Our favourite UK campsites where you can walk straight from the van into the sea — no driving, no parking, no fuss. From Cornwall to the Llyn Peninsula to the Isle of Mull, every site tested by us as a family of four.
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Our Favourite Wild Swimming Campsites: Lakes, Llyns and Lochs
Our favourite UK campsites with direct access to open water — lakes, llyns and lochs perfect for a wild swim straight from the van. From Coniston to Snowdonia, Loch Lomond to Bala Lake, with water safety tips and kit advice for dippers and distance swimmers alike.
Top UK Campsites with Surf Beach Access: Ocean Pitch, Tristram, Beachside, and More
To get the VanFam4 seal of approval, not only does the surf need to be epic (suitable for beginners and more advanced surfers alike), but crucially it MUST BE WITHIN SHORT WALKING DISTANCE OF OUR PITCH! This allows for Dan to escape for dawn patrol before having to prise the sleeping teenagers from their pits.