Country,County / Region,Name / Place,Parking,Type,Facilities,Charges,Directions,Nearby,Comments,Date,Submitted,Address & Contacts,Latitude,Longitude,gps / os ref,amend/new,Update Notes,e-mail Austria,Salzburg,Salzburg,Overnight,Campsite,"Its a basic site but does have hot showers, hook-ups, etc",,"Camping Kasern, Carl-Zuckmayer-strasse 26 tel: 50 5 76 Convenient campsite with public transport into town. Just north of A1 motorway in Kasern and is marked clearly on Salzburg city map 443 printed by Kompass.",,#15 bus goes from gate of site down through town via Mirabell Gardens to river and beyond. Service is 4 times an hour and a 24 hour pass can be bought at site for 60 schillings. It's just north of Nord-Sam site. ,1999,Paul Shield (1999),,47.836961,13.060171,,,, Belgium,Antwerpen,Antwerp,Overnight,,,,Stay at the lorry park right on the river.. You follow the signs for SCHELDE and when you get closer you'll see signs for the lorry park. ,It's just an 8 minute walk along the river to the city centre. ," It sounds a bit rough but in fact its ok for a one night stop to visit the city. If you see a really tatty (scruffy) campervan, park near it as that will be Edward! He lives in the carpark (or did up until last year) and looks after it rather like a semi official security guard! ",1999,Paul Shield ,,51.222829,4.398285,,,, Belgium,Antwerpen,Lier,Overnight,,,,"MH parking in the city Lier in the prov of Antwerpen-Belgium; parking free,5 pl-sani-station-water(pay)WC,etc. The city is very nice for visiting Molpoort-direction-Antwerpen-E34-E313 -Luik-exit 20-N13 Lier",,,2000,Frank Mees,,51.130022,4.571049,,,, Belgium,Brussels,Brussels,Overnight,Unofficial,,,"Follow signs off the ring road to the Atomium & Heisel Stadium. To wildcamp go to Avenue de Bouchout. If you are standing at the Atomium, this is the street going west, turn right at the first crossing (approx. 100 m), then its on the right, easy to see. ",Nearby is the metro into the centre of Brussels. ," There are often many touristbusses parked there. There is parking on the roads either side of the Atomium (but it isn't very flat for the fridge!)",1999,Paul Shield,,50.891617,4.334893,,,, Belgium,Flanders,Blankenberge,Overnight,,,,"motorhome stopover next to floreal health club which is just opposite the sea life center in blankenberg ,just turn right out of the port and follow the coast road ",,,,Pete,,51.313201,3.132415,,,, Belgium,Flanders,Brugges,Overnight,Official,None,Free,"Get on to ring road South of centre in anti-clockwise direction, follow SP for 'Bus' parking. Take next turn off to R after Station car park. From other direction turn R immediately after going over flyover (bridge over canal) and go back under bridge. ",0 min.walk to City Centre.,"Recognised 'aire' near rail station marked on town plan at 'Buiten Katelijnevest' at southern tip of city. Just off R30 Ring Road. Next to where tour buses park - visited late March 2004 - very full but managed to squeeze in, best to arrive well before the evening.",,"R Evans 1999, Updated by Robin Eccles March 2004",,51.196941,3.220311,,,, Belgium,Flanders,De Panne,Overnight,,,,Road to south of DePanne promenade near blocks of flats. Dead end and circular with parking spaces around. Dunes only between it and sea. ,,Used by all nations Motor Homers! ,2003,Norman Pepper (2003),,51.096882,2.574414,,,, Belgium,Flanders,Nieuwpoort,Overnight,,,,Nieuwpoort Motorhome Parking in the city Nieuwpoort-Bad-Belgium. P-free-60 pl-no services-very nice place.havengeul-Nieuwpoort aan Zee-(at the seaside) between the city Oostende and De Panne.,,,2000,Frank Mees,,51.129494,2.751952,,,, Denmark,General,General Information,,,,,,,"General info: Parking – Stay overnight: According to the Ministry of Traffic is not prohibited to make one single stay overnight in connection with parking, if not otherwise indicated by signs or local regulations. If the activity, however, looks like camping, it will be against the legislation. DACF defines parking as follows: Parking is placing the vehicle an four wheels with all activity within the vehicle. If you use tables, a chair etc on parking places it is Camping!!!",,,,56.004828,9.252766,,,, France,Alpes-Maritime,Beuil,Overnight,,,,"To the west of St Martin-Vesubie.About half a mile from the village, right in the middle of the bowl, is a little car park for a ski-lift",It's a pretty terraced village on the side of a bowl-shaped valley. ,". It seems to be used regularly by motorhomes. We didn't stay there, but chose instead to stay overnight in a car park at the edge of the village, with lovely views across the valley. The village has shops, restaurants etc and public toilets. ",,Marjorie Clarke 2000 ,,44.094644,6.986599,,,, France,Alpes-Maritime,Le Boreon,Overnight,,,,"North of St Martin-Vesubie, in the S.E. Alps.",," This is a quiet, majestic place, surrounded by pine woods, with just a scattering of buildings and a trout fishery. There are picnic tables along the river, and loads of parking. There is an information office which we found closed but its public toilets were open. The village is at a height of 1500 metres, so not hot!",,,,44.076672,7.250364,,,, France,Aube,Geraudot,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump","Parking Free Service 2 Euro",Head for the plage de Geraudot - on the opposite side of the ,by the Plage de Geraudot on the Lac d'Orient,"The book says no Parking, but this wasn't enforced (there were about 15 'vans with plenty space for more) - could also park in the beach parking",4/04,Robin Eccles,,48.30762,4.32535,,,, France,Haute-Marne,Arc en Barrois,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump","Parking 3 Euros Services Free",Follow signs through village,,Pleasant spot and quiet - adjacent municpal camping also a possibility for longer satys (CL style),4/04,Robin Eccles,,47.9482,5.01194,,,, France,Haut-Rhin,Riquewihr,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump","4 Euro Parking 2 Euro Water",In carpark on right before the gates to the town,Riquwihr is probably the most popular of the medieval Alsace wine villages. Prices reflect this. Good walking in the hills behind the village,"Fairly new, so not listed in my 2003 book. About ten spaces reserved for Motorhomes -car park is very busy during the day, quiet at night - short walk into the village -Boulangerie is ten minutes walk at the far end of the village",4/04,Robin Eccles,,48.16616,7.29988,,,, France,Ile-de-France,"Disneyland, Paris",Overnight,,,,,,It's reportedly possible to stay overnight (one night) in the Disneyland car park. There are toilets & showers.,,,,48.875668,2.795539,,,, France,Pas de Calais,Calais,Overnight,Official,,Free,"Car park reserved for camping cars at entrance to harbour. Adjacent to public toilets. Follow signs for Camping Cars, Camping and Plage from town centre","Lots of restaurants nearby, - 1st one you come to is superb - can't remember the name - eaten there twice.","May be difficult to find a space at peak times. Known as the 'Sardine Camp' for obvious reasons - lots of local come to visit the 'Motorhome Zoo' - I was tempted to perform gorrilla impersonations! There are some water hydrants type affairs further down the promenade from which you can pump water into a container (e.g watering can) and top up your tank - seen it done.",2004,Updated by Robin Eccles,,50.966618,1.843662,,, France,Pas de Calais,Cap Blanc Nez,Overnight,,,(guide):,"Cap Blanc Nez is also a good overnight stop, about 22km south on the D940",,,,,,50.925646,1.711223,,, France,Var,Plage de Gigaro,Overnight,,,,"South of St Tropez, east of Cavalaire-sur-Mer.",,"There is free parking all along the side of beach. We asked the police in Cavalaire whether we could park there overnight. They said as long as it was only one night, no problem. So if you are challenged, say you asked and were told it was ok! To get a space, you have to get there in the morning, or wait until the day visitors go, by about 7pm. There are benches, litter bins, public phones, and even a rudimentary beachside toilet and shower. Update 2004 - now pay and display",,John Goodman,,43.182872,6.541694,,, France,Var,Port de Bormes,Overnight,,,,"Near the busy resort of Le Lavandou, there is an area right by the harbour marked out for motorhome parking.",,"People were obviously there to stay a night or more. It only takes about a dozen vans and was full when we passed. I don't know if there are any facilities. Could be noisy but interesting. May be difficult to find a space at peak times. Known as the 'Sardine Camp' for obvious reasons - lots of local come to visit the 'Motorhome Zoo' - I was tempted to perform gorrilla impersonations! There are some water hydrants type affairs further down t",,Marjorie Clarke 2000 ,,43.137276,6.376121,,, France,Vaucluse,Avignon,Overnight ,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free,Park & Ride at Isle de Barthelasse. Secure parking but no facilities although there is water available from a nearby pump. ,Free bus service every 10 mins into Avignon., Car park that allowed M/Hs to stopover free of charge. It was a park and ride car park on the Isle de Barthelasse with a free bus service into Avignon every 10 mins during the day. At night access to the section reserved for motorhomes was closed off. There was a security guard on duty but there were no facilities although there was a water pump nearby. ,7/03,David McMillan,,43.951886,4.797495,,,advised 28/04/04 France,Vienne,Nieuil l'Espoir,Overnight,,, ,About 6 miles south of Poitiers on the N147 Limoges road turn right on D1.On entering the village cross the roundabout and turn right into a park in 100 yards. The aire is on the left as you enter the park.,,A jeton for the borne ( 2 Euro ) can be obtained from local shops. Parking is on grass with undergrass reinforcement so no problems if wet.,,,,46.485493,0.454292,,, France,Vosges,Gerardmer,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump",Parking Free,Town Centre,,Need a Card with PIN to operate the service point - won't work with UK cards. Parking is on the side of busy thoroughfare,4/04,Robin Eccles,,48.67288,6.87508,,, Germany,Baden Wurtemburg,Breisach,Overnight,Official,SaniStation' is a further 200m. along road on left.,(guide): Free,"From A5 exit 64a continue to 'Breisach-Mitte' roundabout, turn off right into town. Bear Left at Y-junction, continue through main square, then fork right. Go past Coach park and MH park is 250m on left.", Town Map is 100m. away in dir. of town centre.," 15-20 min From autobahn. SP 'maximum stay 3 days' but I'm not sure this is enforced. N.B. Ignore SP MH park immediately left after leaving roundabout, that's not where the units congregate.",,,,48.034021,7.570893,,, Germany,Baden Wurtemburg,Riegel(1),,,,,Leave A5 at exit 59. Turn West SP Riegel. After 200m. turn L towards town. Ignore 'Centrum' sign and continue straight ahead towards Brewery. Turn R over canal and railway crossing. Turn L into gap in wall between imposing old building and brewery gate.,,"At the Riegeler Brauhaus. You are welcome to stay overnight in their car park, but it's moderately sloping tarmac but see Reigel(2)",,,,48.150325,7.752142,,, Germany,Baden Wurtemburg,Riegel(2),,,no facilities, Free,"See Reigel (1) The public car park is a futher 100m. on the road, just after a fuel station and with a blue 'P' sign.",,"I preferred to stay on the flat general car park nearby the Brauhaus and was assured by the owners of another (German) MH that it was a good place to stop. From the Autobahn 2-5 minutes. It's occasionally used by local young people for skateboarding but that does not seem a problem. see motorhome-list stopovers for details",,,,48.150448,7.751331,,, Germany,Baden Wurtemburg,Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump","Parking 6 Euro Water 0.5 Euro",Well signed - Parking No. 3,Rothenburg is one of the largest and the best preserved walled medieval towns on Germany's Romantic Road,Just outside the city walls - recommended,4/04,Robin Eccles,,49.37557,10.18899,,, Germany,Baden Wurtemburg,St Georgen im Schwarzwald,Overnight,Official,see comments,Free,"Keep on the B33, Parking on the left by the side of a small lake",Black Forrest,"There are no facilities here, but directions are displayed to two Gasthauses out of the town where facilities are available",4/04,Robin Eccles,,48.12191,8.32894,,, Germany,Bavaria,Fussen,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump, Electricity","10 Euros for Parking Plus charge for Water and Hook Up",Well signed on approach to town,"20 minute walk into town, Close to the Forggensee","Highly organised Motorhome Parking Place with approx. 80 individually marked pitches and shower / toilet block, in middle of a retail park, not our sort of place really (and a rip-off). ",4/04,Robin Eccles,,47.5694,10.6989,,, Germany,Bavaria,Lindau,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump, Electricity","4Euros for Parking 0.5 Euro for Water",Well signed on approach to town - do not follow the Motorhome signs directing you to the South of Lindau.,"Pleasant 15 minute stroll, or Park & Ride into the centre of Lindau on the banks of the Bodensee.","This is the best Motorhome Parking Place lots of space - there is another Parking Place signed to the south of Lindau, but this is outside a campsite with very restricted space - not recommended.",4/04,Robin Eccles,,47.5946,9.82,,, Germany,Bavaria,Schongau,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump",Parking Free,Well Signed ,On Romantic Road - not a very interesting town.,Large parking area with plenty space ,4/04,Robin Eccles,,47.8153,10.8994,,, Germany,Hesse,Rudisheim am Rhein,Overnight,Unofficial,None,Free,Parking opposite police station - follow signs for Camping,,"Rudisheim not very motorhome friendly, but we were o.k. here, may have been a different story if the campsite was open.",4/04,Robin Eccles,,49.979,7.9231,,, Germany,Rheinland Pfalz,Trittenheim,Overnight,Official,"Water, Dump, Electricity",4Euros for Parking,Centre of Village on banks of the Mosel,German wine village,"One of many official stopovers on the German Mosel between here and Koblenz Hookups available for each parking space (2 Euros)",4/04,Robin Eccles,,49.825,6.9174 Germany,Rheinland Pfalz,Waldalgesheim,Overnight,Official,,,Take exit 46 from the Autobahn in the direction of Bingen. About three-quarters of the way along the main street through the village is an MH sign indicating left. Go past the sports hall and the MH parking is at the far side of the car park on the left:,,"Suitable for a night halt close to the autobahn, no more. There are some places to ea indicates where to park. About 5 minutes from the autobahn. A gravel area next to some old colliery wagons. Only an MH sign on the wall of a barn ",,,,49.951634,7.835587 Germany,Rhineland Palatinate,Mayschoss,Overnight ,, No facilities., You are likely to be charged DM7 for parking overnight.," At Mayschoss continue to the end of the village, turn Left over a river bridge SP 'Ahrtalbahn'. Turn right at the mini-roundabout and go down a slope to the MH park. ",,"A large vehicle park beside the 'Ahrtalbahn' railway station. There does not seem to be a time limit. Comments: see motorhome-list stopovers",,,,50.516495,7.018483 Gibraltar,Gibraltar,Gibraltar (1),,,,,The best places are the car park at the bottom of the cable-car up to the top of the rock or out at the lighthouse on the southern point. ,,"We have seen vans overnighting in both, on each occasion they were there for several nights without being disturbed. If you do choose the cable-car car park, the far right corner is the best spot it would seem as it is certainly the most popular. ",,Ralph Lunt (2001),,36.131759,-5.347644 Gibraltar,Gibraltar,Gibraltar (2),,,,,"Places to stay:- Alameda Car park. Europa Lighthouse area, Safeways, and 100 meters south of Safeways,end of Europort Road i.e... Around the roundabout, travel south that is away from The superstore. ",,"There's a biggish car park next to the inner harbour breakwater. another place is at Coaling Island, this area is being developed and theres lots of space. Lots of German Mhs come here. No-one bothers you at any of these places and because distances are negligible you can WALK everywhere.",,Louis (2001),,36.13066,-5.34776 Holland,Keukenhof,Keukenhof,,,,,The tulip & bulb gardens near Lisse) stay at the field carpark next to it. ,,Someone comes along at about 8.30am and charges the overnight fee (which is the same as the parking fee) so you get a day and a night for the price of just a day if you turn up after it closes the previous night. ,,Paul Shield (1999),,52.270618,4.545709 Holland,Marken.,Marken., ,,,the fee is 5 guilder," go A 10 north from