County Campsite - Little Abington
Abington campsite is situated 10 miles south-east of Cambridge in the village of Little Abington. The village is south of the A1307 (linking Cambridge to Haverhill), and a mile from the Fourwentways Roundabout of the A11.
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The campsite has around seven acres of grass and woodland areas. The River Granta (albeit a small stream) borders the site. There are indoor catering facilities, showers and toilets.
Onsite activities include pioneering, shooting and archery. There are numerous routes for hiking ranging in length from one to 12 miles. Local attractions include Duxford Imperial War Museum and Linton Zoo.
For further information and bookings email: abingtoncampsite@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk or visit the campsite website at http://www.abingtoncampsite.org.uk/
For directions and a map to Little Abington Campsite, please click here
Barton Crofts Scout Centre
Barton Road, Wisbech St Mary, Wisbech Cambs
Attractive, tree lined secluded site suitable for troop or pack camps
Extensive range of pioneering equipment available
Optional use of HQ building to include fully equipped kitchen and hall
Hot Showers
Good local village shopping, 3 miles Wisbech
Contact: Geoff Wilkinson 01945 870271
e-mail p.gwilkinson@btinternet.com
or geoffrey.wilkinson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
The Copley Centre
The Copley Centre is based on the outskirts of St. Ives
Situated adjacent to the River Great Ouse (a backwater of the river with access to the main river, forms one boundary), this is a small wooded site of 4 acres in a very attractive setting. The camping areas are grassed clearings of varying size.
The site is suitable for all Scout activities including boating and canoeing as small craft can be launched from the bank of the backwater. St Ivo Recreation Centre with swimming pool and sports facilities is 2 minutes walk away. Interesting local walks, the Ouse Valley Way passes the site entrance and a 6 mile round trip hike route is available. Pioneering poles are available for use on the site.
Ladies and Gents toilets and showers are situated in the HQ building, as are similar facilities for the disabled. All doors to the building have ramped access.
For further information go to Copley campsite and for bookings and enquiries email: copley@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk
Holt Island
Close to the Copley Centre, Holt Island is a lightly wooded island in in the River Ouse. Holt Island is an ideal spot for water activities with access to both a sheltered pool and the River Ouse to offer activities for a whole range of skills and abilities.
For further information and bookings email: holtisland@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk
Pikes Pool Scouting Centre - Birmingham
Pikes Pool Scouting Centre is Birmingham Scouts own adventurous campsite & water activities centre situated to the south of Birmingham near Bromsgrove - just a few minutes drive away from the M5 and M42 Motorways.
The centre consists of 55 acres of woodlands and meadows offering excellent locations for camping and adventurous activities. At the heart of this is the 1-acre Pikes Pool providing the ideal site for beginner sessions in both self-run and instructed canoeing, kayaking and rafting activities as well as being an excellent training venue for the more experienced.
Pikes Pool Scouting Centre
Pikes Pool Lane, Burcot, Worcestershire B60 1LJ
Site Tel: 0121 445 4477 0121 445 4477 Bookings: 0121 445 1285 0121 445 1285
http://www.birminghamscouts.demon.co.uk
Castell Mountain Cottage
Castell is a 150 year old shepherd's cottage set in the wild and wonderful countryside of the Snowdonia National Park about seven miles south west of Bala.
Indoor accommodation offers lounge with wood burning stove, dining/work room, kitchen and ablutions on the ground floor. Upstairs there are two bedrooms each with three sets of bunk beds. Outside there is a field suitable for up to six expedition tents.
The accommodation is "basic but comfortable" and is available for use as bunkhouse accommodation and campsite. Crockery and basic cooking utensils are provided.
View the cottage website for more information and contact details.
Danemead
Danemead campsite is a well wooded Scout site particularly useful for backwoods sty le camping. It is just off the A10 near Buntingford.
Site map and full details can be obtained from their Booking Secretary, Jonathan Weller at danemeadcampsite@yahoo.com
Their website also gives much information, go to www.danemeadcampsite.org.uk
Camping in Germany
Do you know this situation: You’re planning a camping trip, but you can’t find the perfect location for your stay? Especially when you want to travel further away than within your own country.
So, here is the solution for you: Come to the South of Germany. We have several houses, huts, and campgrounds around Coburg in Bavaria. We are an association that supports the scouting groups here.
Contact us if you want more information about anything.
Yours
Pfadfinderfördererkreis
Contact:
Pfadfinder Fördererkreis Coburg e.V.
Ketschengasse 48
96450 Coburg
Germany
( +49-9561/513431 · Fax: +49-9561/511468 ·
Email: geschaeftsstelle@pfadfinderfoerdererkreis.de
www.huetten-haeuser-zeltplaetze.de
