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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410  
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Great trip I am very envious
 Yes book ahead I would advise. And, there is a fabulous campsite in Gavin that often has the most fabulous Nightingales singing. Confused the heck out of me the first nigh, but absolutely marvellous spectacle. |
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14th Jul 2023 4:28pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216 
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That’s a shame, It puts me off a bit having to book ahead as we don’t tend to plan ahead where we will be. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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14th Jul 2023 4:48pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Well you could always risk it.
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14th Jul 2023 4:51pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216
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That would be my preference, but not if we are going to struggle to get in places. Late May into June was no problem, but that outside holiday season. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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14th Jul 2023 6:11pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1917  
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I done the same route last year and did have trouble with trying to get into some sites, as long as you have good reception on your phone to look for alternatives there always one near by. 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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14th Jul 2023 6:17pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216
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What time of year was that Bear? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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14th Jul 2023 6:54pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1917
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Last August
We ventured to Chamonix for a few days which was very difficult to find a camp site with availability. Then traveled down to Barcelona for a week stoping at Ardeche on route. Then the fun began with RB5 traverse. Outside of the Pyrenees we always try to stay Hutopia sites which are excellent. For peace of mind when I venture back I will probably book ahead during peak times. 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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14th Jul 2023 7:04pm |
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| edward Member Since: 08 Jan 2023 Location: Lincs Posts: 151
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Get your other half to book up but not tell you … then they can navigate you to the site and as is by magic they will have space! 😉
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15th Jul 2023 8:01am |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1623
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were not long back from a similar trip.
lots of campsites closed, quite a few forever as well due to low trafic numbers etc. we had plenty of good ones but a few poor ones as well but little choice as there are less around. i would prebook a few if possible |
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16th Jul 2023 3:29pm |
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| steveww Member Since: 05 Jan 2022 Location: Uppingham Posts: 569 
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How about a bit of wild camping?
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17th Jul 2023 8:31am |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1623
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wild camping is illegal in many places and most national parks in spain and other eu countries.
if they catch you its big fines. and yet they do patrol. we met customs on top of the smugglers pass in andorra this year plus a lot of tracks are closed for fire risk or repair. |
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17th Jul 2023 10:07am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216
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I don't mind it for the odd night, but ensuring access to a shower and flushing toilet keeps things harmonious and relaxed. My understanding in spain is that it's not allwed in the NPs, but fine elsewhere, many people do risk it. The trouble for us is having a ground tent means it's not a very discreet set-up. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS |
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17th Jul 2023 10:54am |
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