Amsterdam to crossing no S116, against Monnickendam, Then follow the signs to Marken.",,"This is a small city built into Ijsel Meer. Fantastic area to photograph. It has a large car park Stay here for the night, walk around in Marken (cars are not allowed inside town, and take a boat trip to Volendam(every 30 min. high season, every 1hr outside) In Marken most of the women walk around in traditional clothing, and they have fantastic pancakes in the local pa",,,,52.458045,5.113093 Ireland,Co. Clare,Doolin,Campsite,Official,,,"Go to Doolin, on the coast just off the road from Lisdoonvarna to the Cliffs of Moher. ",,"It's a tiny hamlet that's a magnet for lovers of Irish music, you can also get a boat out to the Aran islands. Stay at O'Connors Riverside Campsite, and ask where the music sessions are. We went to O'Connors Bar and had a wonderful night - go early if you want to eat and be able to get a seat for the session. The Cliffs of Moher are well worth a visit, but go early or late to miss the tourist buses.",,,,53.00105,-9.38358 Ireland,Co. Cork,Bantry House,Overnight,,,,"Going into the Armada Exhibition we asked about stopping overnight in the car park. Whilst walking around the gardens, we were approached by the owner who said, no problem, there is a water tap behind the little chalet (used for paying).",,"I hasten to add to this one, (We had been told by a local that it is sometimes possible). Do ask here, after all it is a private house.",,,,51.650685,-9.500393 Ireland,Co. Cork,Blarney,Overnight,,,,Castle Car Park,"You *have* to go to Blarney Castle to kiss the stone! We arrived around 7pm and stayed in the Castle car park overnight. We sampled both the nearby pubs, the one nearest the Castle had fairly sedate music and traditional dance, the one on the other side of the main road had LOUD electric Irish folk/rock - great!! ",,,,,51.938893,-8.569722 Ireland,Co. Cork,Cork City,Campsite,Official,,,"(Bienvenue, off the R600 near the airport). ",,"Cork city is worth a visit, but you need to use the only campsite - You can get a bus into the City, but it's easier and almost as cheap to get a taxi.",,,,51.849006,-8.481678 Ireland,Co. Cork,Mizen Head,,,None,,Tucked back into a corner away from the entrance to the walkway and Tourist Information Spot. ,,This was closed when we were here. Could be windy. No facilities,,,,51.498754,-9.757012 Ireland,Co. Galway,Spiddal ,,,,,Opposite a church down by the sea and signposted as a beach type carpark ,,,2000,John Emerson ,,53.248218,-9.311422 Ireland,Co. Kerry,Dingle,Overnight,Unofficial,,,,,"We found Dingle town most attractive (there are over 50 pubs with music sessions most nights). We parked for two nights in a small car park almost opposite the Sealife Centre, along with about 6 other campers, and there were more vans in other places around the harbour area, you may need to check out the current favourite spot!. It *is* worth taking one of the boat trips out into the bay to see Funghi the dolphin. ",,,,52.138021,-10.266828 Ireland,Co. Kerry,Tralee Bay,,,,,"There are freecamping places on the western side of Tralee Bay, we camped almost on the beach near the watersports centre to the north of Castle Gregory.",,,,,,52.286598,-10.022349 Ireland,Co. Mayo,Achill Island ,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,We were amazed how many places we found suitable to stay even right down on the sea front. ,,"At times it became quite blustery, suppose there's nothing to stop the wind between there and America. But it was an excellent place for MHs. ",2000,John Emerson,,53.984183,-10.190964 Ireland,Co. Waterford,Dungarvan to Tramore ,,,,,We've noted on the map that there were off road parking places on the coast road from Dungarvan to Tramore between Bunmahon and Dunbrattin Head.,,,,,,52.136846,-7.409251 Ireland,Co. Wexford,Kilmore Quay,Overnight,,,,,,,,,,52.200684,-6.551178 Ireland,Connemara,Dogs Bay,Campsite,Official,,,"We have stayed several times at the campsite at Dogs Bay, just west of Roundstone on the coast road to Clifden, ",,"it's a lovely little site down a narrow no through road, with just a little old toilet block and a few level places to park.",,,,53.386632,-9.967443 Ireland,Connemara,General Information,,,,,,,"You can freecamp almost anywhere in Connemara, the problem often is that you can't get off the road at a good spot",,,,53.498816,-9.628314 Ireland,Galway,Galway Town,,,,,,,"Galway town is worth a visit, but park in one of the newish car parks on the northern side, you can stay overnight in the one we used.",,,,53.275314,-9.051327 Ireland,West Clare,Loop Head,Overnight,Unofficial,,,"Out towards Loop Head, visit the Bridges of Ross - ",,"impressive wave-cut rock bridges, we overnighted in the small car park here",,,,52.570566,-9.897821 Italy,Alps,Aosta (1),Overnight,,"fresh water and ground level waste dump, no charge.",Free,From A5 Turin take 'Aosta Est' exit. Follow dual carriageway towards town. Continue across several junctions with traffic lghts and lookout for FS railway station SP (a stylised picture of speeding train): take slip road down to Right under main road. Continue straight aheadd at wide junction.,, Sosta is on Right with MH dump sign in about 400m. Ignore SP of an MH Dump indicating left about 250m before this. ,,,,45.740406,7.340776 Italy,Alps,Aosta (2),,,water and vidange,,"camper car park sign posted, right by main shopping street and central square.",,,2005,Peter,,45.73755,7.32074 Italy,Alps,Champoluc/ Monterosa Valley,Overnight,,,,Stay in the large free car park between the bottom lift and the river. Dump facilities (pay) are signposted from the road on the way in. Fresh water from the petrol station.,,,,,,45.833045,7.728702 Italy,Emilia Romagna,Castell'Arquato,Overnight,,"It has a Fountain, no other facilities.",,"From A1 Bologna-Milan exit at Fiorenzuola. Road crosses river to traffic light junction. SPs for Parking 1,2,3,4. Tourist Office is on L, turn L and park in P1 if you want to visit town. ",,"Otherwise turn R and you appear to be going out of the town: in about 500m there is a L turn SP 'P3+4'. Take this and continue round the back of old town. P3 is on L, with recycling bins but no facilities. P4 is further on at the 'Cimiterio'. ",,,,44.852863,9.868471 Italy,Emilia Romagna,"Piazza della Resistenza,Ravenna",Overnight,,,,"Approaching from the 'superstrada' A14 dir. Bologna-Rimini, follow SP for 'Centro' and then for Coach Park. Here there seem to be two routes to this sosta, one obligatory for coaches, but either will get you there. ",,"Free, fresh water and waste dump (no charge) near the coach parking area.",,,,44.412869,12.205491 Italy,Emilia Romagna,Ravenna,Overnight,,,,"Outside the city to the south, the Church of San Apollinare in Classe has the 'must-see' mosaics and a sosta all of its own just beyond the church; continue past the church at the roundabout in front of it and a large parking area is on the left.",,,,,,44.379732,12.233754 Italy,Emilia Romagna,"Sosta close to 'Mausoleo Teodorico', Ravenna",,,"Free, fresh water and waste dump no charge. ",,"From A14 follow SP to this landmark. From centre you have to cross railway line on 'circonvallazione', turn R into one-way system and then get into LH lane: turn sharp L to merge with traffic from R but stay in LH lane and take L turn at SP for MH Dump. ",,"The MH park is on the left under the trees, park beyond the Dump in the front parking area (the one behind is private). ",,,,44.412032,12.205586 Italy,Marche,"Fortezza Albornoz, Urbino (1)",Overnight,,,,"From Pesaro/Ancona fork R at sharp bend by lower CP, at next junc take filter lane L and cont R in front of Town Gate:(Via dei Morti). Cont upwards and turn L, if street is barred cont round outside (Viale Gramsci) and take next L (Via Giro dei Debitori).",," Look for SP to the Fortezza, keep left into Via Virgili, at Piazzale Roma, turn Right past the paying car park area with the Fortezza on your left and park up between trees at far end.",,,,43.723541,12.634371 Italy,Marche,"Fortezza Albornoz, Urbino (2)",,,,,"see :Fortezza Albornoz,Urbino (1) There's an alternative car park below the Fortezza, cont past it on narrow road ('strada panoramica') and turn very sharp R into lower car park, not into road beside it (via del Popolo) which IS one-way against you.",,,,,,43.723536,12.634359 Italy,Piedmont,Nizza Monferrato,Overnight,Official,Full,Free,In Piazza Garibaldi follow one-way traffic systm. Exit R at crnr of sqr near old cvrd mrkt bldgs (Foro Boario) Go str ahead a shrt dist between bldgs (bthrm shwrm on R). It is SP but take care this exit from sqr can take you str onto road to Alessandria.,,"Piazza Peritini (Piazza G.Garibaldiis no longer available). It may be better to park in square and recce on foot. No Time Limit",,,,44.773654,8.356196 Italy,Piedmont,Volpedo,Overnight,Official,,,"From A7 / A21 crossing at Tortona exit, E.of Alessandria, make for Tortona and then Viguzzolo. Turn L over river at Monleale, immediately R and keep R again beside river. No SP to the facility. Second road on L between some industrial units and then R.",,"The fresh water and waste dump is beside football pitch, park where you can off roadway. Sportsfield guardian is friendly and suggested we park nearer the light.",,,,44.889342,8.984604 Italy,Tuscany,Castiglione della Pescala,,,water and vidange,,About a mile and a half before the village at the sports ground,Pretty village with a riverside market on Saturday,Well signposted,2005,Peter,,42.76958,10.86761 Italy,Lombardy,Cremona,,,,,Car park of the Po Sports Centre,,,2005,Peter,,45.14032,10.02551 Italy,Tuscany,Grosseto Marina,,,,,Far western end of town,,About a dozen Italian vans in sea side car park. Just having dinner when Caribinieri drive up and pleasantly ask everyone to go from the car park and instead park along a road designated as campervan parking through a pine wood.,2005,Peter,,42.72483,10.97459 Italy,Liguria,Imperia,,,water and vidange,"3 euros for 24 hours,(5 on Sat. or Sun.)","down by the marina, at the harbour ""touristique"" car park",,Very popular.Over a hundred Italian vans,2005,Peter,,43.88971,8.03906 Italy,Tuscany,Pisa,,,Water and dump,Free - despite notice saying 5 euros,Main coach park,Walking distance to the tower,Tourist information office in the coach park provides info for other towns if asked.,2005,Peter,,43.70979,10.39841 Italy,Liguria,San Remo,,,,5 euros a night,new camper park at the West side of town,super cycle track,,2005,Peter,,43.82985,7.76808 Italy,Tuscany,Sienna,,,Vidange and water,,Plenty of sogns to camper van parking,,Though not keen on proximity of fresh water tap to the open drain dump so did not fill our tank there though lots of the Italian caristes did.,2005,Peter,,43.32521,11.3309 Italy,,Tarquini Marina,,,,,Car parking on the sea front designated for camper vans,,Not really an aire but popular with Italian vans,2005,Peter,,, Italy,Tuscany,Viraggio,,,,,,Marvellous place for cyclists. Cycle tracks galore and flat.," main camper area closed and, unusually, barred. Alternative was further out of town centre, badly sign-posted, a woodland car park near a new supermarket development and actually only a short distance from the sea front",2005,Peter,,43.88128,10.23526 Italy,Tuscany,Volterra,,,,,"Follow the signs, down a steep and twisty narrow lane that should be one way but isn't and there's a nice car park for campers at the foot of the steps up into the very pretty town.",,"Centre of the alabaster trade, it seems…",2005,Peter,,43.4024,10.86152 Norway,Bergen,Bergen,Overnight,,,,There's a camper park very near the port ,,"but it is quite small, and was full when we arrived in the early evening. ",1997,Andy Clarke,,60.384895,5.354198 Norway,General,General Information,,,,,,,"In Norway, the lay-bys are mostly OK for overnighting and many have toilets. We also stayed in (rural) museum car parks, and in the Arctic Circle Centre car park with no problems. You can stay overnight in the car park on North Cape (once you've paid the entrance fee). Another tip for Norway: Look out for ""Avgiftsfrei Diesel"" at filling stations, it's tax free and apparently meant only for foreign tour buses, but nobody seemed to mind us filling up with it - saved a fortune.",,,,61.854291,9.017633 Norway,Oslo,Oslo,Overnight,,,,,,"220 MH can park by the Yacht-harbour, called Sjølyst/Bestumkilen, signposted from E6 and E18. The area incl. BBQ,el, water, sani.station, and you can rent bicycle and small boats. The area is 6 min. from city centre on bicycle, bus 50 m away, beach 5 min away, museums 2 min away .",,Thor Granheim (2002),,59.906666,10.753759 Spain,Bizkaia / Basque,Bilbao,Overnight,,,,"1/2 way alng Gran via Diego Lopez de Haro (runs E-W) is lrge rndabt (Plaza de Federico Moyua). Take Calle de Elcano at 10 o'clk. 1/2 way acrss brg (Puente de Deusto) take smll turng dwn to river(on R, easy to miss!) Go dwn twrds Mseum. Park at bttm on R.",,The police told me not to use the carpark as one has to pay! They said park to the right and its free. Police patrol regularly.,,,,43.268898,-2.937781 Spain,Bizkaia / Basque,Sopelana,,,,,"Just outside Sopelana on the Bi 634 there is an excellent cliff top car park (43.40327N,2.97184W)",,Well used by spanish motorcaravanners and international surfseekers in their VW caravettes (so it could get noisy but it's big enough to move away) . No facilities apart from water and a cold beach shower at the top of the cliff steps . Walk or drive 2 km to Sopelana station where a regular metro will take you to Bilbo centre for 2.5 euro return. ,,,,43.403259,-2.971869 Spain,Galicia,"O Grove, Pontevedra ",Overnight,Unofficial,Water (from beach shower) only. Playa Paisaxe 2 Camp site 500 metres away with all facilities.,,Playa Area Grande - San Vicente de O Grove 36989 O GROVE ,"boat trips to the Ria de arousa shellfish farms from O Grove, Galicia aquarium ",Stopover by this quite excellent beach or maybe stay forever! Small beach bar adjacent in season. August 2003 ,8/03,Rick and Rosi,,42.49562,-8.88939,,,,r.bingham@blueyonder.co.uk Switzerland,Uri,Andermatt,Overnight,Unofficial,None,Free,Swiss Army Rifle Range just outside the village.,Walking distance into lovely village,,6/05,Peter,,46.63276,8.59472,,,, Switzerland,Vaud,Montreux,Overnight,Official,"Free electricity, borne",Free,"Signposted ""Salle de Omnisport"" from the motorway. Right beside lake Lamau.",Cycle track round the lake to town. Lovely…,,,Peter,,46.43146,6.91054,,,, Switzerland,Neuchatel,Neuchatel,Overnight,Unofficial,None,Free,In behid the building works to a car park at the very edge of the lake.,,Aire run by Police no longer available due to building works.,6/05,Peter,,46.99038,6.93123,,,, U.K. Eng,Berkshire,West Ilsley,Overnight ,Unofficial,None,Free,"From A34, about 7.5 miles North of junction with M4, take turnoff marked West Ilsley and The Ridgeway. Follow unclassified road towards West Ilsley, about .5 mile from A34 there are largeish parking areas on both sides of road.",,"At Bury Down, where The Ridgeway National Trail crosses. Exposed, but good views across the Thames valley ",2004,Andy Clarke ,,51.53269,-1.29979,,,,andy@bm-services.co.uk U.K. Eng,Berkshire,Windsor (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,day-time,"Go down the hill from the castle, I.e. North, turn left at bottom and carry straight on onto quiet cul de sac beside Thames.",,,2002,DHJ,,51.484,-0.613,SU 963 771,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Berkshire,Windsor (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,,Windsor Train Station the carpark ,,"with the fields along side it or the other side by the canal, train runs into station slowly (end of the line) so not so noisey and finish about 11-30 pm",2004,Ray & Geri,,51.48409,-0.60969,,,, U.K. Eng,Berkshire,Yattendon,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"Go due south out of Yattendon village, cross motorway and woodland car park 500m further on.",,woodland,2000,DHJ,,51.453,-1.204,SU 553 731,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,A1 Water Newton(1) ,Overnight ,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free,"Around Water Newton, just before the signs for East of England Showground and Alwalton, there is a bit of old road which sometimes has a cafe in it during the daytime. ",,"It's shielded from the road by a belt of trees, but there is usually a somewhat ramshackle 'Cafe' sign.",2001,Richard,,52.561351,-0.366578,,,A1 Water Newton now split into two, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,A1 Water Newton(2) ,Overnight ,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free,About a mile after the main junction with the A47 there is a long piece of old road at Stibbington where the truckers' 'diner' is