Stressful Lake District Roads Towing Caravan 😳Insanely narrow!

I thought I'd share how INSANE driving in the UK can sometimes be... particularly if you take the wrong road in the Lake District while towing a caravan 🤦‍♀️While still on a main road the car navigation said I'd arrived with no campground in sight. I had cars behind me, so carried on trying to find a place to pull over.
A village came up so I decided I'd go in there, lap the block, find a place to stop and look at my map before carrying on. Turns out the roads are extremely narrow in this village! That's the start of the video with me squeezing between two buildings. I manage to find a spot to stop and properly find the campground on the gps.
It takes me down this road that gets narrower and narrower... you'll see what it's like in the video. At one point 5 cars needed to reverse to let me through. The road just went on and on. I eventually arrived and was actually shaking 🤯
Turns out the instructions for this campground are to ignore the gps and follow their directions, which is a MUCH easier drive.
The Borrowdale Caravan Club campground is surrounded by trees and feels very private. You can stroll to this lake from the caravan and I hiked the Great Gable walk with a cute stone bridge and amazing views from the top. It really was worth the stress getting here 💛
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[@davidbower9025]

Wow that’s seriously terrifying!! But on the bright side, if you can survive that you can do anything!!! Well done 😁

[@TravellingK]

Diving straight into the hard stuff 🤣

[@Hartley69]

Really felt for you,absolutely incredible scenery

[@TravellingK]

Thanks - a scary drive but worth it for the scenery there :)

[@tgcrowson]

Don’t worry about head shakes. They’ll have forgotten about it after 5 minutes. Caravans on narrow roads are an occupational hazard in the UK. You live and learn. Borrowdale is stunning and the lakes are beautiful so all is good.

[@TravellingK]

Thank you 😀 Yes, a lovely area!

[@DDLovett]

Crikey. Massive respect to you. I've driven trucks around the Lake District for 30 years and I would crap myself if I had a caravan on tow through those buildings. You showed you have some skills there mate (just not brochure reading skills)

[@TravellingK]

Thanks Dave. I’ll happily never repeat that experience!!! 🤣 And better start improving my planning stage!

[@janeabbotts]

For a strange place, caravan and vehicle I think you are doing really well.

[@TravellingK]

Thank you!!

[@petemoring67]

Great little #RoadTrip video .... that climb up the slopes could've gone a bit pear-shaped. The weather can close in so quickly. Glad you made it though, even if you did look a little flustered :-)

[@simonbirt6121]

Enjoying your vlog. Sat Nav is great for finding things locally, truly hopeless for route planning. As a sometimes driver of Articulated lorries, I often meet caravaners on single track roads, it can be very interesting. At least you seem to able to reverse, not something that all caravaners can do. If I am taking a HGV into unknown territory I always plan the route on paper using maps and google earth first. I then have a list of road numbers and town names that I can keep an eye on. Keep up the good work and as the grumpy old man said BUY A MAP. People die every year when the weather turns nasty.

[@TravellingK]

Yikes! I’m sure it’s a challenge with meeting caravans on the narrow roads. I’ve seen caravans pop up from the most unexpected roads since this drive. I’ve started pre-planning more and using google maps and writing down main road. And yes, I should have had a walking map 🤭

[@jamiemcneill3]

I love the lakes! Such a stunning part of the world. 👍

[@TravellingK]

I can see why it’s so popular 😀

[@gregbrink45able]

Hi Karen. What a nightmare for you and have been in exactly the same situation when I first had my caravan, having never towed before. I now use co-pilot caravan GPS on my phone because it is fully adjustable in regard to the size of rig you have. My dedicated sat nav would send me on entirely unsuitable roads, as would google maps. Co-pilot allows you to put in vehicle details and caravan dimensions which then adjusts the routing accordingly. Loving this series, lots of places I'd love to visit. Take care, x

[@TravellingK]

Oh so CoPilot worked for you? I tested it for a week and wasn’t convinced...

[@mikewaller4141]

Oh no, glad you got there in the end!

[@TravellingK]

I never wanted to leave again 🤣

[@steveparkinson8387]

One of my favourite parts of the world. I was up there about a month ago. The roads are narrow though.

