Free camping Colsterworth
Just beyond the Colsterworth roundabout (junction with A151, where the fuel stations are) there is an off-road layby which was an old road. The Ram Jam Inn and the adjacent garage share a large car park which might be useful if you park discreetly (that’s off the A1 at the slip road for Oakham, turn right under the A1 bridge, then left and immediately left again).
Free camping near Grantham
If you come off the A1 (left) soon after Grantham onto the B6403 there are a couple of areas that lorries use in the first 200 yards off the A1. Some of this is grass but on the South side there is a fairly long patch of concrete. It is quieter here than your average lay by and less busy. Alternatively there are various layby’s on that route, again used by lorries. Some are set back from the road so will be that bit quieter.
Free camping near A15 south of Waddington
Go past the airbase until you come to tower lane on the right.1 mile down dead straight and then turn off on second bend. Recommended for Air spotters but if Waddington is flying this spot is at the end of the runway so be warned.
Free camping in Lincoln
- Follow the signs to “Highstreet Long Stay Cart Park” near Brayford Pool. It’s ideal for visiting town, cathedral and castle. Very steep climb though. It’s pay & display, £ 2.00 per night from 18.00 till 08.00 or £ 7.80 per 24 hours.
- Lincolnshire Showground. 5 miles north of Lincoln on A15. Just outside the main gate on the A15 is a large area of tarmac and gravel which is often used overnight by MH’s although after 5am the A15 does get busy. For a quieter location go past the main gate travelling north and turn left onto the A1500 and use one of the smaller but quieter spots at one of the side gates. (Don’t use the viewpoint at the top of the hill on the A1500 as has been suggested on other sites as it has become a meeting point for gentlemen looking for a male partner.
- Leave Lincoln on the A57 and just as you exit the last few houses you come to the West Common which used to be the Race course. In the daytime you can park on the left at the north end of the grandstand in a small parking/ picnic area, no charges and no height restrictions. The city centre is about 10-15 minutes walk but you pass several bus stops on the way. You could stop here overnight but for a more private location take the turning on the city side of the grandstand complex just after the new pedestrian crossing as you leave town (150 meters south of the grandstand). This is an access road to the rear of the grandstand and golf course. Hear is an area you can use. The only restriction is you need to move before the golf club opens and don’t drive on the golf course.
- Lincoln – A location often used is on the A57 about 2 miles out of town. Leave the city on the A57, past the race course and over the Bypass still on the A57. In about 1/2 a mile just after the first right turn is a layby on the right before the road bends left. Don’t park near the two houses; use the other end near the dog club. You can get some privacy and shelter from the road noise by going behind the trees.
Free camping in Scampton –
Turn off A15 onto A1500 at the showground signposted Marton/Scampton/Gainsborough. Turn right towards Scampton village, there is a viewing area right on the junction. If the Red Arrows are flying this spot is spectacular. Also back towards the A15 there is a spot at the side of the showground. The last two spots are fine for the Xmas mart but use the park and ride which is five minutes away, sometimes there is a special park and ride on the showground.
Free camping on the A631 between Market Rasen and North Willingham
There is a picnic area on left just beyond the racecourse. If you are narrow enough you can get into the car park section.
Free camping in Lancashire
Entering Lancaster from the south turn left at foot of bridge over river signposted as Industrial Estate. Go beyond the houses and you come to a large factory on the left. On the right there is a deep layby (or picnic spot as rubbish bin present). Quiet with view of river.
Free camping in Barton‑Upon‑Humber
A picknick place (with toilets) with a fine view of the Humber Bridge. From the A15 take exit Barton, then follow signs “Bridge viewing Area”.