situated.,,,2001,Richard,,52.569919,-0.391489,,,A1 Water Newton now split into two, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,Cambridge,Overnight,Unofficial,Water in trough in meadows which the houseboats use,nil,"Turn NE offA1134, Newmarket Road, down Stanley Rd. (Turning is 500m West of Cambs Unit FC). Go to bottom of road and turn right along the road called ""riverside"" and park on rivers edge.","1.5km walk to city centre, through Midsummer common.","road - V quiet cul de sac, with wide parking on river edge, with houseboats beside you and rowing clubs on other bank. Pubs 1km on river side in either direction. Easy cycling along river banks and into town",2004,DHJ,,52.21497,0.145,TL 466 596,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,Cambridge Srvices - A14 (near) (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Cambridge Srvices Charges - avoid. Two places off same turning 1. Carry on into Boxworth and there is a narrow layby in village that accomadates my 7.3m van. Road very quiet so fine for night",,Tarmac,2004,DHJ,,52.27232361,-0.012413323,TL 356 657,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,Cambridge Srvices - A14 (near) (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Cambridge Srvices Charges - avoid. Two places off same turning 2. Stay / Cross to North East side of A14, head to Buckingway Inducstrial Park. Pub close. Less popular with trucks now services has opened.",,Tarmac,2004,DHJ,,52.27232361,-0.012413323,TL 356 657,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,"Chesterton, Cambs centre 3km)",Overnight,Unofficial,pub 200m,nil,On North side of river Cam where water street turns into Fenn road.,Pub 200m,"Packed gravel, Wide parking area on very quiet road - Park on wide parking spot 5m from edge of river Cam. Very quiet road. Easy cycling along river banks and into town using footbridges.",2004,DHJ,,52.21867,0.15041,TL 470 600,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,Fenn Ditton (Cambridge 3km),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Turn North off the Newmarket road (A1303) about 500m West of airport along Ditton Rd. After1.5km at small cross road turn NW / left and wiggle down road for 1.5km to end. ,"Pub with river garden, but height barrier.",Park on road overlooking meadow leading down to Cam. Very quiet. Easy cycling along river banks and into town,2004,DHJ,,52.22733,0.16986,TL 483 610,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,Papworth Everard,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"300 yds North of hospital on East side, is large playing field. Can park in front of council houses on East side.",,Raod - 500m from hospital,2004,DHJ,,52.25383,-0.11746,TL 286 634,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,Peterborough,Overnight,Unofficial,toilet (? Closed at night),nil,"Turn off the dual carriageway on A1260, and head West on A605. 300m to West of dualcarriageway, take small track North into park.",River Nene and steam railway,"Tarmac, cul de sac in country parkVery quiet, 3km walk along rive to Cathedral",2004,DHJ,,52.55845,-0.28149,TL 166 970,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,Peterborough (A1 going South),Overnight,Unofficial,café in day,nil,"Going South on A1, 7km after 1st sign to Peterborough, and after two roads to Water Newton, lay-by hidden in trees",,Tarmac - old road after straightening - Useful for night stop only,2004,DHJ,,52.55344391,-0.340506554,TL 125 964,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cambridgeshire,St Neots,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,From the A1 take A428 to Cambridge - 2nd roundabout left to Tesco's - Past Sports centre - International Camping signs to the site.,,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Hardwick Road, Eynesbury St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2PR Tel: 01480 474404",52.21795,-0.26574,182598,, U.K. Eng,Cheshire,Chester,Overnight,Unofficial,Water Taps outside toilets,(guide): 1 GBP per night,Next to the river and near the race course - Just outside city wall. , ,"Big Long Stay Car park. Camped 24th November 2001, with about six other Motor Caravans. Good spot backing on to river..",2001,R.Gill,,53.187983,-2.894282,,, U.K. Eng,Co. Durham,Barnard Castle,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From Scotch corner take 2nd turn right for Middleton in Teesdale & Barnard Castle. From Penrith take B6277 to Middleton in Teesdale. In approx 1 mile take left turn, sign posted ""Raygill Riding Stables"". The site is 500 metres on the left.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Dockenflatts Lane Lartington, Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 9DG Tel: 01833 630228 ",54.55491,-1.97198,025168,, U.K. Eng,Co. Durham,A1M Junction 58 (near),Overnight,Unofficial, ,(guide): Free,Off the A1M Junction 58 Turn towards Bishop Auckland about 4 miles on the right-hand side. ,,,1999,Robin Dumpleton,,54.612199,-1.635156,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwal,Lamorna Cove,Overnight ,Official,,harges (guide): £5.00 from 21.00 to 08.00 (in season) £2.00 from 21.00 to 08.00 (after 1st November),see map,ub a short walk from harbour - Lamorna Wink but not sure if it is open all the year round. ,Spectacular parking area but it costs! Great position on edge of harbour wall - great views with walks on either side. Could be fantastic in a winter storm and much cheaper - prices ,2002, megscott,,50.062776,-5.564246,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Bodmin,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From N. A30 until SP 'Bodmin'. Turn R, acrss dual carriagwy by ind est; then L at internatnl SP. From A38 (Liskeard): Follow SP to Bodmin until rndabt. Take 2nd exit, follow SP to 'Crooklands Ind Est'. Pass Ind est. on L, at Xroads (internatnl SP). Turn L",,"Site is 100 metres on L. Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11",2004,CCC,"Old Callywith Road Bodmin Cornwall PL31 2DZ Tel: 01208 73834",50.47732,-4.70614,081676,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Bodmin,Overnight,Unofficial,Nil, Sundays and Bank Holidays it is free.,,,Long term car park has no notice to restrict parking overnight.,2005,Chriss Mann,,50.47061,-4.71856,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Camelford,Overnight,Unofficial,None ,(guide): Free,"Just before entering Camelford there is a left turn onto a 'B' road (good access for big M/Home) which eventually leads to ""Brown Willy"". Before the end of this road there are mainly places to wild camp, large areas of tarmac disused airfield or runways.", ,,2002,Submitted John Goodman,,50.612376,-4.644481,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Hayle,Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Nil,,,"There is a rough patch of ground in the middle of Hayle, locals park there and there is no sign of any restrictions.",2005,Chriss Mann,,50.19212,-5.40773,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Helston,Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Nil,,,Long term car park is totally free and there is nothing to indicate that overnight sleeping is prohibited.,2005,Chriss Mann,,50.1048,-5.26706,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Levant Mine,Overnight,Unofficial, ,(guide): ,Just above the mine is a large level parking area ,"Stunning views over the Cornish coast, engine houses and out towards Pendden Watch lighthouse. In the village is an excellent pub - the Trewellard Hotel. The walk from Levant Mine to the pub is an experience in itself - dark and mysterious. Great cliff top walks especially towards Botallack mine.",This IS the bees knees! ,2002,Megscott,,50.151471,-5.685346,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Liskeard,Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Nil,,Pub alongside,Liskeard train station is the park & ride for Looe - no restrictions.,2005,Chriss Mann,,50.44697,-4.46973,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Long Rock,Overnight,Official,Water and toilet,?,Can't miss it on coast road,,Tarmac - Windsurfers galore,1997,DHJ,,50.12829,-5.48822,SW 507 307,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Marazion,Overnight,Official,,Sign says Overnight camping £3.00 -but it doesn't say to whom payable.,,"Fish and Chip shop (currently closed for refurbishment (Dec 2005)) More than one decent pub serving food.",Great views across to St Michael's Mount. Decent size with lovely level parking in an otherwise hilly village,2005,John Hubbard,,50.12427,-5.47653,SW 516 307,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Newquay,Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Free through winter to 1st April,,,Long term car park.,2005,Chriss Mann,,50.41211,-5.07194,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Northcott (Nr. Bude),Day,Official,,,From Bude town centre follow signs towards Poughill and then follow Northcott Mouth Road 2.5miles from Bude. Access road is OK for 6M coachbuilt van some short stretches are single track with passing places.,,"National Trust level carpark , there is a small badly placed sign displaying the ""no overnight camping "" The place is a rocky little cove with great walks along the Coastpath. It is not a sandy beach so does not get busy even in high season",,John Goodman,,50.50844,-4.33181,,,changed from overnight to day U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Penzance,Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Nil,,,The seafront at Penzance is unrestricted on the stretch between the Scillonian berth and Newlyn.,2005,Chriss Mann,,50.11151,-5.54244,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Portreath - North Cliffs (1),Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Nil,North Side of B3301 close to cliff edge,,"Level Parking, no signs of any kind, some way off the road, likely to be undisturbed.",2005,John Hubbard,,50.24052,-5.33159,SW 625 432,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Portreath - North Cliffs (2),Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Nil,South side of B3301 ,,"An official signed (free) car park, no signs prohibiting overnighting. Level and sheltered by surrounding trees and vegetation",2005,John Hubbard,,50.24654,-5.31099,SW 640 438,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Praa Sands,Overnight,Official,water and toilet,£3.00 ('97),Follow signs in Praa Sands,,"Gravel - Small cliff overlooking beach. Busy in day, glorious in evening",1997,DHJ,,50.10374832,-5.388877869,SW 577 282,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Roughtor,Overnight,Unofficial,,,Access from A39 Camelford road. This road is a bit narrow and twisty but opens up after about a mile. Approx 2 miles to carpark. There is a better access for larger M/H's further north off the A39 SP Cowdry reservoir and Davidstow.,,"This is where the old airfield is. Lots of open space and easy access roads. Part Level slopping forestry commission carpark but no visible overnight ban.sign",,John Goodman,,50.36417,-4.37944,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Sennen Cove (1),Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"Follow A30 towards Land's End. Turn right onto the A3306, St.Just road. Site 50yds on the left.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 29/04 to 04/10,2004,CCC,"Higher Tregiffian Farm St Buryan, Penzance Cornwall, TR19 6JB Tel: 01736 871588",50.09015,-5.66365,378276,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Sennen Cove (2),Overnight,Unofficial,,£1 overnight p&d,,,"There are two carparks in Sennen The big one with easy access is a Council operated one with a ""no overnight ban"" but the harbour carpark is private and overnight parking is permitted although John Hubbard reports that the sign also says something to the effect of no sleeping camping overnight but no-one seemed to mind when he did it recently. The sign at the entrance states ""no coaches or large campervans"" In reality the access is so tight for anything bigger than a panel van type MH to get through!",,"John Goodman Update from John Hubbard Dec 2005",,50.04672,-5.42294,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,St Just (1),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free,Large car park in centre of town,"Number of pubs in the town and very close to Sennen Cove, Cape Cornwall and Lands End. ",No restrictions on overnight parking/sleeping that we could see.,2002,Megscott,,50.123243,-5.679441,,,change from St Just to St Just (1) U.K. Eng,Cornwall,St Just (2), ,Unofficial,,,no details,,,,,,50.126833,-5.709124,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Stithians,Overnight,Official,,?,Beside resovoir to West of village.,,Gravel - Water rights held by some sailing training school,1997,DHJ,,50.18477249,-5.197031975,SW 718 366,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Tintagel (1),Overnight,Official,Toilets - closed at night,$3 ,King Arthur's Car Park (opposite The Old Post Office in Fore Street),,The car park owner has confirmed that motorhomes may officially stay overnight. The fee is £3 for a motorhome overnight ticket from the Pay and Display machine. Overnight means between 4.00pm and 10.00am approximately ,2004,Andy Clarke,,50.663558,-4.751294,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Tintagel (2),Overnight ,Official,,"all-day parking £1.00 Overnight £4.00",At Tintagel Country Club a bit further along the road on the same side as Arthur's car park.,,"Overnight not available from Pay and Display machine but from inside the club. This is much smaller than Arthur's but is a useful fallback if Arthur's is full very likely at certain times of the year according to the girl in the pub next to Arthur's). There is also a grassed area which comes into play at busy times.",2005,John Hubbard,,50.6649,-4.75322,SX 055 886,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Tregurrian,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"At roundabout on A39, join A3059 for Newquay, 1.5 miles. After service station/restaurant (on RH) turn R SP 'Newquay Airport', cont past airport, turn L towards Tregurrian at junct with B3276. Turn R at triangle and follow SP 'Watergate Bay' camp site.",,"Leave the A30 after prominent railway bridge by turning right signpost 'Newquay Airport St Columb Major'. Camping & Caravanning Club Membership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 29/04 to 04/10",2004,CCC,"Tregurrian Nr Newquay Cornwall TR8 4AE Tel: 01637 860448",50.44331,-5.04155,847654,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall,Veryan,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"On A390 from St Austell, leave at A3078 sign on left, turn left at filling station and follow Int. signs. ",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/12,2004,CCC,"Tretheake Manor Veryan, Truro Cornwall TR2 5PP Tel: 01872 501658",50.2312,-4.9002,934414,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall ,Newquay (1),Overnight,Unofficial, ,(guide): ,"In Newquay itself Pentire Point (headland overlooking Crantock beach) is good, but park up on the 'out of the way' gravel track which leads back towards the town not the main parking area, or there may be a chance you will be moved on! ", , ,2002,John Goodman,,50.411241,-5.110411,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall ,Newquay (2),Overnight,Unofficial, ,(guide): ,"Directions:The Kings Head pub on the main road Newquay- Redruth by the Hendra Caravan park (you won't like it -too busy!) does great food, ",if you buy some the landlord will let you park up overnight in the carpark opposite side of the road.,Nearby:,2002,John Goodman,,50.397106,-5.071473,,, U.K. Eng,Cornwall ,Newquay (3),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,Directions:On the B3301 coast road from Portreath to Godrevy lighthouse (south of Newquay) there are numerous small gravel carparks ,"set off the road right on the edge of some of the highest cliffs in Cornwall. In fact the whole coast road from Padstow to Hale is well worth travelling, lots of little coves.",Nearby:,2002,John Goodman,,50.244331,-5.317811,,, U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Carlisle,Overnight,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free, Layby on the A595 about 7 miles outside Carlisle,, It seemed to be an old piece of road separated from the A595 by a belt of trees and was near the junction with a country road signposted to Crofton. Level but no facilities except for a litter bin,6/02,David McMillan,,54.81206,-3.13408,,,advised 28/04/04 U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Coniston (1),Overnight,Official,toilet,yes - day,"1. Near centre of town. Take small road East