Somerset

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

Woodland Edge, Sparkford, Yeovil, SomersetWoodland Edge, Sparkford, Yeovil, SomersetPlaceholder image
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Woodland Edge

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, LincolnshireDean House Campsite, Horncastle, LincolnshirePlaceholder image
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Dean House Campsite

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, LancashireWhitehough Outdoor Centre, Barley, Burnley, LancashirePlaceholder image
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Whitehough Outdoor Centre

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

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

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

Gorfanc, Caersws, PowysGorfanc, Caersws, PowysPlaceholder image
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Gorfanc

Caersws, Powys

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

Meadow Camping, Newcastle Emlyn, CeredigionMeadow Camping, Newcastle Emlyn, CeredigionPlaceholder image
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Meadow Camping

Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion

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

High House Farm, South Devon, Salcombe, DevonHigh House Farm, South Devon, Salcombe, DevonPlaceholder image
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High House Farm

South Devon, Salcombe, Devon

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

North View Certificated Location, Swanage, DorsetNorth View Certificated Location, Swanage, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.

Woodlands Certificated Location, Newton Abbot, DevonWoodlands Certificated Location, Newton Abbot, DevonPlaceholder image
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Secluded, lawned off-grid touring site surrounded by stream and private mature woodland. Dogs and children welcome.

Deodara Certificated Location, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, NorfolkDeodara Certificated Location, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, NorfolkPlaceholder image
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Deodara Certificated Location

Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Tranquil, members only CL site for tourers with electric pitches within Broadlands countryside. Adult only.

The Steadings Caravan Site Certificated Location, Inverness, HighlandsThe Steadings Caravan Site Certificated Location, Inverness, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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An adults only and dog friendly touring site in peaceful countryside. 25 minutes from Inverness and Loch Ness!

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