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Eco camping in Suffolk
In July we took our trusty supermarket tent to Ling's Meadow, a small eco campsite near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, for a short but fabulous break. Each spacious site has its own picnic bench and fire pit. Eco-friendly facilities include composting toilets and solar-powered lighting and shower. Waking up to the call of a yellow hammer and turning to the cry of a barn owl was my idea of happiness. It's an ideal base for exploring, including Knettishall Heath, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust's largest reserve, just five miles away. We plan to return to Ling's Meadow next summer. Pitch for two £28, lingsmeadow.co.ukSharon Pinner
Cyclocamping through Scottish lochs
Where is the furthest you can pedal? After a short train ride to Loch Lomond, I cycle camped 100 miles through three lochs (Venachar, Earn then Tay) in Scotland to finish in scenic Pitlochry. Although I had problems with my bike, I didn't pay anything because bike repair stations were dotted along the route. Wild camping...
In July we took our trusty supermarket tent to Ling's Meadow, a small eco campsite near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, for a short but fabulous break. Each spacious site has its own picnic bench and fire pit. Eco-friendly facilities include composting toilets and solar-powered lighting and shower. Waking up to the call of a yellow hammer and turning to the cry of a barn owl was my idea of happiness. It's an ideal base for exploring, including Knettishall Heath, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust's largest reserve, just five miles away. We plan to return to Ling's Meadow next summer. Pitch for two £28, lingsmeadow.co.ukSharon Pinner
Cyclocamping through Scottish lochsWhere is the furthest you can pedal? After a short train ride to Loch Lomond, I cycle camped 100 miles through three lochs (Venachar, Earn then Tay) in Scotland to finish in scenic Pitlochry. Although I had problems with my bike, I didn't pay anything because bike repair stations were dotted along the route. Wild camping...
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