Steam Heritage Railways wiith Campsites Nearby

busbar · September 26, 2021, 03:10:37 PM

We enjoy using our camper van to visit steam railways. It is a very pleasant way to see the countryside without having to pack up the van, not to mention the obvious steam fix.
To date we have 'done' the W Somerset and Severn Valley, both of which had campsites within walking distance of a station. Can Forum members come up with any other Railways that have nearby campsites?

kelstonlad · September 26, 2021, 03:38:06 PM

I'm sure there must be a campsite close to the Swanage/Castle Corfe line.

- Andy

dannyboy · September 26, 2021, 04:02:40 PM

How far do you want to travel?

Train Waiting · September 26, 2021, 04:30:30 PM

Fisherground station on the Ravenglass & Eskdale has a campsite right beside it. The intermediate stations on the 'Ratty' aren't open this season but, hopefully, will be next year. Incidentally, it's a stiff climb out of Fisherground, heading for Dalegarth, so you'll hear the engines working hard.

Best wishes

John

honestjudge · September 26, 2021, 04:48:42 PM

Quote from: kelstonlad on September 26, 2021, 03:38:06 PM
I'm sure there must be a campsite close to the Swanage/Castle Corfe line.

- Andy

Woodyhyde campsite. Not been for about 3 years but Corfe station is walkable.

https://www.woodyhyde.co.uk/

Stuart7358 · September 26, 2021, 04:57:21 PM

Mid Hants railway (Watercress Line) There is a camp site next to Ropley station - Watercress Lodges Campsite its called I believe, may be worth a look.

busbar · September 26, 2021, 05:11:36 PM

Quote from: dannyboy on September 26, 2021, 04:02:40 PM
How far do you want to travel?

Your adopted homeland might be stretching it! but UK mainland is doable.

dannyboy · September 26, 2021, 05:20:50 PM

I was thinking that if you could get away for a few days, get yourself up to my real homeland. Embsay Railway, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Keighley and Worth Valley - and there are plenty of campsites in those areas.

busbar · September 27, 2021, 09:17:16 AM

Very many thanks for all the ideas. Some trips to look forward to next year.

port perran · September 27, 2021, 09:33:21 AM

If you fancy travelling West, there are campsites near the Bodmin & Wenford Railway.

OffshoreAlan · September 27, 2021, 03:59:01 PM

Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Lots of camp sites on the Island (There's a field next to Havenstreet station used for shows etc., it might be worth enquiring if it's available for casual camping at other times.)

Gordon · September 27, 2021, 10:21:27 PM

Tynllwyn camping near Tywyn, Tallyllyn railway

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kenbury · September 27, 2021, 10:35:48 PM

East lance railway as a station on a caravan site

Tank · October 07, 2021, 10:42:48 AM

Bluebell Railway - At Sheffield Park there is a campsite opposite the station car park called Ouse Meadow Campsite. I stayed there in May, and there are some lovely countryside walks.

The toilet facilities were cleaned regularly. The only thing that may put you off is the outdoor showers.

https://www.ousemeadowcampsite.co.uk/

GrahamB · October 07, 2021, 02:08:30 PM

https://rothervalleypark.co.uk/ close enough?

Right next door to Northiam Station.