Many people only travel in their campervan during the UK’s summer months. But if this is the case for you, then you’re seriously missing out.
Travelling during the colder months is typically more budget-friendly, lets you miss the hectic summer crowds, and allows you to enjoy the countries scenery when its most majestic.
And winter travel isn’t as much hassle as you’d think – just insulate your campervan, wrap up warm and ensure you have a good campervan insurance policy to protect your vehicle.
So, if you’d like to travel in your campervan this winter, where should you go?
In this article, we’ll share five winter campervan destinations in the UK you can’t miss.
The Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands are scenic and remote, making them an ideal place to explore with a campervan. You’ll have few limits, driving where you want during the day and pitching up under the stars for the night. You might even see the northern lights if you’re lucky. Park up somewhere high with little light pollution and look north.
Norfolk
There’s no better time than winter to see some of Norfolk’s incredible wildlife. And there’s no better way to see all it has to offer than by travelling around in your campervan. The area is home a diverse range of habitats including woodlands, rivers, marshes and sandy beaches. The coast is famous for being one of the best places in the UK to see seal pups. It also has a diverse and impressive range of birdlife, including pink-footed geese that migrate in huge flocks during the winter months.
The Lake District
Many people think that the Lake District is just a summer location, but this simply isn’t the case. The area is quiet and serene during the colder months, making it the perfect time to experience its beauty. You can marvel and clear, crisp skies, snowy landscapes and majestic sunsets help make a winter visit to this destination simply unforgettable.
Cairngorms National Park
Picturesque scenery, quaint villages and well-gritted roads make Cairngorms National Park a great place to visit in your campervan in winter.Hailed by some as the UK’s original winter destination, this destination is home three of Scotland’s ski centres, as well as the UK’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer. Even if neither of these activities take your fancy, rest assured that this national park has something to offer everyone.
The Cotswolds
For many people, winter is a time for all things quaint and cosy. And no place captures this better than the Cotswolds. With rolling countryside, traditional villages and cosy pubs, it’s easy to mistake the Cotswolds for some sort of winter wonderland. The best past of visiting this region during the winter months is avoiding all the tourists that swamp the area throughout the rest of the year.
Which of these winter destinations would you most like to travel to in your campervan?
