Take the Slow Road: England and Wales: Inspirational Journeys Round England and Wales by Camper Van and Motorhome

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Take the Slow Road: England and Wales: Inspirational journeys round England and Wales by Camper Van and Motorhome Dorey takes it slow around our cross-Channel neighbour, finding plenty of scenic spots to park up and put the kettle on, as well as highlighting the top destinations for all kinds of travellers, from climbers and skiers to wine-lovers and walkers. Martin takes it easy around France, exploring mountains, coast and everything in between, and the book includes plenty of useful information for route planning, such as maps and information on where to stay, places of interest and things to do, etc. If you're planning a trip to France in your campervan, you'll no doubt find it really useful reading and reference material. The summary and statistics allow you to easily decide if it’s for you. For example, Castres to Perpignan; a drive of 146 miles over a leisurely four or five days, taking in ‘The Five Sons of Carcassonne’. These are the spectacular hilltop citadels of the doomed Cathars which, hugging the crags of the Pyrenees, look like flights of fancy from films such as Lord of the Rings.

In this book we define the best driving routes around England and Wales for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why it's special. We meander around England and Wales on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff that's fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, those with the most interesting bridges or views or obstacles, ferries and tidal causeways. And you don't even have to own a camper van or motorhome – we'll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. In this book we define the best driving routes around Scotland for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why it's special. We meander around the highlands, lowlands and islands of Scotland on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff that's fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, those with the most interesting bridges or views or obstacles, ferries and tidal causeways. And you don't even have to own a camper van or motorhome – we'll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. Whether it’s your first time taking a road trip in France or you’ve done it 100 times before, Martin Dorey’s Take the Slow Road France is an absolute treasure trove of useful information and top tips.

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In this book we define the best driving routes around France for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why it's special. We meander around France on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff that's fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for walkers, wine-quaffers, climbers and skiers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the most picturesque and most interesting. And you don't even have to own a camper van or motorhome – we'll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. The ultimate guide to the very best scenic and fun routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the valleys, mountains and coastlines of wonderful England and Wales You won’t need any other book to plan or take a perfect road trip in France. Take the Slow Road France will be your helpful companion when you’re travelling and will give you a serious case of wanderlust – you’ll want to take every trip – when you’re not. SKU: TTSREW Categories: Books, Take The Slow Road Tags: Camper Van, Camping Food, Martin Dorey, Motorhome

Take the Slow Road: France is the fourth book in the ‘Slow Road’ series by Martin Dorey. Having previously covered England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland by camper van, he now turns his steering wheel towards our neighbour across La Manche. Dorey is a writer, broadcaster and environmentalist, but above all a traveller. He’s clearly someone to listen to for motorhome-based wisdom, having presented the BBC2 show One Man and his Camper Van and written several other books on the subject, besides those in this series.

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I’d recommend Take the Slow Road: France without hesitation to anyone who owns a camper van, wishes they did or plans to hire one. Over and above that, this is a great companion for anyone contemplating a road trip to our European neighbours. It’s only 21 miles away: What are you waiting for? This new guide to the most scenic campervan routes around the mountains, coasts, valleys and vineyards of France is by campervan expert Martin Dorey. If you've ever dreamed of campervanning around France, this is the bible you need. A brilliant mix of comprehensive, practical info, and descriptions of 26 inspirational routes, with illustrated maps and photos to whet your appetite.

There are coastal routes, alpine and lavender. North, south, east and west. You’ll find details you’re unlikely to find in your average guide book, it’s both practical and fun. Part travelogue, part guide, totally brilliant With hundreds of beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing, this book allows you to take the slow road and reveals a new way to enjoy the Emerald Isle. Take the Slow Road: Scotland: Inspirational journeys round the Highlands, Lowlands and Islands of Scotland by Camper Van and Motorhome Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. It's about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. It's about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. In this book we define the best driving routes around Ireland for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why it's special. We meander around Ireland on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff that's fun; often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the scariest and most interesting. And you don't even have to own a camper van or motorhome – we'll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey.

Categories: Books, Campervans, Take The Slow Road Tags: Camper Van, Camping Food, France, Martin Dorey, Motorhome Plan new ways to see England and Wales with this lively book. Helpful tips include where to eat, stay and the number of days needed to explore. What really sets this book apart however, is that Dorey and his partner Lizzy have driven all these roads themselves. The author’s chatty prose really brings the journeys to life, ranging from poetic to gently humorous, all written with a cheerful and slightly ironic style. Full of ideas about what to see, where to park, what to bring - and even where to rent a camper van. * The Sun *

Full of ideas about what to see, where to park, what to bring - and even where to rent a camper van. In this, his third book in the bestselling campervan series, author Martin Dorey lets us into the best-kept secrets and drivingForget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. Take the Slow Road is about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. It’s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course.