Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 27/8/2015
The problem with camping for so many years is that I now struggle to find somewhere different and interesting to go where I haven't been before. I would love to go to Wales or the Lake district but sadly a little too far for me to drive these days...could do with a chauffeur!
Is the Gower peninsula (near Swansea) too far Bob? it's lovely there and an easy drive once you are on the M4, but you do have to pay to be let in over the Severn Bridge. We are going there next week.
About an hour too far, Mrs Bonce. I could just about make Newport
I lost the sight in one eye about 4 years ago and my maximum drive before the other eye starts complaining is 2 hours. Comfortably I generally hope to find places within an hour and a half's drive, which would get me as far as somewhere like Ross on Wye and down to the south coast...been there though
If you can get to Newport, you should be able to make it to Abergavenny? It's lovely around there too although not on the coast of course. There is a nice site just outside the town called Blossom Touring Park, I think it takes tents.
Quote: Originally posted by Mrs. Bonce on 27/8/2015
If you can get to Newport, you should be able to make it to Abergavenny? It's lovely around there too although not on the coast of course. There is a nice site just outside the town called Blossom Touring Park, I think it takes tents.
Maybe pushing it a bit...two hours and 6 minutes according to Google
Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 27/8/2015
The problem with camping for so many years is that I now struggle to find somewhere different and interesting to go where I haven't been before. I would love to go to Wales or the Lake district but sadly a little too far for me to drive these days...could do with a chauffeur!
That's a shame. Would even south Wales be too far? We had a lovely 10 days in the Gower a few years ago, and the journey was remarkably quick. It's motorway almost all the way once you get to the M4.
Quote: Originally posted by purplebean on 27/8/2015We just did a week just North of Abergavenny very nice. Bob what about it you take a break when driving does that allow you to get a bit further?
Well to be honest it's not just the eye problems although two hours is a strain because I have to be doubly alert to everything around me which takes a lot of head turning, but I simply don't enjoy driving any more. I have thought about travelling a bit further and taking a break and I may end up doing that but once I am on the road I like to keep going until I get there...much to the frustrations of people who have travelled with me in the past - lol.
At the moment I am looking at sites around Minchinhampton which is an area of Gloucestershire I have not been to before...about 1.5 hours from me.
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And a very fine place to be, at any time!
Whereabouts are you staying? I may be able to point you in the direction of a good pub or 3.
We are staying at Fairfields, Pevensey yes any good pubs will be a bonus, and we are taking a dog too, so walks as well please?
Tigermouse, your right Norfolk is fabby we are the driest area in the Uk, when others get rubbish weather we seem to get some sunshine. we are 50 mins from the coast.
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Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 27/8/2015I personally would not go Tent camping at anytime of the year in UK anywhere, even if the pitch fees were for free, and from September onward s the weather can be guaranteed to be even more shocking than it is in the Summer months.
Not necessarily.
I tent camp in Norfolk in September (going again in a couple of weeks) and for the last several years it's been nicer and warmer than earlier in the summer. I live in cycling shorts, strappy tops and beach sandals for ten days and come back with a tan that looks like I've spent a month in the Med.
I think they call that rust.
Ha ha
Well when I get back I'll post some pics of the beautiful weather I will no doubt have while I'm there
Don't forget the pics of the cycling shorts, strappy tops and beach sandals too TM ;)
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Quote: Originally posted by duffs54 on 28/8/2015
We are staying at Fairfields, Pevensey yes any good pubs will be a bonus, and we are taking a dog too, so walks as well please?
The Red Lion at Hooe and the Lamb at Wartling are both lovely country pubs that do good food and were dog friendly last time I was there. The Red Lion has a nice garden, too, iirc. The pub right by the castle at Pevensey is pleasant and owners very friendly. The dog can stretch his/her legs in the castle grounds as you walk across to Pevensey village.
I don't really know that area for walking, as we tend to walk on the downs or in the Ashdown Forest. A favourite of ours is just a couple of miles the other side of Polegate (20 minute drive from Pevensey).
We park near the Cricketers pub in Berwick, just south of the A27, walk up to the top of the downs, head west along the ridge for a mile or two, then down into Alciston village (very pretty, thatched cottages). We have a quick refresher at the Rose Cottage, then take the footpath more or less opposite the pub and go back to Berwick across the fields, by which time we're hungry and eat at the Cricketers. You get lovely views on the outward walk and the return leg is level and easy. The Cricketers used to be 3 flint cottages and is very pretty, with a cottage style garden and the beer in barrels behind the bar, no cellar.
If you've never been to Lewes, it's worth a visit and is a very dog-friendly town. Has some pretentious over-priced cafes though!
Quote: Originally posted by duffs54 on 28/8/2015
We are staying at Fairfields, Pevensey yes any good pubs will be a bonus, and we are taking a dog too, so walks as well please?
The Red Lion at Hooe and the Lamb at Wartling are both lovely country pubs that do good food and were dog friendly last time I was there. The Red Lion has a nice garden, too, iirc. The pub right by the castle at Pevensey is pleasant and owners very friendly. The dog can stretch his/her legs in the castle grounds as you walk across to Pevensey village.
I don't really know that area for walking, as we tend to walk on the downs or in the Ashdown Forest. A favourite of ours is just a couple of miles the other side of Polegate (20 minute drive from Pevensey).
We park near the Cricketers pub in Berwick, just south of the A27, walk up to the top of the downs, head west along the ridge for a mile or two, then down into Alciston village (very pretty, thatched cottages). We have a quick refresher at the Rose Cottage, then take the footpath more or less opposite the pub and go back to Berwick across the fields, by which time we're hungry and eat at the Cricketers. You get lovely views on the outward walk and the return leg is level and easy. The Cricketers used to be 3 flint cottages and is very pretty, with a cottage style garden and the beer in barrels behind the bar, no cellar.
If you've never been to Lewes, it's worth a visit and is a very dog-friendly town. Has some pretentious over-priced cafes though!
Fran, that's brilliant thank yep OH very happy if walks contain pubs too cheers x
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I tent camp in Norfolk in September (going again in a couple of weeks) and for the last several years it's been nicer and warmer than earlier in the summer. I live in cycling shorts, strappy tops and beach sandals for ten days and come back with a tan that looks like I've spent a month in the Med.
I think they call that rust.
Ha ha
Well when I get back I'll post some pics of the beautiful weather I will no doubt have while I'm there
Don't forget the pics of the cycling shorts, strappy tops and beach sandals too TM ;)
I'll see what I can do
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Norfolk is great,Will be their in september for a week or so (Now the kids are back in school !!) Will visit wells then work my way around towards cromer walking the coast path,where are you going tigermouse
Staying at California just north of Yarmouth. The camping field is on the cliff top with direct access to the beach - I gained another dog a couple of months ago so I'm looking forward to taking him for morning walks along the sand with my other two.
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A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
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