to lake. Quiet car park after 300m. 2. Continue down to waters edge.",,tarmac,2003,DHJ,,54.36809921,-3.072926521,SD 303 975,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Coniston (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Take the small by-road that goes ESE from the village. Ends in the hills. Parking through a gate.,,"packed gravel Spectacular views, lots of walkers cars in the day. It also cuts out 150m of climb if you are going up the ""Old Man""",2003,DHJ,,54.36339188,-3.095892429,SD 288 970,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Derwentwater,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,Just down the road from Keswick is the entrance to the Club's new Derwentwater site for caravans and motorhomes,,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 01/03 to 14/11,2004,CCC,"Crow Park Road Keswick Cumbria, CA12 5EN Tel: 01768 772579",54.59876,-3.1431,262232,, U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Glenridding,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,West side of road,,"tarmac Says no overnight stopping, but I have not been moved on. Park with care to get flat spot. No spaces at midday. Ideal for walking Helvellyn",2003,DHJ,,54.53630829,-2.950579643,NY 385 161,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Grasmere,Day,Official,toilet,day time,South East of village - on North of road before meets A591,,tarmac Says no overnight parking but I was not moved on,2003,David Jobson,,54.45664597,-3.019706488,NY 339 073,,changed from overnight to day U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Hawkshead,Overnight,Official,toilet,yes - day,Centre of very quiet and picturesque village,,tarmac,2003,DHJ,,54.37324905,-2.996085644,SD 353 980,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Kendal - near,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,On A 591 5 km NW of Kendall the old road makes a very extensive lay-by. NW end is fairly flat and in trees.,,road,,,,54.36037445,-2.792615414,SD 485 964,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Keswick (1),Overnight,Official,nil,nil,2km South of Keswick on East side of B5289,,packed earth,2003,DHJ,,54.58060837,-3.129576445,NY 270212,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Keswick (2),Overnight,Official,nil,yes in day,town centre,,tarmax Quietish,2003,DHJ,,54.60029984,-3.137858629,NY 265 234,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Keswick(3),Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,On the banks of Lake Derwentwater.,,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 05/02 to 29/11,2004,CCC,"Crow Park Road Keswick Cumbria CA12 5EP Tel: 01768 772392",54.59876,-3.1431,258234,, U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Rydal Water,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,At East end of lake South of A591,,packed gravel In trees,2003,DHJ,,54.44959259,-3.002568007,NY 350 065,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Ullswater water's edge,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,2km North of Glenridding,,packed gravel Lovely views and sheltered from storms; gets full.,2003,DHJ,,54.56058502,-2.949605227,NY 386 188,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Cumbria,Windermere,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From south M6 junction 36, follow the A590 then A591 to Windermere. From north M6 junction 37 follow the A634 through Kendal then the A591. The site is on the left just before the village of Staveley.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 14/03 to 14/01,2004,CCC,"Ashes Lane Staveley, Kendal Cumbria LA8 9JS Tel: 01539 821119",54.36571,-2.81774,479964,, U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Bramford,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,100m East of traffic lights where A6013 from North meets A6187,pub 50m,tarmac Not the quietist but very convenient for pub.,2002,DHJ,,53.33631,-1.68697,SK 207 823,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Castleton,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Leave Castleton Westwards and clearly signposted up on hill,,"hard packed. Now a pay & Display car park, the meter states 'no overnight parking'",2001,DHJ,,53.3429,-1.79119,SK 140 829,a,"from DHJ Spreadsheet Update from Andy Clarke 2006" U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Dovedale,Overnight,Unofficial,wc,yes,Follow signs,,hard packed Park overnight for early start of the wonderful Dovedale walk before the crowds come.,1999,DHJ,,53.05485916,-1.782145381,SK 146509,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Edale,Overnight,Official,toilets,yes,Signposted in off the bigger road on outskirts of village,,Tarmac - Says no overnight camping but I have not been moved on. The walk up Grindsbrook Booth is one of the finest in the world,2003,DHJ,,53.36415863,-1.81364584,SK 124 853,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Hayfield,Campsite,Official,, ,"The A624 - Glossop to Chapel-en-le-Frith is the Hayfield by-pass, well signed into the village, follow wooden carved signs to site",,"This site has standard pitches only (no electric hook-up or hardstanding). Open 25/03 to 1/11 ",2004,CCC,"Kinder Road Hayfield, High Peak Derbyshire SK22 2LE Tel: 01663 745394.",53.37758,-1.93826,048868,, U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Lady Bower Reservoir - Nr Ashopton,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Several lay byes on the small lane to West of the reservoir,,Hard packed Lovely cycling and walking.The road up the western side is clearly marked no camping or overnight parking,2002,DHJ,,53.37472,-1.71382,SK 191 865,a,"originally from DHJ Spreadsheet but co-ordinates SK180 185 appear to be incorrect Update from Andy Clarke 2006." U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Ladybower Reservoir (1),Overnight,Unofficial,Toilets open 0800 to 1630,nil, on the left of A6013 100 yards from its junction with A57 going in the direction of Hathersage - brown-signed 'Heatherdene',"Two good pubs (real ale, decent food) within walking distance; Yorkshire Bridge Inn (towards Hathersage); Ladybower Inn (at junction with A57)",Large elevated Severn Trent Car Park in woodland with views over Ladybower Reservoir,2006,John Hubbard,,53.37053,-1.69783,SK 202 860,n, U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Ladybower Reservoir (2),Overnight,Unofficial,None,Nil,about 1.5 miles east of Ladybower on the A57,,Largeish layby well screen from the road,2006,Andy Clarke,,53.3831,-1.67523,SK 217 874,n, U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Mam Tor,Overnight,Unofficial,None,Nil,,,"NT pay & display car park, no 'no overnight parking' signs",2006,Andy Clarke,,53.34565,-1.8167,SK 123 832,n, U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Edale,Overnight,Official,"Pub toilets during opening hours, outside sink and water tap, electric hook up possible",£10 per night (negotiable if you have a meal and /or stay more than one night).,Ramblers Country Hotel,,Allows one or two motorhomes to park in the car park,2006,Andy Clarke,,53.36542,-1.81662,SK 123 854,n, U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Matlock,Overnight,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free,Long stay car park in matlock,,"Overnight parking allowed, lorries park there in the week, have stayed without any problems.",3/04,Bertie,,53.13531,-1.54844,,,advised 28/04/04 U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Monsal Head,Overnight ,Official,,10p for an overnight stay,The Car Park at Monsal Head in Derbyshire.,,There are the most amazing views of the valley and one of the best pubs in Derbyshire (the Monsal Head) here.,2005,,,53.24056,-1.72426,,, U.K. Eng,Derbyshire,Tissington,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Follow signs in village,,"tarmac quiet and shady. Tissington trail ideal for bikes either North or south (Old railway, so fairly steady inclines).",2001,DHJ,,53.06554794,-1.735827208,SK 177 521,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Devon,Beesands,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,?,Go to Beesands and turn North (left) at coast.,,compact dirt,2000,DHJ,,50.25386047,-3.655441523,SX 820 407,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Devon,Lynton,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From M5 take A361 (J27) to Barnstable - turn R at South Molton, A399 to Blackmoor Gate. Turn R onto A39, signpost 'Lynmouth, Lynton'. Continue for approx. 5 miles to Caffyns Cross. Look for a bus shelter on L - at junction, turn L then 1st R to camp site.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/3 to 04/10,2004,CCC,"Caffyn's Cross Lynton, Devon EX35 6JS Tel: 01598 752379",51.21345,-3.84247,703481,, U.K. Eng,Devon,Modbury,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,On A38 travelling southwest take A3121 (signpost 'National Shire Horse Centre'). Continue over the crossroads onto the B3196 towards Loddiswell. Turn left after California Cross and before petrol station. Site is on the right.,,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 01/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Modbury Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0SG Tel: 01548 821297Modbury Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0SG Tel: 01548 821297",50.36361,-3.82267,705530,,, U.K. Eng,Devon,Putsborough Sands,Overnight ,Official,"Toilets, fresh water",see comments,On the north Devon coast at the southern end of Morte Bay. B3231 from Braunton to Croyde then follow signs to Putsborough - warning narrow roads! N,,"£15/night weekdays, £18/night weekends and Bank Holidays What a rip off! ",2004,Mike Jago - MMM,,51.129995,-4.227872,,,, U.K. Eng,Devon,Slapton Sands,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"Please ignore the A3122 Slapton turn off the A381. Slapton village is unsuitable for towed units. Follow the A379 from Kingsbridge, site entrance is 1/4 mile from A379, beyond brow of hill approaching Slapton village.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Middle Grounds Slapton, Kingsbridge Devon, TQ7 2QW Tel: 01548 580538",50.28804,-3.64944,825450,,, U.K. Eng,Devon,Woolacombe,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"Take A39 from Bideford or A361 from South Molton, to Barnstable. Folow A361 to Mullacott Cross roundabout then signs to Mortehoe. Site is on the right before Mortehoe Village.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 12/03 to 07/11,2004,CCC,"Damage Barton C&CC Site Mortehoe Woolacombe, North Devon EX34 7EJ Tel: 01271 870502",51.18496,-4.19934,471451,,, U.K. Eng,Dorset,Corfe Castle,Overnight,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free, Big pull-in right at the base of the castle.,," We have stayed overnight, never had any problems",3/04,Bertie,,50.63831,-2.05749,,,advised 28/04/04, U.K. Eng,Dorset,Dorchester,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"5 miles south east of Dorchester (A352) turn north on B3390, Approx. 3.5 miles to site - on right just past 'Frampton Arms' and opposite Moreton railway station.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 22/11,2004,CCC,"Station Road Moreton, Dorchester Dorset DT2 8BB Tel: 01305 853801",50.70192,-2.31105,782892,,, U.K. Eng,Dorset,Studland,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free,"On side of the road leading to the Sandbanks chain ferry at the entrance to Poole Harbour, on the Swanage/Studland side of the ferry. ",The road is surrounded by lovely moorland,"A very nice spot, and when I stayed there last August there were 13 motorhomes there when I got up in the morning. Mar 04 :Really nice place with plenty of other motorhomers to keep you feeling safe, and nice walks one side the heathland the other Pool Harbour, and safe swimming, at the end there is a toilet. Mar 04: I have been in contact with the ferry company who own the road, after rumours about parking being stopped along there, and at the moment they are considering whether to ban it or not. they are not happy with people parking on their property plus the amount of rubbish left behind last year was terrible, not all by motohome owners, but if we all clear up our own little ""pitch"" it might help to persuade them to allow parking a little bit longer - alan",2001,"John Sangwin Update 03/04 Ray & Geri Update 03/04 Alan",,50.666327,-1.965248,,,advised 28/04/04 - second update now added, U.K. Eng,Dorset,West Knighton,Overnight,Campsite,water pub wc,yes,"On A352, pub on corner of turning to Windfrith Neburgh",,tarmac and grass,2003,DHJ,,50.66646576,-2.275945663,SY 805 853,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Essex,Mersea Island,Overnight,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free,As you go onto Mersea Island turn left about 100 yards on the right is a big car-park,,Bit noisy to start with but gets quieter as the night goes on.,3/04,Ray & Geri,,51.79299,0.92141,,,advised 28/04/04, U.K. Eng,Essex,Mistley,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Beside the estuary,,road quiet road after 19.00,2004,DHJ,,51.95488358,1.074014902,TM 112 330,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Gloucestershire,Alvington A48,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free,"The Swan, Alvington. Very welcoming pub on the main road about 6 miles from the Welsh border, large car park. ",,Landlord is happy for motorhomes to stay overnight if eating or drinking in the pub. Note that there is a separate (non smoking) eating area and under 18s are not allowed in the bar.,11/03,Andy Clarke,,51.705071,-2.575895,,,, U.K. Eng,Gloucestershire,Bristol Downs,Overnight ,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free,"There is a location on the Downs area of Bristol (top of Parrys Lane just off the Downs) in an area known as Saville Rd. Normally during the day it's used an unoffical truck stop, complete with a mobile burger bar.",,"Whilst I've been there during the day,I have spoken to some of the motorhomers there, and they have actually said that they've been sent there by the local Police",2000,Ozzie,,51.479147,-2.619018,,,, U.K. Eng,Gloucestershire ,M5/A38 Nr Stroud(1),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free,"Lay-bys on the A38 where it runs parallel with the M5 between junctions 14 & 15. The best one is at Newport, turn opposite the entrance to Newport towers hotel then left, there is a piece of the old road that is set back from the A38 behind some trees.",,"See M5/A38 Nr Stroud, Gloucestershire (2) It is nice and quiet.",2003,Tim Stanley,,51.596606,-2.510541,,,, U.K. Eng,Gloucestershire ,M5/A38 Nr Stroud(2),"(See M5/A38 Nr Stroud, Gloucestershire (1))",Unofficial,on that stretch of the A38 which is not ,a busy road there as it is bypassed by ,the M5. There is also the option of the services at Michealwood but you would have to pay.,,,,,,51.596413,-2.510632,,,, U.K. Eng,Gloucestershire ,Stone,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,West side of A 38 on Southern edge of Stone,,Old Road Often lorries here.,2004,DHJ,,51.65063858,-2.458251476,ST 683 948,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Gloucestershire ,Stone ,Overnight,Unofficial,none,,A38 Midway between Bristol and Gloucester. Laybye on Northbound side of road in sight of petrol station with welcome to Stone sign on grass verge ,Atwoolls camping shop ,,4/04,Jenny Wilson,,51.65063858,-2.458251476,,,,j.wilson@bhasvic.ac.uk U.K. Eng,Hampshire,Bramshott / Liphook,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"North bound on A3, pass liphook turning, 1m on left (poorly marked) turn left. Wiggle along for 600m and open parking area on right.",,"hard packed rubble This is a great quiet site (except for drone of distant A3). Old Canadian barracks. Wonderful walks, lots of dog walkers. OS shows the turn off as very minor. It is fine for long A Class. