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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