It was a steady drive south on leaving Slapton. The sat nav would have us believe that the hedge lined minnow roads were the best way to bypass Plymouth rather than the A38. So words were had as we proceeded. It’s about time KB’s Google behaved itself before we pass a motion to reinstate Brian. Stoppage was had at the aptly named Cornwall services on … Continue reading Teneriffe Farm Campsite

No trip to this corner of South Devon is complete without a stroll around Dartmouth. We returned to the Park & Ride that we used last time we were down this way, for a fiver and a bus trip it makes access to the town easy. Sunny day + open top bus ride = Happy campers. We dispensed with tradition and sat on the French … Continue reading Dartmouth

All the times I’ve been to Brixham I’ve never been all that keen. That changed this year and I can’t quite put my finger on why. Maybe after the disappointment of Kingsbridge and Torcross, my expectations were lower. Whatever, it was a pleasant surprise. We drove over via Dartmouth and took the Higher ferry across the Dart. 14 quid, paid contactless. Straight on and off … Continue reading Brixham

Who doesn’t love a trip to Devon? Our first trip in the Big Red Van, staying in a new spot, so some familiar and some new experiences. Arriving after a slow meander through the countryside was a novelty, instead of after a long slog. Not entirely sure which is better! We booked in for 4 nights at Slapton Sands C&CC site at £44.35 per night … Continue reading Slapton Sands

Sooooo much rain!!! Drove through Somerset in bucketing conditions, and only really wanted somewhere to stop to make some lunch. It was serious roadside rivers and bleary windscreens, so we needed a stop off to let the rain pass over if nothing else. Passed through Wookey, saw the car park entrance and decided to chance it – expecting another Cheddar situation with two drive-bys and … Continue reading Wet at Wookey Hole

Had to negotiate the centre of Bristol to get to the countrysidey bits beyond. Clean Air Zone was a bit of a surprise but I googled it, and we were exempt. Slow road driving through Chew Magna, picnic at Chew Valley Lake (2.30 to park for 2 hours, ice cream van and clean public Johns), West Harptree, Blagdon, Rickford Chapel, Goatchurch Cavern, Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar … Continue reading Slow Road to Cheddar

Cornwall was the original plan for this summer’s road trip. Months before, watching Rick Stein may or may not have had something to do with it, we decided we should explore this unknown corner of the country. Usual amounts of research occurred, which is to say, very little. We did* know 2 things about Cornwall. 1. It’s massively busy in summer. 2. The roads are … Continue reading Away to Slimbridge and the South West

Pre-booked this one weeks in advance before the onslaught of weather. The only site where we booked a grass pitch. Arriving after some serious torrential downpours. Trepidation. We successfully negotiated the narrow entrance, and parked in the top car park to go and have a look around before booking in at the bar. There seemed to be a bit of hardstanding free, if we couldn’t … Continue reading Masons Arms, Odcombe

The steep descent and hairpin bends going into Uig were a surprise, as was the oncoming traffic at the worst possible moments. We missed the turning to the Fairy Glen, with no opportunity to stop or turn round for miles and had to go back to Sligachan to take the road to Talisker and Glenbrittle. We should have heeded the scarecrow’s warning ⚠️ “Substandard roads … Continue reading To the Brittle End

Having a small palaeontologist in the family, there was no way we could go to Skye without heading for Staffin and checking out the Dino related delights of the area, so we packed up (not a long job tbh) leaving the buzz of Sligachan and set off via Portree. We were passing the Old Man of Storr, so thought why not? When we got near, … Continue reading The Top of Skye