Hi everyone,
Not sure whether this has been posted before, but included is a link to campsites that allow fires.
If you follow the link, you can click on the respective sites for a look.
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=4
Campsites which allow fires, fire advice
A campfire is superb for providing warmth, cooking, and also that romantic lovely feeling of being sat around a cracking fire in the dark.
Please remember though SAFETY at all times. Below follows a few ideas on building a fire, however it is only a guide, and is not an exhaustive list and we can not be held responsible for any consequences of lighting a fire.
Do you Need to?
Most campsites will not allow you to build a fire. If all you want is to cook food then normally a barbeque is a much better idea, especially if the site has permanent BBQs for you to use. However, if allowed, and if safe you may choose to to build your own campfire.
Choose your spot:
Many camp sites have designated areas for camp fires - otherwise, you need to find a very flat and spacious area. Of course, you also need to ask the relevant authority for permission to light the fire.
Never light a fire on grass. Instead, turf an area and lay metal sheets inside, or build your fire on a crate. If you are preparing an area which will be in constant use, and have permission, pave the camp-fire spot.
A small woodpile may be needed, as will a good supply of water. Keep buckets of water available and water carriers ready to control the fire if necessary.
Starting the fire:
Once you have your site, the space available will determine the size of the fire. It's best to start small, as a fire will always end up bigger than anticipated. You can always feed it later if it is dying out too early.
Try to find dry wood and cut odd branches to size. The first layers should be of solid logs, which will burn slowly. The best method of lighting a fire is to use a generous amount of kindling, and fire-lighters if necessary, surrounded by a wigwam of hawthorn.
This is best situated in the middle of the fire, on the solid base already constructed. Build a frame of wood around it, with branches in pairs becoming thinner as they reach the top. Do not crowd the anticipated flames.
Successful camp-fire building takes practice and patience.
Clearing up:
This is your chance to burn any rubbish. Then leave the fire to burn itself out.
When the fire has burned down to the hot embers, pour on cold water and leave it until the morning.
Every site has its own policy on what to do with the ash. Make sure you know whether it is to be scattered, buried or put in a special pit.
Finally, check that the site looks just the same as it did when you all arrived.
The above is only a guide, and is not an exhaustive list and we can not be held responsible for any consequences of lighting a fire.
Campsites that allow Campfires
Red Squirrel Campsite in Argyl
Port Ban Caravan Park in Argyll
Fisherground Farm Campsite in Cumbria
Holme Open Farm in Cumbria
Proctors Steads Caravan and Camping Park in Northumberland
Bay Ness Farm in North Yorkshire
Brow House Farm in North Yorkshire
Gibraltar Farm Camp Site in Lancashire
Llyn Gwynant Campsite in Gwynedd
Snowdon Valley Campsite in Gwynedd
Dolgamedd Camping and Caravan Park in Gwynedd
Eisteddfa Caravan And Camping Site in Gwynedd
Cwmrhwyddfor in Gwynedd
Hafod Dywyll Campsite in Gwynedd
Tanaeldroch Farm Campsite in Gwynedd
Tyn-yr-onnen Farm in Gwynedd
Snowdon Valley Camping in Gwynedd
Aberafon Campsite in Gwynedd
Glyn Y Mul Farm in West Glamorgan
Trellyn C S in Pembrokeshire
New House Farm CS in Powys
Pistyll Rhaeadr in Powys
Bridge Inn Camping Site in Herefordshire
Britchcombe Countryside Holidays in Oxfordshire
Orchard Caravan and Camping Site in Suffolk
Lowbridge Farm Cs in Wiltshire
Westermill Farm Holidays in Somerset
Rocks East Woodland in Somerset
Pool Bridge Camp Site in Somerset
Doone Valley Campsite in N Devon
Doone Valley Holidays in N Devon
Eweleaze Farm in Dorset
Herston Yards Farm in Dorset
Priestway Holiday Park in Dorset
Luckford Wood Farm Caravan And Camping Park in Dorset
Noongallas Campsite in Cornwall
St Ives Farm in East Sussex
Bodiam Caravan & Camping in East Sussex
Park Farm Caravan and Camping Park in East Sussex
Blackberry Wood in East Sussex
Manor Court Farm in Kent
Belchamps Scout Centre in Essex
If you know of a camp site that we have missed that allows camp fires please let us know and we will add the details.
