Camping
Camping offers a fantastic way to explore the country’s Public Waters and diverse landscapes from the rolling hills of the countryside to the rugged coastlines and charming forests. Whether you prefer camping in a tent, caravan, luxury glamping pods, caravan, motorhome or a campervan provides a wide variety of options to suit all kinds of outdoor adventurers. In summary, camping is an excellent way to experience the country’s natural beauty and enjoy outdoor activities like biking, boating, fishing, photography, swimming, walking and wildlife. Whether you’re looking for a traditional camping experience or a touch of luxury with glamping, there are plenty of options to suit your style and preferences.
Traditional Tent Camping – The most basic form of camping, where you set up your own tent in designated campsites or wild camping areas.
Caravan and Motorhome Camping – A popular option for those who want more comfort and amenities while enjoying the outdoors.
Glamping – A more luxurious form of camping, where you stay in pre-erected tents, yurts, or pods with all the comforts of a hotel, including proper beds and electricity. Wild Camping – While wild camping (camping outside of designated campsites) is not widely permitted in some countries and restricted by government law, it’s always best to check the places you plan go wild camping and their restrictions.
Camping is a wonderful way to enjoy the Public Waters outdoors, and having the right equipment and accessories can make the experience much more comfortable, safe, and enjoyable. There are some great retail shops and outlets who sell tents, caravans, motorhomes, campervans, equipment and accessories, some of which have excellent displays where you can view and be given some extensive advice on your needs.
Some people when retiring or sooner choose to sell or rent their home out and purchase a campervan, motorhome or caravan gaining that sense of freedom to take of traveling throughout any destinations of your choice and exploring everywhere you choose to go.
Traditional Tents
Traditional Tent Camping – The most basic form of camping, where you set up your own tent in designated campsites or wild camping areas. Glamping – A more luxurious form of camping, where you stay in pre-erected tents, yurts, or pods with all the comforts of a hotel, including proper beds and electricity. Wild Camping – While wild camping (camping outside of designated campsites) is not widely permitted in England, there are some areas, such as Dartmoor, where it is allowed with specific restrictions. There are a number of camping and caravanning clubs and associations some of which have their own designated camping sites allowing for tents, caravans, motorhomes and campervans, some sites even have what’s called glamping which consists of preset up tents, pods and all its accessories’ requirements, some camping sites also have mobile homes that can be rented for periods of time. Some with club houses, bars, restaurants, games rooms, and entertainment. Some may prefer just the basic amenities for piece and relaxation.
Equipment / Accessories
Shelter and Sleeping Gear Tent – The most essential piece of camping equipment. Choose one that suits your group size and expected weather conditions. Options – Dome tents, cabin tents, backpacking tents. Features to Consider – Inflatable or traditional pole type, Waterproofing, ventilation, weight (for hiking trips), ease of setup. Sleeping Bag – Ensures warmth and comfort while you sleep. Temperature Ratings – Choose one based on the expected weather (summer, three-season, or winter sleeping bags). Sleeping Pad or Air Mattress – Provides insulation and comfort from the hard ground. Options – Foam pads, inflatable pads, self-inflating mats. Pillow – A camping pillow or inflatable option to make sleeping more comfortable. Always good to get some advice and knowledge from experience campers this can also to help make the right choices in your needs and requirements, most camping shops and their staff will be more than happy to assist you were required.
Camping Brands
There are endless amounts of different camping equipment available online and camping shops to suit all your needs, supplying well-known brands like Alps, Avtex, Big Agnes, Campingaz, Coleman, Dometic, Dorema, Easy Camp, Eureka, Gelert, Isabella, Maypole, Milenco, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Nemo, Opus, Outwell, Quest, Ridge Monkey, Robens, Status, Suncamp, Telta, Thetford, Ventura.
Cooking – Food Preparation
Camp Stove – A portable stove for cooking meals. Options – Single-burner, two-burner, or multi-burner stoves. Fuel Types – Propane, butane, or liquid fuel. Cookware – Pots, pans, and cooking utensils for meal preparation. Materials – Aluminium, stainless steel, or titanium. Accessories – Collapsible sinks, cutting boards, spatulas, and tongs. Camping Stove Fuel – Make sure you have enough fuel to last the trip. Cooler Boxes – Bags – Fridge – To keep food and drinks cold for several days. Options – Hard-sided coolers or soft-sided, depending on your needs. Reusable Food Containers and Bags – Keep food organized and reduce waste. Outside Cooking – Some camp sites and places you will be allowed to use open pit fires, and the all-time favourite BBQ for cooking outside, normally there will be some safety guide lines / regulations on site.
