Author Archives: 88Trucker

Sat: The journey to the site was a pleasant one, despite us both being unwell. Using the A69 and M6 we made our usual stop at Southwaite for a bacon buttie and then continued on to Southport, passing switch island … Continue reading →

Deja vu really on this trip – back to Durham Grange, same pitch as last time – although no pick-up required from the train station this time! We arrived in the pouring rain, so I got a bit wet during … Continue reading →

During the hectic month of September, it’s nice to just get away and relax – this is exactly what a caravan is for and indeed is what we did this weekend! No trips out, just say onsite and chill. It … Continue reading →

Sat: A relaxed 10am start, picked the ‘van up and headed down the A1. Our usual stop at Wetherby Services was very busy, we ended up going nose-in to a coach spot, as there was nothing else. People parking everywhere … Continue reading →

Another train arrival weekend! This time at White Water Park in Stockton. I arrived at the site at 1.00pm on the dot and found pitch 54 free, so decided to take it, as it was quite bust being the school … Continue reading →

Fri: Another 3 day weekend getaway, but with a twist. As Cath couldn’t get the Friday off work, we decided that I would take the ‘van and set it up on site, with Cath following on the train after work. … Continue reading →

Sat: A good journey, apart from the M25, let’s face it – that’s never going to be good! Arrived to a rather full site, only around 7 pitches free out of 157! We settled for a grass pitch which was … Continue reading →

Sat: Picked the ‘van up at 7am and headed South! There will be two stops on this trip, Wetherby as usual for a bacon buttie and then a new one, namely Peterborough. This would provide rest and a refuel at … Continue reading →

Another weekend away at one of our favourite sites. We stayed on-site all weekend, just relaxing as we were both recovering from a cold. Weather has been kind, no rain with spells of sunshine. We decided to use the windbreak … Continue reading →

Another relaxing weekend. I made the mistake of viewing the weather forecast, which wasn’t too great, so didn’t bring any BBQ meals. What a mistake! The weather was superb all weekend. We amused ourselves over the weekend counting the number … Continue reading →