Caravanning 2016 - what are your plans?!

Caravanning 2016 - what are your plans?!

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ALY77

666 posts

211 months

Thursday 10th March 2016
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surveyor said:
Which site at Sherwood forest?
This one... http://www.sherwoodforestholidaypark.co.uk/

surveyor

17,857 posts

185 months

Thursday 10th March 2016
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ALY77 said:
surveyor said:
Which site at Sherwood forest?
This one... http://www.sherwoodforestholidaypark.co.uk/
It's s nice site. Stayed last year.

Climber, sherwood pines (go ape), go karting all close by

GreatGranny

9,141 posts

227 months

Friday 11th March 2016
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Rosscow said:
jjones said:
GreatGranny said:
Initially booked Woolacombe in late July for 10 days but now decided too far this year (from Lincs) and going to N Wales instead, probably around Abersoch/Aberdaeron area.
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I would put the extra effort in and get to Woolacombe.
I have to say, it doesn't seem that far to go for a 10 day holiday? Get up and leave early (5am) and you'd be there by late morning!
I think you are both right.

Just the journey to Dorset last year is still fresh in our minds and that took 7hrs!

Think a very early start and regular stops will make it easier. Also may stop off halfway for a night on the way back.

Used to visit Abersoch and surrounding area a lot years ago but only been down to Woolacombe/North Devon once and never with the kids.

ALY77

666 posts

211 months

Friday 11th March 2016
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GreatGranny said:
I think you are both right.

Just the journey to Dorset last year is still fresh in our minds and that took 7hrs!

Think a very early start and regular stops will make it easier. Also may stop off halfway for a night on the way back.

Used to visit Abersoch and surrounding area a lot years ago but only been down to Woolacombe/North Devon once and never with the kids.
I'd have to echo the sentiments of others. If you're going away, you'd be as well going the whole hog.
We always do south east devon in July albeit for 14 nights or more and we've a fair bit further than you to get down there but its worth it once the journey is out the way.

Rosscow

Original Poster:

8,779 posts

164 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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Crikey - only 90 days until we hit the continent again! Can't wait, really looking forward to it.

oblio

5,414 posts

228 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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Rosscow said:
Crikey - only 90 days until we hit the continent again! Can't wait, really looking forward to it.
77 for us bounce

Chicken Chaser

7,825 posts

225 months

Tuesday 26th April 2016
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Week on Thursday for our first weekend of the year and exploring new Territories in Northumberland staying near Kielder. Just hope the weather changes as we have hardly had a sniff of spring up here yet.

oblio

5,414 posts

228 months

Wednesday 27th April 2016
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Chicken Chaser said:
Week on Thursday for our first weekend of the year and exploring new Territories in Northumberland staying near Kielder. Just hope the weather changes as we have hardly had a sniff of spring up here yet.
We've been out all through winter - every other weekend. Easter saw poor weather for our tour of W and N Wales (we had one nice day). Off near Hereford this weekend for a 3 nighter. Saturday looks to be decent (at the moment)

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PH5121

1,965 posts

214 months

Friday 29th April 2016
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We are going to the Lake District this afternoon when the kids get in from school. I don't know what the weather is like up there but it is snowing in Leeds at the moment.

Snowing and it is nearly May, my idea of relaxing, having a bbq whilst the kids play may be a little unrealistic!

Rosscow

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8,779 posts

164 months

Friday 29th April 2016
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PH5121 said:
We are going to the Lake District this afternoon when the kids get in from school. I don't know what the weather is like up there but it is snowing in Leeds at the moment.

Snowing and it is nearly May, my idea of relaxing, having a bbq whilst the kids play may be a little unrealistic!
It'll be great - get hooked up and get the heater on and you'll be as snug as a bug in a rug!

Nothing better than being in a caravan when it's freezing cold or lashing down biggrin

martin-95sd2

29 posts

107 months

Saturday 7th May 2016
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Sitting in the caravan on a smashing site at Alzingen, Luxembourg. Filled up the tank at .72ppl, brilliant !! On our way south, Innsbruck, Sorento, Rome, Sienna, Portofino, Lake Maggiori, Gross Glockner, Romantishe route up through Germany and eventually turn left and head for home before the kids holidays. Thank god for retirement!!!

Chicken Chaser

7,825 posts

225 months

Saturday 7th May 2016
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martin-95sd2 said:
Sitting in the caravan on a smashing site at Alzingen, Luxembourg. Filled up the tank at .72ppl, brilliant !! On our way south, Innsbruck, Sorento, Rome, Sienna, Portofino, Lake Maggiori, Gross Glockner, Romantishe route up through Germany and eventually turn left and head for home before the kids holidays. Thank god for retirement!!!
72p?!? I think I'll get the Swiss pass just for that!

Just on a CCC site in Bellingham Northumberland right now, it's a bit of a retirement home on here! Had some good weather though and it's been an active weekend

martin-95sd2

29 posts

107 months

Saturday 7th May 2016
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Sitting in the caravan on a smashing site at Alzingen, Luxembourg. Filled up the tank at .72ppl, brilliant !! On our way south, Innsbruck, Sorento, Rome, Sienna, Portofino, Lake Maggiori, Gross Glockner, Romantishe route up through Germany and eventually turn left and head for home before the kids holidays. Thank god for retirement!!!

oblio

5,414 posts

228 months

Sunday 8th May 2016
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oblio said:
Rosscow said:
Crikey - only 90 days until we hit the continent again! Can't wait, really looking forward to it.
77 for us bounce
61 now bouncebounce

biggrin

Rosscow

Original Poster:

8,779 posts

164 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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oblio said:
oblio said:
Rosscow said:
Crikey - only 90 days until we hit the continent again! Can't wait, really looking forward to it.
77 for us bounce
61 now bouncebounce

biggrin
74! wobble

Chicken Chaser

7,825 posts

225 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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Rosscow said:
oblio said:
oblio said:
Rosscow said:
Crikey - only 90 days until we hit the continent again! Can't wait, really looking forward to it.
77 for us bounce
61 now bouncebounce

biggrin
74! wobble
42 for us first timers, nervous! Need to get it more organised!

martin-95sd2

29 posts

107 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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Ok you navigators, here's one for you: A8 heading east, two very bad sections of roadworks totalling 85km !!! Road surface almost as bad as Belgium in places!

Chicken Chaser

7,825 posts

225 months

Sunday 15th May 2016
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Quick weekend in Yorkshire at Pately Bridge this coming weekend, weather looking favourable again. Get chance to test a few modifications to the camper.

surveyor

17,857 posts

185 months

Sunday 15th May 2016
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Just back from a new Haven site - Thornwick Bay at Flamborough.

Actually very nice, for Haven. New facilities. Toilet blocks not new, but kept very clean. Staff really keen. We'd go back.

Preferably when it's not bloody freezing.

Deerfoot

4,905 posts

185 months

Sunday 15th May 2016
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Just had a great weekend in Dorset (Higher Moor).

Brilliant weather and a stunning coastal walk round Durdle Door and Lulworth. Off again for the Bank Holiday.