[@davidmacek2354]

Glad you made it and are good. I could never had made that drive on the wrong side of the road . California Dave. LOL

[@langdonfairchild1st805]

Buy yourself a roadmap from a petrol station and then you can plan better with the satellite navigation system. Also drive early hours in the morning. Like set off a two or three in the morning when hardly anyone's around. Less stress that way.

[@affaiecaffaiec712]

Langdonfairchild 1ST good advice 👍🏽

[@florenciosud8385]

Arrrggghhhh!!! This is what scares the s*** outa me. I am SO close to getting my first van (never been vanning....EVER), but lot of stuff is pulling me back from making that jump. ESPECIALLY this kind of scenario. So....thanks (In a strange sort of way)

[@TravellingK]

Whoops! Haha. I overall love caravanning... my tip would be to start by staying at campgrounds with an easy access from the main roads 🤣

[@florenciosud8385]

@@TravellingK Thanks for the tip!!.... still pondering......probably get over my fears and worries.....but would you recommend (as a beginner) to go for cheap and nasty, or modern & expensive...I DO like to have the latest tech and safety (and non-leak) equipment !!

[@Stensilhead]

Well done with those roads. Can be a bit intimidating if you're not used to them even without a large caravan behind.Just hope you're not thinking of heading to Devon or Cornwall this time of year, some very serpentine and tiny roads with 10X the traffic once you're off the main drag. Hope the rest of your stay is less stressful, Happy Holiday!

[@TravellingK]

Hmmm hoping to get to Devon but avoiding Cornwall. Will pre-plan my route!!!

[@poonmig]

It's a beautiful place which was never made for vehicles. But still they come in their droves, and then moan about it !!!

[@TicketyBoo.]

@d0rraj What's moronic about Shane Youngs comment? It's fact - the roads around there were never built for the traffic they handle today and i've heard quite a few people complaining about them. What's your non-moronic solution? drive a dual carriageway through the area or ban tourists?

[@TicketyBoo.]

@d0rraj Can't disagree with that. As K mentioned, there was routing advice in the site brochure that would have avoided these narrow roads but she hadn't read it. I have a satnav that lets me enter my car and caravan dimensions in advance, i'm keen to test it out and see if it would have taken me a better route. Ah - the joys of motoring.

[@rogerjenkinson7979]

Hate caravans. Why not hire a holiday home for a week? If you're going to tow something around all week then you should buy a lorry atlas or satnav a d stop clogging up the roads you're not supposed to be anywhere near. I am considerate to truckers and farmers on narrow country roads; they are working. Caravaners are arrogant people who want half the contents of their house with them everywhere they go. They don't respect other people's rights to roadspace so I don't respect them.

[@joshtempleton8882]

I live in the lakes and if you stay calm and don’t stress it’s easy I’ve done it

[@darrenspeak1785]

That was such an entertaining video Karen. I have mentioned before getting a map, I'm almost tempted to go out and buy you one myself, :-) you also, to be on the safe side need a map when your walking the fells in the lake district, less chance of getting lost. Having said that, not having a map certainly adds to the entertainment value. You deserve a lot of praise though, I've been to the lakes lots of times, not sure I would want to drive around there towing a caravan though, despite the stress, well done you for doing it.

[@TravellingK]

Yes, maps are handy here! Found an amazing walking app recently that’s really been helpful for my exploring.

[@onthemove301]

Understand your reaction. You were on the west side of the lake, which many UK caravanners know has "quaint" narrow roads that are not differentiated by GPS, even those that claim to restrict your route to roads with sifficient width. But the Caravan Club book, if you are a member you should have one, explains how to reach sites that are afflicted by narrow roads or busy locations. We've all made your mistake. Don't lose heart.

[@TravellingK]

In hindsight 🤦‍♀️ Oh well, I’ve definitely learnt now!

[@m.d.grimes1622]

Been there, done that....the roads are scary! Good video, thanks.

[@TravellingK]

Glad I'm not the only one!

[@nealgreen8188]

It’s a bit late now but always wear proper walking boots and take an OS map as an absolute minimum. We were in the Lakes a couple of weeks ago but it looks like you had better weather than us!

[@TravellingK]

I’m finally learning that a map is necessary 🤦‍♀️ Stunning at the top!

[@nealgreen8188]

Paper maps would be a bit on the expensive side as you would need a lot of them but the wife has the Ordnance Survey app which is quite good. You don’t want to end up in the wrong valley, which can be easily done!

