Where Have You Been In Your Van Today?
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Just back from our first trip.
Spent 3 nights at 'the old post office' in Santon Bridge, then moved a few miles up the road to Wastwater for a few nights.
Then stopped at 'Dubbed Out' on the way home for the weekend.
Overall had a really good time, but think we will go a little lighter next time.
Just got back from our first multi-site trip: started by going to the Caravan and Motorhome Club site at Barnard Castle. Great site and an enjoyable place to visit.
Then onward to Fallowfield Dene campsite near Hexham, taking in Beamish open air museum on the way. Campsite wasn't up to the standard of the club sites unfortunately.
Took a side trip to the Chester's Fort part of Hadrian's Wall while we were there. Very interesting.
After that we went up to Dunstan Hill Camping and Caravan Club site just north of Alnwick. Called into Alnwick Castle on the way then did the Alnwick Gardens the following day. They are right next to each other but operated as completely separate attractions.
Longest bit of driving next, back southbound to Holmfirth where we stayed just one night at Holme Valley campsite which we have used previously. Nice site. On the way down we called in at Cragside, big National Trust property. Well worth a visit.
We were given a pitch at the edge of the duckpond at Holmfirth, and as we were only staying the one night we didn't bother with setting up the awning, instead we pegged down a little pop-up tent next to the van and chucked the awning bag, barbecue and other associated junk into that to clear living space in the van.
Being in Holmfirth meant we could meet up with our son who lives there before setting off back home to Horwich. Just got to go and pick up the cat from the cattery tomorrow morning now, then give the van a good clean.
Then onward to Fallowfield Dene campsite near Hexham, taking in Beamish open air museum on the way. Campsite wasn't up to the standard of the club sites unfortunately.
Took a side trip to the Chester's Fort part of Hadrian's Wall while we were there. Very interesting.
After that we went up to Dunstan Hill Camping and Caravan Club site just north of Alnwick. Called into Alnwick Castle on the way then did the Alnwick Gardens the following day. They are right next to each other but operated as completely separate attractions.
Longest bit of driving next, back southbound to Holmfirth where we stayed just one night at Holme Valley campsite which we have used previously. Nice site. On the way down we called in at Cragside, big National Trust property. Well worth a visit.
We were given a pitch at the edge of the duckpond at Holmfirth, and as we were only staying the one night we didn't bother with setting up the awning, instead we pegged down a little pop-up tent next to the van and chucked the awning bag, barbecue and other associated junk into that to clear living space in the van.
Being in Holmfirth meant we could meet up with our son who lives there before setting off back home to Horwich. Just got to go and pick up the cat from the cattery tomorrow morning now, then give the van a good clean.
A very hot Snetterton 34c Track Temp!
Sticky!
Oh yesss …Hard on the tyres
Was this a campervan stop or did you stay in the chateau? Can’t see anything campervan related on their website.
No we stayed in the Chateau but they are looking at ways to increase income, on my way back I was going to speak to them about an area to park/camp
Last over night stay before we finally reach Murcia. Stopped just inside Spain @ Montserrat. Stunning scenery. It's been a really long drive but the difference in scenery has been fantastic albeit a bit knackering but the road condition is top notch and the way they drive just works here. I can't remember a single traffic jam
Finally made it to the apartment in Murcia... Left Essex on 27th and finshed with a non stop hours to get here. It's been a full on 4 days but we have seen parts of France and Spain we wouldnt normally see. A couple of weeks here then I need to plan another route back.
Montserrat was amazing and we couldn't leave without driving up the mountain
Spectacular views and an in stain cog train line!
Tucked up in the shade now
Now I have a meeting with a fridge of cold beers
Montserrat was amazing and we couldn't leave without driving up the mountain
Spectacular views and an in stain cog train line!
Tucked up in the shade now
Now I have a meeting with a fridge of cold beers
I saw you guys at the pumps in the services, recognised the van from the forum. Sadly wasn’t in mine - was in the blue 911
Drove up to Cannock last night, 200 miles from Kent.
First stop on today's tour of the midlands...
First stop on today's tour of the midlands...
What they doing to the caravan? SoLows? Swamper?
Was thinking the same. Caravan on air ride
