Wildcamping in Wales are we welcome?

[Austin J2]

Hello to you all,

Hope everyone is staying safe and well in these strange times.

We were thinking that we would brave the big wild world at the beginning of August (as it's my husbands and Daughters birthday) and do a spot of wildcamping in our little very old motorhome like we normally do, but I am a little apprehensive about it all due to Covid and the reception we will get. We also had a few bad experiences back last year when we did a tour round Dartmoor. The locals were not very welcoming thankfully we have a friend down there so the last part of the week we parked up in his field. Needless to say we won't be hurrying back.

I realise that due to people's nature there will always be conflict and the fact that they think we are getting something for nothing, and blaming wildcampers for litter etc.etc. It makes me sad to read the posts about the attitudes of people who want to stop wildcamping and I fear that it is getting worse. We have found some absolutely fantastic places to wildcamp over the years and would really like this to continue.

Has anyone been to Wales recently? We have done alot of tours around Wales over the years and have always been welcomed, possibly due to the quirkiness of our old motorhome and no one has ever seen anything like it or I should say very few have, but these are different times and I just wondered if this 'welcome' attitude had changed.

Any thoughts, advice and ideas will be appreciated

Thank you

Our beloved bubbles the campervan

 

[Tookey]

How could anyone not welcome Bubbles! I can't comment on Wales but if we stop doing what we want to do (within the bounds of local restrictions) then 'they' win and their unfounded reaction will prevail. Do what you want, act in a responsible manner and drive with your head held high. Have a great trip

 

[Austin J2]

How could anyone not welcome Bubbles! I can't comment on Wales but if we stop doing what we want to do (within the bounds of local restrictions) then 'they' win and their unfounded reaction will prevail. Do what you want, act in a responsible manner and drive with your head held high. Have a great trip

Thank you Tookey, that is definitely the boost I needed to "just get on with it!" and get in 'bubbles' and go. You are right we need to keep doing it otherwise 'they' will win and my daughter and future generations won't get the same enjoyment or freedom. I guess getting older and having a little one in tow has made me more cautious.

 

[Moped]

Campsites with shared facilities reopen in wales on 25th July. Car parks and beaches in Wales last weekend were packed and I did spot motorhomes parked on these car parks daytime however it was not clear where they disappeared to at night. But campsites with shared facilities were not open. If you park up in discreet spots then you should be OK. From 25th things should really take off when campsites officially open up and no doubt more motorhomes and campers will be about so you should not stand out as much.

 

[Pauljenny]

Take umbrellas
Be sensible
Have fun.
S.O.D.D.E.M.

 

[Austin J2]

Campsites with shared facilities reopen in wales on 25th July. Car parks and beaches in Wales last weekend were packed and I did spot motorhomes parked on these car parks daytime however it was not clear where they disappeared to at night. But campsites with shared facilities were not open. If you park up in discreet spots then you should be OK. From 25th things should really take off when campsites officially open up and no doubt more motorhomes and campers will be about so you should not stand out as much.

Thank you Moped, where was that in Wales you spotted them. I guess this trip we will have to avoid the more popular areas like the beaches (shame like building sand castles and paddling ) people are reporting that across the country campsites are already booked up and very busy. Fingers crossed we find a quiet discreet place. I have looked at a few on google which are possible, have you got any recommendations?

 

[mickymost]

What about Shell Island.We have never been there but it seems its like wild camping but with the safety of being on a campsite?

BTW love your camper.Whats going on with the roof though?

 

[Val54]

Shell Island is closed for 2020. We were at Newborough in the van over last weekend but didn't stop overnight, a few vans around and we experienced no animosity. If you are really worried use a CL or CS rather than not go.

 

[Austin J2]

Shell Island is closed for 2020. We were at Newborough in the van over last weekend but didn't stop overnight, a few vans around and we experienced no animosity. If you are really worried use a CL or CS rather than not go.

Thank you, Just Googled 'Newborough' what a beautiful place, we have never been over to Anglesey maybe we should this time around, it looks heavenly. We did get up as far as Caernarfon on one of our trips before we had to turn around and start our journey home. Unfortunately that is one of the disadvantages of our 'bubbles' she is not the fastest camper on the road, and little one does not like sitting still for to long Lol

 

[Canalsman]

Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey is a fine spot to stop.

You'll find it on the online map.

Just be aware that during Spring tides the sea gets quite close to the access bridge ...

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Campervans are a drop in the ocean compared to the overall number of vehicles driving around all over and parking up wherever they need for whatever reason. Yours is lovely and should only attract attention for all the right reasons

Go for it. As Moped said, there will be more mohos around anyway come the 25th due to the campsites re-opening. Just head on out there and play it by ear. You'll always get the odd nasty person/nimby wherever you go, ignore and treat with the contempt they deserve, if troubling you just move on to a better spot.

Enjoy!

 

[oppy]

We do have a friendly campsite next to RAF Valley by Rhosniger on Anglesy where we have regular meets. The charge for members was £10. Someone here will pass on the co ordinates I'm sure

 

[Moped]

Thank you Moped, where was that in Wales you spotted them. I guess this trip we will have to avoid the more popular areas like the beaches (shame like building sand castles and paddling ) people are reporting that across the country campsites are already booked up and very busy. Fingers crossed we find a quiet discreet place. I have looked at a few on google which are possible, have you got any recommendations?

Barmouth. There are several useful lay-bys on left hand side as you head east up the estuary towards Dolgellau. We have family there so it was a car job.