[@neilhogan858]

well done on hitting 10k

[@TravellingK]

Thank you! Very exciting 😀

[@jungleman4921]

Even the other route is very narrow.They everdently made the roads for walking and small Morris Minor cars. "Poms". ha ha.!! Anyway you are doing so well in this.Not many Kiwi woman could do all that you have done on their own on all your trips !!.Takes one very speical lady.

[@TravellingK]

Oh thank you! I am missing the NZ roads 🤣

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Trust me Kay that's nothing compared to some of our roads here in Ireland you can hardly get a car up some of them,my wife is a nervous wreck most of the time and she is only the passenger, travel safe K, always remember Kay that everyone else made it to and from the park have faith in your driving

[@TravellingK]

Yikes! 😬 Sounds intense!

[@lizleonard3681]

OMG Karen how good are you getting through them narrow roads well done you should be proud even though it stressful let’s hope your next camp site is easier than that.That was some view at the top bet you slept after that hike great video 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TravellingK]

I had the best sleep! A crazy drive.

[@desmondobrien68]

You done good going that way towing! Don't be stressed it's all part of never rely on the Satnav especially towing

[@TravellingK]

Thank you! Guess I got there in the end...

[@jimtashev]

Welcome in a day of truck driver's life, especially when there is some kind of road works or accident and the main road is closed , you often have to pass through some insanely narrow places. Add to that and pleasure to be in a country which language you do not speak - then you understand why there is shortage of truck drivers .

[@TravellingK]

Ahhh I imagine it’s super tough for truck drivers here!!! Those roads are challenging

[@TravellingK]

Ahhh I imagine it’s super tough for truck drivers here!!! Those roads are challenging

[@davidcousins5493]

Do your research before you go, check out the sites with good acess, weve been many times puling a six birth double axel with a eight person minibus. Love a chalange.

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I eventually learnt that it’s necessary to check first 🤣

[@peterbrain8015]

I think your MAD but Fair Shout to you, Hope it was Worth it . Oh and Don't Drive so fast down those Country Lanes Lol....

[@TravellingK]

Once I’d recovered from the drive it was worth it 😀

[@peterbrain8015]

@@TravellingK Good i'm glad it was, TOP GIRL well done. I myself Worked for Bailey of Bristol for 30 years (retired now) i've never owned a Caravan or Motorhome myself but did do some Driving for them & a couple of years ago had to do a film shoot, It was in a Bailey Autograph 79-4 motorhome it was done over 4-5 days in Cornwall & Dartmoor & i can sympathize with you. I myself had some very Stressful moments along the small country lanes having to do 4 or 5 takes sometimes and all in a Brand New £65,000 (incl extras) Motorhome. But in the end it all went well & the Motorhome was returned Undamaged as was i. All the Best for the Future Karen keep up the good work..

[@michaelhodges2448]

Good job you didn’t have a 8foot wide Bailey you would have never done Take care

[@TravellingK]

Particularly while I’m still getting use to towing here!

[@jessH090]

I did the same thing to get to that site 🙋🏻‍♀️😂 I’m not a drinker but I honestly wanted a big drink when I’d arrived haha. (I also had to ask about the power haha)

[@TravellingK]

Oh oh glad I wasn’t the only one! 🤣

[@kevgermany]

Ha. I can just imagine the thoughts of all the driver's seeing you coming towards you. Just as well you didn't get lured towards Wrynose Pass. Enjoy, it's character building. But the scenery is superb. Please dress properly doing those walks. Weather can change very quickly there and you could be in serious trouble.

[@TravellingK]

I imagine the drivers were not impressed 🤦‍♀️ It’s definitely character building 🙃 Im use to crazy NZ hiking, so had a heavy duty rain jacket in my bag too.

[@psychicfranziska]

Oh wow that is very tight.

[@TravellingK]

A bit challenging 🙈

[@indiana146]

Well done aussie its a mad road system

[@TravellingK]

Just a little different to NZ!

[@Tayloroa]

Wow fair play to you!

[@TravellingK]

Thank you!!

[@5argetech56]

I'll quote Shaggy... Zoinks! Another GPS Bollocks.....

[@crasher303]

Buy a Road atlas, & use it with the sat nav. You did OK on those lane.

