Advertisement
Message Forums |
|
Topic: getting out and about
|
|
11/9/2008 at 9:52am
Location: York Outfit: Bessacarr 769
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 05/7/2003 Platinum Member
Forum Posts: 684
Site Reviews Total: | 4 |
|
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2018: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
Site Nights 2018: | 0 |
|
What do you all do for transport when you are on site.
take the motorhome out ?
Bike?
scooter?
or just enjoy the site area?
lin
|
11/9/2008 at 10:04am
Location: Leicester Outfit: Laika Eco vip
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 03/8/2004 Silver Member
Forum Posts: 126
Site Reviews Total: | 0 |
|
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2018: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
Site Nights 2018: | 0 |
|
Hi lin, we do a bit of everything - we walk, use public transport if possible and also take the motorhome out.
It really depends on the type of holiday we are on - if we are stopping near London we park up and don't move the van again but use public transport to get into the city, if we are on the Isle of arran then we walk, canoe and use the motor home.
This is the beauty of it - its so flexible we use whatever is available on each trip. We do not take cycles - I prefer my bike with an engine on and thus it is too heavy to put on the back of my camper! (see my gallery!)
--------------
Chris
|
11/9/2008 at 12:55pm
Location: West Yorkshire Outfit: Hymer Exsis 578i
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 31/7/2006 Diamond Member
Forum Posts: 1942
Site Reviews Total: | 18 |
|
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2018: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
Site Nights 2018: | 0 |
|
Like the other people who have replied we walk,use public transport,cycle or take the van out.
We usually research the site we are visiting and try and find somewhere that has a village or pub within walking distance and some good walks from the site.
We also check out public transport and where the nearest bus stops or train stations are.
We have occasionally taken the Motorhome out but in all fairness if we just go out for the weekend (which we do all year round) then we tend to leave it on site.
I think the key to it is choose a site that suits what you would like to do,we don't mind walking a mile or two to the nearest pub but some people do not want to walk that far.
It has never been a problem to us but if you did want to take the Motorhome out it does not take very long to get it ready for a spin,just unplug the hook up,put the steadies up if you use them,make sure your cuboards and doors are secure and nothing is going to fly about whilst you are moving and your off!
Val
|
Advertisement
|
12/9/2008 at 12:15am
Location: Outfit:
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 17/2/2007 Platinum Member
Forum Posts: 1022
Site Reviews Total: | 3 |
|
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2018: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
Site Nights 2018: | 0 |
|
Hi there,
We too do a combination of all the above and even though ours is quite a large vehicle we usually find somewhere handy to park. A good tip we have found is to ring the local tourist information office or the local council (car park dept) of the area you intend to visit and then ask them if and where there is anywhere suitable to park your MH and 9 times out of 10 they will very kindly give you directions to a car park or nearby spot that can accomodate you. Tesco is usually very kind to we MH'ers and if you find a store near to the town centre you are usually ok there for a couple of hours but I would always check first just to be on the safe side! However, I think Tesco realise that we MH'ers are likely to spend money in their stores due to their big parking spaces, so they are quite happy to allow us to park there!
Many places allow you to park in the coach parks but again always check first as if it isn't permitted, you can be stung by a hefty parking violation fine! I take my laptop with us wherever we go and use a Three USB dongle for mobile internet and very often I look up the telephone numbers of the local authorities and give them a ring and we find they are usually very helpful and willing to assist you and so I think you will soon discover that parking doesn't have to be the nightmare problem that so many people seem to think it must be.
By the way, we sometimes tow our Smart car behind ours if we know we are going to be staying in the same place for a few days but that is not something everyone fancies so it is not a solution for everyone but it is another option to consider if the idea appeals to you.
Another thing we do If we fancy a night out to a nearby town or village where it may be a tad too far to walk is to get a taxi there and back just like you would do at home if you were going out for a meal or a drink and the reception at most campsites usually have a list of local taxi numbers.!
I hope this helps to answer your question?
Happy travels
Sue
------------- The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.
|
16/9/2008 at 5:47pm
Location: North Yorkshire Outfit: IH Motor Campers Oregon Re
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 26/7/2006 Silver Member
Forum Posts: 160 Tent Reviews: 1
Site Reviews Total: | 2 |
|
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2018: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
Site Nights 2018: | 0 |
|
Lots of things -
a. Walk
b. Ride our bicycles
c. Use public transport
d. Ride our scooter
e. Cadge a lift from a friend
f. Cadge a lift from an aquaintance
g. Use our thumbs
h. Take the MH now that she's small enough to park without much effort (need to watch out still for height barriers though)
------------- Batman lives on in North Yorkshire
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
6249 Visitors online !
Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite
[Message Forums]
[Caravan Sites & Camping]
[Company Listings]
[Features / Advice]
[Virtual Brochure]
[Shop!]
[Reception]
[Competitions]
[Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]
[Event Diary]
[Contact Us]
[Tent Reviews]
Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024
|
Advertisement
|
|
|