| Planning a motorhome holiday in the UK is a joy | | | | Day 3 |
| because there is such a great variety of natural | | | | On the third day I would be keen to take advantage |
| scenery. For my money, the best thing about driving | | | | of the excellent trout-fishing to be had along the |
| a motorhome is the freedom of the open road and | | | | border of County Durham in the Derwent Reservoir |
| the ability to get up close and personal with nature. | | | | and the River South Tyne. It's also a perfect spot |
| Driving the winding roads of the North Pennines in | | | | for all manner of watersports, including sailing. Park up |
| Northumberland is high on my list of dream holidays | | | | the motorhome and spend the day immersed in the |
| and I've come up with a possible itinerary for a visit | | | | tranquil, unspoilt landscape. |
| to the area. This could be covered in five days. | | | | Day 4 |
| Day 1 | | | | On day four, why not head to the rolling Allendale |
| As a major transport hub, Durham is an obvious | | | | Valleys, a stunning example of the low-mountainous |
| choice for entry to the northern part of the | | | | countryside that typifies the Pennines. Allendale, the |
| Pennines, which form a continuous range of peaks | | | | local village, oozes sophisticated country charm and |
| and valleys stretching from Scotland all the way | | | | includes a good selection of shops, attractions and - |
| south into Staffordshire, a distance of nearly 300 | | | | at the right time of year - famous beer and flower |
| miles. Hire a motorhome in Durham then navigate to | | | | festivals. |
| Swaledale, and then from there over The Stang into | | | | Day 5 |
| Teesdale. | | | | Again depending on the time of year, it's possible to |
| Day 2 | | | | go on guided walking tours with expert geologists as |
| Drive to Hadrian's Wall, a unique World Heritage listed | | | | part of the Northern Rocks Festival. These tours will |
| site. The Wall was built by the Roman Emperor | | | | also take you underground to examine the geological |
| Hadrian in 122 AD. At 73 miles long it is the largest | | | | history of the region. If that doesn't interest you, |
| ancient monument in northern Europe. Described by | | | | simply marvel at the evocative natural landscape |
| USA Today as "better than Stonehenge", this | | | | from the valley of High Gup Gill near the town of |
| stunning piece of British history offers endless | | | | Dufton to the appropriately named High Force on the |
| opportunities for soaking up the atmosphere or | | | | winding River Tees. Drive back to Durham to drop |
| benefiting from the warm hospitality of the locals. | | | | off your motorhome. |