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Wild Camping in Great-Britain and the Republic of Ireland
(or how to find a parking spot for your motorhome)

compiled by: Rutger Booy

Last update: February, 2010

Contents: England & Wales

link to other page for:
Scotland; Northern Ireland; Republic of Ireland;
Isle of Man; General information and Links


The list is selected on the co-ordinates of the road map of the AA Maxi Scale Britain (1:160.000), but this is just an indication of where to approximately find the spot on the map. There's no need to especially buy this map.

A word of warning: This list contains mainly other people's info, therefore I cannot guarantee if these places are OK to stay. So please be careful when selecting a spot from this list. It is quite possible that parking lots have been closed; roads have been moved and luxury villa's built on that unique wild camping spot. But I really would like to hear from anyone who has corrections or Dit e-mailadres is beschermd tegen spambots. U heeft Javascript nodig om het te kunnen zien. .




England & Wales

02A3 Cornwall - St Just - Large car park in centre of town - free and with no restrictions on overnight parking. Local pubs and shops. Close to lands End, Sennen Cove, Cape Cornwall and Penzance.

02A4 Cornwall - Levant Mine National Trust - The National Trust and Trevithick Trust own and run Levant mine, a working Cornish steam engine. Just above the site is a large level parking area with stunning views over the Cornish coast, engine houses and out towards Pendeen Watch lighthouse.

02B2 Cornwall - Porthcurno - Car park, all-day ticket app. £4. Toilets open over night.

02B3 Cornwall - Carn Brea - Just off the Penzance/St Just road near to the airport. Last hill in Cornwall - flat level site but very isolated.

02B3 Cornwall - Lamorna Cove - Spectacular parking area, but inaccessible for campers over 6 meters and overnight parking not allowed. Great position on edge of harbour wall - great views with walks on either side. Could be fantastic in a winter storm.

02C3 Cornwall - Marazion - Overnight parking is allowed at Kings Road car park. Owners of large motorhomes would be wise to check the availability of spaces before attempting to drive into the town. Price £4 (2007), no facilities.

02C3 Cornwall - Marazion - Two layby's, one either side of the road. Take A30 from Penzance and off on to the A394. Lay-by’s are only a short distance along. They are well back from the road and are landscaped with bays. Bins are provided for rubbish and views are great.

02C3 Cornwall - Penzance - The parking layby on the coast road to Marazion. Once the pub traffic goes it is quiet. Outstanding views to St Micheals Mount.

02D4 Cornwall - Hayle - There are three car parks:
1. By the north Quay as you come into Hayle from the south. It is wide open and a little windy but only a very short walk to the shops. Park near the arches to get out of the wind.
2. As you go thru town there is a very narrow road across a bridge signposted swimming pool. There’s a car park alongside with a nice view across the copper pool.
3. Instead of turning to swimming pool car park go straight on. It is signed as a private road but has access to a beach car park.
There are reports that these car parks are sometimes patrolled by Police and overnighters sent away.

02E1 Cornwall - Lizard - The National Trust car park by the Lizard lighthouse. Toilet block open all night. Lovely spot, but be warned, the lighthouse beam flicking across the fields may look pretty but if a fog comes in at night you'll be woken up by a loud fog horn that blasts for 5-10s every 45s or so and it is only a couple of hundred feet from the car park!

02E5 Cornwall - Redruth - A small lorry park

02E5 Cornwall - Portreath - A good place to wild camp is on the B 3301 coast road from Portreath to Hayle. Follow that road out of Portreath up the big hill, after about 2 miles from Portreath you will pass on the left hand side an entrance for Tehidy Country Park. Virtually opposite to the entrance there is a track leading to basset cove car park. Very good sea view.

02E6 Cornwall - Chapelporth Beach, near St Agnes - Part of the set of Blue Juice, a lovely little cove, owned by the National trust who don't seem to mind you parking up.

03F4 Cornwall - Falmouth - long stay Lorry and coach park

03G4 Cornwall - Portscatho on the Roseland Peninsula - idyllic small harbour with pubs. Come into the village off the main Tregony/St Mawes road - car park on left and short walk into town.

03J5 Cornwall - There are a number of free sites around Eden/Heligan.

03J6 Cornwall - Follow the A390 into St Austell from Liskeard, after large roundabout and before ASDA-supermarket, turn left towards Penrice Hospital and Porthpean. Road narrows, continue until cross road. Turn left towards Trenarren (Black Head). Great views over St Austell Bay and towards the Gribben (Fowey). Car park before houses. Take left hand lane - rather uneven but passable - until you come to large open space with level parking. Superb walks out to Black Head

03J6 Cornwall - A layby between St Austell and Mevagissey.

03J5 Cornwall - The car park in Mevagissey will allow you to overnight at a nominal charge and it is in the middle of town and handy for shops, quay, restaurants etc. Beware - Do not try to drive through Mevagissey as it is very narrow, just go straight into the huge car park on the left.

04B5 Cornwall - entering Cornwall over the Tamar bridge on the A390, onto dual carriageway after Trerulefoot Roundabout, up the hill past Menheniot turning, toilets and layby on the left. Alternatively, continue on for approx. 1/2 mile, turn left towards Looe and then immediately left again (Old road left abandoned).

05J5 Devon - Dartmouth - a beautiful location next to the quayside. Follow signs for higher ferry; when reaching river turn right towards town centre. The parking restrictions are two hours only between 9am-6pm (may-sept). There is also a toilet block nearby. (2008)

05J6 Torbay - Paignton: on the seafront.

06D4 Cornwall - Tintagel: King Arthur's Car Park, opposite The Old Post Office, Fore Street. Large level car park in centre of Tintagel town, easy access for large motorhomes. Reasonably secluded at far end of car park. Officially licensed for motorhomes to stay overnight. £3 (2007) for the night (4.00pm to 10.00am approx). No services. Public toilet block across the road and up the street at Spar. There's a lot of building going on and the car park is a mess (2009)

06E4 Cornwall - Very rural site at Rough Tor on Bodmin Moor. Just east of Camelford two roads head towards Rough Tor and Brown Willy (these are mountaintops). Narrow road and great switch back road - excellent at full speed but DO make sure road is clear. Great walks up to the Tors.

06E4 Cornwall - Bodmin Moor - Several layby’s on the A30, but thet road is busy. One layby in particular: on top of moors 1 mile north of Bodmin approx layby on left (going south) with burger van in situ, sign posted to Temple Fishery. Parking in pull-ins of road loop.

07F6 Cornwall - Widemouth Bay -  A layby next to the Budemeadows campsite on the A39. The layby is used by loads of surfers, no reports of any problems.

