Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Top 10 Traditional Campsites in the UK

If your thinking of going away camping anytime soon then here are the top 10 traditional campsites, some of which we highlighted in our newsletter this week because not only are they traditional, there not expensive and they are very family orientated.

We have some great offers and everything you need if your going camping!

Beacon Cottage Farm - St Agnes, Cornwall

Wilder and more windswept than south-coast sites, this offers a choice of pitches. You can opt to brave the wrath of the Atlantic in the Ocean View field or seek shelter among the apple trees behind the farmhouse.


Hole Station - Beaworthy, Devon

Return from days out on Dartmoor or the north-coast beaches of Devon and Cornwall to relax by the flames of your campfire and dream of tomorrow's fry-up. Every pitch has its own fire pit, and fire-starting kits can be yours for a fiver.


Thistledown Farm - Nympsfield, Gloucestershire

Set in 70 acres of woodland, undulating pasture and glades of wild flowers, there's a real feeling of space at Thistledown. This area is also a refuge for various species of wildlife, so venture to the woods for some serious nature watching.


Deer's Glade Caravan and Camping Park - Norwich, Norfolk

Great care has been taken in creating this site so that the hotel-style facilities – contemporary bathrooms and Wi-Fi access – don't compromise the back-to-nature experience. The slick showers are housed in eco-friendly wooden buildings, and the native saplings create an attractive environment.

  • Open all year; tent plus two people and a car £11.50–£15.50 (01263 768633; www.deersglade.co.uk)


Foxholes - Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

Spread over four fields, with views of the surrounding hills, this has plenty for bird-lovers and walkers: goldfinches are outnumbered only by the butterflies, and there are several long-distance footpaths nearby.


Hooks House Farm - Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire

The pitches here offer a superb vantage point from which to survey the colourful patchwork of fields rolling down towards the dramatic coastline. There are moorland walks nearby and rock pooling, crabbing and fossil hunting on the beach.


Cae Du -Tywyn, Gwynedd

Set just metres from the water, the site is surrounded by dramatic sea views, imposing cliffs and the luminous landscapes of the west Wales coast. Light a campfire, watch the sunset and unwind to the rhythm of the waves and the tides.

  • Open March to Oct; tent and two adults £12 (01654 711234)


Grawen - Vale of Glamorgan

Tucked in at the foot of the Brecon Beacons' highest hills, this site is surrounded by breathtaking walking country. Add in the good facilities, friendly welcome and relaxing atmosphere and you get a superb all-rounder.


Camusdarach - Arisaig, Inverness-shire

This simple, sustainably run campsite on Scotland's west coast has a delightfully informal and friendly atmosphere. The seashore, which you can glimpse from the pitches, offers huge sandy beaches, dazzling dunes and clear-blue sea.


Caolasnacon - Kinlochleven, Argyll

It's hard to imagine a more serene camping scene than this site, set beside the rippling waters of Loch Leven. Glencoe is nearby, as is the West Highland Way, and there is excellent canoeing and mountain biking in the area.

Open Easter to Oct; from £10 for a small tent plus occupants (01855 831279; www.kinlochlevencaravans.com)

Source: The Telegraph

Friday, 1 July 2011

20% Off Sale !!!


This week we have an amazing 20% off sale with items like summer clothes for the whole family, and walking boots too.

Alongside our buy 2 pairs of glasses and get the cheapest pair free offer and all our amazing details that we have on www.outdoorgear4less.co.uk


Friday, 24 June 2011

Festival Fun!!

We have kicked off the festival on a whole different level with Glastonbury and the festival goers have shown us that a whole lot of mud won't dampen the mood. Next week there are festivals like the 'Hop Farm Festival', 'Blissfields 2011', 'Rock the barn' and many more. We at Outdoorgear4less therefore have expanded our range for festival goers!


We also have some amazing offers with our newsletter just for our subscribers.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Charity trek up Tinto Hill


MACMILLAN Cancer Support are marking 100 years – by calling on the support of 100 walkers in Clydesdale.

The leading cancer charity are urging local people to take part in one of their organised walks to raise funds and improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support hope at least 100 people will sign up to take part in either the Tinto Hill walk on Saturday, June 25, or the Strathclyde Park walk on Sunday, June 26.

The events are just two of a string of walks Macmillan have organised as part of their Miles for Macmillan walking programme, which has been launched in partnership with Boots UK.

The charity and Boots UK want people across the country to get active and explore their towns, cities and countryside by taking part in the challenge.

Angela McCormack, Macmillan’s fundraising manager for Lanarkshire, said: “These will be great events and I know that everyone who comes along will have a wonderful day.

“Tinto Hill and Strathclyde Park are absolutely stunning places to walk and you can’t beat the fantastic feeling you’ll get walking as part of a group who are all there to raise money for people affected by cancer.

“Anyone who is moderately fit should be able to take part.

“If you’re a regular at the gym then the beautiful scenery and fresh air will probably be a welcome change.

“If you’re perhaps not as fit as you’d like to be then pledging to take on this challenge will give you the incentive you need – as you’ll know every step you take will be helping people affected by cancer.”

All the money raised through Miles for Macmillan will help Macmillan provide medical, financial, practical and emotional support to the two million people living with cancer in the UK.

Angela added: “Going walking is one of the easiest fundraising events you can take part in and all the money raised will be used to help people with cancer and their families.

“I hope lots of local people will get involved and help us raise the money we need to fund vital cancer services.”

To find out more about the walks and to register visit www.macmillan.org.uk/walking or call 0131 260 3720

Source: Wishaw Press

Wednesday, 8 June 2011

Festival Guide!!


At Outdoorgear4less we are dedicated to bringing the best deals to our customers!

We have highlighted some of the best festivals coming up in the next couple of weeks!

This weekend the main festivals taking place are the:
Ø Isle Of Wight Festival
Ø Download
Ø RockNess

But there are also some smaller ones happening like :
Ø Gate to the Southwell Folk Festival
Ø Glade Festival
Ø Eden Festival
Ø Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival
Ø Escape into the Park

Therefore we have put together some amazing offers to help you have the most fun at the festivals you go to.