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via mobile 29/6/2022 at 7:59am
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OP has stated that they want to break the journey with an overnighter, PLEASE not at a service station. I hope they come back and let us know what they did.


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via mobile 08/7/2022 at 10:13pm
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A lot of service stations in the UK impose a fine / parking charge, I'd you stay longer than a specified number of hours.

As Mrs B says: far better to overnight at a site.


15/7/2022 at 9:01pm
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is the m5 route ok for a twin wheel caravan thanks


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17/7/2022 at 5:49pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Tidburyboy on 27/6/2022
Be aware if you're going via M5 Taunton, personally I'd avoid Axminster which pushes you across to Honiton. The issue there is the A35 will have road closures until some time in July. So perhaps the A34 route might be better? As for staying over, I'd not want to stay overnight on a Service Station, there'll be plenty of sites en route a quick Google search should find you something close to your route.



I’m sure it’s fine, OP, but this earlier post is relevant to the M5 route rn.

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19/7/2022 at 2:42pm
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Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 21/6/2022
We live in Worcester and have gone to East Fleet a couple of times. Down M5 to Taunton and then cut across to Weymouth. After turning off at Taunton it is a slow easy drive to Weymouth.



i've tried a few routes but i find this route (taunton) easier, maybe a few miles longer but an easier drive, returned 3 weeks ago and minimal road works going on then.

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24/7/2022 at 7:25am
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Why do you have to arrive bang on 12oclock ?
Just set off and arrive sometime i the afternoon Stress free…



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