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Where would you stop en route?

The route will be very simple - just up the M1 and A1 for about 4 hours, but where would you stop to break the journey with a caravan in tow?

Washington services we found quite reasonable. There's a back entrance from the lorry park (where caravanners usually have to park) which saves some walking! It involves a couple of flights of stairs so not good for disabled access. We used Bowburn services once but never again, especially in hot weather. The lorry park smelled worse than most urinals! Tried Aycliffe services once but there didn't seem to be anywhere suitable for caravan outfits.

Once you pass Washington northbound there's not much else until the Stannington Services. My passenger wanted to stop at the Metro Centre, but the driver didn't co-operate.

David

Wetherby from sheffield !

Will they have got into top gear in that short of journey ?

Try Catterick - Two caravan dealerships (plus garden centre for a drink) so you can spoil yourselves in the accessories shops

Take the 2nd Catterick exit from the A1 being the A6136. Then you sort of double back on yourself heading towards Catterick. You will find Catterick Caravans approximately 1/2 mile from the junction on the right hand side. Go throigh the lights and the other dealership (Ropers) is just on the right. Turn left at the lights for the Garden centre - a gentle stroll from the caravan places.

Hi

If you are looking for an ovenight stop use Scotch Corner Services, cost us £8 in the summer where as Washington is £15

"There is a Little Chef just past the exit for the A168 to Thirsk that might be good for you"

If you mean Rainton Services, it is now closed.

Mike