A49 Northbound

Steve426
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edited March 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

In 3 weeks time I will be taking the caravan from Hereford northbound on the A49 to M56 then joining the M6 Northbound. Does anyone know of a good place to stop for a break North of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury will take me just over 2 hours approx.

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  • DSB
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    edited March 2018 #2

    If you star at Shrewsbury itself you could try the Affiliated site Love2Stay.  It is an excellent site.  We spent a few nights there in the autumn.

    David

  • EasyT
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    edited March 2018 #3

    I think that OP is looking for a rest halt rather than overnight? 

  • Steve426
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    edited March 2018 #4

    Many thanks for your thoughts, I should have made it clear that I'm looking for a break stop of about 45mins, for myself and our 2 dogs to have a stretch on their leads. I'll be heading onto the M6 northbond from the M56 so can have a longer stop at a service station. we are spending the night near Carlisle.

  • Extugger
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    edited March 2018 #5

    Steve

    Alderford lake, just south of Whitchurch, just off the bypass, or Hadley Park on the A525 Wrexham road (1/3 mile) 

  • Wherenext
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    edited March 2018 #6

    If you can wait that long then Delamere Forest is just off the A49. Has cafe and as much space for your dogs as you could wish for. If you want to break your journey then the CCC have a site adjacent.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited March 2018 #7

    Steve, there's a cafe used by lorry drivers at the junction of the A49 and the A41 at Prees Heath, just short of Whitchurch, the Midway Truck Stop. If lorries can get in so can caravans. 

  • Steve426
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    edited March 2018 #8

    Many thanks for everyones help, thats given me plenty to think about, one thing for sure i now have lots of info before setting off. My second question is -- does anyone know what the Englethwaite Hall caravan club site is like please. I find its odd that all the Grass and awning pitches are full and the  hard standing pitches are free. Any idea's before I book for 3 days.

  • Wherenext
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    edited March 2018 #9

    Grass pitches will probably have been taken out the equation due to the wet weather so it's easier for the club just to show them as full.

    I know quite a few members who have stayed there and think it's great. I'm sure they'll be able to give you more detailed info.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited March 2018 #10

    They probably don't even open the grass pitches till after Easter, as it's always wet in Cumbria at this time of year.wink We like the site, nice and quiet and a good dog walk straight off the site.

  • papgeno
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    edited March 2018 #11

    Englethwaite Hall is a quiet site, no toilet block. We've been a couple of times and liked it. One part of the site is quite open whilst  the other is in trees. The site is easily accessible from the M6 and Hadrian's wall is nearby with some good walks along sections of the wall. The last time we were there getting into Carlisle was problematic owing to extensive roadworks, I've no idea if they're completed now. There's a supermarket just off the junction for Carlisle, if memory serves it's Tesco.

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