With memories of last summer’s heatwave lingering, and the choice of sites and pitches growing ever more abundant, there’s never been a better time to take a camping break. But you’ll need to move fast. “Bookings are going through the roof,” says Dan Yates, the founder of Pitchup.com — up 52% on last year. In this edition, you’ll find everything you need for the perfect camping trip: the best sites in the UK and further afield; must-have tents; the essential kit; a guide to camping etiquette; the brand-new eco-pods and next-generation camper vans; and a paean to the wonderful, occasionally rather damp, world of wild camping. Duncan Craig, Travel EditorPrices for Coastal, Remote and Rural are per night, based on two sharing, for low…

Source: The Times March 24, 2019 00:05 UTC