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Thinking about setting off on the saturday late afternoon as we are going to go to the national meet at derbyshire,anybody know if this is going to be a good or bad time to set off ,I believe it is a 5 and half hour drive from there so want to get to my destination around 10 pm maybe a little later,the only thing that is really worrying me is this is the first weekend of the start of the surfing champs comp,so will there more traffic on road in day

 we have always gone through the night,so not really looking forward to the drive down there.

 Netty

Post last edited on 20/03/2006 10:31:58

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Thanks everyone for your helpful advise.  I usually do all the driving but my partner can tow so i will probably let them do a bit too, they are not keen on towing they are better at the reversing bit.  May she can reverse her bit of the way.     We will leave mote like 1 am then and get past all the traffic.  Its so long since i have been that way im really looking forward to the trip.

Will defo have several stops for leg stretching and coffee.

Thanks again

Kathy 

LOL.....well fancy that!!!.....88 don't be late!!!......we will do a convoy!!

 Netty

Quote: Originally posted by kimmie on 21/3/2006

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Hi Paul and Wendy - I live near the Bradley Stoke Tesco and can thoroughly agree with you about avoiding the busy time.

We work on the basis of putting as many miles between us and Bristol when the road is as empty as possible. It can turn ito a car park for a large part of the morning starting very early. We usually have no idea where we are going to camp until we get into Cornwall - There are some good supermarkets with large car parks and cafes to stop in once you get there. Tesco's do a location guide of all their stores - pick one up at their petrol station. We've found it so useful.

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Hee Hee!

It only takes me 45 minutes to get to Cornwall!

I have noticed that in the spring/summer months that the M5 is still quite busy at night with everyone coming down for a holiday. I even got stuck in traffic at Avonmouth at 3 in the morning! Just what I wanted after coming back from Ireland!

I really don't think there is either a good time or a bad time to come down to the south west as everyone has the same idea. Just take plenty of breaks along the way. If you come off at junction 23 (A39) and head towards Glastonbuy for about 600 yards there is a very large layby that is set back from the road. This is a popular spot for truck drivers to stop through the week but is usually empty on a Friday night. It also has the added bonus of having one of the best snack bars in the country there! The "Frying Scotsman" does some lovely grub!

              Hi / Ya Kathy re; your trip to Cornwall,we live just pass the Tamar Bridge in Cornwall you might consider the route down on the A30 once you get to Exeter,that way you will by-pass the bridge and Dobwalls congestion giving you a less stressfull trip hpoe this of some help enjoy your stay.

                                                    Conqueror in Cornwall.