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Route description for Southern England Dover - Cornwall


Southern England Dover - Cornwall

We traveled to southern England for the second time in June. Everything is in bloom and the rose gardens in particular are fantastic. With a National Trust pass (around £80) we had free entry to many beautiful gardens, parks and houses. It's worth it just because of the parking fees, which are also included. The parks with their vistas are magnificent and the small coastal villages are charming. We like to walk and cycle and love beautiful landscapes. The extremely friendly English with their politeness make traveling on the left very easy. Nobody honks or pushes. Often the streets are so narrow that it's the middle anyway. So don't be afraid of left-hand traffic. Maybe at home briefly depict the situation in the roundabout (mostly 2 lanes) with toy cars. That helps enormously. For the bike tours I recommend the book: Lost Lanes or simply Komoot. There are great bike paths. Riding a bike on normal country roads seems too dangerous to me - but that's the way it is with us. Very often it goes up and down steeply and steeply. I wouldn't have expected that in England. E-bikes are not yet widespread and the cycle paths are correspondingly empty. You should not rely on the navigation system in the car. At the same time, we followed the route on Pocket Earth (top app on which every parking space and every path is marked). The navigation system sends you all too often into streets that are not suitable for a camper. 'You always get lost with the Sat -nav', it says, and it's true. Altogether we were on the road in southern England for 3 weeks and still haven't seen a lot. We planned our route depending on the weather, at short notice and therefore a bit confused. We would definitely do it again because the weather in England is very changeable. Dover-Brighton tends to be much more stable than Cornwall. We drove through to Cornwall when the weather forecast was good for it. I wish you a lot of fun with all your travels!

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The Riverside Centre Dover, Dover, Vereinigtes Königreich

Quiet car park for first night after ferry. Video monitored and secure.

The Riverside Centre, Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover CT16 1RL, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 7' 42" N 1° 18' 39.7" E

51.1283225 1.3110156


☍ 3,3 km ( 5 min.)

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National Trust - The White Cliffs of Dover, Upper Road, Guston, Dover, Vereinigtes Königreich

We first had a coffee in this parking lot with a wonderful view and then started a bike ride to Deal. Very worthwhile this bike tour! You can find them on komoot.

Langdon Cliffs, Upper Rd, Guston, Dover CT16 1HJ, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 7' 53.8" N 1° 20' 15.3" E

51.1315987 1.3375697


☍ 67,0 km ( 57 min.)

National Trust - Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Biddenden Rd, Cranbrook, Vereinigtes Königreich

Always worth it and especially in June with all the roses like a miracle! This is the second time we have been here at this time of year and it is simply indescribably beautiful!

Biddenden Rd, Cranbrook TN17 2AB, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 6' 56.6" N 0° 34' 53.2" E

51.1157155 0.5814530


☍ 25,9 km ( 27 min.)



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Tunbridge Wells, Vereinigtes Königreich

A really nice place to stroll and have lunch. However, the parking situation is a disaster. We strongly recommend arriving by train. No problem, the station is right in the center. It's a lively city with lots of young people and nice street cafes. We recommend JULIETS on the High Street for a tasty midday snack or IVYs for the more sophisticated.

51° 7' 56.6" N 0° 15' 49.3" E

51.1323770 0.2636950


☍ 24,7 km ( 28 min.)

National Trust - Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, Vereinigtes Königreich

This house and the garden didn't really convince us. But for interior design fans with a soft spot for Morris and Co. it is definitely an Eldorado. You can see it, but you don't have to.

W Hoathly Rd, East Grinstead RH19 4NE, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 6' 12.2" N 0° 0' 59.5" W

51.1034010 -0.0165370


☍ 97,9 km (1 hrs. 11 min.)

Fox & Goose, Greywell, Hook, Vereinigtes Königreich

The very nice operators of the pub have set up a large meadow behind the house where you can spend the night. A stop at the pub is of course obligatory, but it's also worth it. The beer and food are ok!
Many thanks to the nice operators

The Street, Greywell, Hook RG29 1BY, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 15' 25" N 0° 58' 19" W

51.2569444 -0.9719444


☍ 18,6 km ( 16 min.)

