queencatifah
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Morecambe Bay is beautiful!
I feel compelled to respond to all these negative reports about Morecambe! I live on the prom at Morecambe so perhaps am somewhat biased, however I think it is a great motorhoming stop. The views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District fells in the distance are absolutely stunning - as are the sunsets. The prom runs from Teal Bay (near to Hest Bank) all the way to Heysham - over 4 miles each way - a fabulous walk or cycle ride. One can park one's motorhome legally, for free and without problem on the majority of the prom, except near the town centre. The lorries that another forum member mentioned are a thing of the past. In Nov 2017 Morecambe was finally connected to the M6, so all the freight to Heysham Port now travels this way, meaning that the promenade road (Marine Road) almost exclusively hosts just local traffic. Whether you enjoy motorhoming in Morecambe depends very much on your tastes. If you just love unadulterated rural idylls then of course the Lake District has to be more your thing. But Morecambe is fabulous for cyclists, dog walkers, any kind of walker, has some great pubs, cafes, supermarkets etc. Morecambe town centre has little more then charity shops admittedly, but come and stay down the Eastern end of the prom, in Bare. In Princes Crescent we have a charming and classy parade of shops and a few very nice eateries. We have a micro pub serving craft beers, one of the best butchers in the area, lots of gift shops and an art gallery. Come and spend money in our shops and eateries - but please don't just come and spend nothing. Please come and contribute to our economy. Someone mentioned the local council thinking about banning motorhomes. I have heard nothing about this. One day recently however I counted 23 motorhomes parked up along the prom, some of which seemed to be pretty permanent entities. I am sure that the local council welcomes all holidaymakers to the area, but of course it does not want to see its stunning promenade transformed into a permanent gypsy encampment.
I feel compelled to respond to all these negative reports about Morecambe! I live on the prom at Morecambe so perhaps am somewhat biased, however I think it is a great motorhoming stop. The views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District fells in the distance are absolutely stunning - as are the sunsets. The prom runs from Teal Bay (near to Hest Bank) all the way to Heysham - over 4 miles each way - a fabulous walk or cycle ride. One can park one's motorhome legally, for free and without problem on the majority of the prom, except near the town centre. The lorries that another forum member mentioned are a thing of the past. In Nov 2017 Morecambe was finally connected to the M6, so all the freight to Heysham Port now travels this way, meaning that the promenade road (Marine Road) almost exclusively hosts just local traffic. Whether you enjoy motorhoming in Morecambe depends very much on your tastes. If you just love unadulterated rural idylls then of course the Lake District has to be more your thing. But Morecambe is fabulous for cyclists, dog walkers, any kind of walker, has some great pubs, cafes, supermarkets etc. Morecambe town centre has little more then charity shops admittedly, but come and stay down the Eastern end of the prom, in Bare. In Princes Crescent we have a charming and classy parade of shops and a few very nice eateries. We have a micro pub serving craft beers, one of the best butchers in the area, lots of gift shops and an art gallery. Come and spend money in our shops and eateries - but please don't just come and spend nothing. Please come and contribute to our economy. Someone mentioned the local council thinking about banning motorhomes. I have heard nothing about this. One day recently however I counted 23 motorhomes parked up along the prom, some of which seemed to be pretty permanent entities. I am sure that the local council welcomes all holidaymakers to the area, but of course it does not want to see its stunning promenade transformed into a permanent gypsy encampment.
Suppose if you are from those smokey town places you like the air.
