United Kingdom by motorhome
Explore stunningly beautiful countryside, jagged coastlines, ancient castles, rural villages full of authentic cottages, sample delicious local cuisine and experience the great outdoors on a motorhome tour of the United Kingdom. Walk along the exotic shores of Cornwall or the beautiful lakes of Lake District. Cruise across the mystical Lake Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. Go ziplining over the mysterious forests of Dartmoor, learn to shear sheep in the countryside or have a pint in a traditional British Pub. Explore the countries that make up the United Kingdom, each with its own unique character, traditional customs and local dialects.
The United Kingdom consists of the island of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The countries of England, Scotland and Wales make up Great Britain and are spectacular to explore on a motorhome tour. Just be aware that people drive on the left here. There is a vastly varied landscape in both the north and south of Britain. Many people are unaware of the endless opportunities to explore nature and culture. There are countless natural areas scattered throughout the country; such as the mountainous Snowdonia National Park in Wales, the white chalk cliffs and fossils on the south coast of England, historic castles among enchanting mountains in Scotland and jagged rock formations in the vast heathlands of the Peak District.
Your motorhome tour can begin in a variety of places to experience the natural beauty of this great island. Of course, you can pick up the motorhome in the bustling capital city of London, but it is also possible to pick up the motorhome in Edinburgh for the special Scotland. Take the ultimate tour of Northern England from Preston to explore Yorkshire, Lake District and the Northumberland National Park or from Birmingham for a tour of the Peak District of Wales. From Bristol or Rye you can pick up your motorhome to tour the fantastic coast in southern England or Wales. Read more about what the UK has to offer and plan carefully which areas you would like to visit during your vacation in Britain.
Round trip Scotland
The overwhelming nature, ancient castles, quirky villages, cheerful bagpipe music, tough men in kilts and the Highland Games make Scotland a fantastic country to have seen at least once. The best way to enjoy the pure nature of Scotland is by camping. This beautiful country can be explored all year round and you are free to go wherever you want, without being tied to a particular route. Therefore, there are plenty of campsites and camping spots to be found. In Scotland, wild camping is even allowed, provided you have permission from the landowner and leave it as clean again. It is only not allowed to wild camp in national parks.
The former Kingdom of Scotland is located in the northern part of the island of Great Britain. It is not an independent country but has retained its own character and independence. For example, Scotland still has its own flag, pounds and language spoken there. The weather can sometimes be a bit erratic and changeable, but this also gives a certain charm to the country. It makes for beautiful green nature with sometimes thought-provoking pictures of misty lakes and sun rays breaking through the dark gray clouds. You can take beautiful walks through rugged nature, climb castles, visit the Scottish Highlands, Lake Loch Ness or Loch Lomond and admire the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Pick up your motorhome in historic Edinburgh and discover the unparalleled beauty of this country full of rich traditions and a fascinating culture during your vacation in Scotland.
Vacations England
England is best known for its vibrant cities, such as London, Liverpool and Manchester. But versatile England has so much more to offer. From multicultural cities to medieval towns with the most beautiful castles and from rugged cliffs to lovely rolling green hills with ruined stone walls. Various nature reserves and national parks can be found throughout the country, such as; the Lake District National Park, North York Moors National Park and Peak District among others, each with their own unique character.
Beautiful deserted coastlines characterize the landscape in southwest England, historic castles with beautiful gardens can be found in the southeast and the picturesque area of rolling hills with golden cornfields and stone cottages in central England. Further north you will find steep mountains and sparkling lakes. Famous landscapes from movies and TV series, such as Harry Potter, Robin Hood or Pride and Prejudice are scattered throughout the country.
Vacations Wales
Wales is a quirky little country and has a combination of all the highlights of the United Kingdom together. The high mountains of Scotland, the rugged coasts of southern England and the green hills of Northern Ireland. It also has some of Britain's most magnificent castles, such as Conwy and Caernarfon. Wales is about half the size of the Netherlands, making it perfect for exploring by motorhome, especially if you don't want to drive long distances. Wild camping is not allowed everywhere here like in Scotland, but it is sometimes tolerated. Always check with an information center or the landowners first, as you can often camp on your own property. Take a campervan trip and be overwhelmed by the spectacular nature and unique culture.
Wales has a bit of everything to offer. In the north, much of it is taken up by the mountainous Snowdonia National Park with high peaks, cascading waterfalls and sparkling mountain lakes. In the middle, the landscape is mostly green with steep slopes and deep valleys of the Cambrian Mountains range, running all the way from north to south. In the southwest is the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with a jagged coastline of rugged cliffs interspersed with wide beaches and small coves. With a little luck, you may see leaping dolphins at Cardigan Bay or perhaps see rare puffins off the coast on the islet of Skomer. Moreover, a visit to one of Wales' 600 castles is not to be missed.