[@TravellingK]

I’ve ended up relying heavy on pre-planning with Google Maps 🤣

[@davidmcnally4773]

Last minute of your vlog you were less than 5 minutes from my house

[@TravellingK]

Really! Ha, that’s great

[@ripghyll]

A bit of friendly .. but serious advice ... NEVER go on the Fells (hills) by yourself if you are inexperienced ..... always let someone know where you are going and when to expect you to be back ..... take a map and a compass and know how to use them ... what you did going alone .. and not knowing where you were going and the route to take was foolhardy and rather stupid - and never wear trainers on the fells ... you need stout shoes or proper walking boots ! Mountain rescue teams must be sick and tired of rescuing ill prepared walkers on the Fells ... who have no idea of the dangers or what they are doing ! ... Other than that ... nice video !

[@TravellingK]

I’ll admit that walk was more extreme than I expected. I should have at least had a map. In my bag was a proper rain jacket and I had told friends where I was going. Might be more careful hiking here now.

[@ripghyll]

@@TravellingK The weather can turn quite quickly on the hills and I have seen idiots in tee shirts , shorts and sandals - and no extra warm clothing whatsoever and I used to be in a mountain rescue team and many times we were called out to people who had put themselves in a dangerous position because they wandered from the path - because they had no map or compass - if possible always go with someone or join another group of people - so if something terrible happens - someone can go for help ! ... just be careful ... I would hate to hear you had become another fell casualty and just another statistic - the hills are beautiful in fine weather ... but can turn treacherous if a mist comes down and you get lost ! ... Please NEVER attempt to walk Striding Edge on Helvellyn .. that can be lethal to the inexperienced !

[@dukenukem5768]

@@ripghyll said "if possible always go with someone". You know, for some of us much of the point of a lone walk is to for peace, quiet and our own company. I'll take the risk of being a "casualty" in exchange for what to some of us an essential part of life. I agree about maps, but I walked up many mountains in gym shoes as a teen; my parents could not afford special boots.

[@super-sim1665]

Many cars look illegal parked. You can't park on a bend or anywhere causing obstruction like a narrow road.

[@TravellingK]

Oh that definitely added to the challenge!

[@rogerwileman9965]

What are going to do when you get to Cornwall

[@TravellingK]

Think I’ll avoid Cornwall 🤣

[@carycoombe3380]

Well, at least there are no "corrugations" as "Slim Dusty" would say.

[@TravellingK]

That it true! How UK roads differ to NZ roads 🤣

[@mike1567]

You don’t have a giant camper. That’s consider a small one in the US.

[@grahamhardyvanlife5704]

Just more proof that people are so dependent on technology these days and don't use a map to back it up or even google the roads before setting off they just trust a sat nav.

[@TravellingK]

I now do🤣

[@timshannon999]

Gosh you’re so brave. I felt your stress too. Well done. Awesome video x

[@TravellingK]

Got there in the end!

[@brighton_dude]

You did really well getting that caravan through those roads. I think I'd have had a nervous breakdown myself.

[@TravellingK]

Took a while to calm down!!

[@joni6183]

Bless you, felt your stress but you did well

[@TravellingK]

Thank you - got there in the end

[@tombarraclough8169]

@@TravellingK I've been driving that area for 30 year's and still find it stressful.avoid sunny bank holidays Easter 2019 was exceptionally bad.!!!!!

[@Dosedmonkey]

Never just follow a SATNAV with anything bigger then a car.

[@terrortorn]

Your attempt to de stress almost got you stranded on top a of a mountain!!!!! "I seem to be the only one going this way, which is never a reassuring feeling" , your'e not wrong there love. Followed up by taking photos of other peoples maps while you are already halfway there. You are one step away from getting a saucepan stuck on your head ........ Comedy Gold 10/10.

[@TravellingK]

Glad to entertain 😜

[@andrewjditton]

Oh dear! I feel a let-down...shoulda told you this kind of thing! But then hey, there’s no such thing as bad experiences, only good content 😁

[@TravellingK]

I wish I’d watched your Beginners guide to Europe sooner... sure I would have avoided this error!

[@hounslowparks2469]

Welcome to the UK....lol

[@TravellingK]

Haha thank you!

