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In fact, it's not even a mile, there is a new road system in place because of development in the area.

Come off the M5 at junction 30, and take the 3rd exit signposted Exeter, about 1/4 mile up the road, turn right at the traffic lights.  Follow that road for about 200yds and turn left into tesco at the first roundabout.

Fuel was 137.9 today, and breakfast is good.

Hi 'just do it'

because we couldn't leave earlier than 9 we went across to the Asda for a breakfast.  If you arrive and not going out in car then you don't need the barrier fob so that way you can get away much earlier.

We found the motorway no problem - the traffic was actually more busy on the opposite side, people returning home. 

We stayed at Pentewan Sands, between St Austell & Mevagissey.

We are going again next year and will definitely do the same overnight stay.

Quote: Originally posted by Simontodd on 13/8/2012

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We live in Plymouth and know the M5 well. I would say that most Saturdays during school holidays, the M5 is slow or stopped between M5/M4 interchange and Exeter. Sometimes eastbound sometimes west, sometimes both. Last Saturday I took an EXTRA 2 hours to get from end of M4 (Bristol)along M5 to Exeter.
If it was me, I would travel Friday night. You could try Holman's Wood or Exeter racecourse for an overnight.
Regards
Simon
PS Trethem Mill is a fantatic site, one of our favourite

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Quote: Originally posted by cazza20 on 13/8/2012

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Hi 'just do it'

because we couldn't leave earlier than 9 we went across to the Asda for a breakfast.  If you arrive and not going out in car then you don't need the barrier fob so that way you can get away much earlier.

We found the motorway no problem - the traffic was actually more busy on the opposite side, people returning home. 

We stayed at Pentewan Sands, between St Austell & Mevagissey.

We are going again next year and will definitely do the same overnight stay.

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