Campervans
Campervans are versatile vehicles that combine transportation and accommodation in one, making them ideal for road trips, camping, and outdoor adventures. These vehicles typically have a living space inside, which can include beds, a kitchen, and storage. They are popular among campers who want to explore without the need for hotels. One of the big advantages with a campervan and its size is they can move around more freely being able to enter urban areas and town centres, car parks, recreational areas and exploring further afield. These types of campervans are also versatile in its uses and can be used as a daily means of transport, great for them days out to local places and them longer journeys on breaks and holidays far away, many tourists use campervans giving them flexibility to move around on their tours and exploring places like England and Europe.
Motorhomes
A motorhome, also known as an RV (recreational vehicle), is a type of vehicle that combines transportation and living space, designed for people who want to travel while having the comfort and convenience of a home on the road. They typically include sleeping areas, kitchen facilities, a bathroom, and storage space. Motorhomes are popular for long road trips, camping, and van life. Whether you’re looking for a mobile living solution for a short road trip or considering full-time RV living, motorhomes provide a convenient and flexible way to travel with all the comforts of home. Motorhomes are restricted from many local places near their pitch site, some are more than happy walking or biking to nearby places, some motorhomes will have a transport carrier with a ramp fixed to the rear of the motorhome, some even tow smaller type cars behind them for their means of local transport where they are staying.
Buying or Hiring
If you’re thinking about renting or buying a campervan or motorhome, consider factors such as the number of people traveling, the duration of your trip, and the kind of terrain you’ll be covering. Benefits of Owning – Freedom to travel campervan or motorhome allow you to travel anywhere, providing the ability to camp or sleep in nature or other scenic locations. Comfort – Offers all the comforts of home, including a bed, kitchen, and bathroom, allowing you to stay anywhere comfortably. Cost Savings – You can save on accommodation and restaurant costs when traveling, especially for extended trips. Flexibility – Whether you’re going for a weekend getaway or a cross-country trip, a campervan or motorhome gives you the flexibility to stop wherever you want. Some may choose to hire one and although there is the hire rental cost you will save on the cost of insurance, servicing, keeping, storing and maintaining your own.
Caravans
Caravanning is a great way of camping with the benefits of some of our home comforts, also having your own vehicle available for local travel. This form of travel is popular among those who enjoy outdoor adventures and want the freedom to explore different locations without being tied to a hotel or fixed accommodations. The appeal of caravanning lies in its flexibility, allowing campers to set their own pace, choose where to go, and enjoy a home-like environment wherever they travel. It also offers an opportunity to connect with nature, spend quality time with family or friends, and experience new places from a unique perspective. Caravans have great means of heating enabling the use of them all year round. When not being used for touring away some will put their caravan onto a more local camp site pitch being ideal for weekend breaks, others may choose to put them into storage.
Top Destinations
We are always out and about searching for new public waters and there locations so as we can share with everyone, all these amazing beautiful scenic places which are ideal for recreation, socializing, biking, boating, camping, fishing, photography, swimming, walking, nature, wildlife, activities, food, drink and relaxation.
Not only will we seek and find these locations we will also find such things in around and close by which may help in planning any trips, activities, adventures, tours or expeditions which you may have plans for and going to one of your favour or new public waters locations.
Be it the sea, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, canals and streams in and around all counties, departments, cities, towns and village areas. Life's Natural Environment and Activities.
Retail & Leisure
In each location country, region, county, towns, departments, provinces or even states, we plan and aim to provide you with maps, facilities, supplies, local shops, hotels, camp sites and means of travel all of which will have continuous updates when made available.
Also along the way there will be endless amounts of places for socializing, food, drinks, like restaurant's, takeaways, cafes, bars, pubs, and supermarkets and local shops.
As well as supermarkets, local shops plus some other suppliers and retail outlets including shops nearby for things like clothing, footwear, biking, boating, camping, fishing, photography, swimming, scuba diving / snorkelling, walking and wildlife for all your activities, adventures and socialising moments.
