21 Day UK Road Trip Itinerary
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21 Day UK Road Trip Itinerary The UK is full of exciting, interesting and historical places to visit so it can be hard to know where to start! Just go has put together a 3 week itinerary stopping off at the most popular places to visit in the UK. Whether you want an extensive tour of the UK or just need a little advice on where to go, what to see or campsites local to your destination this will take away some of the work for you so you can sit back and enjoy your holiday! for Families l Ivinghoe (local campsite) l Hadrian’s Wall (alternative route) l Salisbury via Stonehenge l Loch Lomond l Salcombe, Devon l Inverness l St Austell, Cornwall l Edinburgh via Stirling l Bath l Durham via Alnwick l Hereford via Gloucester l York l Snowdonia l Cambridge via Nottingham l Buxton l Windsor l Windemere & Lake District Day 1 Just go Greater London Depot to Ivinghoe Location Description: Total Drive Time: 25 mins Distance: 13.2 miles After collecting your Just go motorhome why not stay at a local campsite for your first evening to adjust to your new home. After collecting your Just go motorhome why not stay at a local campsite for your first evening to adjust to your new home. There is a local supermarket that the Just go staff can direct you to before heading over to Ivinghoe to stay at Town Farm Campsite. Town Farm is a working farm situated at the foot of the Chiltern hills, home of the Ivinghoe Beacon. Places to visit Pick your own If you have time to stock up on freshly grown fruit and vegetables Town farm runs a pick your own during summer months. Town farm, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EL New Picture www.townfarmcamping.co.uk/info-events Tel: 07906 265 435 Rose and Crown Traditional English pub a walk-able distance of 0.6 miles from the campsite. 8 Vicarage Ln, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9EQ www.facebook.com/roseandcrownivinghoe Tel: 01296 668472 Ivinghoe Beacon A high point of the Chiltern hill’s which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. www.bucksgeology.org.uk/ivinghoe_beacon Various Activities Various activities in and around the campsite. Town farm, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EL www.townfarmcamping.co.uk/info-events Tel: 07906 265 435 Local Campsites Town Farm Camping & Caravanning Open March to October 15 Pitches Town Farm Campsite is a working farm situated in the picturesque setting at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, home of the Ivinghoe Beacon. Tariff: From £20.00 Dogs allowed. Address: Address: Town farm, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EL Tel: 07906 265 435 Email: [email protected] All prices and campsite information is subject to change without notice. justgo.uk.com Day 2 Ivinghoe to Salisbury via Stonehenge Location Description: Total Drive Time: 2 Hours 12 mins Distance: 116.0 miles Stonehenge: One of the most famous places in the world to visit. The origins of the gigantic stone circle still remain a mystery although there are a lot of theories as to why Stonehenge was built Salisbury: The next leg of the journey is the old medieval city of Salisbury dating back to the 13th century, a 21 minute drive from Stonehenge and offers a range of activities such as visiting the Cathedral which has the tallest spire in England or why not have a bite to eat at one of the top 10 historical pubs in Britain; the Haunch of Venison where they have a mummified hand on display said to have been removed from a cheating cards player and Winston Churchill was said to have planned the D-Day landings. www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/what-to-do Places to visit Stonehenge Ancient stone circle. www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/ stonehenge New Picture Salisbury Cathedral Over 750 years old and has the tallest spire in Britain. www.salisburycathedral.org.uk Longleat Safari & Adventure Park Watch the animals roaming wild, take a train trip around the park. Lots to see www.longleat.co.uk Whitchurch Silk Mill Find out how silk is made. whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk Local Campsites Coombe Caravan Park Open all year 52 Pitches Situated on a landscaped and level site, running alongside Salisbury Racecourse, Coombe Caravan Park offers some of the finest views in all of Wiltshire overlooking the Chalke Valley. Tariff: From £17.00 Dogs allowed. Address: The Race Plain, Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wilts, SP2 8PN Tel: 01722 328451 Email: [email protected] Summerlands Caravan Park Open April - October 20 Pitches The park is situated within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about six miles from the medieval city of Salisbury. Tariff: From £14.40 Dogs allowed. Address: College Farm, Rockbourne Road, Coombe