[@suethomson6013]

Brave lady, I gather you haven't been to Devon and Dorset yet. Narrow roads eek. We purchased a Satnav from Argos, and off we went, never thinking it needing updating. What fun. We went places one should never go with a 27ft caravan, you had to laugh or you would have cried. Good luck with future travels

[@TravellingK]

Ahhh sounds like you needed a GoPro in the window too! Yikes.

[@Robutube1]

I was getting stressed just watching that - you're much braver than I am! You made it (big pat on the back from you to you!), there's no harm done and some good learnings too. I just wonder if your Sat Nav is set to "shortest" and not "fastest"? Also, a road map book (cheap as chips from any garage/petrol station) is an essential purchase here, as is an understanding of the road classification system (not difficult). Finally, even if you're already on top of those items (as you may well be, so apologies in advance for the egg-sucking lessons!), it's just a fact that the smaller roads in the countryside were there before the car and were not designed for anything wider than a cart. I'm thoroughly enjoying following your progress and hope this little episode hasn't coloured things for you. Fair winds.

[@TravellingK]

It’s taken me a while to find a navigation set-up that works for me... but I’ve still mucked up sometimes 🤣

[@timhilton2143]

We have all been there, turning down the wrong country lane or meeting the occasional combine harvester coming the opposite way.

[@TravellingK]

I’ve started hearing some horror stories 🤣

[@bosse641]

Too many people in that small country.

[@willswomble7274]

Too many stupid foreign tourists.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

That's why I emigrated.

[@robertirwin7168]

Wow, fair play you did yourself proud to get through that lot albeit the wrong route, many would have failed.

[@tonypinker2884]

Well, I definitely hope it's a bit warmer there for you than it is back here in NZ...apart from the tiny streets I hope you enjoy yourself immensely.......

[@TravellingK]

Overall so glad I'm over here :) And yes, NZ sounds cold right now!

[@lynnrixson1094]

Oh poor you. ! You’re so brave attempting our roads with a van in tow! Give yourself a pat on the back ! 😊😊

[@TravellingK]

Thank you! The roads here are different to NZ!

[@sapelesam]

First of your vlogs I've watched and really enjoyed it. Would you please take a little bit of advice from a grumpy old man and ex mountain rescue volunteer. Please learn to use a map and compass, I have known the weather on fells such as Great Gable turn wintery in August, finding a footpath can be a nightmare. Some sturdy walking shoes or boots would also be advisable. Did you tell anybody where you where going and when you would be back?

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed it! And yes, I should have had a map at the start. We have a lot of issues with hikers unprepared in NZ too. I did take my proper hiking rain jacket and told a few friends where I was going for safety.

[@thoughtsatteatime5262]

sapelesam I’m doing the same, will be buying a map and compass and try to learn how to use them. Have watched a few vids on orienteering. Wish me luck!

[@campervanhygge]

The Lake District has notoriously narrow and winding roads, but it is a good idea to check the campsites own travel directions whatever the location as Britain does have a lot of very narrow lanes. Glad you enjoyed your stay though to make up for what was obviously a very stressful drive. What wonderful views, you've got us packing the van up and keen to be off again! Thanks for sharing.

[@TravellingK]

I’ve eventually learnt about pre-checking the website 🤣 Really helped with avoiding a tiny village recently!

[@JeanHolbrook]

Well done, that looked scary but you did it.... beautiful part of the country 🤩

[@TravellingK]

Got there eventually 🤣

[@markpeacock6345]

Should have 1:25000 scale OS Paper Map and compass and know how to use them. So many people bother the Search & Rescue (who are all unpaid volunteers) by not being prepared on the Fells. 😀👍

[@TravellingK]

That is true. We do have the same silly tourists being unprepared in NZ.

[@pholland6643]

Well done driving the lake district. Bad enough just in a car. Still brings back fond memories of our vist 4 years ago.

[@lloydbaker7104]

Glad you made it safe and one day you will look back at this adventure and laugh...i hope.

[@TravellingK]

I also hope I can look back and laugh 😜

[@willswomble7274]

Please, wherever you now wander research your destination ( guides to The Lake District would fill a library), have an up to date road map. up to date walking map/guide/compass, check the local hill weather forecasts, wear proper clothes and walking boots, never sneakers! Never solely rely on sat nav or mobile phone and always tell someone your planned walk and return time. The hills here may seem low and tame with a pub round every corner but It's not so much the roads that are insane...

