Wide roads, easy access coastal sites

Mama Shell replied on 09/09/2021 13:23

Mama Shell

Posted on 09/09/2021 13:23

We are planning to buy a tourer next spring. Being the planner that I am I'm keen to start looking for places to stay, particularly during the summer months when I will be in charge of towing. Never towed before, car is medium size max towing weight 1300. Worried about driving to a site down tricky narrow, windy roads, meeting oncoming traffic and having to manoeuvre accordingly! Of course, my towing skills will become more proficient as time goes on but keen to find sites that will build my confidence.

So lovely people, what sites would you recommend for a newbie? Sites where the access roads are wide, enough for cars/caravans to pass. Love the coast and being near a beach, that said, lakeside sites do appeal too. any advice most welcome.

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 10/09/2021 13:12

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 10/09/2021 12:47 by DavidKlyne

Have you thought of Norfolk, pretty good access to the three main site.

David

Posted on 10/09/2021 13:12

+1, Norfolk & Suffolk are a fave’s of mine. Quiet & peaceful beautiful countryside with warm welcoming folk. The Broads areas are stunning👍🏻

KeefySher replied on 10/09/2021 15:16

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KeefySher

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Posted on 10/09/2021 15:16

Our first holiday with our caravan in 2015 was to Exeter Racecourse for an overnight, then onto Watergate Bay, then Trewhethett Farm and home via narrow lanes to the M5 as the main drag was closed due to an overturned caravan

The journey to Exeter was in a storm that flooded the A30 to Honiton.

To add to the mix the tow car was a Disco hired that day that was unknown to me.

Take it easy, it's a holiday not a timetable. Remember the caravan will follow the car basically. Use your mirrors.

Hope you don't encounter the current greeting from the locals, as image below

You'll be fine.

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Posted on 10/09/2021 09:26 by brue

Where we live narrow lanes are a way of life but if it's a concern it's probably not worth the worry. We visited a CL in our motorhome a few weeks ago which required a lengthy maze like narrow laned drive on the approach. The owners had sent detailed instructions with photos, we remarked how difficult it would be towing a caravan...when we got there a big fifth wheeler was on site, the owners said it was fine getting there! Everything depends on your level of confidence so the OP is being sensible but may find that confidence improves.

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SeasideBill replied on 10/09/2021 23:23

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SeasideBill

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Posted on 10/09/2021 20:37 by

I am afraid I dont buy the confidence argument. No amount of confidence will make the lanes wider or the passing places more frequent. I am sure there are more skillfull caravanners than me out there but few with more experience and towing down lanes almost touching the van sides without adequate passing places is not my idea of fun especially when there is nothing special at the end of it.

Posted on 10/09/2021 23:23

There’s certainly a problem brewing when one of the parties can’t backwards, but usually resolved by the ones that can. However, if neither can drive backwards there is a problem.

old ludlovian replied on 11/09/2021 01:16

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old ludlovian

Motorhomer

Posted on 11/09/2021 01:16

If a combine harvester can go down that lane and tractor with trailer mobile home on lorry so can caravan dont worry just go for it

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Posted on 11/09/2021 01:16 by old ludlovian

If a combine harvester can go down that lane and tractor with trailer mobile home on lorry so can caravan dont worry just go for it

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Takethedogalong replied on 11/09/2021 18:44

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Takethedogalong

Posted on 11/09/2021 18:44

We have found a new route off Dartmoor today. It’s categorised “interesting, motor home only, not towing a van”. A few tight squeezes in places, and the ability to reverse is required.

We have our own touring road classification system, ranging from “motorway, boring” to “ holy ****, never again!” 😁

Rob2CathDavies replied on 11/09/2021 18:45

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Rob2CathDavies

Caravanner

Posted on 11/09/2021 18:45

Cae Mawr on Anglesey. Easy access, short walk to Traeth Bychan (beach).

No facilities block.

redface replied on 11/09/2021 19:51

redface

Caravanner

Posted on 11/09/2021 19:51

I find google maps -satellite view, a good option on which to check sites & approach roads to any site - be it club site or CL.

You can always then ring a site owner or club warden in advance of booking of booking, to chat about access and they will be delighted to help you.

Enjoy tugging!

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Posted on 11/09/2021 18:45 by Rob2CathDavies

Cae Mawr on Anglesey. Easy access, short walk to Traeth Bychan (beach).

No facilities block.

Posted on 11/09/2021 19:59

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