In the UK or abroad, share your favourite road trips, big or small. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:05:06 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:05:06 +0000 BMWLand https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?forums/epic-drives-and-places-to-stay.40/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:04:36 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-great-scottish-motorhome-adventure-2026.5723/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-great-scottish-motorhome-adventure-2026.5723/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 I'd planned this in detail, spending time looking at sites, routes, motorhomes and of course insurance... The company I had settled on was Scottish Motorhome Hire in Perth, they had great reviews and the phone calls gave me the confidence to book with them. Originally I'd wanted to go a little more basic, but after some discussion with Mrs W I realised that I was wrong, so...

The Great Scottish Motorhome Adventure 2026]]> 16 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:41:58 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/bucket-list-trip-planned.5613/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/bucket-list-trip-planned.5613/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 After much research, and thanks to Duncan for his adventure logs, much consideration as to routes and locations, I've gone...

Bucket List Trip Planned]]> 4 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:23:43 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/autumn-break-to-malaga-plenty-of-car-content.5605/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/autumn-break-to-malaga-plenty-of-car-content.5605/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 The reason for such a short visit was because we had booked a trip to Malaga for the main autumn get away. A little warmer weather and a reasonably short flight all added...

Autumn break to Malaga, plenty of car content..!]]> 5 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:29:40 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/a-double-drive-to-from-north-wales-a-farewell-to-the-m2.5546/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/a-double-drive-to-from-north-wales-a-farewell-to-the-m2.5546/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71
I've had a week off work so far, and have been rather busy in that time, two trips to and from North Wales in the M2.

Saturday 19th August involved a drive over to the Llyn Peninsula, we were attending a wedding at a tiny place called ant Gwrtheyrn. Absolutely gorgeous location, I can totally see what the young couple decided to join the families there. We stayed over for the night and then headed...

A double drive to/from North Wales, a farewell to the M2]]> 6 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:32:14 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/west-and-east-sussex-a-very-brief-tour.5536/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/west-and-east-sussex-a-very-brief-tour.5536/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 My Father-In-Law passed away on the 30/05 of this year, my birthday! We held the funeral on the 27/06, a good day as far as these days can be, lots of family and friends to celebrate his 89 years on this earth.
After this difficult time we certainly needed some time to switch off and re-charge. I was already booked in to do some work in...

West and East Sussex, a very brief tour]]> 4 Mon, 05 May 2025 09:19:33 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/cornwall-2025.5495/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/cornwall-2025.5495/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 - walking distance to the town
- parking for four cars
- five bedrooms (Mrs W, two sons, two step-daughters, two step-son-in-laws, two granddaughters and a grandson!)
The place is called Day Dawn, a...

Cornwall 2025]]> 2 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:02:19 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/boys-in-the-lakes-2025.5462/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/boys-in-the-lakes-2025.5462/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 Dad (me) treated us to the hotel, meals etc, two nights at The Three Shires, same place I stayed last year when I met my youngest for a walk.
My eldest got the train up to my house on Saturday, horrendous journey as there was a points failure outside Milton Keynes, took him 8+ hours to get to us from Euston. My youngest drove up from...

Boys in The Lakes 2025]]> 4 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:07:56 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/lake-district-2024.5373/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/lake-district-2024.5373/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 Went up to Keswick as the weather was on the unpredictable side, we were planning on going to Buttermere, but the rain stopped play, the weather forecast for Tuesday was much better so decided to change plans.
A wander around Keswick, a few shops and a bite to eat, then...

Lake District 2024]]> 8 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:14:17 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/640d-gc-trip-to-france.5301/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/640d-gc-trip-to-france.5301/ invalid@example.com (idrussell) idrussell
640d GC trip to France]]> 8 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:55:23 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/whitby-half-term-trip.5240/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/whitby-half-term-trip.5240/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 On Monday we set of bright and early, car loaded and off up the A38, M1, A1 and into York for a stop-over,

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After a good coffee, a few cakes and a good wander, we set off for Whitby. The...

