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Subject Topic: Looking for a campsite on way down South Post Reply Post New Topic
21/6/2018 at 6:10pm
 Location: Glasgow
 Outfit: 1997 ABI Dalesman 450CT
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Hi all, until we get a new(To us) caravan in the winter, we have decided to head down to the south coast with a tent and hook up. Rather that getting down in one night, could anyone suggest a decent site around half way for a few nights. Heading from Glasgow with a 5 year old grandson so somewhere that would keep us happy would be great. Planning to head on 7th July and see where it takes us as no hurry home.


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21/6/2018 at 8:06pm
 Location: Liverpool
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I can't recommend a site as I live in the area so don't camp there but if you are coming down the M6, Chester is great and about half way. Your grandson would love Chester Zoo (very expensive, but great) and there are loads of other things to do in the area.

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21/6/2018 at 10:01pm
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Thanks Pixie


22/6/2018 at 8:57am
 Location: Wirral
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This might be worth a try - not far off the main road but peaceful, on a working farm so animals for the little one to admire (cows mostly). Basic but clean, flat and well-managed grass, fine for an overnighter. Convenient for all Chester's attractions. Zoo, Roman stuff etc. http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=2190

There are sites around the Delamere Forest area too, west of Northwich, but I haven't stayed at them so don't know what they're like.

For a tea/loo break, Johnstonebridge services just north of the border is pleasant, with a lake you can walk round for a leg-stretch. Further south, Tebay Services (independent, local produce etc) is also a good spot for a break.

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23/6/2018 at 8:08am
 Location: North Wales
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The Roman museum in Chester is good for kids and I’ll second the zoo.

Nora


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25/6/2018 at 1:39pm
 Location: Glasgow
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25/6/2018 at 2:53pm
 Location: Ilkeston. Derbyshire
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Tam
Sounds like an adventure with the grandson.
If time is on your side, come down M6,M5 to south coast, travel along it, come back up the east side stopping off as you go.

I would love to do that sometime from Derbyshire, up east coast, across the head of Scotland and down the west coast.

Big ask at the moment, but what an adventure you could have.
I have met a few in motorhomes that have done that, maybe one day.

Good Luck tam
Enjoy it



PS Chester Zoo is a must

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26/6/2018 at 8:04pm
 Location: stoke on trent
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Little bit lower than Chester.
M6 jct 17 field farm fisheries
M6 jct 13 Pillaton Hall Farm

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02/7/2018 at 4:50pm
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Pillaton Hall Farm would be my recommendation. It's only about 3 minutes from mine and is a great wee place. Pretty much half way for your journey.

I would offer you a brew but I am back home in the motherland that weekend.

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