[@TravellingK]

I’ll plan better next time 😀

[@Renovator26]

Although I live in Canada now, I'm from the UK and I was fortunate enough to see the Lake District before it became a tourist trap. My late wife and I stayed at a tiny self-contained apartment in Windermere, and a little 8-seater bus took us through "All Creatures Great and Small" country. Fortunately, I decided NOT to rent a car and was spared the nightmare of those crazy roads with hedges so high you can't see who's coming. I love your vlog and admire your courage in doing what you're doing. These are memories you will carry throughout your life. Well done. John, Ontario, Canada.

[@TravellingK]

Ah that would have been a lovely holiday. Sounds like Windermere is a little busier now!

[@Crusty_Camper]

I live just west of the Lake District National Park and even in an ordinary car with no caravan, I avoid most of the Lake District like the plague in July and August. We have a medium sized camper too and would not try taking that in there until this time of year. You were so brave ! Pete

[@TravellingK]

Accidentally brave Pete 🤣 It was a surprise! I can see why you’d avoid July and August.

[@grumpy23240]

Excellent! I think you coped very well on those narrow roads. They would have intimidated me as well.

[@TravellingK]

Got there in the end!

[@spymaine89]

you need a companion with a devil may care attitude , or a short life.

[@alandray5282]

Hi there. .get a AA map and also read the caravan book. What I also do I look the camp site up on Google maps, so when I am driving I do have some idear what I am doing. .l have done what you did also and learnt the hard way. ..good luck with that...Alan. .

[@TravellingK]

I’m learning about google maps with satellite imagery - more pre-planning necessary!

[@LISA75_]

The majority off the old towns and villages in the UK are 100s of years old. The roads are the same roads as when they were using horse and carts they have just been paved its just something you have to get used to in a country that is so old.

[@TravellingK]

And I’ve really enjoyed the history in the UK... guess the roads are part of that history.

[@richylad]

That’s why maps were invented, don’t rely on Satnav while towing or big vehicles, or at least use street view before you go

[@TravellingK]

I’ve finally really started pre-planning with google map satellite imagery 🤣

[@greebo7857]

GPS is a driving nightmare, K. Anyone driving something bigger than a Golf should be very wary. I have been a professional driver for over 40 years in Australia, so we are almost neighbours. My advice is to ALWAYS obtain decent maps for where you are going and research your route PRIOR to setting out. Even the dedicated GPS mapping services, like Sygic, TomTom or Garmin will get it wrong, and often do. Google and Apple maps are rubbish unless you are in NYC or California. They will improve I guess. I say this because I have seen SO many people in trouble using GPS. I drove a 26 metre long, 4.6 metre high B-Double truck. If I trusted my GPS I would have been in a world of hurt and fines. The way to avoid the stress you have been through here is to do your homework and above all, DO NOT TRUST TECHNOLOGY. Trust your eyes instead, learn to read paper maps, learn which maps to trust, and the shortest way ( GPS ) isn't always the best. AND, don't be afraid to drop your van and go and look if you aren't sure. The only REAL use for GPS mapping for ordinary people is to find out where you ARE, not to tell you how to get somewhere else. Sorry, I rant a bit about navigation. I was taught in the Army, I lived in my professional life, and I have been seriously inconvenienced by people who can't be bothered. It is so simple to learn.

[@TravellingK]

Good advice 😀 I have been missing NZ roads!

[@stomperthemixer1]

We were in the lakes over the last couple of days mainly the 9th, we've never stayed on that site, i prefer ones with the Toilet Blocks. awesome Vlog wish I new you were there. You passed my home town of Middlesbrough Teesside at the end of the video, didn't your sat nav say head north lol. Safe travels K

[@TravellingK]

Oh, nearly there at the same time! It is a beautiful area 😀

[@69waveydavey]

I give the place a wide berth during the school holidays! Better to visit just before or just after, I'm going early September, you wouldn't believe the difference. I've been going all my life since the early 70's and it's got really silly in the last 20 years since the rest of the world has discovered it.

[@TravellingK]

The Lake District does seem to be ‘the place to go’. I’m still glad I finally got to see it.