07G4 Cornwall - Heading into the county on the A30, past Launceston, you come off the dual carriageway and, on the left-hand side, there is a small lake and fishing advertised. Pull in and turn to left but not down to the fishery. Empty moorland in front of you!

08B3 Devon - Dartmoor National Park - Dartmoor has loads of great parking spots. The bigger ones are generally marked on maps but there are also plenty which aren't. Just drive along a road and chances are you'll find a decent spot to park up. They don't usually have any facilities and the bigger spots can get fairly busy from early on in the morning with tourists.

09F3 Devon - Exmouth - The parking towards the end of the seafront (towards Orcombe Point). The parking faces the sea. Paid parking, cost £5.00 for 24 hours (maximum stay). But it can be noisy until all the "boy racers" have gone home - they tend to congregate there, posing for the girlies with their boom-boxes turned up loud! (2008)

09F3 Devon - Exmouth - It’s possible to park on the harbour at Exmouth. £5.00 for the night to be paid in the fish shop.

09F4 Devon - Woodbury - Woodbury Common is situated between Exeter, Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton. There are at least one or two parking areas where a motorcaravan can be parked. Although the land is owned by Devon Clinton Estates, It is not believed that an overnight stay would be frowned upon.

09K5 Dorset - Lyme Regis, out of Lyme heading towards Charmouth - turn right just before Timber Vale campsite - 100 metres and road veers around to the left - go straight on - footpath to the Spittles. This site is no longer accessible. There is now a gate there to stop you driving along the lane with a notice saying the land belongs to the National trust.

10A5 Dorset - Charmouth - Car park. Follow the old A35 into Charmouth, then take the turning towards beach. 50yrds on your right is an overnight car park, with toilets. Overnight charge is £2.50. The beach is only 100yrds away. (2008)

10C4 Dorset - West Bexington - Small car park at West Bexington overlooking Chesil Beach. Between Abbotsbury and West Bay. Charges £3 all day and 30p for the night from 9pm-8am.There is a toilet block and café.  As of January 2007 this car park now has a height barrier.

10C5 Dorset - Eggardon Hill - outside Bridport. Can be accessed off the A35 Dorchester/Bridport road - turn towards Askerswell - through village to road junction. Left is a pub - the Spyway Inn- turn right up the hill. Second turning on the right there are a number of secluded picnic bays ideal for an overnight stay.

10D3 Dorset - Fleet - on Chesil Beach.

10D4 Dorset - Abbotsbury - On the main Bridport to Weymouth road. Enter village; in the centre, opposite a pub, turn left. Follow road through the back of village and then up a hill, heading towards Hardy Monument. After approximately one mile there is a flat level parking/picnic area in front of a disused line kiln. The most stunning views over the Fleet towards Portland.

10E4 Devon - Dorchester - The car park for Maiden castle near Dorchester has no signs preventing overnight stays, very quiet and beautiful views. (2008)

10E4 Devon - Dorchester - The Long Stay car park on the way into the town from Maiden castle is also good. Lorries park overnight. £2.50 per night. (2008)

11G3 Dorset - Of the A351 Wareham/Swanage road turn towards Steeple. Go past monastery (I think!) up the hill. Before you go through the Army controlled checkpoint there is a large car park on the left. Great views and, if timed correctly, excellent walks around Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay.

11G3 Dorset - Kimmeridge - main road into Kimmeridge. Before the road drops down into the village there is secluded parking in a disused quarry on the left. No pub in village but great beach and cliff walks.

11G4 Devon - Wareham - The longstay Car and Coach parking. It’s Pay & Display; 2.10 pounds for a maximum stay of 23 hours (2007)

11G5 Dorset - Take minor road from Bere Regis towards Wareham - 'Egdon Heath' in 'Return of the Native'. Various parking areas.

11H3 Dorset - pull in outside Corfe Castle. Nice views of castle & steam trains are a bonus

11H3 Dorset - On the B3351, the road from Studland to Corfe Castle, there’s a layby on the right hand side, just past the Golf Course. It has spectacular views, but gets busy during the day.

11H3 Dorset - Also on the B3351, the road from Studland to Corfe Castle, there’s another layby that overlooks Pool Harbour. Again a magnificent view and a beautiful sunset. Also gets busy.

11H4 Dorset - Poole Harbour - The car park near Poole Harbour - officially no camping but presumably no problem. Toilets nearby. If it’s foggy be prepared to get woken up by the ferry very early. It’s near the lifeboat station; the car park is probably the one marked 02 on the map.

11J4 Dorset - Studland on the isle of Purbeck - on side of the road leading to the Sandbanks chain ferry at the entrance to Poole Harbour, on the Swanage/Studland side of the ferry. A very nice spot and the road is surrounded by lovely moorland, but it gets busy in the summer. Sea 25 yards away. The road is quiet between 11pm & 7am as ferry doesn't run between those times. Go to the national trust car park at The Knoll to empty loo and fill up with water. UPDATE - Anyone now parking overnight is subject to a £60 fine!

12A6 Dorset - In the New Forest try the truck parking near the Avon Forest Country Park on the A31 outside Ringwood. Go past Ringwood towards Poole, under the Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the next roundabout left opposite a ‘Little Chef’ (park is signposted). The Avon Forest Country Park itsself has height barriers There are toilets/water and but closed after 17.00 hrs. The truck parking can be noisy! (2008)

12B5 Hampshire - A Lorry park on the outskirts of Christchurch (It’s possible this site doesn’t exist anymore) Ended up in layby on A35 within sight of the “Welcome to Christchurch” sign.

12D6 Hampshire - From Lymington follow road to Beaulieu. Forestry commission car park on left (Bull Hill). Several other places in area, if you don’t mind nosy cows.

12E4 Hampshire - Isle of Wight - Parking on the coast in the daytime has high parking charges. There are several places inland for overnight.
Next to Blackgang Chine there is a National Trust car park.
South of Bembridge follow signs to Culver Down. There is a width restriction.
There are several National Trust car parks suitable for overnight with good views.

13G6 Hampshire - Souhtsea (Portsmouth) - The Car and Coach parking at the D-Day museum at Clarence Esplanade. It’s Pay & Display (2007)

13H6 Hampshire - Hayling Island - There are three spots within yards of the bridge to Hayling Island which are occasionally used by motorhomes. None of these is official, or could be described as quiet, but at least you'll have a nice view in the morning! (Watch out for the tide, especially if it's a really high spring tide)
1. On the mainland side of the bridge there's a public car park shared with the Ship pub, next to the slipway (public loos too). 2. Turn left immediately after crossing the bridge towards Northney marina. Parking for one or two vans only on seaside of road after about 100 meters. 3. Continue about 50 meters further on the main road after the turn to (2). There's a not too obvious turn on the right-signed 'Hayling Billy Trail'. There's a disused bit of road here, opposite the garage (Shell ?) and screened from the main road a bit by trees. And if you carry on down the main road another half mile there's a track next to the Esso garage which leads to some parking and a slipway. Rather quieter, but busy if it's windy because of wind- and kitesurfers.

