From loch-view pitches at Port nan Gael in the Inner Hebrides to a French-style Roulotte in Hay On Wye in Wales, the UK offers up some seriously scenic spots for summer camping. And as it hots up, the best are those with access to open water.
If you want to reap the blue health benefits of wild swimming, then James Warner Smith, editor of Hipcamp UK reveals the best places to stay with lakes, rivers and beaches on their doorstep. Stargazing, fishing, watersports and basking are also on the menu at many of the coolest camping and glamping sites.
