Caroline Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hi We will be travelling from Hampshire to Kinross shortly and would like suggestions for a heads down stopover, no facilities required. We are looking to arrive in the Kendal area about 11.15pm and wish to leave about 8am. I have tried the Tebay Services which is about the right area but they have quoted £18 per night.........a bit steep for me for the lenght of time required. I see the Moto services do a 2-24hr stop for £8. Has any one stopped at any of these service stations, and found one a lot better than the others, I do realise that it is going to be noisy have done it before and not found it that intrusive. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Maybe not any help, but Caravan Club site Low Park Wood near Sizergh Castle is lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Grumpy Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Come off the M6 at Junction 39 (Shap). Pass through the village heading north and there is a large pull off on the left. In the morning you can continue north to Junction 40 or return through the village to junction 37. There is a Co-op in the village for early morning victuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 ooo! this could be our first wild camping experience will have a look on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 How about our c&cc cl site (two oaks) 1m off jct 27 M6 its 40mins south of Kendal £6 pn just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 As we were anticipating an after 11 arrival. I had rulled out any sites. But if we are quicker of the mark it will be worth considering. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Can recommend a CL at Garstang if it's not too far short of Kendal for you. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Caroline - 2010-08-09 3:06 PM As we were anticipating an after 11 arrival. I had rulled out any sites. But if we are quicker of the mark it will be worth considering. Thanks After 11 is no probs caravan field is not next to the house and access is by coded gate, level hardstanding so drive on and straight to bed :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Yes please it would be nice to have something below if we get caught in the traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Within 1 mile M6, M61 & M65 A little nearer than Kendal, (near Preston) but ideal as a stop-over & all hard surface. Plus Meal voucher at Pub/Restaurant. From £11.50 incl 16A Electric, less £5.00 Meal Voucher. http://www.rimmerhouse.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 flicka - 2010-08-09 4:57 PM Within 1 mile M6, M61 & M65 A little nearer than Kendal, (near Preston) but ideal as a stop-over & all hard surface. Plus Meal voucher at Pub/Restaurant. From £11.50 incl 16A Electric, less £5.00 Meal Voucher. http://www.rimmerhouse.com/ John, that's a stones throw away from me but I hadn't come across it, it's amazing what this forum turns up. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hi Martyn I found it on the web when looking for a site close to Preston, in case I needed an overnight in bad weather. As it happened I didn't visit. If you get the opportunity a report (site & pub) would be appreciated. Apologies to YOH, for giving an excuse to go for a pint. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hi Martyn I found it on the web when looking for a site close to Preston, in case I needed an overnight in bad weather. As it happened I didn't visit. If you get the opportunity a report (site & pub) would be appreciated. Apologies to YOH, for giving an excuse to go for a pint. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 John, it's a bit near of course for a stay but if I'm in the vicinity, like you say, I can try the pub out :D Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_C Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 flicka - 2010-08-09 7:45 PM Hi Martyn I found it on the web when looking for a site close to Preston, in case I needed an overnight in bad weather. As it happened I didn't visit. If you get the opportunity a report (site & pub) would be appreciated. Apologies to YOH, for giving an excuse to go for a pint. :-D The photos look good but it is *right* next to the motorway: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=53.726518,-2.635582+(Rimmer+House)&sll=53.726524,-2.63586&sspn=0.001049,0.002339&g=53.726518,-2.635582&ie=UTF8&ll=53.726513,-2.635581&spn=0.008392,0.018711&t=h&z=16 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 We are making the same trip but from Devon. I assume you are going to the NFOL. We are actually stopping on the CC site at Blackpool but as we have never been there staying for 2 nights so we can have a look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hope this doesnt in fringe any forum rules, shouldnt thin k so as its a link to there site finder page. http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/campsite-finder/results.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 thanks all for your input, yes we are heading for the NFOL, Solent's Street, see you there look out for Cinders carriage, I am one of the horses!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 we are heading for the NFOL, QUOTE] Eh ???? :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 ips - 2010-08-16 1:05 PM we are heading for the NFOL, QUOTE] Eh ???? :-S Hit the reply button and not the quote button in replying to Graham. I guess that is what you meant. If you are correcting my grammer and spelling you are on a lost cause....... :-) :-D (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Was acctually replying to you.... NFOL ..... whats that then ... give us a clue ???? no need just googled and found it...summat about lanterns :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 ips - 2010-08-16 1:30 PM Was acctually replying to you.... NFOL ..... whats that then ... give us a clue ???? National Feast of the Lanterns it is the yearly festival for the Camping and Caravanning Club which this year is being held in Balado Park, Kinross. It is a 5 day meet and there will be approx 4000 units there. Normally there is traffic alert on the radio at about 12noon thursday as we all try and get in at the same time. This is the web site www.nfol-2010.co.uk you will see that this years theme is theatre and we in Solent DA (subdivision) of the CC&C have elected to do Pantomime in particular Cinderella hence the carriage and horses, it is all light weight and being carried between about 20 units. It is very home grown and quite addictive to be involved. We were going to stay longer in bonny Scotland but other commitments got in the way. If you are a member you will have seen it in the magazine and hopefully in about two issues time you will see a review of it. # Have a look. Caroline (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi,If you make better speed north, the there is a Caravan Club CL close to Lockerbie. Leave M6 at Junction 18 go into lockerbie, then on to A709 toward Lochmaben. Site on minor road to left of A709 approx 1 mile out of Lockerbie. (9£ a night) Just returned from trip to Dingwall and used it en route. Tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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