London tent camping?

[sneakerpower]

Is there such a thing? I want to do some urban hiking and would like to tent camp close to london somewhere. If I would need to catch the train to find some place, that would work. thanks

[Mr Mag00]

I stayed in a camp site that was very near Epping Forest as I was attending a course at the FSC centre. From there apparantly easy access to London, as I am not from that region I can only take thier word for it. I hope this is of some small help. It was a very friendly place, busy and clean.

[Garden Carpet]

There is a camp site near Crystal Palace. Was good and clean when I was there .. tho that is now some years ago. It depends how close to the center you need to be. Has the benefit of at least one Tawny Old.

Try this link.
London Campsites

happy camping.
jaki

[Boddie]

Hi Jeff from the US

Its Andrew.

I told you the folk on here would give you some ideas. Do keep on at us though until you are happy.

Glad we could help

[lol geoff]

You could try and pitch up next to this bloke....He's been there for over five and a half years now.

[wyevilla]

Welcome to WAB Sneakerpower. I used to live and work in the smoke so am interested how you get on. Keep us posted.

[Kymba]

Originally Posted by sneakerpower

Is there such a thing? I want to do some urban hiking and would like to tent camp close to london somewhere. If I would need to catch the train to find some place, that would work. thanks

Dont know if these are what you are looking for....


Lee Valley Regional Park

2 campsites here:

Lee Valley Leisure Complex Campsite
Meridian Way, Edmonton
London, N9 0AS
Tel: 020 8803 6900
Fax: 020 8884 4975
E-mail: leisurecomplex@leevalleypark.org.uk
Campsite, caravan park and chalets. Open all year round, max stay 14 days. Electricity hook-ups, gas, toilets, showers, shaver points, chemical toilet disposal, launderette, ironing facilities, site shop and bar. Resident warden.
Open: All year round.
Adult: UKP 6.30 per night
Under 16: UKP 2.70 per night
Lee Valley Campsite
Sewardstone Road, Chingford
London, E4 7RA
Tel: 020 8529 5689
Fax: 020 8559 4070
Suitable for tents, motor caravans and touring caravans. Water, electricity hook-ups, gas, flush toilets, showers, shaver points, chemical toilet disposal, launderette, ironing facilities, site shop, children's play area. Winter caravan storage available. Pets permitted provided they are kept under control.
Open: 1st April to Last Saturday in October.
Adult: UKP 6.25 per night
Under 16: UKP 2.80 per night

[Paul mabbott]

As mentioned, the Lea Valley is good because you can walk down the valley into east London or 'turn right' at Tottenham and go across north London or into the City. There are plenty of green corridors across north or east London.

An alternative, just outside London but easily accessible (and a lot less polluted) is in Epping Forest at Debden House Debden Campsite - Attraction this is convenient to get into Londn by tube or 'bus but virtually in Epping Forest (England's largest semi-natural woodland) - there are other sites around the Forest but less convenient for London.