PREVIEW
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Touring is
SO EASY!
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want to escape the pressures of a busy life C I VIES E
in a rural retreat. So, what would you expect to see at a
As caravanning becomes more and more caravan site, apart from the obvious? Well, A
popular, sites spring up to satisfy demand. you might be surprised. Some of the most
Millions of pounds are spent each year spectacular views in the country can be
developing new sites with ever more enjoyed from your pitch.
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sophisticated facilities, some incorporating Take Trewethett arm, located high on OVE Sp T’S TIL understandable that caravans and motorhomes available to some caution will be necessary in E O R D O
groundbreaking, environmentally friendly the cliffs in ornwall, with breathtaking ad re e ve you may be somewhat daunted by beginners, should you have any doubts at confined spaces. There isn’t a vast amount of equipment
PAR A DISE
and energy efficient technology. views overlooking ossiney ove with its and aye ave the prospect of hitching up your all about your capabilities. These can required to get touring. If you haveunc r even an
caravan to your towcar and driving off for make a really enjoyable day out, and O S ECIL LICECE chosen a caravan, then you will, of
THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF LORIOUS DESTINATIONS TO
sandy beach. a ernn nap
E O DS I The coastal path borders the site, with the first time. will readily instill confidence in your You won’t need to obtain a special licence course, need to fit a towbar and extra IS THERE A FINER NATURAL SITE IN THE WORLD THAN THE
CHOOSE FRO FOR THAT ERFECT HOLIDA DESTINATION You might think that such a wide choice and spectacular clifftop walks along footpaths
It is, however, much easier than you driving skills. Take a look at p24. to drive most touring outfits. Your overtaking mirrors to the towcar.
superb facilities come at a high price, but to Tintagel, best known for its dramatic might think. After all, if hundreds of everyday driving licence should allow you Other than that there’s very little else
LAKE DISTRICT? ANDY STOTHERT DOESN’T THINK SO...
you’d be wrong. Staying at a topquality castle, reputedly the birthplace of ing thousands of drivers do this every year, DRIVI MOOROMES to drive motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes and that is essential. Something to carry
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, W you’ve bought your I C EREC plants. It’s more than likely you’ve passed caravan site costs from as little as 8 a night, Arthur. how hard can it be? Apart from the Unless you choose a huge motor caravan to tow most caravans. water in, preferably wheeled. MelamineOverng
especially if you take advantage of the Or consider the site at unree in r a n nve en ur ance Dane r additional length of the outfit, towing a they really are as easy and pleasant to drive All drivers who passed a car test before crockery perhaps. An awning for extraree C ay caravan or motorhome, where are There are dedicated sites for caravans and close by many sites without even being
er you going to pitch it when you arrive motor caravans in almost every imaginable aware of their existence. concessions available to members of Scotland, right at the water’s edge of och caravan is almost no more difficult in itself as a car. the first of January 1997 retain their space on a sunny day.
ennua at your chosen holiday destination? corner of the country. They cater for all Some are large, with doens of pitches, caravan clubs. innhe with fantastic views across the are specifically planted to provide habitat OVE Enyng a than driving solo. The cab of your motorhome is just like existing entitlement to tow trailers until Other things can be added, as time
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HAT IS it about the Lake the landscape’s relationship with man have been in place in Lakeland for over
District that stirs the hearts that makes it so special – the way the Lake 200 years, and the result is a landscape
and passions of so many folk? District has been loved and nurtured by which has been very carefully managed.
This is where touring gets really tastes, from peaceful green parks where their own tarmac roads, with posh loos and Some of the smaller sites with fewer water to the mountains, and a stone’s throw for rare birds or mammals, or where day u a Leed Simply allowing a little more time and being in a car, except that, in many cases, their licence expires. This means they are goes by, when you get more into touring.
