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Yorkshire caters for every holiday desire with major cities such as Leeds and York offering shopping and culture, and the Yorkshire Dales offering long walks in idyllic countryside.

If you’re planning a trip to the county this summer, here’s some inspiration for your caravanning break.

Visit the Yorkshire DalesHome to the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. Take a tour around the factory and see how the cheese is made. Sample some of the different cheeses for yourself before visiting the gift shop where you can buy some to take home for friends and family.

Middleham Castle is also situated in the Yorkshire Dales and offers a perfect place to stop for a bite to eat with designated picnic areas. Dogs are welcome too! The castle was once the childhood home of Richard III.

Pitch your caravan at Bainbridge Ings Caravan and Campsite, Hawes.

Visit HaworthHaworth village, in West Yorkshire, is home to the Brontë Parsonage, which has been preserved as it was when the Brontë sisters lived there and wrote their famous novels. The Parsonage is open to visitors who can take a tour around the home of the Brontës which still contains many of their original belongings.

Take a walk across Haworth moor to Top Withens which was said to be the inspiration behind Emily Brontë’s novel, Wuthering Heights. Haworth also has many shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.

The railway station in Haworth is on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway route from Keighley through Oakworth where the film, The Railway Children was filmed. Steam trains run at various times throughout the year.

Pitch your caravan at Upwood Holiday Park, Blackmoor Road, Haworth.

Visit the Yorkshire CoastThe coastal villages of Yorkshire offer the perfect day out for all the family. Whitby is home to the famous Abbey and the 199 steps leading up to St Mary’s Church. For sandy beaches, visit Bridlington or Scarborough. Further north, Robin Hoods Bay has many shops and cafes down its steep winding road down to the sea.

Pitch your caravan at Cayton Village Caravan Park, Cayton Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Yorkshire has many attractions across the county so there’s bound to be something to suit everyone in your party. So hitch up your touring caravan and head to Yorkshire!

Driving a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) is certainly a lot different than driving a car.  The size of the Lorry alone is very intimidating to the new LGV driver.  Once you are in the cab of the vehicle, you will notice the vast number of controls at your fingertips as well as you will be sitting up higher then you were when you were driving a car.  The following are some basic general tips that you should use to avoid the great intimidation when you start out as an LGV driver.  Following these tips may also prevent any unwanted accidents while on the road.The very first thing you should be aware of when you are driving a Lorry is that you will need to break earlier and more often then you would while driving a car.  The LGV that you are driving is well over two times the weight of a car that you normally drive, so your stopping distance in the Lorry will be longer, especially when you are carrying a full load.    The same adjustments will also apply when you need to turn.  The Lorry is longer than your car, so you will need to adjust your times accordingly to turn to avoid possibly clipping a vehicle or running over the curb.The next tip that the beginning driver should be aware of is the acceleration of the Lorry.   The acceleration on the Lorry is far slower than the acceleration for a car.  Initially starting out, the Lorry is slower than most of the cars out on the road.  Remember, cars are built for speed, and the Lorry is built for transporting heavy materials over the road.The third thing that you need to be made aware of while driving a large goods vehicle is that you need to be absolutely aware of the overall dimensions of your Lorry.  Pay close special attention to the height and weight of your vehicle, as many underpasses and bridges may not accommodate the weight and height of the Lorry.   You will need to plan your route ahead of time to avoid a potential accident.  Also, many vehicles have a trailer that is wider than the cab.  You will need to consistently drive towards the center lane than you would when you drive a car.  By doing this will ensure that your trailer is in a good safe position while driving to your destination.Finally, take great care in securing your load as well as placing the load in your trailer.  An unsecure load may break loose and fall out of the trailer causing a possible accident with the driver or drivers behind you.  Driver’s should get into the habit of always checking the status of the load after each stop—even when you stop to get something to eat.By following these basic tips, a beginning LGV driver will gain the confidence that he or she needs to become a successful driver.  Many careers as an LGV driver have been cut short due to negligence by the driver.

