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Archive for November, 2009

Destination ideas for your motorhome rental

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Over the past few weeks we have been looking at most of the beautiful and picturesque National Parks Great Britain has to offer. These short articles will hopefully have given you some idea of the types of activities you could do and the places you could visit on your motorhome trip.

These articles certainly showed that there is so much untouched countryside still to be found in England, Scotland and Wales. If you are considering a holiday in Britain and want the flexibility to travel wherever you want and to take your accommodation with you then motorhome hire is ideal. It certainly beats camping as you can live in comfort and luxury and still be at one with nature.

The impressive National Parks we have covered are top destinations for those who like to relax, go on some interesting walks and enjoy a wide range of exciting leisure activities. These places are also at their best during the winter for an affordable getaway.

To experience Great Britain at its best and to see all the wildlife in its natural habitat, the National Parks we have been detailing are certainly the best destinations to consider. If you want a holiday closer to home, then these destinations are certainly worth considering.

Visit Snowdonia National Park in North Wales

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Snowdonia National Park covers many miles of the most beautiful and untouched countryside to be found in Wales. This National Park is an area where people still live and work but thousands of visitors come here year upon year. Snowdonia is a great place to relax, go on some interesting mountain or leisurely walks and enjoy a wide variety of leisure activities.

In the winter, Snowdonia looks immensely beautiful and if you are considering going away during the next few months, then you should certainly think about campervan rental.

Cycling in Snowdonia

There are areas of Snowdonia which are ideal for off-road cycling and mountain biking. These areas have been set apart for those who enjoy this activity, so to avoid breaking the law, find out where you can and can’t go off-road by visiting the Snowdonia National Park website.

To experience Snowdonia at its most raw and to get close to nature, campervan hire has it all. You can travel wherever you so wish in North Wales with your accommodation taken with you included. Just find a suitable caravan or camping park and you are fully sorted.

Visit the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park this winter

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

The Pembrokeshire Coast is the only true coastal National Park in Britain. If you visit the Park this winter you will find its landscape to be spectacular, with rugged cliffs, miles of sandy beaches, wooded estuaries and hill areas which are teaming with amazing wildlife.

If you are thinking of going on holiday at any point during December or in the New Year, you should seriously consider motorhome hire and a trip to the Pembrokeshire Coast.

The people who live on the coast are extremely friendly and welcoming. There are many villages and towns which co-exist with nature. You will find many cafes and restaurants which will provide you with respite after spending the day on a long walk. There are miles of sandy beaches where a family can spend a whole day.

There are so many places to visit, in addition to the great scenery which is home to all kinds of wildlife. There are many to the past with prehistoric tombs, Norman castles and medieval churches.

If you want to get the most out of a trip to the countryside this winter, you should certainly consider motorhome rental.

The New Forest National Park

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The New Forest National Park was only created in 2005 and the National Park Authority only took control in 2006 so this National Park in Hampshire is certainly one of the least known areas of natural beauty in the UK. In this article, we will be having a look at the wildlife and cultural heritage of the Park.

One of the best ways to explore the area of the New Forest is with campervan rental. This form of transport will help you to really experience the National Park to its fullest.

The New Forest is a First

The New Forest many only be the eighth national park in England, but it is most definitely the first in the south-east and the first to be created for almost 50 years.

The New Forest lies mainly in south-west Hampshire. It begins east of the Avon Valley to Southampton Water and from the Solent coast to the Wiltshire chalk downs.

A unique landscape

If you visit the New Forest in your campervan one of the first things that will strike you is the diverse beauty of the landscape. It has the largest remaining area of lowland heath in Europe and gives you a sense of peace and tranquillity.

To get away from it all for a while, why not consider campervan hire and take a holiday to the New Forest National Park.

Why not visit the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in Scotland

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is one of the most recent areas of countryside in Britain to be given National Park status. Indeed, it was only officially opened in 2002. In this article, we will be having a look at this intriguing National Park where 50 percent of Scotland’s population lives just within an hour’s reach.

One of the best ways to enjoy this National Park is through motorhome hire. You can be flexible with your plans when deciding upon this travel method and really get to see this National Park.

Welcome to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

This area of diverse landscapes, habitats and communities has only recently been given National Park status and its future preserved. The National Park, that encompasses around 720 sq miles of some of the finest scenery in Scotland, was coming under intense pressure.

There are areas of rolling lowlands in the south, with high mountains in the north. In addition to this, there are many lochs, rivers, and woodland areas. There are also two forest parks in the area.

See the many lochs

There are currently 22 large-sized lochs along with numerous smaller lochs and lochans.

There is so much to explore in this National Park, so when planning your next holiday, why not consider motorhome hire and enjoy it to the maximum?