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National Trust - The Vyne, Vyne Road, Sherborne Saint John, Basingstoke, Vereinigtes Königreich

Beautiful house with park by the river

Vyne Rd, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 18' 24.8" N 1° 5' 18.8" W

51.3068890 -1.0885690


☍ 22,0 km ( 21 min.)

West Green House Garden, Thackham's Lane, West Green, Hook, Vereinigtes Königreich

This garden is also owned by the National Trust. It's certainly worth it, especially in June when the roses are blooming, otherwise I wouldn't take a detour for it.
Lunch at the cafe was excellent!

Thackham's Ln, West Green, Hook RG27 8JB, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 18' 5.1" N 0° 55' 55.3" W

51.3014230 -0.9320370


☍ 34,3 km ( 31 min.)

Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Vereinigtes Königreich

Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 29' 56.8" N 1° 7' 17.3" W

51.4991097 -1.1214602


☍ 37,2 km ( 32 min.)

Oakley Farm Caravan Park

Wash Water , RG20 0LP, Berkshire, Großbritannien

51° 21' 52.2" N 1° 20' 51.5" W

51.3644900 -1.3476400


☍ 0,0 km (Duration not available)

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Oakley Farm Caravan Park, Penwood Road, Newbury, Vereinigtes Königreich

A bike ride around Highclere was wonderful in the nicest weather. You can download it at komoot (Around Highclere Castle) With a detour to the viewpoint Watership Down. But you should definitely check the tour again, we went wrong very often. In terms of landscape, the route is a dream to drive, with many viewpoints and past beautiful houses. Very worthwhile!

Penwood Rd, Newbury RG20 0LR, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 21' 52.1" N 1° 20' 51.8" W

51.3644647 -1.3477173


☍ 7,1 km ( 8 min.)

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Highclere Castle, Highclere, Newbury, Vereinigtes Königreich

In the morning at 9.00 a.m. we were all alone on the grounds of the castle. If you want to visit it, you have to get tickets very early on. We booked three months in advance. It's very worth it!

Highclere Park, Highclere, Newbury RG20 9RN, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 19' 35.7" N 1° 21' 38.4" W

51.3265901 -1.3606660


☍ 86,0 km ( 57 min.)

Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Chippenham, Vereinigtes Königreich

Also owned by the National Trust, Lacock Abbey is where many scenes from Harry Potter were filmed. The place of the same name is also ancient and just a short walk away.

Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LG, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 24' 52.8" N 2° 7' 1.8" W

51.4146597 -2.1171611


☍ 46,5 km ( 41 min.)

Stourhead House The National Trust, High Street, Stourton, Warminster, Vereinigtes Königreich

At the back of the National Trust car park there is a small enclosed area for five motorhomes with electricity. Totally calm and relaxed!

Stourhead House The National Trust, High St, Stourton, Warminster BA12 6QE, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 6' 20" N 2° 19' 8.4" W

51.1055486 -2.3189869


☍ 41,8 km ( 38 min.)

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Bath, Vereinigtes Königreich

Little trip to Bath. Very nice for shopping otherwise: you can do it but you don't have to. However, the Prior Park is well worth seeing!

51° 22' 41.2" N 2° 21' 34.9" W

51.3781018 -2.3596827


☍ 63,5 km ( 54 min.)


Wilton House, Wilton, Salisbury, Vereinigtes Königreich

Wilton House with an impressive collection of paintings: Rubens and 2 rooms full of Van Dyks. An old English rose garden and the beautiful bridge by Wiliam Kent.

Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0BJ, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 4' 42.8" N 1° 51' 33.5" W

51.0785664 -1.8592917


☍ 316,1 km (3 hrs. 17 min.)

Hellesveor Holidays, Saint Ives, Vereinigtes Königreich

Nice quiet place above the city. There is a bus connection and a coastal hiking trail to the center.

Hellesveor Farm, Saint Ives TR26 3AD, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 12' 28.2" N 5° 30' 2.2" W

50.2078200 -5.5006210


☍ 1,1 km ( 1 min.)

