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More people than ever are going camping for the first time. That’s great news – there’s no better way to enjoy the great outdoors with your family than a camping holiday but there are some rules you need to follow.
Words and pictures by Iain Duff
The camping community is friendly, welcoming and helpful and it’s easy to fit in. But, before you head out with your tent for the first time, it’s a very good idea to make sure you know what you should and shouldn’t do on site. That way you’ll avoid any mistakes and ensure that you don’t upset your fellow campers.
Camping etiquette mostly comes down to a combination of common sense, courtesy and mutual respect. The two main things you have to consider are not disturbing other people and having as little impact as possible on the environment around you. If you follow those two basic rules then you can’t go wrong.
The unwritten rules of camping are based on simply being a considerate person.
The written rules on campsites are usually displayed prominently and should be easy to follow; when you arrive at a campsite, take time to read and understand them and make sure the others in your party are also in the picture.
Follow all of the campsite’s rules rather than picking and choosing what makes sense to you.
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Camping appeals to dog owners because it means their pet can come on holiday, too. But not everyone on site will be happy with pets wandering free around the pitches, so do bear the following in mind:
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