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This is a practical and inspirational guide to camping. It's about getting outside and enjoying the Great British Outdoors, whether you want to do it under canvas or in a glamorous yurt.
As well as a guide to all the locations and types of campsite the National Trust has – many in stunning scenery – there's information about everything from the best kind of tent to what kind of boots will keep blisters at bay. There's also a brilliant range of recipes that you can cook outdoors, even pizzas and cakes, so you can eat like a king in the wilderness.
There are games and outdoor adventures for all ages – pond-dipping and tracking wildlife get you up close to nature, while kite-flying and building a woodland den brings out the adventurer in everyone.
For generations, the British have been exploring the great British countryside by tent and caravan. This nostalgic guide to Britain under canvas will help you to get out there and celebrate the great outdoors, whatever the weather.
A range of handy hints – from pitching a tent to building a campfire – ensures you stay safe and dry throughout your outdoor adventure, while one-pot recipes, barbeque and picnic ideas makes it easy to eat like a king even in the wilderness. Campfire Pizza, Sausage Stew and Chicken Hot Pot are all delicious and simple to make, and many ingredients can be picked or caught locally, making the most of nature's larder. There are games and outdoor adventures for all ages – pond dipping and tracking wildlife get you up close to nature, while kite-flying and building a woodland den brings out the adventurer in everyone.
A gazetteer of the National Trust's beautiful camping sites, from the stunning scenery of the Lake District to seaside fun in Devon and Cornwall, is also included.