The New Forest (Camping Sites in UK & Ireland in general)

Member Name: baldeagle

Product:	Camping Sites in UK & Ireland in general
Date:	26/08/00 (1339 review reads)
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Advantages: Accessible and friendly

Disadvantages: Expensive and gridlocked villages in August

Camping offers the freedom to enjoy the outdoor life and minimal cost, unless you camp in the New Forest!

Having been loyal to Cornwall for many years for the summer family holiday, the New Forest seemed to offer an interesting alternative. The local geography is superb, with acres of forests (surprisingly enough), nearby beaches, and loads of local places of interest.

One of the best nearby attractions can be found in Portsmouth, with its excellent naval ships and museums, which include the HMS Victory and Mary Rose.

The New Forest itself is ideal for mountain biking, walking and pony spotting, but be warned, you don't have to look for the ponies, they find you. Or more accurately, they find your tent, and if any food is within two miles of your tent, you will have an uninvited guest visiting your canvas home.

Oh, and forget about the idea that camping is cheap - £12 per night for camping in the official sites, but the ponies are thrown in for free!

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