Just why have the world’s great artists, us, rather than abused. This isn’t necessarily a good thing in every
interesting. ecause there are literally you can get away from it all, to city showers. Others are tiny, with no more facilities can cost but a few pounds a night, from ritain’s highest point, en Nevis. endangered plants are encouraged to thrive. Cae space for braking, overtaking and you can swivel the seats around to face generally entitled to drive a vehicle and A device such as a caravan mover to help
a79 poets, philosophers and photographers The Lake District was immediately sense, but in general our efforts have been
thousands of places for you to pitch your locations, ideal as a base from which to than five pitches and a track leading to a making them superb value for money. Of course, not all sites can boast quite There are even aravan lub Sites in M Pe cornering just about covers it. Reversing is rearwards when parked, for use as part of trailer combination of up to 8.25 tonnes. you position your caravan more easily,
found something here which nowhere recognised as having a natural beauty, pure in heart. This is why, in the very core
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homefromhome, in this country alone. explore or simply go shopping. field. All have their enthusiasts, from ompare that to the cost of a package such magnificent views. You will find National arks. oue just a matter of knowing the trick, and the living accommodation. So, unless you are considering a huge can be very handy, for instance.
else can quite match? rather than simply being a human of this beautiful place, caravan sites are
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aravanning is the U’s most popular paid Most of them are immaculately families who want entertainment laid on, holiday and you can see why caravanning however, sites designated SSSIs Sites of Some sites have been developed in P
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ites g once mastered is extremely satisfying. In taller models you will need to note and expensive trailer or motorhome, your With a motor caravan it’s even easier. The most sublime scenery on the planet resource for farming, or habitation, or few and far between.
for holiday, so you are superbly catered for. maintained and well screened by trees and with bars and restaurants, to couples who has become such a popular leisure activity. Special Scientific Interest, others which naturally sheltered spots such as >> You could take one of the many any height restrictions on the road, and current car licence should be sufficient to Nearly everything is built in – including Ordnance Survey
may have something to do with it, but whatever. The conservation measures we The Caravan Club’s Troutbeck Head
recommended manoeuvring courses for obviously with longer and wider vehicles get you started. the tow vehicle!a73 Landranger Map 90 there is more to it than that. It is, I think, now think desirable in the wider world site lies on the eastern edge of the Lake >>
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Contents
Touring – what’s OK, I’m persuaded. Now I’m ready to go.
that all about? What do I do next? Give me some ideas!
6 FREEDOM, FUN AND FLEXIBILITY 16 CARAVAN OR MOTORHOME? 24 ON MANOEUVRES
Touring is a great way to explore in total There’s no shortage of models, but Don’t worry, help is at hand if you haven’t
comfort. Forget all your old ideas about which would you choose? towed before, or driven a motor caravan
caravans and open your mind to the latest
ideas about holidays on the move
18 CHOOSING A LAYOUT
28 LAKELAND PARADISE
Ingenuity is the motorhome and
Stunning views and great places to stay in
10 WHERE CAN I STAY? caravan designer’s middle name
the heart of England’s lakeland
The world really is your oyster on a touring
holiday. Coast or country, bustling or 20 WHAT CAN MY CAR TOW?
32 CITY CENTRE TOURING
peaceful – and if the weather turns, just Towing a caravan is easy enough –
Did you know you can stay close to the
move on provided you make the right match
heart of Britain’s g big cities with your
caravan? They don’t come much bigger
14 TOURING IS SO EASY! 22 WHAT ELSE DO I NEED?
than London...
Will you need a new driving licence? Will A sense of adventure! Plus a few
your car be up to towing? Could you store a extras you may not have thought about.
34 SEEING RED
caravan or motorhome? We’ll help solve We’ll explain
For most people, a touring holiday is a
some of these potential problems
chance to get out into the countryside.
Rural retreats put you in touch with a rich
diversirty of wildlife
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38 GO HUG A TREE!
Joining the Ancient Tree Hunt is just one
way of exploring the great outdoors
40 SUPERB PERFORMANCE
See how The Caravan Club evaluates the
towing credentials of popular cars
42 NATIONAL SERVICE
Ben Fogle spearheads a campaign for the
protection of Britain’s National Parks
48 A WEEK IN PROVENCE
France beckons, and getting to the best
parts is easy on a touring holiday
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