+HiddenGemz68 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Can anyone help me? My partner and I are off for a couple of days at the same time which is a rare occourance, and were thinking about going away to camp for the night somewhere in the UK. We live in dorset, and would like to visit somewhere new, a friend suggested wales as there is a lot of greenery that could have many caches in. Thing is not too sure that we can just go and pitch a tent just anywhere. Does anyone know of any good camp sites in wales? or anywhere really that is plentiful of caches with a good camping site? *this is a duplicated post as initially I posted this in the wrong catagory* any advie is appreciated =) Quote Link to comment
+*mouse* Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) Are you looking anywhere in particular? The Brecon Beacons are nice as is the Gower. I can recommend some sites but would help to know what sort of standard you would like - posh or not so posh!! Edited to add link to this site which we found by accident last year. Gilestone Edited July 9, 2010 by *mouse* Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Email sent... not that we're camping experts! MrsB Quote Link to comment
+PopUpPirate Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Snowdonia is absolutely AWESOME and there's an event there too - http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...f5-2d3b90870f96 There's a couple of other events over the weekend incorporating summit meets as well. Really really looking forward to this one, absolutely stunning area. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Didn't camp, but liked the caches around Chepstow. There's loads more there now, than when I was there! Quote Link to comment
+*mouse* Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Snowdonia is absolutely AWESOME and there's an event there too - http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...f5-2d3b90870f96 There's a couple of other events over the weekend incorporating summit meets as well. Really really looking forward to this one, absolutely stunning area. Want to get up there ourselves soon too - hear a lot of good things about the Marzi's caches..... Quote Link to comment
+Jacaru & Wemnog Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Not sure whether you have had your time off or not yet, but Shell Island is a brilliant place to camp. There aren't any caches on the island as it is a designated SSSI, but you have lots of great places nearby. We camp there loads, so much open space, and as long as it is off the ground, you can have campfires. Here's the website. www.shellisland.co.uk Quote Link to comment
+squirtchy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Im off to wales in 5 days time, probably going to go up the mountain and I really want to get some caching done, problem is, i dont have a GPS which allows me to paperless cache, i have to print everything off, and without knowing where I am going exactly, nor do i know the routes up the mountains, im pretty screwed :/ Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Im off to wales in 5 days time, probably going to go up the mountain and I really want to get some caching done, problem is, i dont have a GPS which allows me to paperless cache, i have to print everything off, and without knowing where I am going exactly, nor do i know the routes up the mountains, im pretty screwed :/ See from your blog you were offered (at a push) an upgrade... (You know what you want -better to wait for it, than get something that doesn't quite do what you want!) Do you have GSAK? It's possible to print out cache information with a dozen caches on one page of A4. Will give you the co-ords and basic description with D/T for caches. (If you download it, it's FREE for 21 days (and fully functional), pay for it later, if you like it. Run a PQ, filter out the hard ones, filter out the micros, unless you really enjoy them! then print via GSAK. Edited July 21, 2010 by Bear and Ragged Quote Link to comment
+squirtchy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Im off to wales in 5 days time, probably going to go up the mountain and I really want to get some caching done, problem is, i dont have a GPS which allows me to paperless cache, i have to print everything off, and without knowing where I am going exactly, nor do i know the routes up the mountains, im pretty screwed :/ See from your blog you were offered (at a push) an upgrade... (You know what you want -better to wait for it, than get something that doesn't quite do what you want!) Do you have GSAK? It's possible to print out cache information with a dozen caches on one page of A4. Will give you the co-ords and basic description with D/T for caches. (If you download it, it's FREE for 21 days (and fully functional), pay for it later, if you like it. Run a PQ, filter out the hard ones, filter out the micros, unless you really enjoy them! then print via GSAK. Yeah i downloaded GSAK yesterday but tbh havent got a clue how to use it, i downloaded it so i could use the badge gen for my profile, will look into the filter thanks Quote Link to comment
+scmp Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Not sure whether you have had your time off or not yet, but Shell Island is a brilliant place to camp. There aren't any caches on the island as it is a designated SSSI, but you have lots of great places nearby. We camp there loads, so much open space, and as long as it is off the ground, you can have campfires. Here's the website. www.shellisland.co.uk Hi, We go camping on Shell Island all the time as we are only up the road in North Wales (been 4 times this year lol) There is now a cache by the sign below the carpark at the end of the causeway GC24VBB 'This daughter went to the seaside' There are loads of good and interesting ones in the area though! SCMP Quote Link to comment
+smstext Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 another vote for gower area. Quote Link to comment
+FantasyRaider Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hi, We go camping on Shell Island all the time as we are only up the road in North Wales (been 4 times this year lol) There is now a cache by the sign below the carpark at the end of the causeway GC24VBB 'This daughter went to the seaside' There are loads of good and interesting ones in the area though! SCMP Oh the memories of Shell Island, all walking back from the under 16's Disco, holding hands across the bridge as the tide came in. We still have (Well ...my Dad has) a caravan in the nearest village but i haven't been there for 20 years? There was even a meet not long ago in the 'Vic pub' (The place I first tasted Scampi in the basket). Now I want to go back .... Do you think they will still let me in the under 16's Disco? Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 No Tia..... you're an adult now... honest!!!! Quote Link to comment
+RatRunCrew Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I camp in North Wales every year, and usually to the Hendre Mynach camp site in Barmouth, so much so I now call it by the Welsh name AberMawr. Great Carnival in August, both the Precipice Walks are good and it offers good roads to the North, and the South for that extra bit of wilderness. Quote Link to comment
+FantasyRaider Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 No Tia..... you're an adult now... honest!!!! Tell that to my kids! Quote Link to comment
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