These are the top 30 dream camping locations according to Brits

Brits have revealed their dream camping locations, including Loch Ness, Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire.

A poll quizzed 2,000 adventure-loving campers on where they want to reconnect with nature, with Durdle Door in Dorset and the Brecon Beacons in Wales ranking highly among the idyllic locations.

Dartmoor National Park and The Needles on the Isle of Wight also make the top 10.

It also emerged 86 per cent of holiday makers are ‘eager’ to explore more of the UK.

Jose Finch, managing director of Cotswold Outdoor, which carrid out the resarch as part of its #ProjectRewild campaign to encourage more people to enjoy and reconnect with nature, said: “Watching the sun set and rise in these locations is a joy to behold and camping can often be the best way to enjoy them.

“Living in the UK, we’re treated to some amazing outdoor locations which can often be easy to forget.

“Hopefully this research reminds people of the amazing experiences that can be had on our doorstep, while thinking more about what they can do to preserve the beauty of the outdoors.

“We’ve all got a part to play in preservation of the great green spaces in this country and spending quality time outdoors can really drive home its importance.”

The study also found those polled typically go on two camping trips a year.

And while 59 per cent admitted to being fair weather campers, nearly one in five go in all seasons.

Getting some fresh air, being close to nature and seeing the stars were the most loved things about camping, while it being a cheaper option was also enjoyed by 27 per cent.

A further 88 per cent reckon it’s important for people to get outdoors, have adventures and restore their connection with the natural world.

More than half also believe you can create longer lasting memories with a camping trip compared to a regular beach holiday or city break.

Walking and enjoying the outdoors more

It also emerged these trips usually involve an increased amount of walking, with half reminded of how beautiful the outdoors can be.

Nearly three in 10 (29 per cent) use walking to connect with nature and 47 per cent claim long walks can improve their mental health.

As a result, 64 per cent take regular walks in their local area, while 38 per cent do so to keep fit and one in five enjoy the challenge of a long-distance trek.

Spending more time in nature reminds more than a quarter of the importance of protecting it, with 22 per cent saying climate change and environmental factors significantly impact their decisions when planning a holiday.

One in eight said rewilding, seeing land returned to its natural state, is vitally important to help them reconnect with nature.

But despite many being confident in reading a map, walking from one town to the next via the coast and reading a compass, 56 per cent wish they were more outdoorsy.

Improvements to physical health, connecting with nature and seeing more amazing views are the top reasons for wanting to spend more time outside.