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Lake District Van Life Guide 2026
The Lake District is England's national park, and it's the reason van lifers come from all over the country.
7 min read
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Lake District to Yorkshire Dales Scenic Van Route Guide 2026: Complete 4-Day Itinerary
The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are England's two greatest national parks, and the drive between them is one of the most spectacular in the UK.
11 min read
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Midges in Scotland and Smidge Review
The Scottish midge (Culicoides impunctatus) is the most vicious insect in the UK. Billions emerge from May to September in the Highlands and Islands.
2 min read
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The Mournes by Campervan: Newcastle, Trailheads and a Booked Base
A campervan gives you a place to return to after exploring the Mournes, but the mountain outing and the overnight stay still need separate plans.
3 min read · Revised guide
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Mull and Iona by Campervan: Plan the Ferry and Visit Iona on Foot
A campervan trip to Mull does not automatically mean taking the vehicle onto Iona. For an ordinary day visit, plan where the van will remain on Mull
3 min read · Revised guide
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Arrival in Snowdonia
By a UK van life writer chronicling a week-long journey through the heart of Snowdonia. The clouds hung low over the mountains as I rolled into the heart
5 min read
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NC500 7-Day Itinerary
The North Coast 500 is Scotland's answer to Route 66 — 516 miles of coastal road wrapping around the top of the Scottish Highlands.
7 min read
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NC500 Budget Breakdown for Campervans
The North Coast 500 (NC500) is Scotland's most famous road trip. Here is what it actually costs in a campervan.
3 min read
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New Forest Van Life Guide 2026
The New Forest is one of England's most unique landscapes. A mixture of ancient woodland, heathland, and open pasture, the New Forest is home
4 min read
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Newquay Van Life Guide 2026
Newquay is Cornwall's surf capital, and it's the closest thing the UK has to a surf town. With Fistral Beach, a vibrant nightlife, a cosmopolitan crowd
3 min read
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North Coast 500 Campervan Guide
The North Coast 500 (NC500) is Scotland’s answer to America’s legendary highway myths – a spectacular 830‑mile loop that hugs the rugged Highland
12 min read
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North Coast 500 Van Life Journey
It started with a Instagram post. A friend had shared a photo of their van parked beside a turquoise bay in the far north of Scotland, mountains rising
10 min read
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North Wales Van Life Guide 2026
North Wales is England's best-kept secret for van lifers. With the Snowdonia mountains, the Llyn Peninsula, the Menai Strait, and the Anglesey coast
3 min read
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Why Northern Ireland?
By a UK van life writer who has explored every corner of the Emerald Isle. Northern Ireland is a land of myth and magic, where rugged coastlines meet
5 min read
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Northumberland Dark Sky Park — Stargazing Guide for UK Van Lifers
Northumberland International Dark Sky Park was the first International Dark Sky Park in England, designated by the International Dark-Sky Association
7 min read
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Peak District Van Life Spots: Where to Park and Camp
The Peak District is England's first national park and the most accessible for campervan owners — it sits right between Manchester, Sheffield, Derby
7 min read
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Van Life in the Peak District: Complete Guide to the Peaks 2026
The Peak District is one of the UK's most versatile van life destinations. It combines dramatic gritstone edges, limestone dales, moorland, canals
5 min read
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Pembrokeshire Coast Path by Campervan: Complete UK Guide
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is 186 miles of the best coastal walking in the UK. Cliffs drop into turquoise water, beaches rival the Caribbean on a sunny
6 min read
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UK Festival Season in a Campervan: Tips for Van Lifers
Taking a campervan to a UK festival is the best way to do festivals. You have your own bed, your own toilet, your own kitchen, and a lockable shelter
4 min read
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Van Navigation UK: Best GPS, Apps & Routes for Campervans
Navigating a van in the UK is fundamentally different from navigating a car. Your height, width, weight, and length matter every time you approach
3 min read
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Hidden Stops & Secret Spots
When you hear “West Wales”, some think of postcard‑grade Surf‑Acton beaches or Pembrokeshire’s windswept cliffs.
5 min read
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Scottish Bothies & Van Life: Combining Mountain Shelters with Campervan Travel
Scottish bothies are simple, unlocked mountain shelters maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA).
7 min read
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Scottish Highlands Van Life Guide 2026
The Scottish Highlands are the wildest place in the UK. With towering mountains, ancient castles, endless lochs, and some of the best roads in Europe
5 min read
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Scottish Ski Resorts Van Parking Guide
A campervan is the best accommodation for a Scottish ski trip. No £200/night hotel.
3 min read
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