14C5 West Sussex - Petworth - Just before entering the village, coming from Midhurst on the A272, there’s a parking on your right that looks suitable for an overnightstay with a motorhome.

15F2 East Sussex - At Hove Lagoon (3 miles west of Brighton) there is a slip road off from the A259 where lorries park next to some toilets, but continue following the road around to the port and you can park underneath the sea wall. Update July 2006: There are now rather a lot of threatening notices on the sea wall section, saying this area is for Vehicles on Port Authority Business only. However, there is a rough patch of land just next to it with no disturbance (except for many lorries driving past at 5 am. So it's certainly not quiet!)

15F2 East Sussex - Brighton/Hove beach front - next to Brighton beach - Follow this multimap link and zoom out to get your bearings. It's located on Hove Street South, behind the King Alfred leisure Centre car park opposite the bottom of Hove Street off the A259 coast road, West from Brighton pier and left at the traffic lights after the King Alfred.

15F2 East Sussex - Brighton/Hove beach front - Madeira Drive, which is on the seafront east side of Palace Pier on this multimap link They block the road off some nights, but will open it for motorhomes. Free parking from 18.00 hrs till 06.00 hrs (2008)

15G5 West Sussex - Horsted Keynes - A good place for staying is the small pull-in car park bay on the approach road to Horsted Keynes Station. Also you can contact the Bluebell Railway for permission to camp on the field overlooking the station. Charge £3 per night (including the key to the station to use their toilet and shower). A must for any steam, or retro enthusiast.

15H2 East Sussex - Telscombe Cliffs - Heading east (appr. 5 miles) out of Brighton on the A259, after Rottingdean and Saltdean, is Telscombe Cliffs. As you enter Telscombe Cliffs there is a sign off to the right to a public car park (if you get to the roundabout by Stewart Mouland Motorcaravans you've gone too far and need to turn back). You can't get in the car park because of height barriers but you can park on the access road outside right on the cliff top, use the public toilets and admire the views to Brighton Marina and Worthing. There are frequent bus services into town.

15H2 East Sussex - Newhaven - The car park at the end of Fort Road. Be there before 3 pm and pay just £3 per night. The attendant goes home at 4pm and locks the height restrictor, so if you turn up late you will have to park up outside the car park and wait till the next day. (2009)

15H3 East Sussex - Lewes - A town-centre car park with no height barrier! It's in Friars Walk, behind the Friends MeetingHouse (50.8735N; 0.014E). It’s a pay-and-display park, free after about 6.00 PM and at weekends. But be sure to park within the lines. (2008)

15H3 East Sussex - Lewes - There's a car park with no barriers at Spring Gardens (off North St) in Lewes, it's pay-and-display but not at weekends. Just remember to park well away form the bottle banks, which can be noisy! (2007)

15H3 East Sussex - Lewes - The “North Street Car Park”. Pay & Display from 8 am - 18 pm. Very busy during daytime, quiet at night (2007)

15H6 East Sussex - Ashdown Forest - There are pull-ins to picnic areas each side of the A22 in Ashdown Forest, south of Wych Cross.

15J2 East Sussex - If anyone is catching a very early ferry from Newhaven, a good place to sleep overnight might be on the seafront at Seaford. Unrestricted parking, and about 10 minutes drive from the docks. There is a sign saying ‘No Overnight Parking’, but motorhomes have been seen there at night, probably OK if you arrive late and leave early.

16B3 East Sussex - Cooden - Try the beach at Cooden (near Bexhill). Access is from coast road at Bexhill towards Pevensey Bay or vice versa. Toilets and a shop at the train station, about half a mile.

16B5 East Sussex - Robertsbridge - On the A21 heading north just past the Robertsbridge by-pass roundabout, is an area on your left hand side. It has no restrictions but part of the area is marked out for HGV's. The local village is then back to the roundabout and turn right, Local food shop, butchers, post office, chemists etc, about 15 minutes slow walk. You even get the mobile burger van in the mornings.

16D4 East Sussex - Rye - The carpark of “The River Haven Hotel and Restaurant” on the A259 from Rye to Hastings. No facilities. Two pounds per day (2007)

16D4 East Sussex - Rye Harbour - At the end of the road opposite the H.M Coastguard building. Space for appr. 4 motorhomes. Toiletblock nearby (2007)

16E4 East Sussex - Jurys Gap (east of Camber by Camber Sands) - There is a road leading up onto the sea wall allowing you to park right on the beach. You can park two Motorhomes up there and if the MOD range is closed you can park another 3 vehicles. This is an excellent spot and you wake with the sound of the waves on the beach 20m away (at high tide). Also a great spot to watch the kite and wind surfers.

17F4 Kent - Dungeness - Denge Beach - Lots of places to park right on the beach at no charge.

17F6 Kent - St. Mary's Bay - Just off the A 259 Leaving Dymchurch heading towards New Romney, there is a lane on your left at the start of the golf course. Drive along this lane (100 yards) to the sea wall. There is parking for 3 or 4 motorhomes there. Used quite frequently and busy in summer periods (2007)

17F6 Kent - Dymchurch - The Town Centre carpark. Pay & Display from 8 am - 18 pm. (2007)

17J7 Kent - Dover, a small layby on the B road towards St Margaret’s. There is a monument to the first flight of the old RFC (now RAF).

17J7 Kent - Dover, in the town centre carpark, which is on the main road two minutes from the ferry terminal. It is free until 8 am and, if you park on the far side, reasonably quiet. The shops etc. are round the corner.

17J7 Kent - Dover - Motorhomes can overnight in the signposted area along the seafront at Dover, near to the Hoverspeed terminal. It’s pay & display.

18C4 North Devon - Hartland Point - The car park at Hartland Point looks OK to stay.

18E4 Devon - Westward Ho! - Go through Westward Ho! keeping the sea to your right, keep on going and you'll find an amazing car park site next to the Westward Ho! Tors. Public toilets and drinking water outside tap. There is a fantastic pathway leading from the car park that takes you to two secluded beaches.

19J7 Devon - Lynton - "The Valley of Rocks" car park, fantastic scenery and only £1.00 per night.

20B5 Somerset - Exmoor National Park - Exmoor has loads of great parking spots. Particularly around Dunkery Beacon way where there are some superb views to be had.

