Diversification special: Temporary campsite 'ban' could lead to loss of farm income

Residents have raised concerns about ‘safety, noise, and pollution' caused by the campsites, to the dismay of farmers

clock • 4 min read
David Williams, who runs Clifftops Camping at Druidston in the national park for 28 days during the summer, said he could lose ‘valuable’ income this year due to the changes which could force him to reconsider his entire way of life. He said: "To take away the campsite income would be devastating. I would have to reconsider my whole life, possibly go back to full-time employment and possibly move."
Image:

David Williams, who runs Clifftops Camping at Druidston in the national park for 28 days during the summer, said he could lose ‘valuable’ income this year due to the changes which could force him to reconsider his entire way of life. He said: "To take away the campsite income would be devastating. I would have to reconsider my whole life, possibly go back to full-time employment and possibly move."

Farmers and landowners in Wales have been warned they could lose out on earning extra income as the Government ‘ponders' over changes to temporary campsites. Welsh Government has launched a second...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

Ice Builders plate coolers refurbished bulk milk tanks

Ice Builders plate coolers refurbished bulk

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

Delaval Blue Diamond 32/32

Delaval Blue Diamond 32/32

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

New & Used Bulk Milk Tanks

New & Used Bulk Milk Tanks

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Diversification

What can the Government do to kickstart farm diversification?

What can the Government do to kickstart farm diversification?

With Defra’s Farm Profitability Review underway and its officials encouraging farmers to ‘make gin or crisps’, we spoke to Farm Business Innovation Show exhibitors who believe there are levers the Government can pull to make diversification more appealing

Farmers Guardian
clock 06 June 2025 • 4 min read
Sheffield farm looking to show renewables need not come at cost of food production on Open Farm Sunday

Sheffield farm looking to show renewables need not come at cost of food production on Open Farm Sunday

Eddie Andrew at Our Cow Molly in Sheffield is looking to educate the public, and academics, on what farms can offer whilst still producing food

Alex Black
clock 26 May 2025 • 3 min read
Trends farmers should look out for in the leisure, tourism and events space

Trends farmers should look out for in the leisure, tourism and events space

What should farmers look out for when planning or improving what their diversification project has to offer?

clock 04 May 2025 • 4 min read