Just where are the best sea view sites

Baldylocks
Baldylocks Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited January 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi all....When we go away it is mainly to photograph our fantastic coastline around the UK. The sites we prefer to be on are the ones that offer good sea views and so it has got us wondering...just where are the best sea view sites? We have stayed at Trewethett
and it was stunning! It is as good as the one we have down the road at Old Hartley which has probably one of the best views ( The Iconic St Marys Lighthouse ) of all the sites. Iam aware that North Ledaig and Bunree are also great for their panorama and are
on the must visit list. Iam really not to sure that there are that many sites in the club portfolio that have sea views as there star turn. Iam keen to find out  where have you been either club sites or CLs  which have provided you with great sea views? It
will be interesting to see how many they are and where they are in the country....Thanks in advance for any suggestions...

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  • triky auto
    triky auto Forum Participant Posts: 8,690
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    edited January 2016 #2

    Wink , Hi B.L .The Folkestone C.CC site takes some beating up on the 'Warren'.

  • EileenFM
    EileenFM Forum Participant Posts: 52
    edited January 2016 #3

    You would not better Small Isles Caravan CL in Arisaig near Mallaig on the west coast of Scotland

  • Wherenext
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    edited January 2016 #4

    Try Wirral Country Park CC site overlooking the River Dee looking to the hills of North Wales.

  • Wildwood
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    edited January 2016 #5

    Bunree, North Ledaig, Plymouth Sound, Berwick on Tweed and Whitley Bay off hand.

  • Jood
    Jood Forum Participant Posts: 120
    edited January 2016 #6

    St Agnes Beacon, North Cornwall, has lovely views down the coast towards Godrevy Lighthouse and St Ives. There are also disused tin mines nearby which look stunning against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean - great for photography. 

    It is a CC site but no toilet block. 

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited January 2016 #7

    There is a CL on Anglesey called Gorsgoch Farm, it is on the cliff top overlooking South Stack, didn't stay there but passed it , and the views were lovely.

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  • allroader
    allroader Forum Participant Posts: 14
    edited January 2016 #9

    Banff Links on the north east of Scotland is right next to a excellent beach.

  • spk
    spk Forum Participant Posts: 406
    edited January 2016 #10

    gibralter farm at Silverdale on Lancashire coast. Stunning view over Morecambe bay towards grange over sands and barrow. Reputed to be one of the best sunsets in uk, and it is. Plus stunning coastal walks.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #11

    Wink , Hi B.L .The Folkestone C.CC site takes some beating up on the 'Warren'.

    No good for Baldylocks, as it doesn't take caravans, if I remember correctly.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #12

    Not a club site but the site at Scourie has great views. The CC's site at Dunnet Head is another good one for a sea view.

  • Alex Cassells
    Alex Cassells Forum Participant Posts: 159
    edited January 2016 #13

    North Ledaig, Bunree, Ardmair Point, Clachtoll, Sauchope Links.

  • TheAdmiral
    TheAdmiral Forum Participant Posts: 506
    edited January 2016 #14

    Near the sea

  • Dr Nigel
    Dr Nigel Forum Participant Posts: 49
    edited January 2016 #15

    I would say any site in Rhossili Bay in the Gower, S.Wales...not far from where I live!

     

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited January 2016 #16

    Try Wirral Country Park CC site overlooking the River Dee looking to the hills of North Wales.

    Write your comments here...Yes, we have stayed there and the views are brilliant! At night you can see the coast of North Wales all lit up across the Dee estuary. 

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2016 #17

    Brora if you are up in time for sunrise.

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2016 #18

    Wink , Hi B.L .The Folkestone C.CC site takes some beating up on the 'Warren'.

    Write your comments here...Caravans are not permitted on the Warren site at folkstone because of access i understand

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2016 #19

    White House Beach cc site, as the name suggests,

    Lovely views of Torbay from some pitches at Hillhead  

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,657 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2016 #20

    Wink , Hi B.L .The Folkestone C.CC site takes some beating up on the 'Warren'.

    Write your comments here...Caravans are not permitted on the Warren site at folkstone because of access i understand

    Beat you to it...see above! WinkTongue Out

  • Francis
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    edited January 2016 #21

    Berwick Seaview CC site has excellent sea views from almost every pitch it is one of our favourite sites. Also as has already been mentioned you can get a sea view from some of the pitches at Hillhead. Garlieston CC site also has excellent seaviews and you
    can pitch right next to the sea which is great

  • scarletsfan
    scarletsfan Forum Participant Posts: 292
    edited January 2016 #22

    Not CC sites, but Bank Farm and Carregllwyd on the Gower both offer fantastic views over Port Eynon and The Bristol Channel.  Home Farm Holiday Park at St Audries offers sea views through the trees.

    Also, down in Cornwall you could look at Pentawan Sands which has beachside pitches (these are difficult to book)

    The CC affiliated site, Trevedra Farm at Sennen offers superb views of the Atlantic and The Celtic Sea.  I've spent many a happy hour there with my binos keeping an eye on teh very bust shipping lanes whilst tracking the vessels on my ipad.

  • spk
    spk Forum Participant Posts: 406
    edited January 2016 #23

    Try Wirral Country Park CC site overlooking the River Dee looking to the hills of North Wales.

    Write your comments here...Yes, we have stayed there and the views are brilliant! At night you can see the coast of North Wales all lit up across the Dee estuary. 

    you might not be so imressed if you could see what the lights are coming from Wink

  • PATMAU
    PATMAU Forum Participant Posts: 250
    edited January 2016 #24

    Wink , Hi B.L .The Folkestone C.CC site takes some beating up on the 'Warren'.

    I don't think it takes caravans, though.  Oops should have read all the posts, it has already been stated, sorry.........

  • JD6620
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    edited January 2016 #25

    Plymouth sound and Damage Barton, had a very enjoyable time at both last year and excellent sea views especially Damage Barton. 

  • briantimber
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    edited January 2016 #26

    Another fan of Damage Barton here. The sunsets are amazing over the sea......Surprised....Cool

  • Grumblewagon
    Grumblewagon Forum Participant Posts: 246
    edited January 2016 #27

    A couple of my recommendations (Banff Links & Brora) have aleady been mentioned, but I will add ...

    Crail in Fife,  Cruden bay, North of Aberdeen  (short stay allowed on the pier for a 'donation') - fantastic beach. Bram Stoker was a frequent visitor and apparently wrote  'Dracula' while staying there.    Fraserburgh (site right beside beach).   Portsoy,
    home of Scottish boat festival.  Findhorn bay,  Dornoch and right at the very top - John O' Groats and Dunnet Bay  nearThurso.

     

  • Frank Gill
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    edited January 2016 #28

    Trewethett Farm, Bosiney.

  • scarletsfan
    scarletsfan Forum Participant Posts: 292
    edited January 2016 #29

    Trewethett Farm, Bosiney.

    did you not read the OP?

  • ScaniaMan69
    ScaniaMan69 Forum Participant Posts: 75
    edited January 2016 #30

    I too love sea side/view sites, and have a gem of one near Weymouth -
    here is my review with a video.

    We have the SeaView camping book which is useful.

    Russ

  • Baldylocks
    Baldylocks Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited February 2016 #31

    Thanks for all the replies, all of them logged and will be visited at some point Im sure!!. Some great sites in some great places...we really do have a fantastic piece of rock on which we live and call home...

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