22E6 Wiltshire - near Frome - Heaven's Gate, Longleat Estate. To get there come of the A36 onto the A362 and follow the signs to Longleat. At the roundabout take the first exit signed to Centre Parcs but keep going along there past the wood mills etc. On your left you'll see a fair sized car park to use and Heaven's Gate is a short distance away.

23J4 Wiltshire - Wilton (near Salisbury) - in center square follow sign that says "175 yards free car park", good for overnight stay, visiting Wilton House, Lord Pembroke’s Stately Home, & Salisbury Cathedral, good bus service from the center square. (2008)

23J6 Wiltshire – Stonehenge - from Southhampton, follow main route to Stonehenge (indicated). The monument is then on your left and on your right is a parking. Drive past and after 100 metres take small road on your left. Perfect parking spot on a hilltop overlooking Stonehenge. Room for app. 10 motorhomes (2008)

24E4 Hampshire - Winchester - the town coach park in front of The Winchester Hotel, NW of centre. Metered parking. No overnight charge after 6. Only 5 minutes walk to City Centre and 2 minutes to Library with email access.

25J7 Hampshire - Fleet - From M3 Junction 5, take the A287 to the south of Fleet and turn left at the roundabout onto the B3013. Head down Beacon Hill and turn right at the Tweaseldown pub. Head along this road, passed the Tweaseldown racecourse, for about half a mile and there is a clearing on the left with hardstanding suitable for motorcaravans. However the entrance is on a slope and is rutted, so take care.
Another spot is to go past this one for another half a mile and there is a small car park on the right, but only suitable for small or medium size motorhomes (American RVs will definitely get stuck!).
The surrounding area is Ministry of Defence property with access to the public and is great for walking, running and mountain biking, but steer clear of any military exercises.

26B7 Carmarthenshire - Just off the A484 in Burry Port. Follow the signposts to the harbour, one comes to a wide sea front overlooking the harbour. Although there are houses nearby, no one seemed to mind one or two motorhomes parked by the edge of the harbour. There is even a public toilet nearby, and a caravan selling hot and cold food and drinks. Quite a pleasant spot. Update: 10/1/04 There is a high charge to park in the day and overnight parking is forbidden.

28D4 North Somerset - Portishead. This town overlooks the Severn Estuary and is 15 miles drive from Bristol, 3 miles from the M5 motorway. From junction 19 of the M5 take the A369 to Portishead. As you enter the town go past the Co-op supermarket on your left, past the start of the High Street on your left and take the next left opposite the Waitrose Esso petrol Station. Take the second right signposted to the Seafront and Lake Grounds. You can park for free day and night anywhere along the promenade. There is a café, public toilets, and an open-air swimming pool, but the whole area is really a picnic site without noisy amusements. You cannot swim in the estuary due to very dangerous tides and soft mud, but the view across the sea to Wales from your camper is excellent.

29F4 Bristol - There is a location on the Downs area of Bristol (top of Parrys Lane just off the Downs) where you can park. This is in an area known as Saville Rd and normally during the day it's used as an unofficial truck stop, complete with a mobile burger bar.

30B3 Wiltshire - A useful stop on the way to (or from) the West Country is a layby on the A4 just over a quarter of a mile west of the roundabout at Beckhampton between Marlborough and Calne. There's only one entrance and you go up a slight rise to a level area at the top, above and fairly well screened from the main road. There are some good walks from here and it's quite near Silbury Hill.

31G7 Oxfordshire - Abingdon - The Rye Farm Pay & Display car park, on the A415 going south from Abingdon, on the left hand side just across the river bridge. £5 for 24 hours maximum (2007). Public toilets (pay) are just across the road.

31J3 Reading - South of Reading - M4 Junction 11, head south on the A33 take the first left then left again heading back towards the Motorway, the road comes to a dead end with fields either side, some traffic noise.

32B5 Windsor & Maidenhead - Maidenhead - On the A4 1/2 Mile East of Maidenhead is a layby on the south side of the road, it is set about 20 yards back off the road with a grass verge between layby and the road. If heading out of Maidenhead it is on the right, straight after you go under the Railway Bridge as you approach Taplow. When approaching Maidenhead along the A4 from J7 of the M4 the layby is on the left after Taplow before you go under Railway Bridge.

32C4 Windsor & Maidenhead - Windsor - The Datchet Road Car park just towards R. Thames East from Castle a 10 minute walk. Excellent level gravel Coach Park at left entrance to Romney Lock / Tennis Courts road access. Reasonable metered hourly ticketing plus additional overnight rate.

32C6 Buckinghamshire - Gerrards Cross - After leaving the A40 onto the A413 there is a layby on the right hand side in about half a mile. There is also a layby on the opposite side of the road but it is exposed.

32D2 Surrey - On the M25 From Leatherhead to Byfleet, exit At junction 10. Do not take the main road (A3) to Guildford, but when on the roundabout take a small road immediately left to Martyr’s Green. After approximately one mile go left on Old Lane. Immediately on your left there are two parkings, one with a loo, which I think are suitable for a motorhome.

33F3 Surrey - Malden - A large car park behind the High Street (at the rear of the frozen food shop).

33H1 London - M25 (South) Stopover en route to Dover - Layby on the A25, between Limpsfield & Westerham. Leave the M25 at J6 and follow the A25 for about 10 minutes max going steady. The entrance to layby is just before a large pub called The Grasshopper with huge height barriered car park. (Layby slopes and is only levelish at the bottom). To continue to Dover you need to go on to Junction 5 of the M25 but there is no access to the M26 from that junction. You have to go to Swanley to get onto the M20. Otherwise it's back to Junction 6 for the M26/M20 less miles route. A matter of personal choice, although, you could use the A25 to Wrotham and join the M20 there!

34A4 Kent - The Lorry Park beside the A2 just outside Gravesend (the one on the north side by the Cafe). Take the turning to Singlewell. If you are travelling west, come over bridge over top of A2 as if you are going into Gravesend but immediately you are over A2, turn left as if you are going back to A2 towards London. You will see entrance to Lorry park on left before reaching the bridge. Early morning Lorries in and out.

34B6 Essex - In the Basildon area of Essex there is a lorry park well sign posted if you head in the Southend direction from town centre. It is in an area called Burnt Oaks. The sign says only overnight sleeping in specially converted lorries for the purpose. Have had no trouble staying there.

34C2 Kent - Maidstone Services (M20) - You can stop at the Maidstone Services on the M20. They are several dedicated Motorhome parking bays. A £6 fee applies (2007). There are shops, toilets and showers.

