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Did you forget somethingwe walked Lands End - John O'Groats twice,
Did you forget somethingwe walked Lands End - John O'Groats twice,
Shouldn't even matter where they were born. Our lad is tri lingual and I really hope someone tells us to speak EnglishI'm going the other way .... would love to be camping in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia and Croatia ... our normal stomping ground ... but this year we're coming to the U.K. ... got to be done due to family.
My kids experienced some animosity a few years back in the throes of Brexit for speaking German - were told to speak english by a rude t**t - they were all born in the U.K. to British parents but have grown up bilingual and often speak German among themselves.
Hopefully all this has subsided and it'll be safe to tour the UK on german plates .
Unfortunately, we are entering an era when last centuries wars have well and truly faded from living memory - so human nature - which hasn't fundamentally changed in the last 2000 years - is reverting back to the primeval - greed and avarice are a prevalent now as they ever were.Shouldn't even matter where they were born. Our lad is tri lingual and I really hope someone tells us to speak English
That said, we're doing the same this year (hopefully), also want to do a bit of N Wales.
Last time I was in the UK was in June '20 when Spain were the covid pariahs of Europe, was a bit apprehensive about driving up north on Spanish plates haha
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Can recommend the Netherlands with the van. Went there Easter 2019 for a 10 day break. Really enjoyed our cycling trips - cycled miles. Lovely coast and inland areas. Lovely people and places.
Best place in the world for casual cycling. We love it. Great people, great towns and villages, easy to drive around and paradise to cycle round. The only, very minor, fly in the ointment is the national reluctance to take Visa or Mastercard. We generally have to resort to cash, which is only a memory now in the UK.Can recommend the Netherlands with the van. Went there Easter 2019 for a 10 day break. Really enjoyed our cycling trips - cycled miles. Lovely coast and inland areas. Lovely people and places.
The Mosel cycle route in Luxembourg and Germany is a delight. In 2007 I did a triangular loop: Nancy to Koblenz along the Mosel/Moselle; Koblenz to Strasbourg along the Rhine and Strasbourg to Nancy along the Marne–Rhine Canal.I cycled through the Eifel and then up the Mosel as part of a longer tour solo last summer and now keen to show the co-pilot this lovely part of Germany.
Sounds amazing. How many miles/km and how many days did that take?!The Mosel cycle route in Luxembourg and Germany is a delight. In 2007 I did a triangular loop: Nancy to Koblenz along the Mosel/Moselle; Koblenz to Strasbourg along the Rhine and Strasbourg to Nancy along the Marne–Rhine Canal.
About 750 Km, as flat as a pancake, 6 nights all camping. We were a group of four, three strong cyclists and me.Sounds amazing. How many miles/km and how many days did that take?!
Thanks for this, where springs to mind to set yourself up for 4-7 days of this? I’d prefer not to pack up and keep moving, but have never been to the Netherlands in earnest … is there a great campsite with good cycling routes to give me a flavour?Best place in the world for casual cycling. We love it. Great people, great towns and villages,
A bit of a mixture this year. So far, a week in the New Forest (Cali), a week in North Norfolk (Deepdale - fantastic, with Cali), a few days in Westmorland (Settle - North Yorkshire as it’s officially known, with Cali, and seeing Fairport Convention - great). Soon, 2 weeks in North West Wales / Anglesey (Cali). Summer sees a wedding in Devon (no Cali) then a wedding in Toulouse area (Cali but only to travel). Early autumn booked for Somerset/ Devon/ Cornwall (Cali), and maybe then a week of Portuguese sun (flying).I thought it would be interesting to hear what everyone's plans to do this year now we finally have more freedom. We have been pricing up our summer holidays and campsite prices appear to have rocketed both at home and abroad, we are sadly tempted to do a flight + hotel holiday in Portugal and then ad hoc weekends away here in the UK as even with flights it comes out cheaper than camping on the continent. What is everyone else doing?
For this you can use different apps like: Fietsknoop or Komoot. It’s like cycling by numbers.Essentially the whole country is covered in numbered junctions on routes specifically designed for recreational cyclists. Typically at a number junction you’ll find a map and then directions to the next numbered junction. If you use the open street map cycles layer, all the numbered junctions are on it. You can simply note at the start of the day that you want to go 89-76-23-45 and so on. When you reach each one, there’ll be a map and a sign to the next one.
