
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping under canvas

Topic: Back to camping after nearly 6yrs

Post Reply

Pilfred-Poirot

via mobile 10/4/2021 at 5:04pm
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: 3 4 and 5 berths and tarps

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/6/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 183
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	17

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Well, I am nearly 7yrs post cancer and decided to get back into camping with my wonderful partner. I remember once I said that I need camping like I need air to breath and oh boy is that on point; missed it so much. Biting the bullet (and post cancer ailments) and going for it... life is too short to have regrets ðŸ˜ŠðŸ‘ðŸ¼

-------------
Emma and Pilfred the blind Greyhound (''')
Lifes for living not being tied to the kitchen sink :)

February North Yorks
2 nights
April North Yorkshire 5 nights
April North Yorkshire 2 nights
June Whitby 4 nights
July Cleethorpes 7 nights
August North Yorkshire 7 nights

dk168

10/4/2021 at 5:52pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: PVC_VWCrafter_MWB

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/6/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 10170
Tent Reviews: 6

Site Reviews Total:	78

Site Reviews 2026:	4
Site Reviews 2025:	17
Site Reviews 2024:	10
Site Reviews 2023:	9
Site Reviews 2022:	8
Site Reviews 2021:	9
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	15
Site Nights 2025:	77
Site Nights 2024:	49
Site Nights 2023:	47
Site Nights 2022:	46
Site Nights 2021:	34
Site Nights 2020:	0

Quote: Originally posted by Pilfred-Poirot on 10/4/2021
Well, I am nearly 7yrs post cancer and decided to get back into camping with my wonderful partner. I remember once I said that I need camping like I need air to breath and oh boy is that on point; missed it so much. Biting the bullet (and post cancer ailments) and going for it... life is too short to have regrets ðŸ˜ŠðŸ‘ðŸ¼

Good luck with your health and first trip out in 7 years!

Indeed life is too short to have too many refrets.

DK

-------------
Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!

ZIZAG

via mobile 10/4/2021 at 9:31pm
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Coleman Novae x 2. + Helium force 10

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 05/7/2010

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 572
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	29

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0

Very Best Wishs with your Health Problems .
And I Hope very much you enjoy
Tenting and Camping .
It's a great Relaxing pastime

Pilfred-Poirot

via mobile 10/4/2021 at 9:34pm
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: 3 4 and 5 berths and tarps

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/6/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 183
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	17

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Thank you...

-------------
Emma and Pilfred the blind Greyhound (''')
Lifes for living not being tied to the kitchen sink :)

February North Yorks
2 nights
April North Yorkshire 5 nights
April North Yorkshire 2 nights
June Whitby 4 nights
July Cleethorpes 7 nights
August North Yorkshire 7 nights

Hedgehugger

11/4/2021 at 5:37pm
Location: Wirral
Outfit: none

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/1/2010

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 809
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	11

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	1

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	2
Site Nights 2023:	3
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	2

Carpe Diem, and happy camping!

-------------
Always edited for sloppy typing - when I spot it!

Campy C

12/4/2021 at 9:21am
Location: North West
Outfit: Hartford xl tardis

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/4/2010

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 332

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Happy return to the mad world of camping.

Tapas

via mobile 13/4/2021 at 8:51am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 28/12/2019

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 23

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Enjoy.

lidds0

via mobile 15/4/2021 at 7:13pm
Location: Yorkshire
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 24/8/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4503

Site Reviews Total:	57

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	7
Site Reviews 2023:	10
Site Reviews 2022:	1
Site Reviews 2021:	4
Site Reviews 2020:	1

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	37
Site Nights 2023:	48
Site Nights 2022:	20
Site Nights 2021:	9
Site Nights 2020:	2

Wishing you a lovely level pitch on a great site, good camping neighbours (or - better still - no camping neighbours), a clean sanitary block, a helpful warden and some sunshine! ☀️

Welcome back!