34F4 Kent - Isle of Sheppey - At Leysdown-on-Sea you can park along the seawall (but not at the carparks). Take the Shellness road out of Leysdown past the caravan site, past the closed and height barriered patch of grass called a 'park' (with no camping, caravans, overnight, etc., signs) and on to the sea wall which runs for ½ mile or so with varying parking alongside.

35F3 Kent - Whitstable - Marine Crescent, a dead end road by the shore just pull up and park up, no charge.

35G2 Kent - Canterbury - The Kingsmead coach park is open to motorhomes. On payment of a £5 fee (2007), all day parking is allowed, and there is access to toilet waste disposal facilities - at road level so that onboard tanks can be emptied, and fresh water for refilling tanks. Overnight parking is not permitted.

35G2 Kent - Canterbury - The Dover Road Park & Ride facility, about 1 mile from Canterbury city centre along the A2, has dedicated spaces for motorhomes, the charge is £2 per day and includes bus fare (2007). Water is available and there is a ground level dump station for black & grey waste (free on payment of parking fee). Overnight parking of motorhomes is allowed at 2x day daily rate. 24 large parking bays.

35G2 Kent - Dover - Overnighting before Dover, past Canterbury on the A2 for about 2 miles. Look for a garage and campsite on your left-hand side and pull in. This also leads to a large layby. Have overnighted there many times HOWEVER, some lorries overnight there, and some have freezer engines running all night.

35G3 Kent - Tankerton - Past Whitstable at Tankerton there is a beach with all the beach huts on. The road that is just behind the beach huts is usually empty after 9 p.m. when the beach hut owners go home. There are usually a couple of campervans parked overnight.

35J1 Kent - Nearest place to Dover is the car park right in front of Walmer Castle (between Dover and Deal) with views of channel shipping.

35J2 Kent - Sandwich - Motorhomes overnight unofficially on the town quay with no problems, BUT in their wisdom Dover District Council are imposing pay parking on the town from 2003 so that may all change.

35J2 Kent - Sandwich - The Guildhall car park (long stay) is officially allowed for overnight parking (max. 24 hrs). £4.

39H9 Powys - Most car parks in Powys (Wales) allow a one night stay. (2008)

39J5 Powys - Brecon - At the long stay car park there’s a sign that says camper vans are allowed to stay one night, free 6 pm to 8 am. It’s close to the town center (2008).

40B7 Powys - Hay-on-Wye - Large town Car park at top of town. Only £ 2 a 24 hr. day. Level, paved, and right by excellent info centre with email access and toilets.

41F3 Gloucestershire - Forest of Dean - There's a fair number of decent sized Forestry Commision car parks in the Forest of Dean. Some of the bigger ones have the gates closed at 7.30pm, if you don't mind being locked in for the night. There is a small charge (the general car park fee). There are a lot of picnic areas but most of them are locked at 7.30 pm. There are also some places on the Cinderford to Coleford road.

41J5 Gloucestershire - Tewkesbury - Follow A38 through Tewkesbury towards Gloucester, pass Abbey on the left and then coach park on right, as the road bends to the left there is small lane on right signed "Lower Load." Follow this lane for half mile down to River Severn. There is as small picnic area and old ferry here. The road stops here so exit is back the way you drove in, no houses very quiet at night.

41K4 Gloucestershire - Cheltenham - Look for Cheltenham pump rooms, signposted from Cheltenham racecourse, security camera's, nice park next to it, 10min walk into Cheltenham; a nice spot.

41K7 Worcestershire - Pershore - Follow signs to long stay car park. Free overnight parking 6pm to 8pm. Few minutes walk into town by a footpath.

42C4 Gloucestershire - A nice site in the Cotswolds next to a stream and about ten minutes walk from a couple of pubs in Bourton-on-the-Water. Go to Streetfinder, type in GL54 2PS, nice pull in as river crosses road.

42C6 Gloucestershire - Chipping Campden - From Chipping Campden take the B4035 towards Aston Subadge. Just outside of Chipping Campden there is a left turn, go up the hill, then it levels out go for about 1/2 mile till you come to cross roads your right of way. Turn right towards Weston Subadge up the lane 200 yards. Turn right into car park. Great views looking over Stratford on Avon and towards Birmingham.

43G2 Oxford - Oxfordshire - Oxford Seacourt Park en Drive. Follow signs “Park and Ride”. Cost one pound per 24 hrs. (pay en display). Only SMAll campervans are allowed as there are height barriers. Regular shuttle bus service to city centre. (2008)

46C4 Essex - Braintree - Lorry park at Springwood Industrial estate. Free, no height barrier, floodlit, not used by many truckers since by-pass opened. 20 minutes walk to town centre. 5 minutes walk to all night garage with shop.

46C5 Essex - Halstead - In the centre of town is a car park (no height barriers at time of writing) suitable for a stopover. Pub and Cafe' opposite and garage 1 minute walk offering usual newspapers groceries etc. Not sure of overnight charges if any. Check signs for By-laws and charges.

46C5 Essex - Halstead - On approach from Braintree on A131 take first available right into OAK road. If you pass turning named White Horse Avenue you have passed the turning so turn around. Once in Oak Road on left-hand side just a few yards in is grassy area. Ideal for a quick overnight. Garage within 10 mins walk down the hill. Walk toward large oak tree and continue straight across grass areas. Telephone box also on Grass Area.

47H5 Essex - Dovercourt (near Harwich) - there are several carparks on the coastal road. One is “Award Beach” parking. (pay & display).

50C3 Powys - Most car parks in Powys (Wales) allow a one night stay. (2008)

50C3 Powys - LLandrindod Wells - try the car park called “Town hall en craftmen workshops” behind the Town Hall. Public toilet very close (2008)

51H3 Herefordshire - Leominster - Follow signs to long stay car park.

53H3 Warwickshire - Stratford upon Avon has a Park and Ride with an area dedicated to motorhomes with about 20 places. Parking is free. The bus into town centre is £1.30 return per adult. The P&R car park is north of the town centre near the roundabout at the junction of the A3400 and A46 (Stratford northern bypass).

53J4 Warwickshire - Warwick - the Budbrooke Services North at the A46 Warwick By-Pass has a hardstanding area that lies to rear of the BP Filling Station and Little Chef Restaurant . It is used by truckers, but the waitress in Little Chef conformed that there is no problem with overnighting there and that there is no charge. It’s about 5 minutes north of M.40 J.15 and very handy for visits to the NEC and/or Warwick/Stratford-on-Avon area. (2009)

54A8 Leicestershire - on the A444 between the M42 and the A5. There are about 6 'old road' layby’s, some screened from the road by shrubs. The council has recently put notices restricting parking to a max of 12 hours - so they would be OK for overnights. They are between Twycross and Fenny Drayton. The one nearest Fenny Drayton (just north of it) has a caravan cafe during the day - so could provide breakfast! It is only about 5 minutes off the A5 so is you are looking for somewhere there, it could be worth a short detour.