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Saint Ives, Vereinigtes Königreich

St Ives, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 12' 30.2" N 5° 29' 27.2" W

50.2083858 -5.4908864


☍ 1,1 km ( 1 min.)

Hellesveor Holidays, Saint Ives, Vereinigtes Königreich

Hellesveor Farm, Saint Ives TR26 3AD, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 12' 28.2" N 5° 30' 2.2" W

50.2078200 -5.5006210


☍ 6,3 km ( 8 min.)


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Hellesveor Holidays, Saint Ives, Vereinigtes Königreich

Hellesveor Farm, Saint Ives TR26 3AD, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 12' 28.2" N 5° 30' 2.2" W

50.2078200 -5.5006210


☍ 6,3 km ( 7 min.)

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Zennor, Saint Ives, Vereinigtes Königreich

Round trip with the open double decker to Lands End with various stops

Zennor, Saint Ives TR26, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 11' 30.8" N 5° 34' 3.8" W

50.1919006 -5.5677286


☍ 18,5 km ( 20 min.)

Hellesveor Holidays, Saint Ives, Vereinigtes Königreich

Hellesveor Farm, Saint Ives TR26 3AD, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 12' 28.2" N 5° 30' 2.2" W

50.2078200 -5.5006210


☍ 25,9 km ( 30 min.)

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Godrevy Lighthouse, Vereinigtes Königreich

Beautiful place of the NT. Swimming, surfing, hiking and watching seals

TR27 5ED, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 14' 33" N 5° 24' 0.9" W

50.2424918 -5.4002384


☍ 19,0 km ( 23 min.)

Porthleven, Helston, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 5' 7.1" N 5° 18' 57.1" W

50.0853050 -5.3158530


☍ 9,8 km ( 13 min.)

Mullion Cove, Mullion, Helston, Vereinigtes Königreich

Mullion Cove, Mullion, Helston TR12, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 0' 57.3" N 5° 15' 18" W

50.0159212 -5.2549894


☍ 13,6 km ( 18 min.)

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Cadgwith, Helston, Vereinigtes Königreich

Cadgwith, Helston TR12 7JY, Vereinigtes Königreich

49° 59' 16.2" N 5° 10' 54.1" W

49.9878340 -5.1816900


☍ 40,9 km ( 47 min.)

Coverack Cove, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 1' 29.3" N 5° 5' 37.6" W

50.0248110 -5.0937822


☍ 111,8 km (1 hrs. 42 min.)

Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Vereinigtes Königreich

Beautiful gardens of the NT for a walk to the sea. I wouldn't make an extra drive if I wasn't around. Right next door, there is also a very beautiful garden to visit.

Falmouth TR11 5JS, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 6' 32.8" N 5° 7' 1.4" W

50.1091094 -5.1170584


☍ 2,6 km ( 7 min.)

Coypool Park and Ride, Coypool Road, Plymouth, Vereinigtes Königreich

8 free places

Coypool Rd, Plymouth PL7 4TB, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 23' 37.3" N 4° 4' 56.9" W

50.3936915 -4.0824839


☍ 16,3 km ( 24 min.)

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Saltram House, Plympton, Plymouth, Vereinigtes Königreich

Worth seeing house of the NT

Saltram, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 1UH, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 22' 52.1" N 4° 4' 51.8" W

50.3811288 -4.0810540


☍ 48,4 km ( 43 min.)

Plymouth, Vereinigtes Königreich

Signposted 27 bike ride into town signposted from car park.

0° 0' 0" N 0° 0' 0" E

0.0000000 0.0000000


☍ 17,4 km ( 27 min.)

Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Vereinigtes Königreich

NT House by Francis Drake is worth checking out.

Buckland Abbey, Yelverton PL20 6EU, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 29' 0.3" N 4° 7' 49.9" W

50.4834090 -4.1305180


☍ 114,0 km (1 hrs. 30 min.)

Dartington Hall, Totnes, Vereinigtes Königreich

Campsite on a large meadow with deer park and grade 2 garden for viewing.

Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 27' 9.5" N 3° 41' 36.9" W

50.4526394 -3.6935807


☍ 31,8 km ( 34 min.)

