Travelling to Scotland from the West Midlands

AL1969

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Hi very new to the motorhome travel I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any services on the M6 that have hook up opportunities for motorhomes.
Oh and just on another subject does anyone know of any nice sites that allow dogs but don’t limit it to 2 dogs as I have 2 Frenchies and 2 Yorkies.
Many thanks in advance Alex.
 
Overnight parking is allowed on most services ,I've never seen electric points.
Services aren't ideal Overnight spots.
There's a caravan park near Tebay services. We have stopped here years ago when travelling through later than originally planned. There was very little road noise. Check their website for details and prices.

If we want to stop in this area we would normally stop at Kendal cricket club.There are no facilities, but it's convenient for town and rejoining the motorway next day. It's £10 night.
 
There are two things that spring to mind from your post.
Firstly, if your intention is to get to Scotland, then I would expect you to easily clear the M6 on first day.
Secondly, is there a good reason for wanting EHU, as above I've never seen a service station with EHU, and even in the depths of winter would not be needing EHU for a night in transit.
p.s. some years back when we had less time to spare for holidays we would sometimes leave late on a friday night after work and pull into a service station around midnight, so they where convenient then.
 
AL1969 said:
Hi very new to the motorhome travel I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any services on the M6 that have hook up opportunities for motorhomes.
Oh and just on another subject does anyone know of any nice sites that allow dogs but don’t limit it to 2 dogs as I have 2 Frenchies and 2 Yorkies.
Many thanks in advance Alex.
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We regularly do the Hagley Bypass A491 to Fife in Scotland in one session [refill fuel at Asda Oldbury J2 M5 North, about 15 miles from start point], apart from a quick leg stretch at Tebay Services North; this is usually the 2nd leg of the journey up from Portsmouth Ferry Port, so 500 miles=/- overall. If you are a Caravan & Motorhome Club Members, there is a Certified Location [but no EHU] at 'The Smallholding', Brereton Heath - was £7 per night in 2023. 100m from woodland park for exercising dogs, and very friendly/informal. J16 M6 travelling north, or J17 when travelling south - both about 5 miles from the motorway and well signposted.

Steve [Stourbridge born :ROFLMAO:]
 
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Where in Scotland do you wish to get to?

Whenever we did that (and still do but this time starting from Scotland) we just drive until we have had enough and pull into a roadside layby, one that has a separation from the main carriageway, for an overnight stop. Often parked up with HGV's doing the same. Never had any issues.
 
colinm said:
There are two things that spring to mind from your post.
Firstly, if your intention is to get to Scotland, then I would expect you to easily clear the M6 on first day.
Secondly, is there a good reason for wanting EHU, as above I've never seen a service station with EHU, and even in the depths of winter would not be needing EHU for a night in transit.
p.s. some years back when we had less time to spare for holidays we would sometimes leave late on a friday night after work and pull into a service station around midnight, so they where convenient then.
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They were also free at one time . Not sure when they started charging ?
 
Yes tebay has lovely little site next to North bound services as many dogs as you like but book online I don’t like doing that drive in 1 hit either from worcester
 
alcam said:
They were also free at one time . Not sure when they started charging ?
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I guess around 25 years ago, our main experience is for M5, at first we never had to pay, then they introduced charge which included one breakfast, last time we used them you paid just for parking and was getting quite expensive.
 
Crossfells campsite 3 miles from M6 near Penrith. C&CC cs site, not an issue if you aren’t a member. EHU if required but as others have mentioned why you should need it for one night is beyond me unless it’s for medical needs.
 
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