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LAKES, RIVERS & CANALS

Get a brand-new perspective on the UK by exploring its lakes and waterways on your next caravan tour!

Feeling Peaky

A journey through the Peak District's Hope Valley leads Susan Taylor through caves and caverns, Pride and Prejudice, and an attempted push up Mam Tor

Easy ULLSWATER

Within reach of the M6, Penrith is the perfect launchpad for a jaunt around Ullswater, as Peter Baber discovers on a Lake District tour

83 ERRORS TO AVOID!

Veteran or first-timer, there's always something new to learn about caravanning, especially when it comes to sidestepping mistakes that could spoil your fun! Our expert team has decades of caravanning experience under their belts, so here we reveal the errors we've made - and learned from - over the years, to help you avoid doing the same in future...

SPRITE ALPINE 4 (2019)

Just the job for those after a four-berth, side fixed-bed arrangement, says Andrew Jenkinson

Tackling the Tissington Trail

No need for Lycra or burning lungs, when there's a much easier way to explore this pretty part of Derbyshire, as Peter Rosenthal discovers

All mapped out

Hereford and Hay-on-Wye provide route maps for an enjoyable break, Andria Massey discovers

Making a home run

A meander through the middle of England allows Susan Taylor to enjoy an easy getaway from her doorstep

48 HOURS IN...LUDLOW

Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station

Carry one of these units on tour and you'll have power wherever you need it, says Paul Critcher

How to choose your PERFECT CARAVAN

You've decided to buy a caravan, but how do you pick one that's just right for you? And how do you avoid the common pitfalls? We take a look at what you need to know

BAILEY REVEALS NEW PHOENIX GT75 RANGE

The Bristol manufacturer has revamped a best-seller to mark its anniversary

COACHMAN LASER XTRA 665

The revamped 665 offers 'home-from-home' levels of comfort and luxury, ideal for couples on tour

SWIFT ELEGANCE GRANDE 845

This luxurious twin-axle provides plenty of payload, but you will need a substantial vehicle to tow it

Get to know...induction hobs

Trying to minimise the cost of cooking in your van? Time to take a look at an induction hob, says Sam Coles

Our adventure in budget touring

In the first part of our new series, former PC editor Nigel Donnelly joins the hordes hunting for cheap caravans, and Bailey from the classified ads

BUYING A GREAT PRE-OWNED TOW CAR

John Sootheran has driven almost 200 tow car/caravan combinations over the years. Here, he shares his tips for bagging a bargain, and recommends a few of our favourite vehicles

VAGABOND ROGUE

This rugged little teardrop, an import from South Africa, offers innovative design and a range of colourways

BAILEY PHOENIX GT75 762

A celebration revamp for the range sees the addition of this adaptable and comfortable family-friendly layout

Heading west to Wales

Glorious coastline and a historic cathedral city are just part of the attraction for Sue Greenwood on a brief tour of peaceful Pembrokeshire

A stroll around Stratford

For Susan and Ro Taylor, Stratford-upon-Avon proved the perfect place to wind down and soak up the atmosphere

Touring with children

Keep the kids happy and the whole family will enjoy a brilliant break, says David Motton

Brecon beckons

Charming villages and glorious countryside await Andria Massey on a visit to Brecon, in Wales

LANCASHIRE HOTPOT

Nigel and Kay Hutson discover a bubbling cauldron of history and witchcraft in the Forest of Bowland

GET A MOVER ON

Grappling your caravan into that perfect pitch or storage position can feel rather like you're going head-to-head with a Sumo wrestler. John Sootheran reveals the best option to take the 'push and shove' out of touring

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4 (2010-16)

The Discovery is completely unfazed by towing, but it is a rather thirsty car

AUDI A6 AVANT

The current generation of Audi A6 has been around for some years now, but the plug-in hybrid model is more recent. This is our first opportunity to tow with one.

TAKE A TOUR BACK IN TIME

Veteran caravanner Andrew Jenkinson is a keen historian of the world of touring. and here, we feature excerpts from his latest book, Caravanning in the 1970s

ELDDIS AVANTÉ 576 (2015)

This single-axle six-berth is ideal for touring with a growing family

SWIFT BESSACARR 845

This elegant, highly specified four-berth has plenty to offer caravanners who are seeking comfort and style