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Dartington Hall, Totnes, Vereinigtes Königreich

Walk in the beautiful park with deer and along the River Dart.

Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 27' 9.5" N 3° 41' 36.9" W

50.4526394 -3.6935807


☍ 12,1 km ( 18 min.)

Greenway House, Kingswear, Brixham, Vereinigtes Königreich

Agatha Christie's home, furnished as it was when she was alive. Very interesting!

Greenway House, Kingswear, Brixham TQ5 0ES, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 22' 56.8" N 3° 35' 19.2" W

50.3824450 -3.5886670


☍ 40,4 km ( 40 min.)

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Montacute House, Montacute, Vereinigtes Königreich

Incredibly interesting NT Tudor house.

House, Montacute TA15 6XP, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 57' 6.5" N 2° 42' 49.5" W

50.9518069 -2.7137594


☍ 50,2 km ( 54 min.)

Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury, Vereinigtes Königreich

Very worth seeing Old ruins of an abbey, the tomb of King Arthur, and an esoteric scene that is rarely found. Totally fun shops...

Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury BA6 8BJ, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 8' 40" N 2° 41' 55" W

51.1444440 -2.6986110


☍ 108,1 km (1 hrs. 13 min.)

Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Wells, Vereinigtes Königreich

Impressive cathedral. At 5:00 p.m. there will be evening prayer with the choir. Very beautiful!

Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 12' 37.6" N 2° 38' 36.3" W

51.2104476 -2.6434089


☍ 0,8 km ( 2 min.)

Stourhead House The National Trust, High Street, Stourton, Warminster, Vereinigtes Königreich

Approached again because the place to sleep is so wonderful.

Stourhead House The National Trust, High St, Stourton, Warminster BA12 6QE, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 6' 20" N 2° 19' 8.4" W

51.1055486 -2.3189869


☍ 75,6 km (1 hrs. 1 min.)

Kingston Lacy House, Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Vereinigtes Königreich

An incredible house of the NT. Very worth seeing! Rubens twice and a large park!

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne BH21 4EA, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 48' 39.3" N 2° 1' 54.1" W

50.8109148 -2.0316901


☍ Distance not available (Duration not available)

Chichester, Vereinigtes Königreich

Overnight stay at knights hill car park

50° 50' 15.4" N 0° 46' 29.8" W

50.8376100 -0.7749360


☍ 120,5 km (1 hrs. 44 min.)

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Cattle Market Car Park, Market Road, Chichester, Vereinigtes Königreich

Huge car park and ideally located for a stroll into the beautiful shopping town.

Cattlemarket Car Park, Market Rd, Chichester PO19 1JW, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 50' 6.4" N 0° 46' 23.5" W

50.8350990 -0.7731994


Alfriston Camping Park, Alfriston, Polegate, Vereinigtes Königreich

Camping with a horse. Idyllic in a great location. Alfriston is lovely and the location in the South Downs is great for walking and cycling.

Pleasant Rise Farm, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TN, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 48' 14.8" N 0° 8' 45.1" E

50.8041079 0.1458589


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Alfriston, Vereinigtes Königreich

On Cycle Route 89 over the South Downs ranges. Across the view to the Seven Sisters and the river valley back to Alfriston. A fantastic round. At the beginning, however, very steep 27%.

50° 48' 32.9" N 0° 7' 54.2" E

50.8091521 0.1317207


Alfriston Camping Park, Alfriston, Polegate, Vereinigtes Königreich

Pleasant Rise Farm, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TN, Vereinigtes Königreich

50° 48' 14.8" N 0° 8' 45.1" E

50.8041079 0.1458589


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Dover, Vereinigtes Königreich

Via the viewpoint Beachy Had and Rye (hopeless to find a parking space for campers) back to Dover.
It was a wonderful journey that we will certainly continue.

In addition, for anyone who is inspired by us, I can definitely recommend Leeds Castle and Sheffield Park. In Sheffield Park in June hundreds of water lilies bloom in the large ponds and Leeds Castle is a work of art of moated castle and park.

51° 7' 40.4" N 1° 18' 48.2" E

51.1278758 1.3134027