Practical Motorhome is your definitive guide to motorhome holiday lifestyle. Inside you'll find travel features, product reviews, advice and columns to bring essential information to experienced motorhome owners and potential buyers. We have just the right mix of enthusiasm and true authoritative content, delivering an exciting, aspirational and informative approach to motor caravanning.
WELCOME
WHERE IN THE WORLD? • Glen Etive, Scottish Highlands
letter of the month
Exciting news for animal lovers!
Motorhome mayhem in Morecambe
CONNECT
Tartan Army travels in style
Explore the great outdoors!
HOTSHOTS • The best of your touring photos
NEW GEAR • Our selection of brilliant kit that’s sure to enhance your tours!
PICK OF THE MONTH
NIGHTSTOPS • The latest information on all our current destinations in the UK
Puzzle time • Whether you’re on tour or at home, relax with a cup of tea and some brain-teasing puzzles to ponder!
ASK THE EXPERTS • Burning questions about motorcaravanning? Our expert team can help! Simply email one of the addresses below or contact practical.motorhome@futurenet.com, and we’ll do our best to answer it in an upcoming issue
ONLINE, ON THE MOVE • In the latest instalment of his regular column, Motorhome Matt grapples with another key topic as he unpicks the best way to keep connected while you’re on your travels. This month…
touring • Inspirational travel stories, plus expert advice, hints and tips, to help you get the most out of your motorhome
THIS MONTH • News and events to put in your diary
GET WALKING! • Tighten your bootlaces on your next tour, as we step into the world of hiking
Six of the best… UK WALKING HOTSPOTS • From views atop a Wainwright in the Lakes to the dramatic power of the Cornish coast, there’s nowhere quite like the UK for a fantastic place to walk!
Stride out on these… ALLTRAILS ROUTES • We’ve picked out some top hiking routes from fitness and travel app AllTrails – find the full maps and many more at alltrails.com
What’s in your kit bag? GEARING UP • Our pick of ‘must have!’ and ‘why not take?’ hiking equipment
Three of the best… BACK PACKS
Six of the best… WALKING APPS • Get active this summer and see nature at its finest!
Six of the best… PUB WALKS • Fuel up on hearty pub grub, then stretch your legs in beautiful scenery
Know your limits… STAYING SAFE ON WALKS • Julia Clarke of our sister outdoor-activity website Advnture.com shares her hiking safety advice
LIVING THE HIGH LIFE LAND • Susan Taylor gets centred in the Highlands with country walks, castle spotting and the odd wee dram
TOUR ESSENTIALS
SEASIDE SUFFOLK • Anglo-Saxon reenactments, under-the-pier shows and a flurry of birdlife provide Victor Charles with an entertaining getaway
TOUR ESSENTIALS
48 HOURS IN SCARBOROUGH
TAKING A BITE OUT OF WHITBY • Peter Baber navigates clifftop trails on a trip to North Yorkshire, encountering adventures and adventurers along the way
TOUR ESSENTIALS
TELL US ABOUT YOUR TOP SITE!
CASTLES, PALACES & STATELY HOMES • Embark on a journey through great British buildings, from the charm of Chatsworth House to the historic halls of Kensington Palace
tested • The latest news and products from across the motorhome and campervan world
NEW ’VANS • The latest from the forecourts and the factories
BILBO’S CELEX HL • This clever conversion delivers a practical layout, good looks and lots of neat features, says Paul Critcher
YUCON K PEAK 7.0 GD • Frankia’s capacious ‘microliner’ will appeal to motorhomers keen...