The first camping trip in the campervan this year was to Wales. The route was governed by a visit to some friends that had recently moved out of Belper to Llandrindod Wells and then by us wanting to venture North to take in some sights and places we've always wanted to see. Belper, Derbyshire to Llandrindod Wells, Powys took about three hours on a sunny Sunday morning in early April. Catching up with friends and seeing their new rural empire was an absolute delight and the kids had fun making maximum use of the outdoor space. I forced a Mead homebrew tasting session on our hosts in the evening in front of the roaring log burner. In the morning after a few rides on the tractor … [Read more...]

When someone mentions "Coast to Coast" in the UK I usually think of the popular route across the country that starts in the Lake District and ends in Whitby. Our recent campervan road trip version of Coast to Coast followed a slightly peculiar route based on the weather forecast at the time - from Cornwall to North Devon through Derbyshire to Lincolnshire! Here's a few panoramic photos taken at the main destinations (click to enlarge). We started the adventure at The Saunton Sands Hotel in North Devon, our favourite destination since we had our Honeymoon there exactly 14 years ago. Views of the coast from the hotel grounds (and rooms) are simply breathtaking and it's such a treat to … [Read more...]