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Subject Topic: Camping near Preserved Railways
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PersonNeil and Nikki
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Years ago I spent a few days camping at a site very near Hampton Loade, Shropshire, from the tent I could see a good stretch of the Severn Valley Railway, most enjoyable... I was wondering, does anyone know of any other
campsites near/with a good view of preserved lines?


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PersonAng/Ken
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I think this was asked a while back, may be worth doing a search in old postings.

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Personjohnjory
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Suggest picking your railway, then using the UKCS "map search" facility zoom in till you see the railway appear, locate sites near the line and phone them to find out what the view is like.


Personjohnjory
07/6/2013 at 12:27pm
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This might just be your site. Once you have clicked link, then cilck "view map", zoom then you will see that it is located right next to the railway.


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PersonNeil and Nikki
07/6/2013 at 3:34pm
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I appreciate for your replies, I usually get the post code for each railway and use the search on UKC, also I follow the OS map along the line on bing maps, the OS shows a lot of campsites but not all by any means. The internet is a great tool for this... but it doesn't know everything.

My post was aimed at members with real knowledge or experience of the above that may not appear in a general search.

The Unicorn at Hampton Loade is great!

Many Thanks


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PersonPoppy9560
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Ponderosa next to the steam railway from Corfe castle to Swanage may be worth a look


Personmickeyb
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Snowdonia Parc is bi sected by the narrow gauge railway.
Marlie Farm has the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch bordering the tent field......Mick


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PersonHacksaw Bob
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Quote: Originally posted by Poppy9560 on 07/6/2013
Ponderosa next to the steam railway from Corfe castle to Swanage may be worth a look


Woodyhyde is another one alongside the Swanage Railway.

And Tynllwyn on the Talyllyn line.


PersonHacksaw Bob
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Quote: Originally posted by Ang/Ken on 07/6/2013
I think this was asked a while back, may be worth doing a search in old postings.


This thread?


Personfranbee
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Burrs is next to the East Lancs railway, as stated on the link thread.


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Personaldersv
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Not sure the site will be your thing as very busy in school holidays. However kelling Heath in Norfolk has it own station on site with steam trains running regularly to sherringham and holt. You can buy discounted tickets at reception.

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Quote: Originally posted by Poppy9560 on 07/6/2013
Ponderosa next to the steam railway from Corfe castle to Swanage may be worth a look


Also Norden Farm a short walk to this railway.


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We stay at this site http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=4415 and absolutely love it. It has mixed reviews on here but we've never had any problems in all of our stays.

The Great Central Railway Line (Quorn/Woodhouse station) is opposite the farm entrance and the train runs along the edge of the site. http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/



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Thanks so much for all the replies. I shall use this thread to post any further developments.


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Carrog Station campsite on the Llangollen Railway...

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1735



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