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GO THROUGH BRAMSHOTT VILLAGE poorly parked cars are the norm.",2004,DHJ,,51.0947876,-0.777462482,SU 856 336,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Hampshire,Burley,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Follow signs to YHA and park in leafy lane,,gravel,2003,DHJ,,50.82375717,-1.68478024,SU 222 028,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Hampshire,Grayshott,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Head West on B3002, 1100m past Church (on right) road turns to right. Turn left, 11 o'clock, NOT 9 o'clock and head into trees",,"Concrete Plenty of space to park before height barrier in 300m. DO NOT go down the hill to the OS marked parking area. It is very narrow and has a height barrier. Do walk down though, lovely series of pools in beech woods.",2004,DHJ,,51.11098,-0.77074,SU 831 563,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Hampshire,Liphook,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Just off A3. Immediately opposite the South Exit lane,,Old road - dead end Wide old road with houses beside. Only for a late night stop,2004,DHJ,,51.084198,-0.797732472,SU 842 324,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Hampshire ,Hayling Island(1),Overnight,Unofficial,Public toilets,(guide): Free,"On the mainland side of the bridge there's a public car park shared with the Ship pub, next to the slipway The car park is called Langstone Quay.","Royal Oak, 'original' old pub.","One of three spots within yards of the bridge which are used by motorhomes. None of these is official, or could be described as quiet. Checked this out March 2004 - standard Havant Parking sign indicates no overnighting (RE). Andy Clarke reports that the 'no overnighting' sign had gone when he visited in Nov 2005.",2001 Updated Sept 2003,Chris Thomas - Updated by Andy Clarke - updated by Robin Eccles ,,50.839499,-0.982976,,, U.K. Eng,Hampshire ,Hayling Island(2),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free,"Turn left immediately after crossing the bridge, towards Northney marina. Parking for 1 or 2 vans only on sea side of road after about 100M.",,Checked out Sept 2003. Gravel 'pull in' right on the road - don't think I'd want to stay there.....,2001 - Updated Sept 2003,Chris Thomas - Updated by Andy Clarke ,,50.832074,-0.974654,,, U.K. Eng,Hampshire ,Hayling Island(3),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free,"After crossing bridge continue about 50m further on main road after the turn to (2). There's a turn on the right signed 'Hayling Billy Trail'. There's a disused bit of road here, opposite the Texaco garage and screened from the main road a bit by trees. ",,"Only one way in/out, and narrow, possible to get blocked in.",2001 - Updated Sept 2003,Chris Thomas - Updated by Andy Clarke,,50.828214,-0.980369,,, U.K. Eng,Hampshire ,Hayling Island(4),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free ,"Continue about .5 mile further on the main road after the turn to (3). There's a track immediately after the Esso garage on the right which leads to some parking and a slipway. Used this myself. Rather quieter, but busy if it's windy (wind/kite surfers).", ,"Checked out Sept 2003. Nice spot, but busy during the day, hard to get a space. ",2001 - Updated Sept 2003,Chris Thomas - Updat,,50.817504,-0.980029,,,split from Hayling (3) U.K. Eng,Hampshire ,Winchester,Overnight,Official,,(guide):,Follow signs to Coach Park at Worthy Lane,,"It is not prohibited for vehicles to park overnight in the Worthy Lane coach park, however vehicles are limited to a twenty four hour stay. To assist parking overnight, ticket machines will vend tickets for the next morning if purchased and expiring after 6.00pm (Winchester city council)",2003,Andy Clarke,,51.069053,-1.316542,,, U.K. Eng,Hertfordshire,Hertford,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From A10 follow A414 (SP Hertford). 200 yds aftr Foxholes rndabt turn L (SP 'Balls Park - Hertford University'). Turn L into Mangrove Rd. From Hertford A414 to Stag House rndabt, turn R - 1st R thro central resrvatn - into Mangrove Rd. Site 400 yds on L.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open all year,2004,CCC,"Mangrove Road (not Ball Park) Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 8QF Tel: 01992 586696",51.79308,-0.07157,"334113 ",, U.K. Eng,Isle of Man,Ramsey,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free,"Mooragh Park, Ramsey",,"Motorhomes are positively encouraged to park and enjoy the area, for no cost, for as many nights as desired.",2001,Brian Bastow,,54.321474,-4.385211,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,Canterbury(1),Overnight ,Official,"Water, Grey and Black Dump (free on payment of parking fee)",5gbp for 12 hours,Coach Park in Kingsmead Road,,Overnight parking of motorhomes is allowed ,2004,Canterbury City Council,,51.285536,1.084921,,,overnighting now allowed U.K. Eng,Kent,Canterbury(2),Overnight ,Official,"Water, Grey and Black Dump (free on payment of parking fee) ",Charges (guide): 1.70 GBP per day (includes bus fare) - £2 from April 2004 ,Dover Road Park & Ride ,,Overnight parking of motorhomes is allowed at 2x day charge ,Date: 2004 ,Submitted: Canterbury City Council,,51.261932,1.104258,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,Canterbury(3),Overnight ,Unofficial,,(guide):,"Before Dover, past Canterbury on the A2 for about 2 miles. Look for a garage and campsite on your left hand side and pull in. This also leads to a large layby ",,"Have overnighted there many times HOWEVER, some lorries overnight there, and some have freezer engines running all night !!!! ARRRRGHH",2001,Anthony,,51.250641,1.128528,,,amended for sorting U.K. Eng,Kent,Canterbury(4),Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From Canterbury follow A257 signs (Sandwich), turn right opposite golf course. ",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open all year,2004,CCC,"Bekesbourne Lane Canterbury, Kent CT3 4AB Tel: 01227 463216",51.27378,1.11534,"172577 ",, U.K. Eng,Kent,Canterbury(5),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"Before Dover, past Canterbury on the A2 for about 2 miles. Look for a garage and campsite on your left hand side and pull in. This also leads to a large layby ",,"Have overnighted there many times HOWEVER, some lorries overnight there, and some have freezer engines running all night !!!! ARRRRGHH",2001,Anthony,,51.250641,1.128528,,,renamed Canterbury(5) U.K. Eng,Kent,Deal,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,Carpark on Walmer seafront (on the road to Kingdsown) ,,If you want somewhere nice and quiet in the area we haved parked overnight in the carpark on Walmer seafront with the view of the channel shipping in front of us and Walmer Castle behind . Just a short run to Dover. ,,,,51.204184,1.402454,,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,Dover (1),Overnight ,Unofficial,,"Pay & display, less than a fiver for the night I think",Seafront at Dover (Marine Parade),,,,,,51.124352,1.319304,,,renamed dover (1), U.K. Eng,Kent,Dover (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Marine Parade / Esplanade - Hoverport end of the front raod - designated area for MH,,Special MH area Personally I prefer to cross early and park in Calais!,2002,DHJ,,51.11942,1.31174,TR 319 408,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Kent,East Balming - Nr Maidstone,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Turn South of A 26 at crossroads, Church lane is 300m on right (West)",,tarmac Lovely walk along river down the valley,1999,DHJ,,51.25956726,0.465383261,TQ 720 541,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Kent,Folkestone,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From M2 and Canterbury on A260 take left at island into Folkestone, Hill Road, straight on over crossroads into Wear Bay Road and second left turn past Martello Tower, site 1/2 mile on right.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"The Warren Folkestone, Kent CT19 6PT Tel: 01303 255093",51.08152,1.19109,246376,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,"Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey,",Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): ,The sea front road past Leysdown. , ,"OK out of season, there are signs saying no overnight parking on the parkland area. We take this to mean the grassy areas, and haven't had problems at the side of the road. It is quite quiet there out of season.",,,,51.39285,0.94107,,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,Maidstone Services (M20),Overnight,Official,,5GBP ,Maidstone Services on the M20 ,,They had some dedicated Motorhome parking bays when we stayed overnight after leaving Dover late one night,,,,51.26568,0.61588,,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,North Foreland,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"Joss Bay, near the smugglers pub The Captain Digby between Broadstairs and Margate",,,,,,51.379982,1.445043,,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,Sandwich,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,MH overnight unofficially on the town quay with no problems.,,BUT in their wisdom Dover District Council are imposing pay parking on the town from 2003 so that may all change,,,,51.276183,1.342307,,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,St Margaret's at Cliffe,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,Down the big hill at right down on the beach ,,,,,,51.147341,1.383887,,,, U.K. Eng,Kent,Teston - Nr Maidstone,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,South off A26 between East Balming and Teston,,tarmac lane isolated by new road straightening,1999,DHJ,,51.25885391,0.456740737,TQ 714 540,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Kent,Westerham,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"Lay-by on the A25, between Limpsfield & Westerham. Leave the M25 @ J6 and follow the A25 for about 10 minutes max going steady. The entrance to layby is just before a large pub called The Grasshopper with huge height barriered car park.",N.B. There is no access to M26 at M25 junction 5,Nearby: Lay-by slopes and is only levelish at the bottom - Andy,1999, Pat Worsfold,,51.261555,0.043084,,,, U.K. Eng,Lancashire,Lancaster,Overnight,Unofficial,none,,As you enter Lancaster follow signs for White Lune Industrial Estate and notice signs for low bridge. The site is on SW bank of river. Keep going past pub and houses until you reach an old factory partly demolished. Deep laybye on opposite side of road.,City of Lancaster ,Used it several times and no problems. Wake up to the sight of Herons and Oystercatchers looking for their breakfast.Peaceful with just a few cars and lorries passing.,4/04,Jenny Wilson,,54.04454,-2.79901,,,,j.wilson@bhasvic.ac.uk U.K. Eng,Leicestershire,"M42/A444, ",Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,Just off junction 11 - M42/A444 where the M42 becomes the A42 - half a mile towards Measham on an unclassified road (used to be the A453 before the A42) there is a large lay-by.,"There is a MacDonald's and fuel at the motorway island, and 2 miles beyond the lay-by, in Measham itself is a Cantonese takeaway next door to a fish and chip shop.","Used by lorries some nights, but I've never seen it full and its empty at weekends). There is a MacDonald's and fuel at the motorway island, and 2 miles beyond the lay-by, in Measham itself is a Cantonese takeaway next door to a fish and chip shop. There is also a hotel (the Metro) at the motorway island - which has a restaurant, so plenty to eat! The junction is half an hour from the NEC off peak (an hour plus between 7.30am and 8.30am).This stop confirmed 6/2003 . Very busy with trucks. Portakabin truckers cafe. Expect to be woken early by trucks departing.",2003,Anne Spencer,,52.693945,-1.537417,,,, U.K. Eng,Leicestershire,M42/A444/A5 ,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"On the A 444 between the M42 and the A5. There are about 6 'old road' lay-bys, some screened from the road by shrubs.They are between Twycross and Fenny Drayton.",," The council has recently put notices restricting parking to a max of 12 hours - so they would be OK for overnights.The one nearest Fenny Drayton (just north of it) has a caravan cafe during the day - so could provide breakfast! It is only about 5 minutes off the A5 so if you are looking for somewhere there, it could be worth a short detour",2001,Anne Spencer,,52.61561,-1.47386,,,, U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Colsterworth(1),Overnight,Unofficial, ,(guide): ,"A1 Colsterworth Just beyond the Colsterworth roundabout (j. with A151, where the fuel stations are -- quite cheap) there is an off-road lay-by which was old road.",,,2001,Richard,,52.803691,-0.606674,,,, U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Colsterworth(2),Overnight,Unofficial, ,(guide): ,"The Ram Jam Inn and the adjacent garage share a large car park which might be useful if you park discreetly (that's off the A1 at the slip road for Oakham, turn right under the A1 bridge, then left and immediately left again).",,,2001,Richard,,52.731472,-0.601347,,,split from Colsterworth(1), U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Fosdyke,Overnight,Unofficial,,,"Heading East down the A17 from Sleaford, cross the river at FOSDYKE, and take the first turn LEFT Follow the road to the sharp right hander at the bottom then turn left up along the sea bank, 100 yd",,"If you like a quiet sleepyspot, middle of nowhere type, this one could be for you, Right on the edge of FOSDYKE Marsh, near the nature reserve car park.Ideal if you are visiting Spalding,Boston, Holbeach or just passing through down the east coast, there are are no toilets, no water fill up point and NO HOUSES!",,,,52.8762,-0.00333,,,, U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Grantham (1),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,A1 Grantham.,If you come off the A1 (left) soon after Grantham onto the B6403 there are a couple of areas that lorries use in the first 200 yds off the A1. ,Some of this is grass but on the South side there is a fairly long patch of concrete. It is quieter here than your average lay by and less busy.,2001,Jill,,52.81761,-0.61554,,,, U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Grantham(2),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,(See Grantham(1)) ,,"Alternatively there are various laybys on that route, again used by lorries. Some are set back from the road so will be that bit quieter.",,,,52.81818,-0.61606,,,split from Grantham (1), U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Mablethorpe,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"Follow A1104 to the outskirts of Mablethorpe. Just after the 'Welcome to Mablethorpe' sign look for petrol station then turn right into Church Lane. The site is on the right, approx. 800 yards along the lane.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Highfield 120 Church Lane, Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 2NU Tel: 01507 472374",53.33117,0.25077,499839,,, U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Market Rasen,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"A631 Between Market Rasen, Lincs and North Willingham. Picnic area on left just beyond the racecourse. ",,If you are narrow enough you can get into the carpark section (I can just get in with my small coachbuilt) ,,,,53.384051,-0.308736,,,, U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Morkery Wood,Overnight,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free,About one mile off the A1 on the road to Castle Bytham there is a place call Morkery Wood a very quiet and large car park right in the woodland.,,"Whenever we travel northwards on an evening after work we often stop at this place and no-one has ever said anything, there are no facilities though",3/04,Ray & Geri,,52.76368,-0.58235,,,advised 28/04/04, U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Scampton(1),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,A15 Scampton,"Turn off A15 onto A1500 at the showground signposted Marton/Scampton/Gainsborough. Turn right towards Scampton village, there is a viewing area right on the junction. ",If the Red Arrows are flying this spot is spectacular.,1999,Robin Dumpleton,,53.295473,-0.567407,,,, U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Scampton(2),,Unofficial,,,(See Scampton(1)),,"Also back towards the A15 there is a spot at the side of the showground. The last two spots are fine for the Xmas mart but use the park and ride which is five minutes away, sometimes there is a special park and ride on the showground",,,,53.295382,-0.560361,,,split from Grantham (2), U.K. Eng,Lincolnshire,Waddington,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,A15 south of Waddington,Go past the airbase until you come to tower lane on the right.1 mile down dead straight and then turn off on second bend.,Recommended for Air spotters but if Waddington is flying this spot is at the end of the runway so be warned.,,,,53.145423,-0.525519,,,, U.K. Eng,London,Ealing Common,Overnight,Unofficial,,,Head up A406 North Circular from the A4 and take first left at lights after finding the common on your left. Then first left again. This road has parking charges but down to the end to mini (very) roundabout by a pub and take the first exit.,Very useful for London - Tube just 5mins and not bad for Twickenham.,Ealing