This 4 week trip is ideal for incoming tourists and British tourists alike.
It covers many of the most desirable areas of England and Scotland. Route
maps will be provided and all sites can be booked in advance with the
Caravan Club or the Camping and Caravan Club. This itinery is infinitely
variable and is merely a suggested route which we think you may consider.
If you prefer less time in the Scottish western isles and more time golfing at
Gleneagles or Turnberry or any of the many Scottish golf courses or perhaps
more time in the south of England please let us know and we will add or subtract
the places you wish to amend. Some tourists will want to visit friends or WW2
airfields in East Anglia, or visit Cornwall and Devon which is not on this route.
Wales has also many interesting places which can be added. Please ask and we
will change the route for you.
It is always advisable to join the caravan club (£30) and pre book your sites
through the caravan club whose web site is shown below:
www.caravanclub.co.uk (or e-mail: enquiries@caravan-club.co.uk)
Other benefits from the caravan club are discounted ferry fares, all arranged by the
Caravan Club travel service (Telephone 01342 316101).
Alternatively join the Caravan and Camping Club:
www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Please ask for our computerised route map which we can generate for this tour or
any other that you require.
We can be e-mailed on: – headoffice@easirent.com
Web guide(s):-
www.theheritagetrail.co.uk
www.ukfavourites.com
www.travelbritain.org
www.visitbritain.com
www.english-heritage.org.uk
www.heritagecities.co.uk
www.travelengland.org.uk
www.tourismtrade.org
Our tour starts in North West England where you collect your motor home. We will
collect you from Manchester or Liverpool airport in our stretched limousine. Once at
our depot in Wigan we will need approx. one hour to show you around your motor home and to
make sure you understand how everything operates. At all times during your tour we will be
on call by phone if you wish to ask any questions. All our Motorhomes are less than 12 months
old and we have full assistance and breakdown cover. Unlike the U.S.A. our country is very
small and few places are more than 3 hours away from our central location.
Friday Day 1
Wigan-Blackpool (1 night)
Blackpool is famous for its illuminations which commence on the first week in September for one
month. Blackpool is England’s premier and most famous resort. Blackpool Pleasure Beach has one of
the largest roller coasters in the world and evening brings glittering cabaret shows for all the
family. Your site is “Blackpool South”, which is number 128 in the site guide.
This stop is optional as Blackpool is a little “tacky” and will not suit some tourists. If you
have children, however, you may consider this town.
Tourist information: – www.visitnorthwest.com
Saturday and Sunday Days 2 & 3
Blackpool-Bowness (Lake District) (2 nights)
Next stop is Bowness, set in the heart of the Lake District and our site is “Braithwaite Fold”
which is within walking distance of the town centre and close to the lakeside.
Take one of the many cruises on Lake Windermere and hop off at different villages around
the lake. Lovely walking country.
Visit Hill Top, the tiny 17th century cottage of Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit.
The site is number 155 of the site guide.
Web guide:- www.golakes.co.uk
Monday Day 4
Bowness-Ullswater (1 night)
Your site this evening is Troutbeck Head which nestles in a valley alongside a babbling brook,
below Great Mell Fell with spectacular views of Blencathra. Site number 152 of our site guide.
Cruise on Lake Ullswater and the market town of Keswick is within easy reach. An alternate to
this site is the Camping and Caravanning Club site at Crow Park Rd, Keswick. This site is on the
lake shore of Derwentwater with the town just a short stroll away.
Web guide:- www.ullswater.co.uk
Tuesday and Wednesday Days 5 & 6
Ullswater-Edinburgh (2 nights)
Why not visit Hadrian’s Wall on the way to Edinburgh. This was built to defend the northern
frontier of the ancient Roman Empire.
Our site is just 6 miles from Edinburgh at Slatebarns, site 181 in the site guide. Access
to Edinburgh is by bus which cuts out the hassle of parking in this vibrant and busy capital
city of Scotland.
Web guide(s):-
www.visitscotland.com
www.edinburgh.org
www.host.co.uk
www.edinburghshogmanay.org
www.stirling.gov.uk
Thursday and Friday Days 7 & 8
Edinburgh-Braemar (2 nights)
Our site, The Invercauld”, is number 172 of the site guide and is the
gateway to the Cairngorms.