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The great thing about public water locations is that sense of freedom and getting away from the everyday life and into one of life's natural environment's with a breath of fresh air.
Public Waters has some of the best scenic views in the world within its natural environment surrounded by a natural growth of forest, woodland, trees, wild plants, flowers and its amazing wildlife inhabitants.
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Biking - Boating - Camping - Fishing - Photography - Swimming - Scuba Diving - Snokeling - Walking - Wildlife.
Activities
Biking
Riding a mountain bike through woodlands, forestry, even into the surrounding mountains and hill tops, or taking to the local roads with your bike or motorbike, also a great way of traveling from one location to another, or a family biking trip out into the country side. Camping and biking from one camp to another is becoming more popular over the years in some countries even towing small trailers along behind or using rucksacks, saddle bags, panniers and top boxes. The great thing is being able to take in and absorb the wonderful surroundings you're cycling or biking through at a different pace.
Boating
Lakes, Rivers, Canals and Sea are the perfect places for your boating activities be it canoeing, rowing, cruising along in your motorboats or sailing along with the behind you, enjoying all of them magnificent scenic views in and around public waters. Some prefer taking off on a jetski, water skiing, surfing, paragliding, swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling. Other great alternatives is professional water tours sailing, cruising, crossings, ferries, either way it’s like being in another place away from the land with a totally different view of its surroundings sightseeing in a relaxing atmosphere.
Camping
Setting up camp right next to your favourite public water. Having a cuppa or lighting up the barbeque and having a few drinks chilling and relaxing in the sunny weather and evening sun sets. There are some amazing new types of tents and accessories these days, some tents don't even need poles and can be inflated with hand or electric pumps. One of the other ways of camping and ideal for moving around is by campervan, motorhome and caravans, some even use a push bike with trailers or motorbikes, some even by foot with rucksacks known as backpacking.
Fishing
Night or day fishing and catching that big carp, catfish, setting a new personnel best record in lakes, rivers and canals. Sea fishing be it from the beach, pier or boat catching some marcel, cod, bass, dover soul, and so many other different species of fish in our seas. Casting a line from the bank or boat fly fishing for them rainbow, brown trout or even a salmon. Being out in them fantastic public water locations with them fantastic views and social times enjoying your favourite hobby. There are so many different types of tackle, bait and equipment for fishing from tackle shops or online.
Photography
What better places than a public water with a idyllic landscape in the background for some amazing photos and videos of all your special locations and memories. Not forgetting the amazing wildlife inhabitants which create some of the best images. That special selfie shot of you and your loved ones. All of them special memorable moments saved in one click. Using your Android, iPhone or your favourite brand of a digital camera like Cannon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Panasonic, Go Pro or DJI drone capturing a still shot or video of that really special moment you won't ever forget sharing them with your friends and family.
Swimming
There are so many public water locations which are ideal for swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling, around some of the coastline as well as some inland lakes, rivers or nearby pools. Taking a dip with your toes, paddle or diving in for a wild swim and that invigorating boosting feeling in public waters. Scuba diving and snorkelling from the shores and boats exploring the underwater world and its amazing sights like sealife fish and creatures moving around the seabed wrecks and reefs. Before entering into any public water it's advisable to take some professional lessons, guidance, and local knowledge of your chosen locations.
Walking
Walking along the shoreline, rivers, canal tow paths or through the countryside, woodlands, forestry during them wonderful sunrise or sunset times of the day with your loved ones and maybe the dogs. Whilst having that relaxing stroll, walk or hike it's considered by many this is one of the best forms of excises for health and wellbeing. What better way to get into training ready for them charity walks and hikes ahead. Some may even enjoy stepping it up with a gentle jog and a run, or even turning it into a triathlon with a walk, run, swim and bike ride at the end. Or taking your dogs along for the walk as well.
Wildlife
Where there is water the local wildlife inhabitants is never to far away and can be amazing at times and full of wonderful surprises within the towns, villages, hamlets, countryside's, forestry, coast lines, and all types of public waters, with its local inhabitants insects, bees, butterfly's, reptiles, fish, birds, ducks, swans, geese, deer and different types of mammals all of which are a living in and around our surrounding environments. The wildlife is constantly changing throughout the different seasons in their migrations. For breeding and food supplies needs.
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