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.
Skip to content
Digital Nomad NI

Digital Nomad NI

Van life, tech, park-ups, plus hints of sarcasm

  • HomeExpand
    • Park-Up Map
    • Campervan News
  • The BlogsExpand
    • Park-Ups
    • Life on the Road
    • Kit and Tech
    • AI and Automation
    • Behind The Build
  • Work With MeExpand
    • Photography & Video
    • AI Consultancy
  • ShopExpand
    • Van Life Merch
    • Travel Prints
  • About
  • Contact
Digital Nomad NI
Digital Nomad NI
Van life, tech, park-ups, plus hints of sarcasm
  • Me holding a Teslovix Suction Bracket for the Starlink Mini, whilst sat in our motorhome.
    DigitalNomadNI Competitions | Kit and Tech

    Win a Teslovix Starlink Mini Suction Mount

    ByDarron Mark 2026-08-042026-09-11

    Right then. We’ve got a Teslovix TSB-01 top suction bracket for the Starlink Mini to give away, and someone reading this is going to get it for free. It’s the mount that sticks to your skylight vent and holds a Starlink Mini in place while you’re parked up somewhere with no signal and too much…

    Read More Win a Teslovix Starlink Mini Suction MountContinue

  • Me, proudly wearing my new t-shirt from my store
    DigitalNomadNI Competitions

    Win a Summer T-Shirt!

    ByDarron Mark 2025-07-192026-09-11

    I’ve launched a new line of sarcastic, vanlife-inspired t-shirts, and I want one of you lot to wear one… for free. No catch, just a good old-fashioned giveaway (because bribery works). If you’ve been silently stalking the blog, now’s your chance to do something useful — subscribe. That’s it. No blood samples, no TikTok dance…

    Read More Win a Summer T-Shirt!Continue

  • Subscribe & Win a 3000w Inverter Image
    DigitalNomadNI Competitions

    Win a 3000W Inverter for Your Van!

    ByDarron Mark 2025-05-222026-09-11

    So here we are, kicking off our first ever giveaway, and it’s a belter. If you’ve been living the van life long enough to know the pain of dead batteries or having to choose between charging your laptop or boiling the kettle, this one’s for you. We’re giving away a 3000W pure sine wave inverter,…

    Read More Win a 3000W Inverter for Your Van!Continue

DIGITAL NOMAD NI

Work. Wander. Moan About It.

Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Amazon

© 2026 Digital Nomad NI

  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Home
    • Park-Up Map
    • Campervan News
  • The Blogs
    • Park-Ups
    • Life on the Road
    • Kit and Tech
    • AI and Automation
    • Behind The Build
  • Work With Me
    • Photography & Video
    • AI Consultancy
  • Shop
    • Van Life Merch
    • Travel Prints
  • About
  • Contact