Category Archives: Touring

Following a few days of rough weather, we were blessed with a journey of sunshine, albeit with some strongish winds! The journey to the site was not too bad, a bit of a holdup on the A66, but nothing drastic. … Continue reading →

Another weekend away at a our local favourite site. Weather looking good and it’s also my birthday on Saturday – can’t beat a Saturday birthday in the ‘van 🙂 On Saturday we explored ‘Hopetown’ in Darlington. This used to be … Continue reading →

Sat: Holiday starts, no problems! First stop on the journey was Gretna Green on the M6. Plenty of spaces thanksfully, so chilled out here for a while. The final leg of the journey was fine as well and we arrived … Continue reading →

Fri: Finally got struck by the covid bullet! It’s been a rough week, cancelling work on Thursday, so very pleased to be away this weekend to recover. Weather great, picked up the ‘van and got to the site with no … Continue reading →

Sat: A good pack-up and journey as we begin the second leg of our summer tour! Weather still great, very pleasant. All went to plan bar a hold up on the M1 due to roadworks. We arrived at the site … Continue reading →

Sat: Early start, picked up the ‘van and headed over to our first stop, which was at Southwaite Services. Then a drive down the M6 to Keele Services, through some torrential downpours, but no traffic snarls! Then onward to our … Continue reading →

Stunning weather all weekend, finally! We pitched up on the Friday, taking our time as it was very hot. The site was pretty full as usual. The computers were down in the office, so they couldn’t take payment upon arrival. … Continue reading →

A pitch by the playground this time, but still quite a nice spot – not too many kids around! Saturday’s entertainment was a couple who couldn’t get their dog under control and into the car upon departure. This escalated into … Continue reading →

Sat: Relaxed departure, the site only being 2 hours away. Picked up the ‘van after a battery swap and headed west. Good clear run all of the way. Stopped at Southwaite as usual for a break and then departed for … Continue reading →

Our second weekend of the year and again to White Water Park. Since Durham Grange is now no longer open all year, this has become our standard weekend option now during out-of-season touring. Again, we didn’t take the awning, which … Continue reading →