Pilfred-Poirot

via mobile 16/4/2021 at 8:42am
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: 3 4 and 5 berths and tarps

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/6/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 183
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	17

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

I have ear plugs if we have neighbours 👍🏼 I think it will be mobbed this weekend so will wait till it quietens down then we will be offski 😍
Looks like a garden BBQ this weekend and a few liquids 😊

-------------
Emma and Pilfred the blind Greyhound (''')
Lifes for living not being tied to the kitchen sink :)

February North Yorks
2 nights
April North Yorkshire 5 nights
April North Yorkshire 2 nights
June Whitby 4 nights
July Cleethorpes 7 nights
August North Yorkshire 7 nights

fieldoftents

17/4/2021 at 8:59pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/8/2015

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 9
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

GO for it live your life to the full. life in this world is for physical experience and what better way to do that by camping in a tent under the stars. enjoy yourself let us all know about your next camping trip.

wendyaspinall

via mobile 11/5/2021 at 8:36am
Location:
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 11/5/2021

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 3

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

I too am looking forward to my first ever camping experience in UK after being away from UK for more than ten years. Hope I am not too old to be out camping alone. Wish me luck.
Hope you will have a great time out camping with your partner.

Pilfred-Poirot

via mobile 11/5/2021 at 8:51am
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: 3 4 and 5 berths and tarps

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/6/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 183
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	17

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Nothing wrong with camping alone, I used to do it with my blind greyhound, he loved it and disabilities never stopped him. As a women camping alone many people used to stop by and ask if I was ok, which I always was and enjoyed my own company.
We now have all our kit ready and are looking for a few nights away in the Vango Arc 400 and Gibbs out big black greyhound - Life is not a rehearsal get out and do things while you can 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

-------------
Emma and Pilfred the blind Greyhound (''')
Lifes for living not being tied to the kitchen sink :)

February North Yorks
2 nights
April North Yorkshire 5 nights
April North Yorkshire 2 nights
June Whitby 4 nights
July Cleethorpes 7 nights
August North Yorkshire 7 nights

Tapas

via mobile 11/5/2021 at 9:00am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 28/12/2019

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 23

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Enjoy! Although I always camp with people, I do sometimes go night fishing on my own and enjoy the time on my own to unwind and clear my thoughts.
It's the perfect break from everyday hectic life isn't it.

wendyaspinall

via mobile 11/5/2021 at 9:12am
Location:
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 11/5/2021

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 3

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Oh, yes, I agree. We should be out there experiencing living with nature and do things either alone or with our families or friends whenever possible.

Pilfred-Poirot

via mobile 11/5/2021 at 10:21am
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: 3 4 and 5 berths and tarps

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/6/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 183
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	17

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Absolutely - we all need our own time I think, some more than others. I used to go fishing and night fishing years ago which I enjoyed.
Wet nets 😊👍🏼

-------------
Emma and Pilfred the blind Greyhound (''')
Lifes for living not being tied to the kitchen sink :)

February North Yorks
2 nights
April North Yorkshire 5 nights
April North Yorkshire 2 nights
June Whitby 4 nights
July Cleethorpes 7 nights
August North Yorkshire 7 nights

Pilfred-Poirot

via mobile 11/5/2021 at 10:22am
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: 3 4 and 5 berths and tarps

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/6/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 183
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	17

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Happy camping, keep safe and enjoy 😊👍🏼👍🏼

-------------
Emma and Pilfred the blind Greyhound (''')
Lifes for living not being tied to the kitchen sink :)

February North Yorks
2 nights
April North Yorkshire 5 nights
April North Yorkshire 2 nights
June Whitby 4 nights
July Cleethorpes 7 nights
August North Yorkshire 7 nights

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping under canvas - Top of Page

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Elvaston Steam Rally 2026 03/07 to 06/07

Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.

6044 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Special Offers]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Tent Reviews]

[Contact Us]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026