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To go camping on my own

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Hellzbellz25 · 28/06/2024 17:02

I've wanted to try camping for ages.

My 12 year old dd is slowly abandoning me, she's at a bbq tonight and I've just got home from work and the house is deafeningly silent, tomorrow night she's at a sleepover and I've found a lovely site with a ready pitched tent and it's only 30 miles away.

I'm scared to book it, will I be bored! Will I be scared when it gets dark? Has anyone gone camping on the own before and enjoyed it?

No one warned me about this part of parenting, I'm so lonely and bored 😐

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fleabites · 28/06/2024 17:38

I go camping on my own all the time either to a campsite for a few days to explore a new area or into the mountains for a night and then back to reality or trekking with tent for 3-4 weeks at a time.
It's absolutely wonderful. It clears my head like nothing else!

You should definitely do it. You won't be bored.

EveryOtherNameTaken · 28/06/2024 17:13

Sounds lovely!! I'd jump at it.

Sookafatwan · 28/06/2024 17:13

Id be a bit scared on my own when it gets dark!

BoudiccaOfSuburbia · 28/06/2024 17:13

I go camping on my own quite often. At least once or twice a year, anyway.

I love it, and make a point of enjoying the solitude. I always pick somewhere I can have a fire, and make a big project of BBQing a really nice meal. And marvel at my adventurousness and self sufficiency. (Probably somewhat exaggerated ). I sit out and look at the stars, read my book, enjoy snuggling in my tent. The fresh air makes you tired, I usually sleep really well.

Come to the MN Camping Board and tell us all about it!

Liveafr · 28/06/2024 17:10

I want on a camping/cycling holiday by myself 4 years ago. DH and I had just started dating so it was too early to suggest going on holidays together for 2 weeks and my friends are not add much into camping/outdoorsy activities as I am. I had a great time and didn't get bored at all. Do it!

LakieLady · 28/06/2024 17:09

I'm too old and decrepit for camping now, but when I was in my 40s/50s I went camping on my own (well, apart from my dogs) a few times and it was great. And I went to places where I had to put up my own tent!

It's lovely, you can do things at your own pace and just chill.

Go for it!

crackofdoom · 28/06/2024 17:08

I do it all the time, it's my safety valve and helps me decompress. Long hikes, a fire, reading and wine, it's wonderful.

Iheartmysmart · 28/06/2024 17:05

I camp on my own quite a lot. Usually go out for the day for a nice walk, have a pub lunch then head back to my tent late afternoon. Evenings are spend sat outside with wine and a book. All the camping people I’ve come across are really friendly and happy to stop and have a chat.

Jourl · 28/06/2024 17:04

Go and enjoy yourself! I recently went camping with just me and my 4 month old (so although not solo but no other adults etc) and it was wonderful, so peaceful and really felt lovely to be immersed in nature.

wafflesmgee · 28/06/2024 17:03

Do it. You don't need permission! Or go the the cinema. I'm so jealous.

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