Bisset, Salisbury, SP5 4LP Tel: 01722 718259 Email: [email protected] Stonehenge Campsite Open all year 15 Pitches An multi-award winning family run park, perfectly situated close to Stonehenge and the ideal touring base for South Wiltshire. A convenient location for exploring, walking or cycling the Salisbury plain. Tariff: From £12.00 Dogs allowed. Address: Berwick Rd, St James, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4TQ Tel: 07786 734 732 Email: [email protected] All prices and campsite information is subject to change without notice. justgo.uk.com Day 3 Salisbury to Salcombe, Devon Location Description: Total Drive Time: 2 Hours 30 mins Distance: 120.0 miles Salcombe: Salcombe is a beautiful holiday destination for all age groups. Salcombe is located in the most southerly part of Devon surrounded by picturesque villages, magnificent coastal scenery and stunning beaches. Walking the coastal footpath, sailing in the estuary, or enjoying a leisurely ferry trip there are always plenty of activities in this delightful unspoilt area in South Devon, it’s a place to unwind. www.visitdevon.co.uk Places to visit Beaches Spend time relaxing, building sandcastles and Paddling in the sea. www.salcombe-online.co.uk/Beach-Guide New Picture Babbacombe Model Village Feel big when you visit this great miniature park www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk Devon Railway Travel on a steam train www.southdevonrailway.co.uk Golden Hind Museum Ship See what life was like on board Francis Drakes ship www. goldenhind.co.uk Buckfast Butterflies & Otter Sanctuary Native British wildlife park www.dartmouthmuseum.org Local Campsites Bolberry House Farm Open all year Nestled in the rolling hills of South Devon, Bolbery House Farm is the ideal place to relax and unwind. It is a small, friendly familyrun park and an ideal base for touring this part of the West country. Tariff: From £16.00 Dogs allowed. Address: Bolberry, Malborough, Kingsbridge, South Devon TQ7 3DY Tel: 01548 561 251 Email: [email protected] All prices and campsite information is subject to change without notice. justgo.uk.com Days 4 -5 Devon to St Austell, Cornwall Location Description: Total Drive Time: 1 Hours 47 mins Distance: 66.0 miles St Austell: St. Austell is a bustling markettown often referred to as the capital of the Cornish Alps. There is plenty to do here for the whole family whether it is relaxing on the beach, boat trips, theme parks or visiting harbor’s and exotic gardens Bath’s most famous resident Jane Austen www.visitcornwall.com Places to visit Beaches Cornwall has more than 100 beaches to be enjoyed www.visitcornwall.com/beaches Water Sports New Picture Cornwall offers the UK’s best water based activities inc surfing, canoeing & sailing www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/active-and-out- doors/adventure-sports The Eden Project Home of the largest rainforest in captivity and the world’s largest greenhouse. Also inc garden displays, art and educational experiences. www.edenproject.com Tintagel Castle / Cliffs The wild and unspoilt cliff tops and the ruined castle are said to be the birth place of King Arthur. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tin- tagel-castle Flambards Theme Park Step back in time to life Victorian times. Experience a fun ride. www.flambards.co.uk Ghost walks Of Bath Not all is as it seems on the streets of Bath. The ghost walks of Bath have been running since 1974 www.ghostwalksofbath.co.uk Local Campsites Court Farm Open May to September 30 Pitches This peaceful campsite offers you wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Court farm is a family friendly site and allows you to sit back and relax knowing the children are safe to be left to play. Tariff: From £15.00 Dogs allowed. Address: St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 7LE Tel: 01726 823684 Email: [email protected] Padstow Touring Park Open all year 70 Pitches This premier award winning family site is a listed member of the Camping and Caravanning club located in Padstow is a quaint and historic Cornish fishing town on the Camel Estuary. Tariff: From £20.00 Dogs allowed. Address: Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8LE Tel: 01841 532061 Email: [email protected] All prices and campsite information is subject to change without notice. justgo.uk.com Day 6 Cornwall to Bath Location Description: Total Drive Time: 3 Hours 5Mins Distance: 177.0 miles Bath: Bath is a great place to visit, rich in Roman and Georgian heritage. Nestling in a sheltered valley, surrounded like Rome by seven wooded hills and contains Britain’s only natural hot springs. Visit one of the finest architectural sights in Europe such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge, also home of the famous author Jane Austen. There is plenty to do for the whole family in Bath and the surrounding areas.