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Sign banning overnight stays repeatedly goes missing leaving council unable to enforce restrictions

Mike RuffMay 29, 2022June 1, 2022

by Mike RuffMay 29, 2022June 1, 20220

Parking signs warning campervans and motorhomes against “overnight stays” at a remote Anglesey beauty spot are regularly being removed or damaged leaving the council unable...

Campervan falls 100ft from viewpoint car park

Mike RuffMay 27, 2022June 1, 2022

by Mike RuffMay 27, 2022June 1, 20220

A campervan fell 100ft after rolling over the edge of a car park in the Highland Glen after its handbrake reportedly failed. The vehicle was...

Ten Dublin attractions to put on your Irish bucket list

Mike RuffMay 24, 2022June 1, 2022

by Mike RuffMay 24, 2022June 1, 20220

Rediscover the buzz of Ireland’s charming capital, where red brick buildings hold fascinating secrets, pretty parks hide on city corners and friendly greetings carry across...

Gobbins Cliff Path reopens with new tours

Mike RuffMay 7, 2022May 13, 2022

by Mike RuffMay 7, 2022May 13, 20220

Northern Ireland’s dramatic Gobbins Cliff Path has reopened with new speciality tours adding a twist to the experience. The exhilarating cliff-top and below-sea-level Gobbins Cliff...

Caravan and Motorhome Club continues Surfing England support

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by Mike RuffApril 30, 2022May 13, 20220

The Caravan and Motorhome Club is delighted to continue its support of Surfing England and will be headline sponsor of the Caravan and Motorhome Club...

Arrests made following Van Life attack in Cornwall

Mike RuffApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022

by Mike RuffApril 8, 2022April 8, 20222

Two people have been arrested this week after an alleged pepper spray attack on a group of ‘van dwellers’ in Cornwall. NHS worker Sahara Hawker,...

Malvern Well Dressing Festival to return with theme fit for bookworms

Mike RuffApril 7, 2022April 7, 2022

by Mike RuffApril 7, 2022April 7, 20220

The Malvern Well Dressing Festival is set to return with a theme fit for keen bookworms. The popular festival, which will be held from Friday...

New pop-up campsites at Beaulieu Estate and Holkham Hall, Caravan and Motorhome Club announces

Mike RuffApril 6, 2022April 7, 2022

by Mike RuffApril 6, 2022April 7, 20220

The Caravan and Motorhome Club has confirmed new pop-up campsites at the Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire and Holkham Hall in Norfolk. Demand for spending time...

Best forest picnic spots revealed

Mike RuffApril 1, 2022April 1, 2022

by Mike RuffApril 1, 2022April 1, 20220

As the days lengthen and spring sunshine brings gentle warmth, it’s the perfect time of year to emerge from our winter hibernation, venture outdoors for...

Support new overnight stopovers in Dumfries and Galloway, Campaign for Real Aires urges

Mike RuffMarch 23, 2022August 17, 2022

by Mike RuffMarch 23, 2022August 17, 20222

Campervan and motorhome owners are being urged to support newly created overnight stopover facilities in Dumfries and Galloway following successful efforts by the Campaign for...

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Sign banning overnight stays repeatedly goes missing leaving council unable to enforce restrictions

Campervan falls 100ft from viewpoint car park

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Gobbins Cliff Path reopens with new tours

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Arrests made following Van Life attack in Cornwall

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New pop-up campsites at Beaulieu Estate and Holkham Hall, Caravan and Motorhome Club announces

Best forest picnic spots revealed

Support new overnight stopovers in Dumfries and Galloway, Campaign for Real Aires urges

BEDEO launches electric motorhome range

More calls for Highland Council to scrap “unworkable” motorhome pass scheme

‘Pembs Stop’ overnight parking trial expected to be scrapped

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