Author Archives: 88Trucker

A newly opened site, just at the back end of last year was my choice for this weekend, namely Bonners Lodge. We enjoyed some fine weather as we made our way Westward past Consett, down the A68 and then onto … Continue reading →

A super early start saw us heading up the lush Northumberland coastline in good time, arriving at our chosen site slightly before 12pm. Potland Farm, we’ve been here a few times before as one of our chosen local sites. We … Continue reading →

With the weather finally improving, we had high hopes for some sunshine this weekend, so a trip to Northumberland was booked in. The site I’d chosen this time was a CL in Powburn, very close to the River Breamish CC … Continue reading →

Saturday: A relaxed start, not too early – we picked up the ‘van and headed West. We’re off to Blackpool today so we used the A69 to get to the West side and then picked up the M6 to take … Continue reading →

Our centenary trip, could anything go wrong with all of this experience behind us? Well yes it can, for the first time ever I drove past the site entrance! For this landmark trip, I decided to head for a weekend … Continue reading →

Back to Durham Grange for this weekend’s getaway. A straight forward journey down the A1 and then you’re there! We were warmly greeted by the wardens and then left to select a pitch. We chose a pitch by the dog … Continue reading →

Our first getaway of the New Year and we headed for the Railway Inn, as it ticks all the boxes and has become a favourite for Cath’s birthday. We picked up the ‘van in the freezing weather, the snow had … Continue reading →

A new venture for us after 7 years of touring, we’re spending the New Year weekend in the ‘van! With the dynamics of family life changing with children growing up etc., we’re in the position to get away for the … Continue reading →

Saturday: With a short drive ahead, we had a relaxed start. Picked up the ‘van and headed South for York. The drive was pleasant, most of the A1 is now complete making the journey very smooth and delay free. I … Continue reading →

Saturday: The earliest start to date – 5.00am and in complete darkness. A bonus with the new storage site is that you can quite safely collect your caravan in the dark due to the floodlighting. This we did and proceeded … Continue reading →