Index : General : Campsites which allow fires, fire advice - by UKCampsite.co.uk
Not sure whether this has been posted before, but included is a link to campsites that allow fires.
If you follow the link, you can click on the respective sites for a look.
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=4
Campsites which allow fires, fire advice
A campfire is superb for providing warmth, cooking, and also that romantic lovely feeling of being sat around a cracking fire in the dark.
Please remember though SAFETY at all times. Below follows a few ideas on building a fire, however it is only a guide, and is not an exhaustive list and we can not be held responsible for any consequences of lighting a fire.
Do you Need to?
Most campsites will not allow you to build a fire. If all you want is to cook food then normally a barbeque is a much better idea, especially if the site has permanent BBQs for you to use. However, if allowed, and if safe you may choose to to build your own campfire.
Choose your spot:
Many camp sites have designated areas for camp fires - otherwise, you need to find a very flat and spacious area. Of course, you also need to ask the relevant authority for permission to light the fire.
Never light a fire on grass. Instead, turf an area and lay metal sheets inside, or build your fire on a crate. If you are preparing an area which will be in constant use, and have permission, pave the camp-fire spot.
A small woodpile may be needed, as will a good supply of water. Keep buckets of water available and water carriers ready to control the fire if necessary.
Starting the fire:
Once you have your site, the space available will determine the size of the fire. It's best to start small, as a fire will always end up bigger than anticipated. You can always feed it later if it is dying out too early.
Try to find dry wood and cut odd branches to size. The first layers should be of solid logs, which will burn slowly. The best method of lighting a fire is to use a generous amount of kindling, and fire-lighters if necessary, surrounded by a wigwam of hawthorn.
This is best situated in the middle of the fire, on the solid base already constructed. Build a frame of wood around it, with branches in pairs becoming thinner as they reach the top. Do not crowd the anticipated flames.
Successful camp-fire building takes practice and patience.
Clearing up:
This is your chance to burn any rubbish. Then leave the fire to burn itself out.
When the fire has burned down to the hot embers, pour on cold water and leave it until the morning.
Every site has its own policy on what to do with the ash. Make sure you know whether it is to be scattered, buried or put in a special pit.
Finally, check that the site looks just the same as it did when you all arrived.
The above is only a guide, and is not an exhaustive list and we can not be held responsible for any consequences of lighting a fire.
Campsites that allow Campfires
Red Squirrel Campsite in Argyl
Port Ban Caravan Park in Argyll
Fisherground Farm Campsite in Cumbria
Holme Open Farm in Cumbria
Proctors Steads Caravan and Camping Park in Northumberland
Bay Ness Farm in North Yorkshire
Brow House Farm in North Yorkshire
Gibraltar Farm Camp Site in Lancashire
Llyn Gwynant Campsite in Gwynedd
Snowdon Valley Campsite in Gwynedd
Dolgamedd Camping and Caravan Park in Gwynedd
Eisteddfa Caravan And Camping Site in Gwynedd
Cwmrhwyddfor in Gwynedd
Hafod Dywyll Campsite in Gwynedd
Tanaeldroch Farm Campsite in Gwynedd
Tyn-yr-onnen Farm in Gwynedd
Snowdon Valley Camping in Gwynedd
Aberafon Campsite in Gwynedd
Glyn Y Mul Farm in West Glamorgan
Trellyn C S in Pembrokeshire
New House Farm CS in Powys
Pistyll Rhaeadr in Powys
Bridge Inn Camping Site in Herefordshire
Britchcombe Countryside Holidays in Oxfordshire
Orchard Caravan and Camping Site in Suffolk
Lowbridge Farm Cs in Wiltshire
Westermill Farm Holidays in Somerset
Rocks East Woodland in Somerset
Pool Bridge Camp Site in Somerset
Doone Valley Campsite in N Devon
Doone Valley Holidays in N Devon
Eweleaze Farm in Dorset
Herston Yards Farm in Dorset
Priestway Holiday Park in Dorset
Luckford Wood Farm Caravan And Camping Park in Dorset
Noongallas Campsite in Cornwall
St Ives Farm in East Sussex
Bodiam Caravan & Camping in East Sussex
Park Farm Caravan and Camping Park in East Sussex
Blackberry Wood in East Sussex
Manor Court Farm in Kent
Belchamps Scout Centre in Essex
If you know of a camp site that we have missed that allows camp fires please let us know and we will add the details.
Index : General : Campsites which allow fires, fire advice - by UKCampsite.co.uk
