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What the ratings mean

Sleeping (overnight suitability)

★ Technically possible, not recommended, expect hassle or disturbance

★★ Doable in a pinch, noise or access issues likely

★★★ Solid free spot, some compromise (noise, surface, distance)

★★★★ Free, comfortable, only minor drawbacks

★★★★★ Free, quiet, easy access, no complaints

Scenic

★ View blocked or non-existent

★★ Partial view, obstructions

★★★ Decent view, worth a look

★★★★ Strong view, worth the stop for this alone

★★★★★ Drone-out-immediately territory

Food

★ Nothing nearby worth mentioning

★★ Something nearby, wouldn't recommend it

★★★ Decent option within walking distance

★★★★ Good food, worth the walk

★★★★★ Destination-worthy on its own

Dogs

★ Not really dog friendly, no safe walking

★★ Walkable but awkward, limited options

★★★ Decent walk, lead required, basic facilities

★★★★ Good walk, lead required, bins provided

★★★★★ Off-lead options, great walking, well facilitated

Transport / Access

★ No walkable access to anywhere, you'd have to break down and drive the whole rig into town

★★ Technically reachable by bus, but infrequent or a long walk to the stop

★★★ Bus stop within easy walking distance, reasonable service

★★★★ Good bus links, short walk, frequent enough to rely on

★★★★★ Walkable to everything, or excellent public transport on the doorstep

Bins

★ Nothing, no bins at all, take everything home

★★ Bins present, but the small fist-sized hole type, more hassle than they're worth

★★★ Proper general waste bin, full-size opening, no recycling

★★★★ General waste plus genuine recycling separation

★★★★★ Large general waste bins, plus recycling and dog waste specific too

Water

★ No water point on site or nearby, arrive full or do without

★★ Available but a long walk, weak pressure, or a queue

★★★ Standard tap on site, functional, reasonable walk

★★★★ Easy access, good pressure, no queue

★★★★★ Right beside your pitch, or multiple points, zero hassle

Bogs (waste disposal)

★ No toilets at all

★★ Toilets exist, might be closed, no dumping for black waste

★★★ Toilets open, no dumping for black waste

★★★★ Toilets open, plus standard Elsan point for a fee

★★★★★ Standard Elsan point and completely free

⚠ Warning flag is a simple yes or no, not a star score. It shows when there's a real hazard, restriction, or something to avoid, not just an inconvenience.

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