A couple of years ago we did the Great North 500 holiday in a Motorhome and had a great time. I used this company who we have used for Glastonbury. Its a kiwi firm and they are fabulous and we picked up or vehicle from their Edinburgh depot near the Airport.Thinking of booking a motorhome hire, for a week, to do a bit of touring. Just for two of us.
Any advice or recommendations?
Probably touring Scotland - we’ve not been past Edinburgh to date…
I would have prefered a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, but they seem rare…
HarryVegas is out Motorhome expert, give him a shout.Thinking of booking a motorhome hire, for a week, to do a bit of touring. Just for two of us.
Any advice or recommendations?
Probably touring Scotland - we’ve not been past Edinburgh to date…
I would have prefered a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, but they seem rare…
...or you could have a pilgrimage to Dalton for Doreen's Yorkshire black puddingIt's a good idea to hire the van from somewhere like Edinburgh/Glasgow as it will save you time lost in the van. I'm looking at spending some time up in Scotland in my van this year. The only word of caution is that the North Coast 500 can be like a procession of motorhomes and campervans (particularly through July and August) and it's quite a drive from Edinburgh to even get to the start! I'm looking to do some island hopping in the Hebrides particularly a pilgrimage to the home of Stornoway Black Pudding on Harris!
Keep meaning to try this, but not seen it to buy in the shops I buy food. I see that they list Darlo as somewhere it is sold but don't mention which shop/butcher's....or you could have a pilgrimage to Dalton for Doreen's Yorkshire black pudding
Yes we went out of season so didn’t need to book (Sept) but June July August you do have to book in advance. Sites are excellent with really good facilities.Just make sure you get unlimited mileage in with the hire. I have a VW T5 and we have done the West coast area a couple of times, they are plenty pf sites dotted around however with a camper you will have book in advance. Check out:
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Heard a couple of horror midgie stories...my mate was covered in them in Scotland.Sounds fun
Might be wise to do a bit of research about midgies before planning your route
I absolutely love Belgium and Ypres in particular. This years trip is a try out for a big European expedition. I plan to retire in three years from now and hope to take a year out touring Europe.If you're not fixed on Scotland then Europe is fantastically set up for Motorhomes, many small towns and villages deliberately set up free or very cheap places to stay to encourage tourists. While you won't get far in a week, you could do the Pas de Calais/Nord and some of Belgium. Tournai is a gem of a town, as is Montreuil-sur-Mer and Esquelbecq, Wissant and Cassel are good motorhome stops close to the ports. Ypres isn't free, but also worth a visit and the last post plays every evening at the Menin Gate.
I bought my Moho 6 years ago when mortgage finished, never looked back. Only done Scotland once, went as far up the west coast as Bunree, near Fort William and then across the middle via Aberfeldy (distillery) to Stonehaven and back down the east coast.I absolutely love Belgium and Ypres in particular. This years trip is a try out for a big European expedition. I plan to retire in three years from now and hope to take a year out touring Europe.
Bit of a pipe dream, but we all need one…
Better make that 90 days out, unless you have EU passports.I absolutely love Belgium and Ypres in particular. This years trip is a try out for a big European expedition. I plan to retire in three years from now and hope to take a year out touring Europe.
Bit of a pipe dream, but we all need one…
I hadn't thought of that. Might have to include a trip outside of the EU, to break it up... Not sure how all that works...Better make that 90 days out, unless you have EU passports.
The rule is a maximum of 90 days in 180. So 90 days there and then 90 away.I hadn't thought of that. Might have to include a trip outside of the EU, to break it up... Not sure how all that works...