Practical Caravan May 2021

Where will be the first place that you tour when restrictions are (finally) lifted? I’ve been giving this a lot of thought over the past few months – it’s something that we’ve all been looking forward to for so long now, that I keep changing my mind about where I want to go. There are so many great sites out there… Hopefully, though, our Top 100 Sites Guide 2021 – which you should have received with this issue – will help you decide. Every one of the sites featured in the guide has been recommended by you, our readers, and our expert team – together, we’ve produced what we believe is the perfect accompaniment to your touring year. Once you’ve decided where to go, do let us know how you…

‘Follow the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail and you will take in glorious scenery as the river winds its way from the Cairngorms to Spey Bay (p28)’ Where are we? Craigellachie Bridge, River Spey, Scotland Coordinates 57.4912° N, 3.1938° W Why tour here? This wonderful 19th-century bridge, built in 1814 and spanning the River Spey, is the oldest surviving cast iron bridge in Scotland. It was designed by celebrated Scottish engineer Thomas Telford and crosses the Spey in a single span. For more, see p28. Don’t miss… The Glen Grant Distillery, on the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail, is just four miles north of the bridge. Photographer Getty Images…

Where will be the first place that you tour when restrictions are (finally) lifted? I’ve been giving this a lot of thought over the past few months – it’s something that we’ve all been looking forward to for so long now, that I keep changing my mind about where I want to go. There are so many great sites out there… Hopefully, though, our Top 100 Sites Guide 2021 – which you should have received with this issue – will help you decide. Every one of the sites featured in the guide has been recommended by you, our readers, and our expert team – together, we’ve produced what we believe is the perfect accompaniment to your touring year. Once you’ve decided where to go, do let us know how you…

★ Star letter ★ I was interested to read David Asselbrough’s letter about leaks in his caravan (issue 437). Having caravanned for more than 50 years, I find it astonishing that despite the advances in design and the development of structural panels, some manufacturers appear unable to produce caravans free from leaks. We tend to replace our caravan every three to four years and the last three, bought new, all developed leaks within 12 to 18 months. We were fortunate to have the support of excellent dealers, who came to our rescue and rectified the faults. I would gladly give up the fancy LEDs and gadgets for a shell that was structurally sound and weatherproof. Barry Jones MILENCO The contributor of our Star letter wins a pair of Milenco Grand Aero towing mirrors, worth…

‘Follow the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail and you will take in glorious scenery as the river winds its way from the Cairngorms to Spey Bay (p28)’ Where are we? Craigellachie Bridge, River Spey, Scotland Coordinates 57.4912° N, 3.1938° W Why tour here? This wonderful 19th-century bridge, built in 1814 and spanning the River Spey, is the oldest surviving cast iron bridge in Scotland. It was designed by celebrated Scottish engineer Thomas Telford and crosses the Spey in a single span. For more, see p28. Don’t miss… The Glen Grant Distillery, on the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail, is just four miles north of the bridge. Photographer Getty Images…

★ Star letter ★ I was interested to read David Asselbrough’s letter about leaks in his caravan (issue 437). Having caravanned for more than 50 years, I find it astonishing that despite the advances in design and the development of structural panels, some manufacturers appear unable to produce caravans free from leaks. We tend to replace our caravan every three to four years and the last three, bought new, all developed leaks within 12 to 18 months. We were fortunate to have the support of excellent dealers, who came to our rescue and rectified the faults. I would gladly give up the fancy LEDs and gadgets for a shell that was structurally sound and weatherproof. Barry Jones MILENCO The contributor of our Star letter wins a pair of Milenco Grand…