 

[twink]

I was in barmouth & snowdonia at the weekend no problem with sleeping out, only problem the idiots parking on the pass on the Sunday morning
Was also in Wales the week before, the first night it opened, I only live over the border in England.

 

[Val54]

Thank you Moped, where was that in Wales you spotted them. I guess this trip we will have to avoid the more popular areas like the beaches (shame like building sand castles and paddling ) people are reporting that across the country campsites are already booked up and very busy. Fingers crossed we find a quiet discreet place. I have looked at a few on google which are possible, have you got any recommendations?

We were on Newborough beach on Sunday and Lligwy beach on Monday, whilst it was busy, school holidays etc, there was no problem with social distancing, everyone was keeping a decent distance between their encampments, and most importantly, sensibly enjoying themselves. Nothing like the pictures of Brighton and Bournemouth etc.

 

[Deg3y]

Hello to you all,

Hope everyone is staying safe and well in these strange times.

We were thinking that we would brave the big wild world at the beginning of August (as it's my husbands and Daughters birthday) and do a spot of wildcamping in our little very old motorhome like we normally do, but I am a little apprehensive about it all due to Covid and the reception we will get. We also had a few bad experiences back last year when we did a tour round Dartmoor. The locals were not very welcoming thankfully we have a friend down there so the last part of the week we parked up in his field. Needless to say we won't be hurrying back.

I realise that due to people's nature there will always be conflict and the fact that they think we are getting something for nothing, and blaming wildcampers for litter etc.etc. It makes me sad to read the posts about the attitudes of people who want to stop wildcamping and I fear that it is getting worse. We have found some absolutely fantastic places to wildcamp over the years and would really like this to continue.

Has anyone been to Wales recently? We have done alot of tours around Wales over the years and have always been welcomed, possibly due to the quirkiness of our old motorhome and no one has ever seen anything like it or I should say very few have, but these are different times and I just wondered if this 'welcome' attitude had changed.

Any thoughts, advice and ideas will be appreciated

Thank you
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Our beloved bubbles the campervan

What a fab van...love it...

 

[Tookey]

Thank you, Just Googled 'Newborough' what a beautiful place, we have never been over to Anglesey maybe we should this time around, it looks heavenly. We did get up as far as Caernarfon on one of our trips before we had to turn around and start our journey home. Unfortunately that is one of the disadvantages of our 'bubbles' she is not the fastest camper on the road, and little one does not like sitting still for to long Lol

Any chance of a few more piccies of Bubbles please?

 

[Austin J2]

What about Shell Island.We have never been there but it seems its like wild camping but with the safety of being on a campsite?

BTW love your camper.Whats going on with the roof though?

Any chance of a few more piccies of Bubbles please?

Will try a bit later on to do a post in the introduce your motorhome area with some more pics there is not many left of bubbles

 

[peter palance]

Hello to you all,

Hope everyone is staying safe and well in these strange times.

We were thinking that we would brave the big wild world at the beginning of August (as it's my husbands and Daughters birthday) and do a spot of wildcamping in our little very old motorhome like we normally do, but I am a little apprehensive about it all due to Covid and the reception we will get. We also had a few bad experiences back last year when we did a tour round Dartmoor. The locals were not very welcoming thankfully we have a friend down there so the last part of the week we parked up in his field. Needless to say we won't be hurrying back.

I realise that due to people's nature there will always be conflict and the fact that they think we are getting something for nothing, and blaming wildcampers for litter etc.etc. It makes me sad to read the posts about the attitudes of people who want to stop wildcamping and I fear that it is getting worse. We have found some absolutely fantastic places to wildcamp over the years and would really like this to continue.

Has anyone been to Wales recently? We have done alot of tours around Wales over the years and have always been welcomed, possibly due to the quirkiness of our old motorhome and no one has ever seen anything like it or I should say very few have, but these are different times and I just wondered if this 'welcome' attitude had changed.

Any thoughts, advice and ideas will be appreciated

Thank you
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Our beloved bubbles the campervan

yes but dont look to sheepish, those wooly backs,are there to eat, keep going, and be happy. ok.pj. barrr,dont get barrrd,

 

[Bardotbongo16]

Hello to you all,

Hope everyone is staying safe and well in these strange times.

We were thinking that we would brave the big wild world at the beginning of August (as it's my husbands and Daughters birthday) and do a spot of wildcamping in our little very old motorhome like we normally do, but I am a little apprehensive about it all due to Covid and the reception we will get. We also had a few bad experiences back last year when we did a tour round Dartmoor. The locals were not very welcoming thankfully we have a friend down there so the last part of the week we parked up in his field. Needless to say we won't be hurrying back.

I realise that due to people's nature there will always be conflict and the fact that they think we are getting something for nothing, and blaming wildcampers for litter etc.etc. It makes me sad to read the posts about the attitudes of people who want to stop wildcamping and I fear that it is getting worse. We have found some absolutely fantastic places to wildcamp over the years and would really like this to continue.

Has anyone been to Wales recently? We have done alot of tours around Wales over the years and have always been welcomed, possibly due to the quirkiness of our old motorhome and no one has ever seen anything like it or I should say very few have, but these are different times and I just wondered if this 'welcome' attitude had changed.

Any thoughts, advice and ideas will be appreciated

Thank you
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Our beloved bubbles the campervan

Hello luv your photo of camper, went to Anglesey last weekend, lot of people with campers about... I’m sure you’ll be welcome as previously.
Enjoy your stay