Advertisement
Message Forums |
|
 Topic: How far do you drive?
|
Page: 1 2 3
  |
24/2/2024 at 8:44am
Location:
Outfit:
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 10/9/2015 Gold Member 
Forum Posts: 356
| 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 P&N,
All I can do is say what we do, or more accurately, what we have done in the past.
Its easy to see there are so many variables impacting on what people do-caravan/tent/MH/starting point/crossing point/destination/length of holiday etc etc that what you decide on will, whilst likely matching what some others do, be a very personal choice.
We have over the years varied things but in the main we planned our destination, got there as quickly as possible, and maybe had a stop or two on the way home.
Our most visited destination is the Italian lakes going via Dover initially and, after the trip to Dreaded Dover became more and more of a pain, and finances improved, from the western ports-we have sailed from all the ports at one time or another-mainly Plymouth.
Our travel routine has varied, we no longer travel with children which we did for many many years, but our plan was a max of 4x2 hours driving with a start at 8am and with stops a max 10 hours.
Our longest journey in a day was from Villanova to Santander, a tad over 400 miles, leaving at 0750 and arriving at 1805 and it was a very enjoyable day with very little traffic, great roads and very varied scenery.
We have tended to travel 300-350 on day one, partly due to the fact that we are disembarking between 0630-0800, so using Autoroutes and N roads still gives a mid to late afternoon arrival.
However, when we returned to overseas travel post Covid my wife said that she did not want to do such long days so in 2022 the trip was planned on that basis-and it was a challenge!
I could never be accused of being a details man but experience has shown me that when travelling abroad, towing a van, the old adage that "failing to plan, is planning to fail" is quite accurate.
The trip-from Plymouth to Roscoff, then via Annecy to Lago Trasimeno, Lake Garda, Germany and Holland was fantastic but when we had returned and discussed the trip my wife said she was impressed with all the effort I had clearly made in the planning-the only negative was that "we always seemed to be stopping and starting"!!
Last years trip was planned with a day 1 of app 325 mls and then 200-250 the other days-sadly we had to cancel due to ill health so we didn't get to try it.
This year will see a mix with three day, two stop, drive from Santander to Lagos, then a couple of 300 ish mile days followed by much shorter 100-150
days and one key factor is we will be travelling with friends which always makes the day seem shorter and more enjoyable.
So wherever you go, and however you get there, hope you have many more enjoyable trips!
-------------
Allan
|
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
 via mobile 04/7/2024 at 9:42am
Location: Wonderful Rural Yorkshire
Outfit: VANGO-CAPRI 500 Airbeam (2018)
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 02/7/2010 Diamond Member 
Forum Posts: 1503
Tent Reviews: 15
| Site Reviews Total: | 25 |
|
| Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2023: | 2  |
| Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2020: | 1 |
| Site Reviews 2019: | 1 |
| Site Reviews 2018: | 2 |
|
| Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2023: | 24 |
| Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2020: | 3 |
| Site Nights 2019: | 12 |
| Site Nights 2018: | 11 |
|
Referring to the original post;
We are not towing a caravan, so I imagine this makes a big difference.
We just have a packed car.
Our rule is no more than 7hours driving in a day. If on the fast motorway route we stop at 3hrs for refreshments and a leg stretch.
When heading for Italy we split the journey and stop over at a half way point ( Eguisheim). As this is route we'll travelled we just want to get there, so we stay on the motorway.
In total the journey is 12hrs.
If its a new destination we come of the motorway to discover the many little villages and towns we would otherwise miss.
We ALWAYS take a picnic hamper, having stocked up with food at the first supermarket off the Rotterdam ferry.
For me I don't like 'fast food'.
Also the prices at service areas are extortionate.
A picnic hamper always comes in useful whilst on holiday. I bought a small hamper from a local delicatessen in Harrogate a few years ago (Weetons). It is really practical and looks good too.
This year will be our 11th year visiting Italy, it never disappoints but it is a 'hike.
-------------
CAT
Favourite site:
Camping Nanzel, Limone, Lake
Garda..perfect for MTB, Kayak, SUP and fell running training.
Favourite areas: Provence, French Alps, Savigny (as a stop over for Southern France: Rhein valley as a stop over for Italy. 78
|
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
|
|
6350 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
|
|
|