56A6 Cambridgeshire - An old road at Stibbington where the truckers' 'diner' is situated. About a mile after the main junction with the A47 (bridge over the road). You might find it somewhere here.

56B8 Cambridgeshire - Around Water Newton, just before the signs for East of England Showground and Alwalton, there is a bit of old road which sometimes has a cafe in it during the daytime. It's shielded from the road by a belt of trees, but there is usually a somewhat ramshackle 'Cafe' sign.

58B4 Suffolk – Bury St Edmunds - the Ram Meadow car park has five spaces which are entirely dedicated for motorhome use. The spaces, which are extra wide and long, have been specially marked out and are only a short walk from the town’s main tourist attractions, including Moyse’s Hall Museum, the award-winning Abbey Gardens and the newly completed tower of St Edmundsbury Cathedral. An all day stay is charged at £1.20, there are no height restrictions at the site and public toilets lie close-by (2008).

58A7 Norfolk - Thetford Forest has a good site near Santon Downham, over the River Bridge and Rail Bridge - parking in forest area on the right. Watch the weight limit on the bridge - 3 tonnes but you can get to the site from the other direction. Lovely walks through the woods - deer seen last year.

59H3 Suffolk - Snape, on the A1094 from Friday Street to Aldeburgh, there is a clearing at the crossroad to Tunstall that is an ideal spot to park.

59J3 Suffolk - As of June 2008 parking on the Sea Defences is forbidden! Read the article in the local newspaper. A designated car park/area is available towards the yacht club. Instead of bearing left up onto the wall just carry straight on for 100 yards and park.

60B6 Gwynedd - Tudweiloig (Twdweiliog) - A few hundred yards south of Twdweiliog on the Lleyn Peninsular is a large lay-by where you can stop overnight. The village with the excellent Lion Hotel is just a few minutes walk away (2007)

62A6 Gwynedd - Ciltalgarth - Next to the Lake Celyn dam on the A4212 is a large lay-by with no signs forbidding overnight parking (2007).

62B4 Gwynedd - Lake Vyrnwy - There are several lay-bys on the B4393 overlooking Lake Vyrnwy where you can park up overnight without any problems, particularly on the southern side of the lake (2007)

62B4 Gwynedd - Lake Vyrnwy - There is a car park close to the northernmost point of Lake Vyrnwy, just a few hundred yards from the road to Bala. It has no overnight parking restrictions and a lovely walk to a waterfall. There is a Portaloo there, but it could be a bit squalid (2007)

62E2 Powys - Most car parks in Powys (Wales) allow a one night stay. (2008)

63J6 Staffordshire - Whitchurch - Took the road to Whitchurch Truck Stop just outside Whitchurch. It says £2 overnight and HGV's only, but this seems not to be a problem.

64B5 Shropshire - Market Drayton - There is a dedicated truck park just off the A53 at the junction with the A529. It is outside the livestock market and just behind a big Tom Cobleigh pub (family friendly, with a playbarn). You sometimes get refrigerator trucks here which can be noisy!

64D4 Staffordshire - A518 Stafford to Newport - From Stafford on A518 towards Gnosall and then onwards to Newport, a number of good layby’s would be very good for occasional overnighting.

65G3 Staffordshire - North of Lichfield - A515 signposted Ashbourne At junction with road signposted Handsacre there is a layby (rough ground) where Motorhomes have parked up before now and been undisturbed. Often a passable breakfast served by chap with a mobile kitchen. Virtually opposite Seedy Mill Golf Club (takes all comers I believe - if you really feel you must have a pre-breakfast round!)

65G3 Staffordshire - take turning left through Handsacre and Armitage. Just after Plum Pudding PH slight hill. Immediately over crest on left pull in to small canalside parking area - suitable for anything that can get off the road quickly - have even seen lorries parked there. Three pubs in vicinity - Plum Pudding (now also quite a good restaurant - but a bit pricey), Spode Cottage (Tom Cobleigh outfit), and Ash Tree - towards Rugeley.

65J3 Leicestershire - M42/A444/A5 - Just off junction 11 - M42/A444 where the M42 becomes the A42 - half a mile towards Measham on an unclassified road (used to be the A453 before the A42) there is a large layby (old road). Used by lorries some nights, but I've never seen it full and its empty at weekends. There is a McDonald's and fuel at the Motorway Island, and 2 miles beyond the layby, in Measham itself is a Cantonese takeaway next door to a fish and chip shop. There is also a hotel (the Metro) at the Motorway Island - which has a restaurant, so plenty to eat! The junction is half an hour from the NEC off peak (an hour plus between 7.30am and 8.30am).

67H4 Lincolnshire - Colsterworth - Just beyond the Colsterworth roundabout (junction with A151, where the fuel stations are) there is an off-road layby which was an old road. The Ram Jam Inn and the adjacent garage share a large car park which might be useful if you park discreetly (that's off the A1 at the slip road for Oakham, turn right under the A1 bridge, then left and immediately left again).

67H6 Lincolnshire - If you come off the A1 (left) soon after Grantham onto the B6403 there are a couple of areas that lorries use in the first 200 yards off the A1. Some of this is grass but on the South side there is a fairly long patch of concrete. It is quieter here than your average lay by and less busy. Alternatively there are various layby’s on that route, again used by lorries. Some are set back from the road so will be that bit quieter.

69J7 Norfolk - Thornham - At the salt marshes. Turn towards the coast off the A149, signposted towards a pub and keep going down. Fantastic views over the salt marshes. BEWARE of very high tides, then the road will flood. Check the tides!

70A7 Norfolk - Brancaster beach - parking on the right and toilets on the left. Good place to fill up with water.

70B7 Norfolk - Burnham Overy Staithe - National Trust and boating club car park, all right for staying one night.

71G3 Norfolk - A1151 (The Wroxham road out of Norwich) pass the Green Man pub at Rackheath, 1/4 mile on the left-hand side, where the old bends have been straightened.

72D2 Isle of Anglesey - Newborough Warren - On the A4080 at Newborough Warren, there is a roundabout where the road takes a sharp right towards Newborough. If you take the minor road with a "no through road" sign, there is a car park with no overnight parking restrictions at the end. There are good walks over the sand dunes from here. Beware of low overhanging trees, though (2007).

72D2 Isle of Anglesey - Cemaes - On the A5025 close to the nuclear power station at Wylfa are several large lay-bys with mature trees and bushes that shelter them from the road (2007).