Whitby half-term trip.]]> Sat, 25 May 2024 15:50:52 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/accommodation-in-champagne.4577/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/accommodation-in-champagne.4577/ invalid@example.com (The CO) The CO Chateau d'Etoges, which looks very nice, and whilst I'm happy to splash out every now and then I have a Meldrew moment(s) when I'm being charged extra for breakfast. Given that I rarely have much beyond bircher and tea for brekkers, it irks me somewhat at €22 for this place. Also need secure, flat parking if poss. No dogs or wife, just me and the car. No real budget, just needs to be a nice...

Accommodation in Champagne]]> 3 Thu, 23 May 2024 12:59:19 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/best-french-motorway-pass.5228/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/best-french-motorway-pass.5228/ invalid@example.com (idrussell) idrussell This summer we have decided not to jet away somewhere and instead head into France staying in the Loire and Dordogne regions. It is around 10 years since I drove to France. Intending to use the Chunnel and have accommodation broadly sorted. Previously when using the motorway we paid cash at the tollbooths. Can anyone advise the best toll pass thing to use so we don’t have to stop?
Many thanks]]> 6 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:53:49 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/to-belgium-and-back.5186/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/to-belgium-and-back.5186/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71
Sunday: Drove from home to Tunbridge Wells via a NT house in Seven Oaks. The traffic was very light, had the G22 in Eco Pro mode (Mrs W prefers that kind of journey!), a very easy journey overall. We had booked parking (cheapest hotel...

To Belgium and back...]]> 9 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:47:21 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/roadtrip-to-germany-weinstrasse-schwarzwald.5154/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/roadtrip-to-germany-weinstrasse-schwarzwald.5154/ invalid@example.com (Johnny Grabble) Johnny Grabble
It's been some years since I last did a trip in the car to Germany - it was pre-Brexit - although many years ago (last century) I used to live in Germany. So I'm seeking advice on what's changed in recent years - both in terms of post-Brexit rules, insurance, stickers, kit to take, as well as developments in low emission zones, permits, fees, etc.

I'm now considering a vacation late summer or early autumn....

Roadtrip to Germany - Weinstrasse & Schwarzwald]]> 9 Sat, 07 Dec 2019 17:53:34 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/scottish-highland-motorhome-adventures.3036/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/scottish-highland-motorhome-adventures.3036/ invalid@example.com (Spuffington) Spuffington
Scottish Highland Motorhome Adventures]]> 11 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:28:08 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-highlands.2901/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-highlands.2901/ invalid@example.com (Nuclear) Nuclear View attachment 4649]]> 17 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:46:02 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/brussels-low-emissions-zone.2278/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/brussels-low-emissions-zone.2278/ invalid@example.com (Johnny Grabble) Johnny Grabble
I was just informed that car registration for non-Belgian vehicles is now mandatory when entering Brussels (diesel engines immediately, I believe this came in during October, petrol engines as from 1st Jan. 2019).

You'd need to register here: https://www.lez.brussels/en/content/registration in advance

Failure to comply with the entry criteria for the Brussels low emission zone will lead to a fine of...

Brussels Low Emissions Zone]]> 1 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/hardknott-pass.2011/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/hardknott-pass.2011/ invalid@example.com (Nuclear) Nuclear
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Even had a Beetle rock up ]]> 15 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:17:43 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/greatest-driving-roads-in-the-uk.883/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/greatest-driving-roads-in-the-uk.883/ invalid@example.com (Singvogel) Singvogel
I've seen plenty suggestions or 'List of 10 best' over the years, and have just come across this list with several that are new to me.

Great road trips: The top 10 greatest driving roads in the UK

1. A82 Glencoe – Lanarkshire and Dunbarton, Scotland
2. Black Mountain Pass – Powys and Monmouthshire, Wales
3. Buttertubs Pass – Yorkshire, England
4. A686 from Penrith to Haydon Bridge – Cumbria and...

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