Amid travel corridor changes and an influx of new regulations regarding international holidays, 2020 became the year of the staycation for many Britons. Across the country, holiday parks reported record figures with some fully booked right into the autumn months.
Wales
For those looking to enjoy a holiday in Wales, Gower, Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire were among the hotspots named.
“Pembrokeshire/Snowdonia and just over the border around Hereford,” wrote one holidaymaker.
A second recommended: “The Gower in south Wales is very nice, many different places to camp out.”
Someone else added: “Can confirm, went to Rhossili Bay last year. Beautiful place.
For those looking for an extra hint of adventure, one traveller suggested trying our wild camping.
“You can wild camp in the Brecon Beacons in Wales,” they wrote.
“Really nice area for walking as well; hilly but not mountainous and there’s the occasional bothy should you need it.”
Scotland
There were a number of stunning locations named in Scotland by holidaymakers.
“Just off Connell castle in Scotland,” recommended one camping enthusiast.
“I go fishing there and you can spend a whole week without seeing another soul.”
A second recommended Scotland’s west coast, writing: “West coast of Scotland; memories of family camping holidays, disposable BBQs, spending the day on the beach making a huge sandcastle, wandering down to the rock pools after our dinner…and the swarms and swarms of midges.
“Rose-tinted glasses eh? It was definitely beautiful.”
For those looking to head a little further afield, the Scottish archipelago of Orkney is said to be a beautiful destination.
“Rackwick bay. It’s on one of the islands in Orkney,” they wrote.
“If you go there in August, you’ll have to put up with the midges. I’ve been there when the midges were out and the swarms of them were crazy.
“Most people camp near to a stone house that has a toilet and sink.”
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Cumbria
Home to the beautiful Lake District national park, Cumbria is popular for both camping and caravans alike.
“Wastwater in the lakes is pretty special – beautiful location,” said one holidaymaker.
“[It was] crowned ‘Britain’s favourite view’ in an ITV TV series a few years back and has a nice national trust campsite complete with shop and half-decent shower block. If you get a clear night the stars are breathtaking too.”
A second said: “The Lake District, you can’t go wrong!”
Others highlighted Ullswater and Windermere.
“The National Trust run some terrific campsites in the Lake District,” said one savvy camper.
“A good itinerary might be to arrive by train at Windermere and get the ferry along the lake to Ambleside – from there it’s not far to Low Wray campsite by Windermere. It’s very handy because it’s an easy, lowland walk to the site which is nice after a long train ride.
“Low Wray is perfect for families with small children and you’d do well just staying there, but I usually go from there to Great Langdale – another easy lowland walk.
“I usually spend a couple of days there then head over the pass to the more remote Wasdale Head.
“Each of these sites costs about a tenner per person per night, and they have hot showers and dryers.”
South West
The coastal regions of Devon and Cornwall are popular to tourists looking for all types of holiday, however, camping seems to be a particular draw.
“The whole of Cornwall I find is beautiful, the further south the better,” wrote one commenter.
A second said: “Newquay, it’s such a beautiful place.
“There’s a lovely campsite near Tintagel which is probably my favourite.”
Dorset was also popular amongst campers.
One Reddit user wrote: “Purely because of nostalgia, Dorset.
“There was a campsite called Freshwater in Burton Bradstock. Went there every year as a kid. It was even on an episode of River Cottage.
However, they also recommended visiting nearby Cornwall too: “If I had to choose now though it would be the west side of Cornwall for the surfing.”
A second added: “Golden cap in Dorset, the sea is lovely.
“I like pebble beaches over sand, the walk up golden cap is quite nice, and on a sunny day you get a bloody good view, the pub on the beach is pretty awesome and they do good food, they used to (may still do, haven’t been there in a while) cook any fish you caught on the beach.
“If you’re up for it you can walk to the next two towns over the hills and Golden Gap. It’s also a short ride from the lovely village of Beer in Devon.”