72E2 Gwynedd - Exiting Caernarfon past the castle (on your left) you come to a roundabout immediately before Waitrose. Turn left at roundabout down to the end and turn right where it says Coach parking. Another Lorry congregating spot. Carpark is immediately beneath Waitrose.

73H1 Conwy - On the A5 between Betws-y-Coed and Bethesda. Near the lake is a large layby on the right hand side. Mountains on either side of the road.

75F2 Flintshire - Coming into North Wales via the Mersey tunnel and through Queensferry take the B5129 to Connah’s Quay. In town turn right to signs of Industrial Estate, keep going till you reach the riverside. Turn right and park in layby by riverside. Only a few fishermen for company (rod & line). Quiet with a view of trawlermen trawling between two small boats. Spoke to a rod & lineman he said "no problems there with all night fishing also the trawlers are only after Salmon and have been know to give away anything else they catch".

75G2 Cheshire - Chester - Overnighting is allowed in the Coach/car park next to castle. It’s called Little Roodee. Cost £1.50 per night (2007). At night the gates are locked at 22.30 till 06.00 but there is a number to ring if you need to get off in an emergency. CCTV covers the whole car park. There is no toilet emptying point or fresh water tap. The coach park is well sign posted. Going into Chester on the A483 (Wrexham road) it is on your right where the castle wall meets the river. Parking adjacent to the river is level compared to rest of car/coach park.

77J1 Derbyshire - Matlock - The train station car park is free.

77J1 Derbyshire - Matlock - The car park in Matlock Bath (but it can be crowded there)

79H2 Lincolnshire - A15 south of Waddington - Go past the airbase until you come to tower lane on the right.1 mile down dead straight and then turn off on second bend. Recommended for Air spotters but if Waddington is flying this spot is at the end of the runway so be warned.

79H3 Lincolnshire - Lincoln - Follow the signs to “Highstreet Long Stay Cart Park” near Brayford Pool. It’s ideal for visiting town, cathedral and castle. Very steep climb though. It’s pay & display, £ 2.00 per night from 18.00 till 08.00 or £ 7.80 per 24 hours.

79H3 Lincolnshire - Lincoln - Lincolnshire Showground. 5 miles north of Lincoln on A15. Just outside the main gate on the A15 is a large area of tarmac and gravel which is often used overnight by MH's although after 5am the A15 does get busy. For a quieter location go past the main gate travelling north and turn left onto the A1500 and use one of the smaller but quieter spots at one of the side gates. (Don't use the viewpoint at the top of the hill on the A1500 as has been suggested on other sites as it has become a meeting point for gentlemen looking for a male partner.

79H3 Lincolnshire - Lincoln - Leave Lincoln on the A57 and just as you exit the last few houses you come to the West Common which used to be the Race course. In the daytime you can park on the left at the north end of the grandstand in a small parking/ picnic area, no charges and no height restrictions. The city centre is about 10-15 minutes walk but you pass several bus stops on the way. You could stop here overnight but for a more private location take the turning on the city side of the grandstand complex just after the new pedestrian crossing as you leave town (150 meters south of the grandstand). This is an access road to the rear of the grandstand and golf course. Hear is an area you can use. The only restriction is you need to move before the golf club opens and don't drive on the golf course.

79H3 Lincolnshire - Lincoln - A location often used is on the A57 about 2 miles out of town. Leave the city on the A57, past the race course and over the Bypass still on the A57. In about 1/2 a mile just after the first right turn is a layby on the right before the road bends left. Don't park near the two houses; use the other end near the dog club. You can get some privacy and shelter from the road noise by going behind the trees.

79H4 Lincolnshire - Scampton - Turn off A15 onto A1500 at the showground signposted Marton/Scampton/Gainsborough. Turn right towards Scampton village, there is a viewing area right on the junction. If the Red Arrows are flying this spot is spectacular. Also back towards the A15 there is a spot at the side of the showground. The last two spots are fine for the Xmas mart but use the park and ride which is five minutes away, sometimes there is a special park and ride on the showground.

80B5 Lincolnshire - on the A631 between Market Rasen and North Willingham is a picnic area on left just beyond the racecourse. If you are narrow enough you can get into the car park section (I can just get in with my small coachbuilt).

83F7 Lancashire - Entering Lancaster from the south turn left at foot of bridge over river signposted as Industrial Estate. Go beyond the houses and you come to a large factory on the left. On the right there is a deep layby (or picnic spot as rubbish bin present). Quiet with view of river.

83H6 Lancashire - Slaidburn - Trough of Bowland - The public car park at the end of the village allows overnight stops. Chargeable between 7am and 6pm. Maximum stay 24 hours. Facilities include public toilets and an outside tap.

84A7 North Yorkshire - Yorkshire Dales - Try Streets Gate above Malham or the main car park in Malham.

85F8 North Yorkshire - Ripon - Go to the “Victoria Grove” parking in the centre of town. Use the ‘lower parking’ as it’s more quit. It’s pay & display, £ 1.40 for more than four hours, free from 18.00 PM till 08.00 AM.

85H5 North Yorkshire - Tadcaster- Not possible anymore, the car park by the river now has height barriers.

85K6 York - Just outside the city of York are three Park & Ride parking places: A1079 (East); A1036 (Southwest) and near Rawcliffe (North). At each of the three areas listed it is necessary to stop at the Office ('Bureau') to ask for the barrier to be raised. There is a fourth P&R at the 'Designer Centre', signposted off the A64. There are no barriers here, and it is at a Factory Shop Outlet. Also frequent buses into the centre of York.

86E2 Lincolnshire - Barton-Upon-Humber - A picknick place (with toilets) with a fine view of the Humber Bridge. From the A15 take exit Barton, then follow signs “Bridge viewing Area”.

87G8 East Riding of Yorkshire - A deep layby on left of the A165 coming out of Bridlington, as you exit town. When coming up from Beverly on the A165 about 7 miles before Bridlington on the right.

88B6 Cumbria - St. Bees - The car park by the beach at St Bees, near Whitehaven. £2.70 no overnight restriction.

88D5 Cumbria - Wasdale Head - Follow signs for Wasdale Head from the A595. At the side of Wast Water there are one or two reasonably good sized gravel layby's almost right on the waters edge, and no signs saying 'no overnight stays'. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and it's in the middle of nowhere so little chance of being bothered in the middle of the night.

88D6 Cumbria - Wasdale Head - There is a large triangular grassy parking area at Wasdale Head.

88E6 Cumbria - Buttermere - unofficial overnight stop on the Buttermere side of Honister pass by the Big Boulder, along the B5289 from Borrowdale to Buttermere. It’s very isolated and no facilities. But cracking views.

