On Air Now

Stubbsy in the Morning

10:00am - Noon

Now Playing

The Futureheads

Hounds Of Love

Campervan bans at tourist hotspots 'short-sighted', says lobby group Campra

A ban on campervans at tourist hotspots has been called "short-sighted" by a motorhome lobby group.

Several councils are trialling a blanket ban amid complaints about parking spaces, littering and anti-social behaviour.

The Campaign for Real Aires (Campra) said the ban would be "counter-productive" and would not be necessary with better facilities.

Last month, North Yorkshire Council trialled a ban on motorcaravans - the collective term for motorhomes and campervans - parking overnight in popular coastal spots.

In Scotland, vehicles will be prohibited from entering the visitor site for the Falls of Falloch waterfall near Crianlarich, Stirling.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority said it will "improve vehicle flow and safeguard the surrounding environment".

Cornwall Council is also considering a similar ban.

Campra warned that restrictions would discourage people from spending money in local economies, however.

Instead, they have rallied for European-style aires - designated stopping places for the vehicles.

In its survey of 6,731 motorcaravan owners, 88% said they are dissatisfied with the lack of overnight parking across the UK.

Read more from Sky News:
Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food
The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players

Donald McDonald, founder and president of Campra, said: "Blanket bans of motorhomes and campervans are short-sighted and counter-productive - ultimately affecting local economies and UK tourism.

"With more uncertainty than ever over travel abroad at the moment, it's important to think about options for people to holiday in the UK.

"There is evidence across plenty of European countries where aires are the norm.

"They are used by motorhome and campervan owners who spend money locally, without causing drama and inconvenience to local communities."

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency figures show more than half a million motorcaravans are registered in the UK.

Sky News

(c) Sky News 2026: Campervan bans at tourist hotspots 'short-sighted', says lobby group Campra

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough?

Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com

All contact will be treated in confidence.

More from UK

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

   

Coming up next On Air

  • Stubbsy in the Morning

    10:00am - Noon

    Steve Stubbs brings you a mix of great music and irreverant chat each day of the week.

  • Lunch with the Hat Man

    Noon - 2:00pm

    Join Alan Duckworth, the Hat Man, for a great mix of music and chat.

  • Afternoons on Roch Valley Radio

    2:00pm - 3:00pm

  • Thursday Drivetime

    3:00pm - 6:00pm

    getting you home on your favourite Drivetime station.

  • The Sean Show

    6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Sean Cummiskey brings you the The Sensational Spectacular Sctillating Supersonic Sean Show! Or for ease The Sean Show! Top music and musings with “Great Number 2’s” and the home of tenuous links to songs from the news and “on this day!”.

  • The Midnight Special

    8:00pm - 10:00pm

    Craig, Christian and Tony bring a mix of songs & genres & nonsense, from brand new to classic.