2013 summer holiday around the solent area

[shaunholland]

hello all, i am looking at planning a summer holiday around the solent area, we will be travelling from the northwest with two cars, caravan and rib in tow, we are looking for a camp site with slip way or one very close by, any advise, ideas will be much appreciated. any other southern areas are also up for consideration.

regards...........Shaun.......

[onlyonestone]

I've not stayed at any that I know of but the following link is a good source for finding one: http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=348

[Landlockedpirate]

Riverside Park is right next door to Mercury Yacht Harbour on the Hamble. The campsite facilities are basic, its mainly aimed at statics and lodges, but the marina is excellent .

[Searider]

Good concrete slip at Mercury useable about hw +/- 4

Marina berths will be available and there is a special rate for up to 5.9m

Pub / restaurant at the marina and Hamble village about a mile walk

Can't comment on the camp site as not used it - but appears to get busy in the summer so must be ok!

[C2 RIBS]

How about Calshot, you can park caravan overnight and sail direct off the beach and also a slipway for all tides. Very quick access to all local beaches at Lepe and also The New Forest on your doorstep

[North Shore]

Isle of Wight, Whitecliff Bay as example - see my video on the 'Video Camera' thread, you could spend a fortnight exploring the coast and still not see it all!!!

[Tom465]

I went camping down Witterings area. That was good, nice beaches and you can launch the boat from a few different locations. I went for itchenor, nice and wide slipway.

[NeilH]

Hurst View is just outside Lymington (5 mins drive to slipway) or there are loads of campsites (complete with ponies) in Brockenhurst - 15 mins from Lymington. You are then in the nicest bit of the Solent (in my opinion!)

[shaunholland]

thanks guys for all the mentioned places, this week end i will spend the time looking into each place, anymore ideas / places keep them rolling in.
cheers.
regards...........Shaun...........

[lucky ribster]

kingfisher caravan park gosport (ive not used it) but lots of slip ways close by stokes bay, lee on solent to name a few.