Common is a great place to wild camp. Plenty of place to park under trees with common on either side. ,,Andrew Bradley,,51.511275,-0.295477,,,, U.K. Eng,London,Lincoln's Inn Fields,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"Lincoln's Inn Fields, is about 150 yords from Holborne tube station & 500yards from Oxford St. or the Thames. The ""fields"" is a square just off Kingsway ",,"It has a large number of Company HQ's spaced so there is a single metered parking space between their gates, Lots of car parking plus room for about ten 25 footish motorhomes. Maximum stay is 2 hours between 8.30am & 6.30pm & free on sundays & bank holidays. Cost is £2.40 per hour, so I arrived 4.30pm & fed the meter £4.80 & stayed till 8.30 am the following day. Was nice & quiet at night awoke 7.15am. plenty of choice for breakfast within 100 yards.Note: This is within the Congestion Charging Zone, you will have to pay the charge if you park here during the hours that the charge operates - for details see: http://www.cclondon.com",2001 / 2002,Tom Penn,,51.51628,-0.11673,,,, U.K. Eng,London,Tower Bridge,Overnight,Official,,20 GBP,"Coming south over Tower Bridge, down the slope off the bridge will be first right and right again as is on river side with some of the park almost under the SWest corner of bridge. Phone No.is 020 7378 1147 (Tooley st.)",,"There is a lorry park close to central London, just by Tower Bridge, parking for 24 hours is £20. It is frequently used by motorhomes and overnighting is allowed. Security is very good. Note: This now may be within the Congestion Charging Zone, we need confirmation that it is still operating",,,,51.50399,-0.07723,,,, U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Beccles,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"In A146, 2m West of Beccles",,Old Road Tree line lay by on old road. Burger van,2002,DHJ,,52.49806,1.51415,TM 396 930,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Diss (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Just passed high school on left,,grass,2004,DHJ,,52.38097382,1.118241668,TM 122 805,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Diss (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Take SE lane out of Burston village, park about 1.5m",,grass verge to almost unused lane,2004,DHJ,,52.39077377,1.121875763,TM 1245 816,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Great Yarmouth,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"South Of Gt Yarmouth on Sea front, nearly at the end of the coat road.",,Lay-by MH v frequent (12 at my last visit) so park reasonably close to each other. Sea is 4m away at high tide! Burger van in day. In Easterly gale probably will get salt spray. (North Beach Road at the other end of town is v noisy 'cos of caravan holdiay park - avoid),2004,DHJ,,52.57435989,1.738772869,TG 533 040,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Kirkstead Green - between Norwich and Bungay,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Turn off new by-pass on B1332 to village, and park at North end. ",,road Very quiet,2003,DHJ,,52.52482986,1.382084966,TM 294 973,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Rackheath,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"A1151 (The Wroxham road out of Norwich) pass the Green Man pub at Rackheath, 1/4 mile on the left-hand side, where the old bends have been straightened. ",,,1999, Robin Dumpleton,,52.674065,1.370051,,, U.K. Eng,Norfolk,"Ranworth, The Maltsters Pub",Overnight,Unofficial,"Level car park, public toilets",Nil,,"Post Office, Malthouse Broad Information Centre. Short walk to Norfolk Woldlife Trust Conservation Centre",Free overnight parking in car park opposite the pub by permission of the landlord (ask first),2005,Andy Clarke,,52.67748,1.48929,,, U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Salthouse,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,Turn North off A149 at East end of village. Car park in dunes - no sea view,,Firm gravel Quiet - it does say no overnight parking but twice I have seen caravans obviously using it for a week-end,2002,DHJ,,52.9552536,1.101357579,TG 083 443,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Norfolk,"South Creake, The Ostrich Inn",Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Nil,,,"Free overnight parking by permission of the landlord (ask first). Website http://www.ostrichinn.co.uk",2005,Andy Clarke,Phone 013 2882 3320 ,52.88525,0.767,,, U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Swaffham,Overnight,Unofficial,Nil,Nil,"Off the A1122 Swaffham to Downham Market Road, approx 1 mile west of the A47. Long wide track with pull-ins leads to picnic site in pine trees.",,Forestry Commission Picnic Site.,2005,Andy Clarke,,52.65064,0.61224,,, U.K. Eng,Norfolk,Wroxham (2km south of),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,NW side of A1151 midway between Wroxham and Rackheath,,tarmac useful overnight only,2000,DHJ,,52.68917,1.38401,TG 287 155,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,North Yorkshire,Boroughbridge,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge , Leave A1M at J48 and follow A168 (SP 'Bar Lane Industrial Estate & Roecliffe Village'). Turn L at roundabout and continue under roadbridge. Site entrance is approx. .25 mile from roundabout.,,"On the banks of the River Ure and close to the Yorkshire Dales Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K). Open all year",2004,CCC,"Bar Lane Roecliffe Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9LS Tel: 01423 322683",54.09066,-1.40884,"384662 ",, U.K. Eng,Northamptonshire,Northampton,,Unofficial,,,From M1 Junct 16 take A45 towards Northampton. After about .5 mile there is a laybye on RHS in front of Red Lion Transport Café.,,"Parking 8.00 (?) Money off voucher, shower voucher Transport cafe opens 6:00 am till 9:30 for food",,,,52.232188,-1.002339,,,no details U.K. Eng,Northumberland,Beadnell Bay,Campsite,Official,"Facilities Toilets, showers, washing-up sinks, laundry, chemical disposal point(no caravans no hook-ups)", ,"From South - Leave A1 and follow B1430 (SP Seahouses). Site is on L after Beadnell Village, just beyond the LH bend. From North - Leave A1 and follow B1342 via Bamburgh and Seahouses. Site is on R just before Beadnell Village",,Located in a pretty seaside village in Northumberland. Unspoilt views of the coast and surrounding countryside. A superb site for walkers and cyclists. Visit the Marine Life and Fishing Heritage Centre nearby for a history of the fishing industry. Open 29/04 to 04/10,2004,CCC,"Beadnell Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5BX Tel: 01665 720586",55.56027,-1.63486,"231297 ",, U.K. Eng,Northumberland,Dunstan Hill,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"A1 northbound, take B1340 signpost 'Seahouses', then right at 'T' junction at Christon Bank. A1 southbound, take B6347 through Christon Bank. Turn right to 'Embleton', right again at the crossroads. 1st left signpost 'Craster'. Site is 1 mile on left.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/3 to 1/11,2004,CCC,"Dunstan Hill Dunstan, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3TQ Tel: 01665 576310",55.47825,-1.63028,236214,, U.K. Eng,Northumberland,Haltwhistle(1),Overnight,Unofficial,Public Toilets (locked at night) ,(guide): ,We stayed in the car park across the road from the Roman Army Museum (near Haltwhistle). ,Hadrians Wall,It's one of the few car parks in the area without a dreaded *No Camping/Overnight Parking* sign.,1996,,,54.968821,-2.462556,,,renamed Haltwhistle(1) U.K. Eng,Northumberland,Haltwhistle(2),Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"Follow signposts from the bypass (A69) to the site ",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Burnfoot Park Village Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 OJP Tel: 01434 320106",54.95282,-2.50407,685621,, U.K. Eng,Northumberland,Scremeston,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"Another good spot is on the coast near Scremerston (south of Berwick on Tweed): Turn off the A1, go through Scremerston and cross the railway, then follow the coast south, there are several good spots overlooking the sea before the road peters out. ",,,1996, Andy Clarke,,55.732523,-1.961181,,, U.K. Eng,Oxfordshire,Abingdon,Overnight ,Official,Toilets (pay) opposite,Charges (guide): £5 for 24 hours max - Andy Clarke reports that MHs need only pay the car rate not £5.00," The Rye Farm Pay & Display car park is on the A415 going south from Abingdon, on the left hand side just across the river bridge. ",,"Local Council have said that it is OK for MHs to park overnight in the separate section for HGV's and coaches. Note: The car park is used by fair vehicles when Abingdon Fair is on, usually 1st w/e in Oct. Well used by HGVs at night (AC Dec 2005))",2003,Andy Clarke,,51.665934,-1.277989,,, U.K. Eng,Oxfordshire,Woodstock ,Overnight ,Official,Pub facilities during opening hours ,£3/night,Sturdys Castle pub on the A4260 just over 3 miles north from Kidlington towards Deddington ,2 miles from Woodstock and Blenheim Palace ,Landlord allows overnight parking in large field behind the pub. Bus service to/from Oxford nearby ,2003,Andy Clarke,,51.870361,-1.329687,,, U.K. Eng,Shropshire,Ebury Hill,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"2.5 miles through Shawbury on A53 turn left signed 'Haughton & Upton Magna'. In 1 1/2 miles site is on right. From A5/A49 take B5062 signpost 'Newport'. Pass Haughmond Abbey on left and take left turn signed Hadnall. In approx 1 mile, site is on the left.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,,52.75126,-2.67782,546164,, U.K. Eng,Shropshire,Market Drayton,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): ,"There is a dedicated truck park just off the A53 at the junction with the A529. Its outside the livestock market and just behind a big Tom Cobleigh pub (family friendly, with a playbarn). ",,Warning: You sometimes get refrigerator trucks here which can be noisy!,2001,Andy Clarke,,52.912724,-2.490937,,, U.K. Eng,Somerset,Kennisham,Overnight ,Unofficial,Nil,Free,On the B3224 between Ralegh's Cross and Wheddon Cross,Excellent Ralegh's Cross Inn is a few miles east. There are also places to eat and drink in Wheddon Cross in the other direction.,Forestry Commission car park/picnic site,2005,John Hubbard,,51.11286,-3.48022,SS 965 359,, U.K. Eng,Somerset,Minehead,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From A39 towards town centre - opp W.H.Smith turn L into Blenheim Road then L by pub with red & white mushroom into Martlet Road (campsite sign) - uphill, L round War Memorial. Pass church on R, continue along Hill Road through trees, campsite is on R.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 29/04 to 04/10,2004,CCC,"Hill Road North Hill, Minehead Somerset TA24 5LB Tel: 01643 704138",51.21072,-3.48816,958471,, U.K. Eng,Staffordshire,Armitage,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,?,"On A513 between Rugely and Armtige, turn south 1km west of Armitage where road crosses canal. \Pub further 100m East",,"packed gravel canalside walks along ""The Way for the Millennium""",2000,DHJ,,52.74393845,-1.896291256,SK 070 163,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Staffordshire,Cannock Chase,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"On A460 to Hednesford turn right at signpost 'Rawnsley, Hazelslade', then first left, site is a half mile past the golf club.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Old Youth Hostel Wandon, Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 1QW Tel: 01889 582166",52.74159,-1.92733,039145,, U.K. Eng,Staffordshire,Leek,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"Just two miles from Leek on the main A53 Leek to Buxton road. The site is located 200yds past the sign for ""Blackshaw Moor"" on the left hand side of the road.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open all year,2004,CCC,"Blackshaw Grange Blackshaw Moor Leek Staffordshire ST13 8TL Tel: 01538 300285",53.12877,-1.99488,004591,, U.K. Eng,Staffordshire,Waterhouses,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,South of A523 in Waterhouses,,Gentle tarmac cycling track from greensides up the river Hamps - cycle hire at greensides.,2000,DHJ,,53.04897,-1.86994,SK o85 501,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Staffordshire ,Lichfield(1),Overnight,Unofficial, ,(guide):,North of Lichfield ,A515 signposted Ashbourne At jct with road signposted Handsacre there is a layby (rough ground) where M/H-ers have parked up before now and been undisturbed. ,"Nearby: Often a passable breakfast served by chap with a mobile kitchen. Virtually opposite Seedy Mill Golf Club The layby no longer has the mobile greasy spoon offering a cooked breakfast - or lunch! Apart from that it is still there. Complete with the round of golf before breakfast if you want it - the golf club is open to non-members.","2001 2004 Updated",Hilary Woodjetts,,52.716981,-1.843023,,,advised 28/04/04 U.K. Eng,Staffordshire ,Lichfield(2),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"North of Lichfield A515 signposted Ashbourne, take turning left through Handsacre and Armitage. Just after Plum Pudding PH slight hill. Immediately over crest on left pull in to small canalside parking area.","Three pubs in vicinity Plum Pudding (now also quite a good restaurant - but a bit pricey), Spode Cottage (Tom Cobleigh outfit), and Ash Tree - towards Rugeley.",,2001,Hilary Woodjets,,52.745128,-1.899111,,, U.K. Eng,Staffordshire?,M6 Junction 9,Overnight ,Unofficial,,,,,,,,,52.565201,-2.006318,,,no details U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Aldeburgh(1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Aldeburgh beach - Go through town South and climb up onto the shingle spit.,,"Shingle spit Views inland over river and marshes, and out to sea. Stunning. MH are common. Lots of good eating in town",2004,DHJ,,52.14147,1.59881,TM 464 554,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Aldeburgh(2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,?,On right as leave town of Aldeburgh going North on coast road to Thorpness.,,Firm gravel LoTs of good eating in town. No signs to say no overnight stays!,2004,DHJ,,52.1592865,1.60584867,TM 466 574,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Aldringham,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil," From Aldringham crossroads, go East on B1353 to Thorpness. Turn right after 500m and go to bottom of lane and around to right.",,Church car park - avoid Sat nights - Firm gravel Very quiet and wooded.,2004,DHJ,,52.18682861,1.587593555,TM 452 604,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Benhall,Overnight,Unofficial,wc and burger van in day,nil,"Going South (only) on A12, road turns into dual carriageway. After 500m turn left onto lay by. Lots of lorries in day, some at night.",,Tarmac Brief night stop only. Watch out for the speed camera in 200m south!,2004,DHJ,,52.10309982,1.469834447,TM 376 507,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Blythburgh,Overnight,Official,wc (? Day only),nil,Toby’s Walk - marked with brown tourist sign off A12. Take B1387 East to Walberswick and car park is 50m on left.,,Compacted hardcore Good stop for kids with bikes - unofficial dirt tracks with bumps.,2003,DHJ,,52.31183243,1.588900328,TM 446 743,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Butley,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Take B1084 from Woodbridge. 100m after brown signs to ""Forest Centre"", turn right on by-road, park .75m on right",,hard grass Quiet. Badger set locally.,2004,DHJ,,52.0917778,1.457273602,TM 368 494,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Dunwich (1), Day,Official,wc,nominal for non-members,Dunwich Cliffs. Brown tourist signs to NT from Dunwich village or Westleton.,Minsmere,"Quite stunning views of Minsmere bird reserve, coast and Sizewell power stations!. Great walks and birds - Dartford warbler.",2004,DHJ,,52.2512207,1.62942791,TM 477 677,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Dunwich (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Dunwich forest. 