There is no greater freedom than the ability to pack up and head out whenever the urge to explore arises. Just ask a traditional camper or the proud owner of a touring vehicle.

Bring the bikes out for excellent Scottish mountain biking, followed by a refreshing dip in the shimmering turquoise waters of the clean pool at Barlochan Caravan Park. This smashing spot is ideal for families.

Eskdale Campsite is a tranquil base for getting away from the rat race and its complexities, savouring the gentle pace of quintessentially English countryside and scenery. The site is a hotspot for open-air pursuits.

Perfectly positioned on the bank of the gleaming Langley Dam Reservoir, Langley Dam Glamping is the perfect spot for escaping into nature while enjoying easy access for potters around the Pennines.

If you’re craving an escape from the maddening pace of the rat race yet have no wish to break the bank, consider a stay at Hawkshead Youth Hostel, an excellent base for cheap escapes and activity holidays in the Beatrix Potter country.

Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping is a spacious, friendly site set on the banks of Coniston Water, affording easy access to a range of activities and attractions in the Lake District.

If you’re tired of sleeping on uneven ground or prefer the creature comforts of home on holiday, make your way over to Hesleyside Huts. This luxury glamping retreat lies tucked away on the manicured and historic grounds of the 4.

Augill Beck Park is a lovely space to make your home away from home, offering guests a stunning position bordering the beautiful Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Hill of Oaks Caravan and Lodge Park lies nestled amid ancient woodland on the viewsome south-eastern shores of Lake Windermere. It provides adventuring sorts with a safe, well-equipped and comfortable base to explore the best attractions and activities in the Lake District National Park.

Avon Wood Holiday Home Park is a quiet, well-established, secluded hideaway, offering guests unrivalled seclusion within a natural, peaceful and entirely viewsome woodland looking out over the shimmering water of Lake Windermere.

Get up close and personal to thrilling horse racing at Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site, a compact yet well-equipped site located on arguably Britain’s most viewsome racecourse.

Causey Hill Holiday Park is an award-winning park offering exclusive owners-only static holiday homes just outside the market town of Hexham. There is a Co-op stocking camping essentials.

Buck Yeats Lodge Park is an excellent base for luxurious escapes from modern life, located on the southern shores of shimmering Lake Windermere. The site rests on 20-acres of private woodland and offers a collection of swish holiday homes that provide unrivalled privacy and peace.

For peaceful stays in a conveniently located, beautiful rural site, pack your bags and mosey over to Angecroft Park. Walking and cycling trails crisscross the area around the site.

Springhouse Country Park is a cracking family-friendly site located a mere stone's throw from the renowned Hadrian's Wall. The compact holiday park serves as an excellent base for getting away from it all.