If your trip includes September you can see the Highland Gathering, a famous sporting event.
Beautiful landscapes and scenery surround this site and it is ideal walking country. Visit
Balmoral, one of the Queen’s homes.
Web guide(s):-
www.scottish.heartlands.org
www.scot-borders.co.uk
Saturday and Sunday Days 8 & 9
Braemar-Culloden Moor (2 nights)
This is where the famous battle took place between Bonnie Prince Charlie and Scottish history was
rewritten. Visit Loch Ness and see the monster. Inverness is just 6 miles away with its impressive
castle and lively atmosphere.
Your site is “Culloden Moor” number 163 of the site guide.
Monday and Tuesday Day 10 & 11
Culloden Moor-Bunree (2 nights)
Your site this evening is Bunree which has been voted the Top Site in Britain by readers of
Caravan Magazine. Fabulous lochside location and must be lovliest in scenic terms. Number 166.
Web guide(s):-
www.witb.co.uk
www.visitorkney.com
www.visitshetland.com
Wednesday – Friday Day 12, 13, 14
Oban-Isle of Mull and other islands (4 nights)
Oban is the main ferry terminal to the Hebrides and Western Isles
A leisurely 4 nights can be enjoyed visiting the numerous islands off this beautiful
coastline. Visit Mull, Iona, Glencoe, St. Columba, Staffa, Tiree, Coll, Barra, South Uist,
North Uist, Harris, and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Due to the lack of campsites on the
islands this is your chance to “wild camp” i.e. stop where you wish whether it be a sandy
cove or mountain glen. Site number 169, North Ledaig, is a good site just north of Oban.
Saturday Day 15
Oban-Durham (1 night)
Once back on the mainland next stop is quite a long drive down to Durham.
Your site for the night is “Grange” which is number 144 of your site guide. You may take a
guided tour of the town but do not miss the magnificent cathedral and castle. Beamish Open
Air Museum is a popular attraction.
Sunday and Monday Days 16 & 17
Durham-York (2 nights)
York is an incredible medieval city, most famous for York Minster, England’s largest Gothic
church. Take a trip back in time at the Viking Centre where time reverts to 948 AD. Visit the
large National Railway Museum or take a cruise along the Ouse.
Your site for two nights is “Beachwood Grange”, number 138 in the site guide.
Web guide :- www.ytb.org.uk
Tuesday Day 18
York-Buxton (1 night)
A two night stopover at “Grin Low” allows you to unwind a little and relax in this
unusual site. Buxton lies at the heart of the Peak District which is one of the most
beautiful areas of Britain and is as equally attractive as the Lake District. Grin
Low is number 101 of the site guide.
Web guide:- www.visitheartofengland.com
Wednesday and Thursday Days 20 & 21
Buxton-Broadway (2 nights)
Our site here is “Broadway”, number 84 of our site guide and just on the edge of one of
the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds. This is a picture postcard of olde worlde England
at its best.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday Days 22, 23 & 24
Broadway-London (3 nights)
Our site in London is “Crystal Palace” where a bus takes you directly to Oxford Circus
in the heart of town. Number 40 in the site guide.
Web guide:- www.londontown.com
Monday and Tuesday Days 25 & 26
London-Moreton-in-Marsh (2 nights)
This is an ideal stopover to visit Stratford-Upon- Avon, Warwick, and Oxford. Our site is
number 90 of the site guide and only 400 yards from the town centre where there are numerous
pubs and restaurants within walking distance.
Wednesday and Thursday Days 27 & 28
Moreton-in-March -Chester (2 nights)
Chester is steeped in history and is best known for its Roman connection. Chester was a major
garrison in Roman times, probably due to its position on the river Dee and its midpoint position
between London and Hadrian’s Wall on the Scottish border.Visit the 900 year old Cathedral and the
unique “Rows” shopping galleries. Our site is “Chester Fairoaks”, site number 125 and access to
the city is by bus.
Web guide(s):-
www.chestercc.gov.uk
www.chester-races.co.uk
www.liverpool.gov.uk
www.destinationmanchester.com
Friday Day 29
Chester-Wigan
Wigan, like Chester was a Roman town (Coccium) and areas such as Millgate, Wallgate, Hallgate,
and Standishgate were parts in the wall of this garrison town.
Return Motor home at 10.00 a.m.