Round the Cumbrian peninsula, then I had to cross the border!

Ricko · 2018-06-03 09:01:20

Had a short trip away to recharge my batteries.
Left the M6 and headed clockwise around the Western edge of Cumbria.

Stopped off at Flookburgh for the ubiquitous packet pasta with pepperami.

Too many notices stating No Overnight Parking so that ruled out several great locations, pity as I'd hoped to stay next to Wastwater.

Carried on around the coast and found a great little pull in away from the road just south of Allonby. Next day had a wander around Silloth and then some exploring looking for the remains of the Solway viaduct near the VLF aerials near Anthorn.

Dropped into Brampton for a quick nose around after I'd fought my way out of Carlisle then crossed the border and headed for the Scottish side of the Solway (yeah, I know, I'm always around that part). Made some food at the Caerlaverock car park (nice and quiet) and returned to a nice little pull in south of Glencaple.

Campers are allowed on the quayside at Glencaple but it was looking a little crowded this time, out of season I might go there in the future.
Next day I passed through Dumfries and headed on round the coast. A few points; very well maintained public loos in the car park at New Abbey; good little overnight pull in just off the A710 at Drumburn just before Kirkbean (room for a few vans, one that I'll use out of season when it looks less busy); room on the car park at Carsethorne beach for vans (again, a few campers there so one that I'll use out of season when there's less people)
I pulled in at Carsethorne, went for a wander on the beach then lay in the van reading with the side door slightly ajar. Had a late afternoon snooze then headed back to the M6 and home.

kenbw2 · 2018-06-04 00:59:25

Always good to get out for a laid back trip. FYI I've stayed at Wastwater before where there's no signposted restrictions - nice single spot: https://goo.gl/maps/aUbNA14oz5L2

I notice a lot of us are around the Scottish borders a lot. We should do a meet round there.

Last edited by kenbw2 (2018-06-04 01:00:15)

luthier · 2018-06-10 15:29:47

Nice one big_smile ye cannae beat a wee trip to blow away the cobwebs and recharge the batteries (y)

Ricko · 2018-06-10 16:29:52

luthier wrote:

Nice one ye cannae beat a wee trip to blow away the cobwebs and recharge the batteries (y)

I sleep so well when I'm on the road, can easy do 10 hours of zzzz at night.

vaz2121 · 2018-06-10 23:26:24

Ricko wrote:

luthier wrote:
Nice one ye cannae beat a wee trip to blow away the cobwebs and recharge the batteries (y)
I sleep so well when I'm on the road, can easy do 10 hours of zzzz at night.

Great to hear of these mini adventures (or longer) and pleased to see areas that we frequent also being appreciated

I have that tendency as well to sleep far longer and better in van than at home mostly.........................................

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#1 2018-06-03 09:01:20

Round the Cumbrian peninsula, then I had to cross the border!

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