2m south of Blythburgh, or 2.5m North of Westleton, turn SE into Dunwich forest.",,Compacted hardcore Very quiet,2004,DHJ,,52.28189,1.61246,TM 465 710 & 461 711,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Dunwich (3),Overnight,Unofficial,loo in day and summer,? Summer only,Dunwich Car Park,,"Compacted shingle On beach but shingle bank prevents views. Far corner is flattest. Excellent fish and chips in car park and good pub in village. Museum of the old city is well worth visit. Looks over dingle marshes a recent addition to RSPB (avocets, egret, marsh and hen harries quite common) - snow buntings in winter!",2004,DHJ,,52.27804565,1.634557009,TM 479 707,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Eastbridge (1),Overnight,Campsite,loo,yes,Eels Foot pub in centre of village,Minsmere,"Grass Wonderful walking and on edge of Minsmere. Thursday night is music jamming night often with some old Suffolk songs. Excellent local Suffolk cider ""Stonham Cider"".",2004,DHJ,,52.2388382,1.593253613,TM 453 662,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Eastbridge (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"From Eastbridge take the track to Minsmere over the bridge. First site is 300m on left outside an incongruous modern house, 2nd site is another 300m on left",Minsmere,Firm compacted old track Walkers cars common in day. Very quiet. Large herd of red deer in these woods easily seen at dusk on hills in fields.,2004,DHJ,,52.24559,1.59338,TM 454 669 & 452 667,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Ipswich (North),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Tesco near to Northerly (Martlesham) Park and Ride,,Tesco Car park,,,,52.06630325,1.278700948,TM 247 460,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Ipswich (South),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Junction of A12 and A14,,Tesco Car Park Quieter car park can be found behind PC world ,,,,52.03874969,1.100180149,TM 126 424,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Ipswich (West),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Going West on A14 take first Ipswich turning,,B & Q and others car park,,,,52.08506012,1.117997527,TM 136 476,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Knodishall (1),Overnight,Official,nil,nil,Knodishall / Coldfair green – opp Butchers arms,,small public car park Pub does excellent take-away fish and chips.,2004,DHJ,,52.19297409,1.56319356,TM 435 610,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Knodishall (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"On B1069 heading North, pass Butchers Arms on left, ignore next turning, but turn acutely left immediately before Crisps garage.",,"common land outside village hall - Cul de sac, park on grass verges.",2004,DHJ,,52.19297409,1.56319356,TM 435 610,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Leiston (1),Overnight,Official,nil,nil,Back of Leisure Centre. Leave Leiston in direction of Aldeburgh on B1122. At end of house turn left into Red House lane. 500m at end of road is Leisure Centre.,Sports centre with swimming pool,tarmaccar park never full and reasonably flat,2004,DHJ,,52.20213318,1.587353826,TM 451 621,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Leiston (2),Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"Kenton Hills Car Park. On the North Easterly unmarked ""by-pass"", 600m from turn off the B1122, road turn right. Turn left here into woods.",,compacted gravel Very quiet. Dog walkers in am. Lovely marked walks in woods and meadows.,2004,DHJ,,52.21814728,1.593049765,TM 454 639,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Little Glenham,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nul,A12 by old police house,,"Tarmac Good for overnight, but not v quiet.",2004,DHJ,,52.17376,1.42225,,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Middleton,Overnight,Official,?,?,"Pub in centre of village - ""The Bell"" - MH have been seen here, but landlord changed recently",,compacted gravel,,,,52.25391,1.55835,TM 469 678,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Ramsholt - Nr Woodbridge,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"From shottisham follow signs to Ramsholt and ""Ramsholt Arms"". Car Park at top of hill on left (south)",,Firm Grass car park Quiet car park with river-side pub at bottom of hill; Riveside walk to North up East bank of Deben.,2003,DHJ,,52.02335739,1.365961075,TM 309 415,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Rendlesham,Overnight,Unofficial,wc if you go down to car park,only in official car park,Rendlesham forest on way to lodge,,"Tarmac Very quiet road to the forest enterprise centre (where they charge) - Dog walkers and MH common. End of Woodbridge airport, now barely used. Nice woodland walks with large object for children to climb on.",2004,DHJ,,52.12726,1.41652,TM 355 500,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Saxmundham,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,day time,"Take Leiston road (B1119) from traffic lights, and turn left. Left onto car park in 50m. Use right hand car park as quieter.",,Tarmac MH often seen here,2004,DHJ,,52.21297073,1.495967507,TM 388 630,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Shingle Street,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Shingle St (narrow Rd and can be full),,packed sand / shingle,2003,DHJ,,52.03514481,1.455813527,TM 370 431,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Sizewell,Overnight,Official,"wc (?day), café",,Sizewell Car Park; can't miss it after Vulcan arms pub road turns to left and ends in the car park,Power stations,"compacted gravel Best views are at top of car park, but not perfectly flat",2004,DHJ,,52.20823288,1.623001218,TM 475 629,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Snape (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Snape Common. Driving East on A1094, take road to Snape Maltings (B 1069) and turn immediately right onto common land.",Snape Maltings Concert Hall,Firm land with puddles Lorries and motorhomes common.,2004,DHJ,,52.17856598,1.503509283,TM 395 592,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Snape (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Snape Church; useful if the common is full or very wet. On A1094 going East, pass B 1094 to Snape Maltings and in 20m turn left, and then left again into the old road by church.",,Tarmac late overnight stop only,2004,DHJ,,52.17946625,1.503585815,TM 395 593,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Southwold,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"Southwold Beach car park in North has height barrier. Two car parks to south, towards quay.",,Tarmac,2004,DHJ,,52.31455231,1.675711751,TM 505 749,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Sutton - Nr Woodbridge,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,Turn south off A1152 at roundabout south of river Deben. Parking area 2.5km on left / East of road,Sutton Hoo Viking burial site,heathland,2004,DHJ,,52.07823563,1.365710139,TM 306 476,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Theberton,Overnight,Campsite,?,yes,"Village pub with small camp-site - ""Red Lion""",,,2004,DHJ,,52.23595428,1.569573641,TM 437 658,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Thorpness,Day,Official,nil,yes,"Thorpness car park, well marked",,Firm gravel Technically no overnight. Quiet good pub and coffee shop nearby,2004,David Jobson,,52.1778183,1.617589712,TM 473 595,,changed from overnight to day U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Tunstall (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Tunstall forest,,Firm ground Lots of places,2004,DHJ,,52.15632,1.48048,"TM 382 566 and 380 560, 381561, 380 546",,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Tunstall (2),Overnight,Unofficial,,,,,,,,,52.15103,1.47755,,, U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Tunstall (3),Overnight,Unofficial,,,,,,,,,52.15188,1.47867,,, U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Tunstall (4),Overnight,Unofficial,,,,,,,,,52.13847,1.47616,,, U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Walberswick (1),Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"Walberswick quay, Take the B1387 into Walberswick, follow road around at end and avoid first marked car park (narrow and no view). Two car parks and outside pub further along.",,"Firm ground Height barriers may be coming. Catch crabs with string off the bridge and quayside.",2004,DHJ,,52.31384277,1.66978991,TM 501 748,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Walberswick (2),Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"drive into Walberswick, and 50m after partially ruined church, turn acute right and go back on yourself. Narrow, but unused lane. Picnic space after 500m, but drive past and go another mile to small parking area on right. V v quiet and lovely views. ",,"""New covert"" Firm drained grass Marsh harriers likely to be seen.",2004,DHJ,,52.30550766,1.619202137,TM 467 737,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Westleton (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"North out of Westleton, on left one mile from end of village",,Old road lay-by On a quiet B road. Better sites nearby.,2004,DHJ,,52.28204346,1.592350602,TM 450 710,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Westleton (2),Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"North out of Westleton on B1125, 500m after last houses on right - unmarked - looks as if you are going into forest.",Minsmere bird reserve,compacted rubble A walkers car park - very quiet.,2004,DHJ,,52.27396774,1.591702461,TM 450 701,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Westleton (3),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Minsmere Rd off Dunwich Rd old pit,,weedy and old tarmac Entrance to a disused pit on very quiet road - gates have not been open for 20 years.,2004,DHJ,,52.26589203,1.591039538,TM 450 692,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Westleton (4),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Westleton by pond, beside village green. Almost no traffic on this 100m of road. Very pretty",Minsmere bird reserve,"RoadVery pretty, two pubs and large second hand bookshop.",2004,DHJ,,52.26538849,1.577807546,TM 441 691,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Suffolk,Westleton / Dunwich,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"From Westleton green go 50m up hill (North) and turn left (ENE) to Dunwich. At one km there is a car park, but go past this and turn left onto heath in another 500m. This is much more discreet.",Minsmere bird reserve,"packed gravel firm grass and sand Ground a bit uneven, but possible to get flat. Lovely walks.",2004,DHJ,,52.2690773,1.60449338,TM 459 696,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Surrey,Chertsey,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"Off M25 at Junction 11, follow A317 to Chertsey, at roundabout take first exit to traffic lights, straight across to next set of traffic lights, turn right up road 400yds turn left into site.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 31/12,2004,CCC,"Bridge Road Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8JX Tel: 01932 562405",51.38886,-0.48566,052667,, U.K. Eng,Surrey,Elstead,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,2km due South of village centre on East side.,,Car park beside brackish pond with wildfowl. Shady. Broadwalk across marsh. Dog walkers. Very quiet at night.,2004,DHJ,,51.16693878,-0.712617517,SU 900 417,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Surrey,Frensham Great Pond,Overnight,Official,"wc and outside tap, weekend café",nil,Turn of A287 and go round pond from north or South you will find car park.,,"packed gravel Closed 21.00 - 09.00, but plenty of space to park in entrance. Nice views over sailing lake. Ask to be locked in?",2004,DHJ,,51.15881348,-0.794374764,SU 843 407,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Surrey,Guildford,Overnight,Unofficial,,,"Cathedral, hospital, university and science park exit off A3",,Tesco,2004,DHJ,,51.24040604,-0.610272586,SU 970 500,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Surrey,Guildford (Newlands corner),Overnight,Official,wc and café,?,A25 on top of Downs,,gravel and grass Fantastic views from North Downs. Possible to get well off road down grass ride.,2002,DHJ,,51.23193359,-0.505967677,TQ 043 492,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Surrey,Hindhead,Overnight,Official,wc and café,nil,Just North of Hindhead traffic lights on west side.,,"Tarmac Traffic noise even at night, but very convenient. Good walks into Punch bowl. See Bramshott and Grayshott in Hants, few miles away for quieter spots.",2004,DHJ,,51.11402893,-0.726949811,SU 891 358,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Surrey,Thursley(1),Overnight,Unofficial,café,nil,"Southbound 1 Deep lay-by with burger van on dual carriageway going up hill",,Tarmac,2004,DHJ,,51.14919,-0.71345,SU 906 308,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Surrey,Thursley(2),Overnight,Unofficial,café,nil,"Northbound 1. Deep lay-by with burger van 400m after start of dual carriageway",,Tarmac,2004,DHJ,,51.06884,-0.706781,SU 906 308,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Surrey,Thursley(3),Overnight,Unofficial,café,nil,"Northbound 2. Much quieter to avoid (Thursley (2) and take slip road to Thursley. a. Park on slip road b. Go into village and parking area beside cricket pitch just as leaving village. Very pretty and quiet.",,Tarmac,2004,DHJ,,51.14992,-0.71335,SU 906 308,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex,Arundel Castle,Overnight,Unofficial, Toilets at the end of the road by the castle entrance,(guide): Free,"Mill Road, As you go over the bridge towards Arundel turn right thats Mill road, the police patrol this area all night so no noisy kids with cars", Arundel Castle,"Parked up for the night, there was only one other motorhome when we got up in the morning there was about 7 or 8 ",3/04,Ray Byrne,,50.85488,-0.55183,,,advised 28/04/04 U.K. Eng,Sussex,Crowborough,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From the north turn right... from the south turn left off the A26 into the entrance to 'Goldsmiths Ground' signpost 'Leisure Centre', at top of road turn right onto site lane.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K),2004,CCC,"Goldsmith Recreation Ground Crowborough, Sussex TN6 2TN Tel: 01892 664827",51.05258,0.17565,520315,, U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),Ashdowne Forest,Overnight ,Unofficial,,(guide):,"There are pull-ins to picnic areas each side of the A22 in Ashdown Forest, south of Wych Cross ",,,2000,Andy Clarke,,51.068145,0.025122,,, U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),Bexhill-on-sea,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,At roundabout on East of Bexhill just off A259,,"Tarmac - Some flat spaces if look. OK for night stop. Pleasant walk along coast into Bexhill, use tunnel under railway just to East of car park. Swimming bath and usual shops on the car park.",2004,DHJ,,50.84409714,0.503085315,TQ 762 080,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),Hastings ,Overnight,Official,wc,yes,"""The Steine"" Where the A259 from the East meets the coast there is a large lorry & coach park",,"coach and lorry park Overnight vans welcome, but in peak season they dislike MHs in day because of number of coaches. Vans <6.00m can get on the car park beside the Steine. ",2003,DHJ,,50.85562134,0.593235731,TQ 825 095,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),Lewes,Overnight ,Unofficial,,Pay-and-display park but free after about 6:00 pm and at weekends ,Car park with no barriers at Spring Gardens (off North St) ,,"We've spent the night in our van after a party. Just remember to park well away form the bottle banks, which can be noisy! ",2000,Howard Harbert & Marjorie Clarke,,50.878382,0.009811,,, U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),Pevensey,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,From roundabout at junction of A27/A259 follow A259 signposted to Eastbourne. After entering Pevensey Bay village take 1st left (coast road) signposted Beachlands only. After 1.25 miles the site is on the left.,,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Norman's Bay Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 6PR Tel: 01323 761190",50.82566,0.38924,682055,, U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),Seaford (1),Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"Turn left at the train station and follow the road down to the beach past the toilets which has an outside tap, down past the beach huts a nice open bit and you can get as near as you like to the beach",,,,,,50.764405,0.108516,,,renamed seaford (1) U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),Seaford (2),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Follow road eastwards from golf course to end of road, turn right up track and head up to hill.",Seven sisters,hard packed gravel Open area car park used by dogs and walkers. Windy in a gale!,2004,DHJ,,50.76240921,0.132808387,TV 