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Posted: 07-09-2010 10:14 Post subject: Yearly Paranormal Camping Trip

....so, every year a mate and I go camping somewhere Fortean in an effort to witness something. Previous years have included Waylands Smithy (by the chalk White Horse of Uffington), A supposedly haunted Roman Villa (North Leigh, Oxfordshire) and a notorious UFO hotspot (Wittenham Clumps). So far we have encountered nothing of interest other than a few odd photos that were put down to lens flare and some (rather pleasant) Pagans.

Every year we get a little more desperate and, short of chartering a flight to Tunguska, this year we are adamant we are going to put ourselves in a VERY Fortean place.

Ideas so far are Avebury (anyone know how easy it is to camp there?) and Rendlesham (bit of a lengthy drive but possibly worth it?) Were aren't just fixed on Camping, could also be caves etc...

Me any my mate both live in Oxfordshire, so the nearer it is to us the more do-able it is.

Anyone got any good ideas for places? We are both responsible and generally seek permission, we don't litter or start fires etc.

Any suggestions would be greatly recieved

Posted: 07-09-2010 11:01 Post subject:

I remember reading years ago that campers sleeping on the site of the Battle of Edgehill on the anniversary were woken in the early hours by the sounds of desperate hand-to-hand fighting all around them. Sounded FANTASTIC. Very Happy

It's near to you, why haven't you booked?

Here in my hand is a DVD called 'Haunted South Wales'. I bet we could dig you out a campsite or two off that. Wink

Edit - Chester is full of Roman ghosts. I bet there're some haunted campsites round there! It also has very nice pubs and friendly nearby Forteans, if you fancied company. Laughing

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Posted: 07-09-2010 12:59 Post subject:

Ah, I thought you meant camping it up.

How about dressing up as trannie ABCs on Bodmin?

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Posted: 07-09-2010 14:26 Post subject:

Dylan Thomas was a boozer, not a druggie. Laughing

So, can we expect loads of photos and videos of ghosts? Very Happy

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Posted: 07-09-2010 17:03 Post subject:

Sandwood bay, just short of Cape Wrath, Scotland.

Sorry its so long way away.

Ive never been there but Im told its one of the countries best beaches.

North Rona has a grim reputation, no idea if its haunted.

Frank Fraser Darling had bad dreams and so did I...

But I think that was the Petrels noise, its so weid you could dream anything.

When my friends went camping in Avebury I sent them up Clatford Bottom, much more atmosphepric.

I have bivvied many a time amid the stones and there place has no atmosphere

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Posted: 07-09-2010 19:32 Post subject:

The Rollright Stones, near Long Compton, on the border between Warwickshire and Oxfordshire, are fairly Fortean.

http://www.rollrightstones.co.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollright_Stones

And, there's some sort of Civil Defence bunker, or RSG, nearby, as well, if I remember correctly.

Posted: 07-09-2010 19:56 Post subject:

Naturally, I can recommend the Isle of Wight. Plenty of campsites and heaving with paranormal locations. Can't you "do" a New Year's Eve camp, near Knighton Gorges? A repetitive manifestation of a party-lit manor house ... which no longer exists! Warning - it's on private land but it might be seen from the boundaries.

This link might be useful to your choices.

http://www.paranormaldatabase.com/calendar/Pages/calendar.htm

Posted: 08-09-2010 02:13 Post subject:

I'm ignorant of practicalities like geography, but I selfishly think you should go here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanctonbury_Ring
http://www.forteantimes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3152&highlight=chanctonbury

One ex-poster was going to camp and write a report, but it never materialised.
I'd like to hear more of the place!

Posted: 08-09-2010 14:11 Post subject:

Firstly, a big thanks for the response. Yes, some are a long way away but a Scottish Fortean camping trip is on the cards for 2011 so everything is useful.

Chanctonbury Ring is something I've never heard of. Even though I'm a Bertrand Russell fan and apparently he loved the place. Also access is good so it's gone onto the shortlist!

We actually "did" the Rollright Stones (including dabbling Divining) and it has been the best trip so far....but nothing concrete, just atmosphere really.

Over the next few days a decision will be made and the date is likely to be October.

Last embarassing question...: We don't use any of the standard ghost hunting kit like EMF meters and digital thermometers. I just wondered what everyones thoughts are regaridng their use.

Posted: 08-09-2010 14:39 Post subject:

Lines I think your onto summit here...

If Eavis can do it so should you....

A Fortean Festival........cool idea.......how much for the Scotland trip ? If Geller's headlining I'm out !

Wink

Posted: 08-09-2010 17:19 Post subject:

A friend of an enemy told me once that she had spooky experiences camping on the site of the battle of culloden.
As for gadgets i wouldn't take any,how much hard evidence have they procured over the years?just go for the chance of an experience yourself, never mind trying to prove it to others.