Travel route - Bladon Chains to Poole

lexi
lexi Forum Participant Posts: 42
edited March 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

hi,

traveling from bladon chains site in Oxfordshire to south lytchett  manor near pool in dorset,

just after information on best route to travel?

Google maps suggest A32, M3 M27 and onto A31.

Has anyone been this way any better routes?

thanks

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  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited March 2018 #2

    Usually if we were travelling down to our area in the SW Somerset/Dorset we'd take the A34 Oxford route via Newbury and then head along the A303 till we could drop downwards to our destination, for Lytchett this would probably mean the Salisbury/Blandford route.This avoids congestion through the Southampton area etc. However if you prefer motorways your route would get you there. Nice spot to stay, hope you enjoy your visit. smile

  • brue
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    edited March 2018 #3

    I presume you meant the A34 rather than the A32?

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited March 2018 #4

    I am puzzled by the reference to the A32, did you mean A34? If I was doing that route I think I would go A34/M3/M27 and then continue on the A31 and drop down to the site via the A350. As Brue says my route can be quite busy but it's mainly dual carriageway/motorway. It might well depend on actual day of travel and time. I think the route via Salisbury and Blandford might not be as busy but on a good day my route I suspect will be quicker. Trouble is who decides when it's going to be a good day!!!!

    David

  • KeefySher
    KeefySher Forum Participant Posts: 1,128
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    edited March 2018 #5

    Avoid Salisbury at all costs on ordinary days, let alone currently.

    After you go around Wimbourne you'll come to a big wall on the left side of the road, at gateways there are animal statues on pillars, think it's the lions gate you want.

  • brue
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    edited March 2018 #6

    At the height of Summer/Easter the A31 can be very slow moving through the New Forest, it's a difficult call. I know Salisbury can be bad too. Much depends on the day and time. Anyway, that goes for a lot of places down our way but good when you get there. smile

  • lexi
    lexi Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited March 2018 #7

    Hi thanks for information i did mean A34 not A32.

    We are going in June don't think it's when children are off school so hopefully not to busy.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited March 2018 #8

    We are off to Dorset later this week, will be using DK's route from North Oxon,  hoping this time of year it won't be too busy.

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