Cycling route retraces Britain's camping pioneers from Oxford to Surrey

Clive Hetherington has been granted retrospective planning permission to live in a caravan on private land in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, where he has resided since 1996 without formal approval. Landowner Wendy Campbell submitted the application through Preseli Planning Ltd to recognize the caravan as a permanent dwelling. The decision was praised by North Wales Live readers as 'common sense,' though some raised concerns about council tax arrears.

Vango has introduced the Inferno Double Cooker, a fold-flat twin-burner gas stove for camping, campervans, and base camps. It runs on standard EN417 canisters, packs down into a compact flat unit, and weighs 2.5 kg. With an RRP of £85, it is one of the most affordable models in its category.

West Norfolk Council has approved the sale of two caravan sites, Vegas and South Shore in Hunstanton. Operator 4 Shores is expected to acquire the assets. The sale is justified by higher returns compared to retaining the sites. Timelines for completion are not yet set.

MSR has launched the Switch, a hybrid personal cooking system that combines an integrated burner with fold-out pot supports for use with standard cookware. In testing, it boiled 500ml of water in 3 minutes 11 seconds, slower than the Jetboil Flash (2:14) but faster than many screw-in stoves. The system weighs 392g without fuel and costs £140 in the UK.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard is auctioning a 2004 Citroen Berlingo 600td Hdi Romahome, donated by an anonymous supporter. The motorhome has 61,000 miles, a 2.0l diesel engine, valid MOT until January 2026, and includes a fridge, hob, toilet, and gas safety certificate. Bidding starts at £10,000 and closes on July 30.

The article covers key aspects of car camping. Booking a campsite is straightforward, but wild camping with a motor vehicle in the UK is restricted: Dartmoor allows only non-motorised options, and Scotland requires pre-approved sites. Three main types are described: sleeping inside the car, using rooftop tents, and pitching a regular tent next to the vehicle. Practical gear recommendations include a sleeping bag, torch, power bank, and V2L technology for electric cars. Legal warnings about alcohol consumption while in the car are also provided.