One of the most popular reasons why people choose to go for coach hire services is when they need to travel to multiple destinations within a city or a specific area. For most travelers, coaches are the best means of transportation, especially when they are traveling in a very large group. Another good thing about coach hire is also the fact that you have your own driver and a host on board that often can also serve as your tour guide. Once you book a coach hire, the company makes all the arrangements regarding the route that you will take so you won’t have to worry about getting lost in a foreign country. Coaches are also the best for simple sightseeing and touring, and because you have a tour guide with you who knows the way around the city, you’ll get the chance to visit many of the historical grounds and tourist spots on location.On the other hand, some people opt for a coach hire simply because of the luxury and amenities it provides. This is especially for deluxe coaches that offer passengers a once in a lifetime experience. Just imagine everything you will need on a single vehicle – cable TV, a movie player, sound system, snack bar, cold drinks, toilet, etc. There are also coaches that provide you with sleeping quarters should you be on the road overnight. Moreover, there are coach hires that can provide Wi-Fi internet capability.People nowadays often go for vacation packages that include coach hire services. These normally include flight service, hotel accommodation and transportation. People tend to go for a package for the simple reason that it saves time, money and effort. In line with this, some coach companies work hand in hand with some hotels, airlines and even train stations to help plan your trip.Coaches are also utilized for corporate travels and other business trips. There are coaches available that offer a certain office feel, with chairs and tables on board. The seats are specifically designed to give more leg room so you can have more space as you review your reports and do your work. Some schools also make use of coach hires. They often use these coaches for field trips, study programs, sports and other extra curricular activities. Take the schools’ basketball teams, for example; they use these coaches to travel around the city for competitions with other schools. One major aspect of coach hire that is disregarded most of the time is the space it provides. This is actually not just for carrying groups of people around; this is also perfect for hauling people’s heavy luggage. When you go on a trip to a foreign country, you go to the extreme when it comes to shopping for things like souvenirs, and that is where the space of the coach comes in handy. Then again, for the sports team that utilizes these coaches, the large amount of cargo space is used for carrying their equipment and other baggage. The wide interior of these coaches also provides them with more room so they can relax and get ready for the game ahead.  No matter what your specific needs, you should be able to find a coach hire service that can accommodate you.

For many holiday destinations like Windermere for example, it is even more important. To preserve this beautiful part of the country, tourists need to be responsible. Of course, there are the usual steps whilst on holiday such recycling and buying local produce so keeping food miles down but there are also many other ways in which you can help.A self catering holiday is the ideal way to lower the carbon footprint of a trip. The carbon footprint of a self catering holiday is significantly less than a hotel based holiday. Many factors contribute to this, the amount of lights, sheets and towels washed and spa and swimming pool facilities and greater control can be had by the guest to reduce energy consumption. Some self catering property owners and developers are creating a more eco friendly property, for example, installing solar panels, wind turbines and worming and composting facilities. Some Windermere self catering businesses offer incentives for cycling to the property such as a £50 discount on the Windermere cottages break. Giving a discount incentive it a great idea especially in the current climate. Storage and wash down areas are a must when arriving by bike and there are Windermere apartment complexes that provide such facilities. A cottage or apartment also allows for extra storage of kit, far more so that a hotel room.Travelling to Windermere couldn’t be easier by public transport. The main Virgin West Coat Mainline stops at Oxenholme – The Lake District which links Glasgow and Edinburgh to London Euston. Oxenholme has regular direct trains to Windermere. The main south Lakes bus routes all pass through Windermere and stop at the bus station. The 555 Stagecoach service links Lancaster with Carlisle through an hourly service and stops at Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick.The Lake District offers mountain bikers & cyclists of all levels trails through some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes. The accommodation & facilities at Windermere cottages ensure you get the most out of your Lake District cycling holiday. Self catering holidays benefit the environment too. The carbon footprint of a self catering holiday is significantly less than a hotel based holiday. Many factors contribute to this, the amount of lights, sheets and towels washed and spa and swimming pool facilities. Some self catering property owners and developers are creating a more eco friendly property, for example, installing solar panels, wind turbines and worming and composting facilities. By supporting organisations such as Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN) the Tourism and Conservation Partnership, tourism businesses in Windermere can get advice and support on how to provide a more environmentally conscious service to their guests. Their mission is “To create a more sustainable tourism sector by encouraging businesses to successfully operate in a way that also supports the environment and local community”.