88E8 Cumbria - Braithwaite - Follow A66 about 3 miles past Keswick West bound, turn into the village of Braithwaite, follow main road through village and signs for The Pass (Whinlatter Pass). The road number is the B5292, roughly 2 miles on the left is a lovely forestry location. The entrance has a couple of tight hairpin bends, but is worth negotiating. Each individual parking place has a little path to its own picnic table and the table has a slate square for the B.B.Q.

89G7 Cumbria - Ullswater - Unofficial overnight stop on the roadside down Ullswater about 3 miles short of Glennridding. Two big parking areas, the first does not have a "no overnight sign" (and must be the only one in the national park not to have one), the second one does.

89G7 Cumbria - Glenridding - Centre of village tourist information. No problem with coachbuilt van if tucked away in a corner, but it would probably help if taken advise in tourist office.

89H4 Cumbria - Kendal - Go through the town on the one way system with canal on left; go over little bridge; take first left, signed posted Ski slope and tip, follow road round to left behind council tip and in front of the ski slopes is a large quiet car park. 5 minutes walk from centre. There’s a report that the car park has now locked barriers.

89H6 Cumbria - Kendal / Penrith - on the A6 from Penrith towards Kendal is a very secluded large layby on LH side (4 miles South of M6 Junction 39 and 0.5 mile South of "Best Western" hotel). Perfect for overnight stop on way to/from Scotland.

89H8 Cumbria - Penrith - From the M6 Junction 40 (Penrith) Take the A66 West to the "Reghed" (Ullswater) Roundabout, then retrace towards the Motorway. On the Left just before the Motorway is the Cattle market. On Friday nights many traders for the Saturday market (400 stalls) sleep in their vans overnight. There is a gravel area as you enter the market that is used as a car park. Anybody camping on there is likely to be taken as a new trader waiting for the morning. Toilets open at 07:00 and one or more catering vans open from about the same time. Otherwise for those who do not mind staying on the road side there is a large area just before the Motorway when approaching from the East where truckers pull in.

89J5 Cumbria - Tebay - Exit M6 at junction 38, follow A685 for a couple of miles then shortly after a fairly steep incline there's a small car park ideally suited for an overnight stop. There are no signs saying you can't stay overnight and there's nothing nearby... no village, no shops, no anything, just fields. Perfect for those travelling to Scotland and in need of a quick stopover as it's only a few minutes off the M6.

90B1 North Yorkshire - Yorkshire Dales - Great wild camping at the Ribblehead viaduct on the common land adjacent to the Railway Inn. Popular spot for parking whilst walking in the three peaks area.

90B5 Cumbria - Near Kirkby Stephen - Four miles east of Kirkby Stephen on the B6270 to Keld and right on the county border is a decent sized layby.

91F5 North Yorkshire - Richmond - Follow signs to the “coach parking” Wonderful place to stay for the night. It’s pay & display, but free from 18.00 PM till 08.00 AM. Steep climb to town centre though.

91G8 Durham - Off the A1M Junction 58 Turn towards Bishop Auckland, about 4 miles on the right-hand side.

92C7 East Yorkshire - Saltburn-By-The-Sea - The car park just over the road from the beach.

92E2 East Yorkshire - Thornton Le Dale - Nice safe car park, hidden from main road, no height barriers but unlit at night.

92E4 North Yorkshire - North York Moors - Hole of Horcum, A169 N. of Pickering on North Yorkshire Moors.

92E5 North Yorkshire - A169 Pickering to Whitby road just before 1 in 5 hill down to village of Sleights. Seems okay for overnights but probably not for longer stay. Car Parks (2) at top of Blue Bank.

92E6 East Yorkshire - Sandsend (north of Whitby) - The beach car park

93G3 North Yorkshire - Coast view parking at Scarborough to the North of town, good park and ride at Scarborough.

93G3 North Yorkshire - Scarborough - Coar Car park at Wrea Lane. Follow signs “Coach and Car parking”. Overnight stay permitted. £ 3.50 for 24 hours (2003)

93F6 North Yorkshire - Coast view parking at Whitby to the North of town, head for West Cliff signs. In Whitby there's a strict policy banning overnight sleeping in vehicles (2009)

99F6 Northumberland - Gilsland - Try Gilsland, near Haltwhistle, where there is a Roman fort enclosed in a farm.

99G5 Northumberland - Haltwhistle - For those visiting Hadrians Wall: We stayed in the car park across the road from the Roman Army Museum (near Haltwhistle). There are toilets (locked at night). It's one of the few car parks in the area without a dreaded ‘No Camping/Overnight parking’ sign.

100C3 Durham - Castleside - The car park at Smelter Arms pub on the A 68. It is advertised as an overnight caravan stop (sign on A68 on approach to Castleside from Rowley). Could be used as an overnight by motor homes. Ask at the pub. Ideal stop for onwards to Scotland.

101H1 Hartlepool - around Hartlepool Marina plenty of good restaurants pubs and there is the Historic Quay on your doorstep, use the rough undeveloped land at the south side of the dock gates for peace and quiet as at weekends there’s sometimes plenty happening.

108E8 Northumberland - Holy Island - The causeway to Holy Island (also known as Lindisfarne) is closed twice a day as the tides cover it. There is a car park on the left before the start of the causeway. There is no staying overnight on the island.

109G4 Northumberland - Alnmouth - Follow signs to car and coach park in Alnmouth. Car park on sea front is OK for overnighting. There is a charge in the day in summer, not sure about night time.

117H1 Northumberland - Scremerston - A good spot in the north-east is on the coast near Scremerston (south of Berwick-upon-Tweed): Turn off the A1, go through Scremerston and cross the railway, then follow the coast south, there are several good spots overlooking the sea before the road peters out. Please note that the "Holy Island Estate" has "no camping" signs and that in the near future a height barrier will probably installed on the approach road.

154/155 London - Tower Bridge - There is a lorry park close to central London, just by Tower Bridge, parking for 24 hours is £20. It is frequently used by motorhomes and overnighting is allowed. Security is very good. Coming south over Tower Bridge, down the slope off the bridge will be first right and right again as is on river side with some of the park almost under the S-West corner of bridge. Phone No. is 020 7378 1147 (Tooley St.)

154/155 London - Lincoln's Inn Fields - Lincoln's Inn Fields, is about 150 yards from Holborne tube station & 500yards from Oxford St. or the Thames. The "fields" is a square just off Kingsway and has a large number of Company HQ's spaced so there is a single metered parking space between their gates, Lots of car parking plus room for about ten 25 foot motorhomes. Maximum stay is 2 hours between 8.30am & 6.30pm & free on Sundays & bank holidays. Cost is £2.40 per hour.

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