The best campsite we have used in NL is Camping Petrushoeve which is between Venlo and Roermond. https://www.campingpetrushoeve.nl/ . We did a week there and were very far from running out of places to go. I’m going back for a week of solo cycling in June.
It is close to the River Maas in Limburg, however it’s adults only and no dogs.
It might be a bit trite to say that you could pitch up anywhere in NL and enjoy the cycling, but it’s true. From Petrushoeve, you can amble up and down the Maas, crossing back and forth by the many ferries. Venlo and Roermond are very nice to visit. There are also a number of National Parks to visit nearby.
However, in my opinion the most wonderful cycling is to be found in the Veluwe, which is an area of heath and forest in the middle of the country. It’s covered in cycle routes, paved and gravel and really quite lovely. Here’s an example:
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We have stayed around its periphery - I like a long day out on the bike. I enjoyed Camping De Maaneschijn near Nijkerk: https://www.demaaneschijn.nl/ which was quite small, decent showers, peaceful setting behind a farm shop. Maybe 20 pitches. Also enjoyed Camping t’Boomgardje https://www.boomgaardje.nl/ near Wijk bij Durstede, which is well placed for the Utrecht High Ridge (by high ridge they mean about 20m tall). We did 9 days here and again, lots left to see and do.
But there are many, many other great campsites in NL.
To assist your cycling, have a read of this article from the brilliant Bicycle Dutch blog: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2019/09/25/the-numbered-junction-network-for-recreational-cycling/
Essentially the whole country is covered in numbered junctions on routes specifically designed for recreational cyclists. Typically at a number junction you’ll find a map and then directions to the next numbered junction. If you use the open street map cycles layer, all the numbered junctions are on it. You can simply note at the start of the day that you want to go 89-76-23-45 and so on. When you reach each one, there’ll be a map and a sign to the next one. NL also seems to have a the greatest density of cafes anywhere as a bonus.
We love the place. So relaxing to cycle in safety. You won’t regret going one bit. My only advice is take plenty of cash. Your UK cards won’t work in many smaller settings. It’s so peaceful the dog sits on the back of my bike like Lord Muck.
I hope this helps.
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Thanks - we’d love to get out for 4-6 hours cycling a day, mainly away from towns, in beautiful rural locations with great places to eat. If there was somewhere for a wild swim, so much the better…For this you can use different apps like: Fietsknoop or Komoot. It’s like cycling by numbers.
@66tim99 It all depends on what you would like to see and do. Give me ashout and I can help you out
Campsite prices up, food prices up, energy prices up, car (and Cali) prices up...this is becoming a world 'exclusive' to the wealthy few.I thought it would be interesting to hear what everyone's plans to do this year now we finally have more freedom. We have been pricing up our summer holidays and campsite prices appear to have rocketed both at home and abroad, we are sadly tempted to do a flight + hotel holiday in Portugal and then ad hoc weekends away here in the UK as even with flights it comes out cheaper than camping on the continent. What is everyone else doing?
Enjoy. I really fancy that trip one day.We are off on a tour of Northern Spain on the 9th May for 3 weeks, which will be our first European holiday in the Cali. Route now planned and heading to the Pyrenees and Picos as part of or trip. Looking forward to the adventure
Likewise. Ferry booked to Bilbao for middle of May and set to return 5 weeks later. Nothing else booked. Thinking of Portugal and northern Spain but the weather will dictate. Cannot wait.We are looking forward to returning to Europe in the van this year, 90 days and booking only the Ferry and first campsite as usual. Our main focus is usually the Alps but just follow the good weather if the mountain weather is poor, not many places you can't get to in 6 hours.
Give us a wave if you see us.We are off on a tour of Northern Spain on the 9th May for 3 weeks, which will be our first European holiday in the Cali. Route now planned and heading to the Pyrenees and Picos as part of or trip. Looking forward to the adventure
Have fun and enjo. we were there in 2019, and the Picos are stunning! Will return somedays in future, same as to ScotlandWe are off on a tour of Northern Spain on the 9th May for 3 weeks, which will be our first European holiday in the Cali. Route now planned and heading to the Pyrenees and Picos as part of or trip. Looking forward to the adventure
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