504 981,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),Seaford/Newhaven,Day,Official,,Pay-and-display park but free after about 6:00 pm and at weekends,"If anyone is catching a very early ferry from Newhaven, a good place to sleep overnight might be on the seafront at Seaford. Nearby: ",,"Unrestricted parking, and about 10 mins drive from the docks. There is a sign saying no Overnight Parking, but motorhomes have been seen there at night, probably OK if you arrive late & leave early. ",,,,50.771701,0.095042,,,changed from overnight to day U.K. Eng,Sussex (east),St. Leonard's,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,?,"Follow the beach / front road from Hastings. When in turns inshore, take the cul desac to the left and park on edge of beach. Possible to park 7m vans in wide bays.",,Road Surprisingly quiet and lovely sea view,2003,DHJ,,50.84955978,0.541741669,TQ 789 087,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Arundel Castle,Overnight ,Unofficial, Toilets at the end of the road by the castle entrance,(guide): Free,"Mill Road, As you go over the bridge towards Arundel turn right thats Mill road, the police patrol this area all night so no noisy kids with cars", Arundel Castle,"Parked up for the night, there was only one other motorhome when we got up in the morning there was about 7 or 8 ",3/04,Ray Byrne,,50.85488,-0.55183,,,changed from Sussex to West Sussex U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Bosham (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Off A259 300m west of Bosham roundabout,,"tarmac Not the quietest, but v easy to find at night. Police and ambulance use it to save on petrol. ",2004,DHJ,,50.84193802,-0.853693008,SU 807 054,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Bosham (2),Overnight,Unofficial,,,"Off A259, at roundabout, dead end residential road.",,Chinese restaurant and pub very close; not quiet,2004,DHJ,,50.84006119,-0.846633494,SU 812 052,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Bosham (3),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Go into Bosham from A259 from roundabout, turn right at T junction, 200m on left is path sloped upwards that is flat on top",,"hard ground Track leading to games field, used by locals as parking area",2003,DHJ,,50.8329,-0.8468,SU 812 044,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Funtingdon / West Ayling,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"On B2146, between the two villages on North of road",,Deep lay-by,,DHJ,,50.8680,-0.8502,SU 809 083,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Rake / Rogate,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Go South from Rake towards Rogate on unnumbered road, at first crossroads turn left and blocked off path is 300m on left",,"Dead end path close to road, but road v v quiet. In forestry commission deciduous woods.",2004,DHJ,,51.0299,-0.8548,SU 803 263,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Rogate / Rake,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"At Rogate, opp Church, turn North off the A272 up unmarked road. At 2nd crossroads (1.5m) turn right and blocked off path is 300m on left",,"Dead end path close to road, but road v v quiet. In forestry commission deciduous woods.",2004,DHJ,,51.0299,-0.8548,SU 803 263,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Shoreham-by-sea,Overnight,Official,nil,nil,"Not easy to describe - need OS 1:50,000",,hard ground ON hill overlooking river Adur - hang-gliders and walkers,2001,DHJ,,50.8528,-0.2780,TQ 212 074,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),South Harting (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"Going North on B2146, pass turning to Upark. At top of hill, just as start to go down small turning on left. ",Nat Trust Upark,"gravel On South Downs way. 7m max. small area, flat on top of downs with good view south",2004,DHJ,,50.9592,-0.8864,SU 782 184,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),South Harting (2),Overnight,Official,nil,nil,On B 2141 on East of Harting Hill.,Nat Trust Upark,compacted earth On south downs. Finding level site can be difficult. Wonderful walks and excellent sloes.,2002,DHJ,,50.9556,-0.8879,SU 781 180,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Sussex (west),Walderton,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Just off (East) B2146 at road junction. Horse boxes often around.,,hard pack,2004,DHJ,,50.8881,-0.8796,SU 788 105,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Warwickshire ,Stratford-upon-Avon(1),Overnight,Unofficial, ,(guide): ,"On the Birmingham Rd (A3400) between the bypass (A46) and town centre visitors will find Tesco's and the Maybrook centre (B&Q, Halfords, Burger king, etc)",It's about a 10 minute walk to the centre of Stratford,Motorhomes park on here undisturbed and free. If overnighting I would suggest the corner nearest Halfords on the Burger King side of the access road. ,2003,Voxy,,52.201313,-1.712973,,, U.K. Eng,Warwickshire ,Stratford-upon-Avon(2),Overnight,Unofficial,,,"(Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire (1))Alternatively some park on the business park behind Homebase and Jewsons on the opposite side of the road to Maybird",,,,,,52.200311,-1.714927,,,split from stratford (1) U.K. Eng,West Midlands,Kingsbury Water Park,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From M42 turn off at junction 9. Take the B4097 Kingsbury road. At the roundabout turn left, continue past main entrance to water park, over the motorway take next right, follow lane for 1/2 mile to site.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open all year,2004,CCC,"Bodymoor Heath Lane Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 0DY Tel: 01827 874101",52.56857,-1.71308,202968,, U.K. Eng,Wiltshire,Beckhampton,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"Layby on the A4 just over a quarter of a mile west of the roundabout at Beckhampton between Marlborough and Calne. There's only one entrance and you go up a slight rise to a level area at the top, above and fairly well screened from the main road",There are some good walks from here and it's quite near Silbury Hill,"A useful stop on the way to/from the West Country, ",2000,Andy Clarke,,51.420007,-1.881116,,, U.K. Eng,Wiltshire,Chippenham,Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,"2km North of town, on A429 southbound only - lay-by in old road after straightening",,Tarmac,2002,DHJ,,51.4896,-2.1268,ST 912 768,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Eng,Wiltshire,Devizes,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"On A365 from Melksham, turn right down lane next to the '3 Magpies public house, site on right.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open all year,2004,CCC,"Spout Lane Nr Seend Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RN Tel: 01380 828839",51.35556,-2.0716,951619,, U.K. Eng,Worcestershire,Hanley Swan,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"A38 to Upton on Severn. Turn North over River bridge. take second left, then 1st left signed Hanley Swan. Site is on right after 1 mile. Located in the Malvern Hills close to the River Severn",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open all year,2004,CCC,"Blackmore Camp Site No.2 Hanley Swan, Worcestershire WR8 0EE Tel: 01684 310280",52.09695,-2.27938,812440,, U.K. Eng,Worcestershire,Wolverley,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"From Kidderminster A449 to Wolverhampton turn left at traffic light B4189 signpost 'Wolverley' - look for brown camping sign turn right, the site entrance is on the left.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Brown Westhead Park Wolverley Nr Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3PX Tel: 01562 850909",52.40855,-2.2442,833792,, U.K. Eng,Worcestershire,Worcester,Overnight,Unofficial,None,(guide): Free,Croft rd lorry/coach & car park,,"Allows overnight parking, plenty of lorries in the week can be a bit of a nuisance if a light sleeper but otherwise ok. 5 minutes walk into town centre. toilets are available in carpark.",3/04,Bertie,,52.18794,-2.08413,,,advised 28/04/04 plus correction U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Flask Inn (Whitby/Scarborough),Overnight,Unofficial,,,"On the A171 about half way from Whitby to Scarborough is a section of old road - Just keep your eye out after the Flask Inn coming from Whitby, it’s just past, on the same side of the road.",,"This is ideal sleepyspot material! There’s a few of these old road sections on this stretch of road, but we like this one because you are out of sight of the passing traffic. Just keep your eye out after the Flask Inn coming from Whitby, it’s just past, on the same side of the road. There are neither water fills nor waste emptying opportunities here!",,,,54.394127,-0.561875,,, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Hole of Horcum,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,North York Moors ,"Hole of Horcum, A169 N.of Pickering on N.Yorks Moors. Car Parks (2) at top of Blue Bank on A169 Pickering to Whitby road just before 1 in 5 hill down to village of Sleights.",Both seem okay for overnights but probably not for longer stay. ,1999,Richard Evans,,54.412262,-0.682787,,, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Rosedale Abbey,Overnight,Unofficial,,,"Just north of Pickering, on the very top of the moors, just above Rosedale, is a place marked on the O/S map called ""RoseDale Abbey"".",,This is one of the most fantastic places in the whole of the UK to wake up!,,,,54.353058,-0.887112,,,, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Sandsend (1),Overnight,Unofficial,nil,nil,Park on side of road by beach - arrive early or late!,,road,2002,DHJ,,54.5042,-0.6719,NX 861 129,,from DHJ Spreadsheet, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Sandsend (2),Overnight,Unofficial,,,"Follow signs from Whitby to SandsEnd, continue along the seafront and this handy little spot is right in front of you just before the hill out of the village",,"Located just up the coast from Whitby,this lovely little spot is one of my favourites, it even has clean toilets on site - One word of warning!!!!! If your camper is higher than 5”11’, go in thro the exit gate, which, as you can see is high enough for my 8”3’ VW Leisuredrive2",,,,54.502923,-0.670583,,,, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Scarborough,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"Heading northeast on the A170 or A64, turn left onto the A171 and follow the road north. Turn right for Scalby, the site is on the right hand side of the road.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,"Field Lane Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0DA Tel: 01723 366212",54.32331,-0.43932,025911,,, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Sleights (Whitby) ,Overnight,Unofficial,,,Half way up Blue Bank on the A169 out of Sleights ,"Whitby 3m,Goathland (Heartbeat country)3m ","There are 2 lay-bys the 2nd 30yds deep) is used by motorhomes regulary for over night stops, I've shared the layby with 6 motorhomes before.access to public footpath and excellent views over Whitby ",5/04,Mark Bradshaw ,,54.43499,-0.66983,,,, carpathianmoonrise@hotmail.com U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Slingsby,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,From A64 turn left at signpost 'Castle Howard'. Drive through the estate. Cross Malton to Helmsley Road into Slingsby village and onto Railway Street. Site is approx 0.25 mile through village.,,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Required (3 months temporary membership available to visitors to the U.K) Open 25/03 to 01/11,2004,CCC,,54.17627,-0.93345,"699755 ",,, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (north),Staxton Hill,Overnight,Unofficial,it has got toilets ,,"Just off the A64,on the B1249 Driffield Rd heading from Scarborough towards York.",,"This is a picnic area, but there are No overnite parking restrictions, although it is next to a fairly busy main rd, at the top of a 17% gradient hill, so not for light sleepers, but somewhere to get level! Most roadmaps will have it marked, as it is a picnic area, just look for this sign! WaterFills:We used the toilets near the swimming pool,NO outside tap, we have a long filler hose!.",,,,54.183779,-0.454531,,,, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (south),Sheepwash Bank,,Unofficial,,,No description in original,,see www.sleepingspots.freeserve.co.uk,,,,53.358738,-1.660011,,,, U.K. Eng,Yorkshire (west),Holmfirth,,Unofficial,,,"On the road out of Holmfirth towards Huddersfield. there are about 6 pitches next to a stream right by the swimming baths,",,"Theres a skatepark, park footy pitch 5 aside pitch there and it's about 5 mins walk from the town centre. it,s very quiet during the night. it's an odd one but very good if you have kids to entertain as we do.",,,,53.571851,-1.785007,,,, U.K. NI,Co Antrim,Aghadowey,Overnight,Official,Fresh Water Available ,(guide):,, Live music on Saturday nights,"Parking in Golf Car Park Comments: Maximum of Two Nights Stay",,Arranged in association with the Motorcaravanners' Club - Northern Ireland Group,"Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn , 209 Agivey Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine BT51 4AD Telephone 028 7086 8209 ",55.016701,-6.666714,,,, U.K. NI,Co Antrim,Ballymoney,Overnight,Official,None,Free,,,Official stopover negotiated by the Motorcaravanner's Club Northern Ireland Group ,2004,via William McCullough ,"The Anglers' Rest, 139 The Vow Road, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim Tel 028 29540280 Fax 028 29541907",55.07444,-6.51363,,,,andy@bm-services.co.uk U.K. NI,Co Antrim,Broughshane,Overnight,Official,"Fresh water, grey and black water disposal. French style 'bourne' ","(guide): Free parking, £1 for services",Just follow the brown tourist signs to Houston Mills (at the Larne end of the village) and park in its attractively arranged grounds, ,Broughshane was the first village in Ireland to offer free overnight parking to motor caravanners,,Arranged in association with the Motorcaravanners' Club - NI Group,,54.892478,-6.203462,,,, U.K. NI,Co Antrim,Glenwherry,Overnight,Official,,(guide):,,Restaurant services - Country and Western Music on Saturday Nights Comments:,,,Arranged in association with the Motorcaravanners' Club - Northern Ireland Group,"Ballyboley Inn, 125 Shanehill Road, Glenwherry, Ballymena BT42 3EP (on the main road from Larne to Ballymena) Telephone 028 2583 1208",54.852108,-6.199891,,,, U.K. NI,Co Down,Ballywalter,Overnight,Official,Club facilities,Free Parking,,,Official stopover negotiated by the Motorcaravanner's Club Northern Ireland Group ,2004,via William McCullough ,"Ballywalter Bowling Club, 12a Springvale Road, Ballywalter, BT22 2PE ",54.53367,-5.48343,,,, U.K. NI,Co Down,Killinchy,Overnight,Official,,(guide):,,,Comments: (slightly sloping),,Arranged in association with the Motorcaravanners' Club - Northern Ireland Group,"Daft Eddys, Sketrick Island, Newtownards, Co Down BT23 6QH Tel 028 9754 1615 Parking by Restaurant ",54.48431,-5.64906,,,, U.K. Sco, Aberdeenshire,Banchory,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide):,"""Flemings Building Supplies"" on the left travelling in from Aberdeen. ",,"The manager was happy for me to use the car park, but keep the garden centre gate clear as they start at 0630 in the morning.",2004,Colin Roberts,,57.057611,-2.471045,,,, U.K. Sco,Aberdeenshire,Braemar,Overnight,Official,nil,?,Go due West out of Braemar to Forest of Mar. Car park at end of narrow track (with passing places),,gravel We have stayed both in car park and on lay-by at view spot. Red deer galore late in evening.,2000,DHJ,,57.00585,-3.39678,NN 066 901,,from DHJ Spreadsheet U.K. Sco,Argylleshire,Colintraive,Overnight,Unofficial,,(guide): Free,Road by the side of the ferry right on the waterfront,,"Two shops a pub and a toilet, and nice villagers",3/04,Ray & Geri,,55.9229,-5.15296,,,advised 28/04/04 U.K. Sco,Argylleshire,Fiunary,Campsite,Official,,,from Strontian take the A884 to B849 - very nice owners and the road isn't too bad if you are used to Highland roads.,,We mainly free-camped but did stay at a splendid little camping site at Fiunary on the Sound of Mull - ,,,,56.553977,-5.875604,,, U.K. Sco,Argylleshire,Oban,Campsite,Official,Sevices in side CCC Campsite,4.20GBP for service only or incl. in overnight charge ,"heading north along the A828, 7 miles from the Connel bridge turn right through the large iron gates into the site at the sign opposite the marine resource centre.",,Camping & Caravanning Club Memebership Req