Revealed: The Most Picturesque UK Camping Spots in 2021
As a heatwave continues to warm up the UK and school holidays almost here, Brits will be looking for ways to make the most of the summer sun. With staycations and mini-breaks on the cards for many holidaymakers, the consumer spending experts at money.co.uk wanted to find out which camping and glamping hotspots are the most picturesque.
To do this, money.co.uk collated a list of the most beautiful camping and glamping sites around the UK, and searched variations of each into Instagram to find out which has the most tags in total.
The results are as follows:
|
Campsite name |
Location |
Number of hashtags on Instagram |
#1 |
Loch Tay Highland Lodges |
Perthshire, Scotland |
39,994 |
#2 |
Lusty Glaze Beach |
Cornwall, England |
31,646 |
#3 |
Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park |
Gower, Wales |
31,564 |
#4 |
Eweleaze Farm |
Dorset, England |
5,609 |
#5 |
Elmley Nature Reserve |
Kent, England |
4,882 |
#6 |
Camp Katur |
North Yorkshire, England |
3,025 |
#7 |
Humble Bee Farm Glamping |
Yorkshire, England |
1,720 |
#8 |
Blackberry Wood |
East Sussex, England |
1,464 |
#9 |
Bryher Campsite |
Isles of Scilly, England |
586 |
#10 |
Campden Yurts |
Cotswolds, England |
555 |
Money.co.uk can reveal that the most Instagrammable campsite is Loch Tay Highland Lodges and Glamping in Perthshire, Scotland which has a whopping 39,994 hashtags on Instagram. With beautiful views, glamping pods and premium accommodation, it’s no surprise that people love to share pictures of their stay all over social media.
In second place is Lusty Glaze Beach in Cornwall, England with 31,646 hashtags. From their cottage and chalet to glamping on the private beach, Lusty Glaze is a popular location all year round.
Coming third is Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park in Gower, Wales, just behind with 31,564 hashtags. With facilities for camping, glamping, caravanning and stays in the cottages, Three Cliffs Bay has something for everyone – especially lovers of the sea.
If you’re looking for something a bit quieter, in eighth place with 1,464 hashtags is Blackberry Wood in East Sussex, England. Suited for family camping, Blackberry Wood has plenty to keep the kids entertained, but also a separate area for couples or singles.
Ninth is Bryher Campsite on the Isles of Scilly with 586 hashtags. Bring your own tent or relax in a fully-equipped rental Bell Tent – but stay for the stunning views and to explore the Isles.
Rounding up the top 10 is Campden Yurts in the Cotswolds, England with 555 hashtags. If a private bathroom is what you’re after, look no further as each yurt has its own bathroom, campfire, and hammock.
In the past year, many of us have spent more time than ever before, so it’s understandable if you want to share a few holiday snaps on social media. However, it’s important to remember that sharing your location online may make you a bigger target for thieves.