Go on a campervan holiday to Exmoor National Park

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

In this article, we will be looking at holidays to the Exmoor National Park, which is situated on the Bristol Channel coast of South West England. This park, which was created in 1954, is split between two counties with 71 percent of the park located in Somerset and 29 percent in Devon.

There is so much to see and do in Exmoor. For the complete holiday when travelling as a couple or with the whole family, campervan hire is the perfect way to see this National Park. You can explore the countryside and the many local towns and villages, taking your accommodation with you on your journey.

There are so many ways to enjoy Exmoor

The Exmoor National Park has its own special qualities distinguishing it from other areas of countryside and the rest of the South. With its stunning landscapes, sense of wilderness and tranquillity, and welcoming communities, Exmoor is certainly one of the most breathing places in Britain.

• You can spot the wild Red Deer or the Exmoor Pony and take in nature.
• You can go for an invigorating walk into the countryside
• You can take a horse ride or cycle across the moors and the wooded valleys using the efficient path network.
• You may wish to relax and enjoy the gentle pursuits of local afternoon tea in a beautiful Exmoor village.

Whatever you enjoy doing on holiday, Exmoor National Park certainly has something for everyone. Travelling by campervan can make the trip even more special.

Take your campervan to Dartmoor National Park

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

In this article, we will take a look at Dartmoor National Park. This area of moorland in the centre of Devon has been protected by its National Park status since 1951.

For those living in the South who have not visited this beautiful natural environment in Devon, are in for a real treat. For everyone else, if you would want to find a great way to explore this open countryside, you just have to consider camper van hire. With this method of travel, your accommodation is taken with you wherever you go.

The largest area of open country in the South of England

Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles (954 sq km). This makes it the largest and wildest area of open country in Southern England. All through the year Dartmoor is an exceptional place to visit. It offers deep gorges, vast reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers.

47,000 hectares of open countryside can be accessed by the public with 450 miles (730km) of public rights of way; this provides you with a vast amount of unspoilt scenery to take in and enjoy. It is not all open, however, as there are also forests and woodland to explore.

If you are thinking about a campervan trip, then you should certainly consider going to Dartmoor.

A motorhome trip to the Cairngorms National Park

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

This week we will be finishing with the theme of UK National Parks. This topic wouldn’t be complete without a look at the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. In this article we will look at some of the interesting and unique facts about the park.

If you fancy a trip up to Scotland to sample some of the great things it has to offer, motorhome rental is a great choice. With this method of travel, you can go where you like and take your accommodation with you.

Britain’s biggest National Park

The Cairngorms National Park is Britain’s largest National Park. It contains a unique range of landscapes and wildlife.

Some interesting facts about the Cairngorms

• The Cairngorms can call itself home to 25 percent of the UK’s threatened bird, animal and plant species
• 16,000 people live within its towns, villages and hamlets in the countryside
• Tourism accounts for around 80 percent of the economy through activities like; fishing, stalking, walking, skiing, walking, fishing and shooting.

The Cairngorms National Park provides a beautiful natural environment to visit, with its welcoming local communities. Why not take a motorhome trip up to Scotland today and sample it yourself.

Visit the Brecon Beacons National Park

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

We have now covered many of the great UK National Parks. In this article we will be continuing with this theme by looking at the Brecon Beacons National Park to be found in Wales. Motorhome hire is unique in that you are not tied down to a particular hotel and can travel round the areas you wish and take part in all the daily activities you want. You can do this in the knowledge your accommodation is taken everywhere with you.

Take a trip to the Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons are situated in a beautiful part of Wales. The diverse scenery is breathtaking, made up of rolling countryside coupled with valleys as well as wide open land and many waterfalls and caves. The Brecon Beacons certainly has something for everyone.

So much to see and do in this UK National Park

As well as the stunning landscapes of the Brecon Beacons, there are also traditional market towns to explore with castles to visit and plenty of attractions for families.

With motorhome hire you can do as you please tailoring the entire holiday to suit the whole family.

Visit the North York Moors National Park

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

If you are looking to take advantage of the great natural beauty that this country has to offer then you should consider motorhome rental and travel to the North York Moors National Park. This trip would be ideal for those living in the North of England as well as those travelling up from the South.

The North York Moors National Park

The North York Moors National Park offers some of the most stunning landscapes you will find anywhere. The variety of scenery is another thing which makes the North York Moors truly unique.

For a start there is the vast open space of moorland. For nature lovers you can enjoy the wildlife such as the upland birds. If you enjoy walking, you can walk for miles, wandering through woodland, or saunter along the sandy beaches. There are many cycling trails too.

Experience the picturesque villages

There are many quaint and historic villages with abbeys, castles, churches and ancient paths. You can sample the local culture of these areas.

With motorhome hire anything is possible and you can enjoy the countryside by getting as close to nature as you can. To get away from it all for a weekend, or just a week you can easily plan a motorhome trip, taking in some of the delights these beautiful parks have to offer.