[@69waveydavey]

@@TravellingK It's a real shame, we're a small island and everybody who has kids has to go on holiday at the same time, it makes for very crowded holiday resorts. Throw in coach loads of American, Chinese and Japanese and the place is no longer idilic like it was when i was a kid

[@tonymurphy528]

You did very well in a very stressful situation, there are a few smart alec comments here from people who think they know it all, but we're all learning all the time, no one knows whats around the next corner every time, well done.

[@TravellingK]

Thank you Tony. It definitely was a steep learning curve with the more challenging UK roads.

[@jonsmith8582]

Well done for coping with the Lake district roads , sadly the area is not at all car and caravan friendly , it's a victim of its popularity

[@TravellingK]

I’m sure the locals are sick of the bad tourists driving there too!

[@john_smith1471]

Good report and such good weather. foreign lorry drivers often use a sat nav/GPS with settings for a car, so they end up completely wedged and trapped against a building, I'm very surprised nobody advised you about using proper, detailed ordnance survey maps, these are important for hiking/cycling/walking, the Lake District is beautiful, but can be dangerous too, 13 deaths since 2016, people take a fall, but don't know where they are, it makes getting help more difficult.

[@TravellingK]

Im now learning the importance of good maps for driving and walking 🤦‍♀️

[@brianfield792]

John Smith your absolutely right, there's a new app out now called what3words, if you have it on your phone you can never get lost again, emergency services ask everyone to download it, really good, brian.

[@shanemaher5150]

Hi “Travelling K”, looks like some challenging roads. I especially liked the part when you passed the bus and swore, then bleeped it out. Myself and my wife Karen will being doing our 7th trip across the ditch to NZ, in September. We will be driving an EV camper (electric vehicle camper) down around Rotorua. This could be a good idea for a video in the future, only problem is you would have to pickup/hire the EV camper from Auckland. We are hiring our EV camper through “Your Drive” (Jucy car rentals). And no will are not affiliated with Jucy or Your Drive. Cheers Shane and Kaz

[@TravellingK]

Oh amazing!! I thought we had electric campers there 😀😀 Will be keen to hear how you find it. Yes, that bus was a surprise 🤣

[@trevorreynolds3347]

Stunning countryside. 4500 yr old stone formations. Wow!

[@TravellingK]

Just so much history!

[@thecaravanus4067]

Ah yes, the roads in the Lake District are pretty bad for towing a caravan. The scenery makes up for them though. But don’t take your eyes off the road!

[@TravellingK]

I’ll agree that the scenery does make up for it 😀😀

[@CawffeeTyme]

Sounds like you had "fun" in the lake district. As a new sub, I thoroughly enjoyed your travels this week. Kinda wish I had been a sub when you started in NZ, I am across the big pond from the UK and love watching the narrowboat channels espec David on cruisingthecut.

[@TravellingK]

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed the “fun” video 😀

[@CyclingSteve]

This is why our cars are normally quite small.

[@TravellingK]

Makes sense!

[@davidgillettuk9638]

Well done girl. I thought it was only us men that didn't read instructions.

[@TravellingK]

🤣🤣 Well this taught me it’s best to read the instructions

[@Dusty2feathers]

You did great. Thankfully the locals seemed to give way without too much trouble.

[@TravellingK]

I was impressed there wasn’t any verbal abuse!!

[@mickyjb2003]

Always good to have a modern map book.

[@esuohdica]

I'm here from Cruising the Cut and just wanted to say you did amazing in that stressful situation! Don't forget to do Scotland and Wales too! Ooh and try to get over to Ireland if you can! The "Wild Atlantic Way" is amazing, as is Galway City!

[@TravellingK]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy the channel 😀 I have been able to briefly visit Wales, but run out of time for Scotland and Ireland!

[@jonleonard538]

At least most of the other drivers were courteous. I have seen much worse drivers on KZbin.

[@TravellingK]

I’ve overall been impressed by how patient most drivers have been. I know kiwis wouldn’t be as nice 🤣

[@davidtolley4979]

You need a road atlas I never rely on just my sat nav and try and avoid B roads very few are caravan friendly. That’s why I have small Motorhome in the UK you are doing well hope you have better journeys ahead of you

[@TravellingK]

Yes, avoiding B roads seems the way to go!

[@pamp1567]

K, I think you are fantastic. You are so courageous, I really admire you doing this on your own. Good luck and keep your vlogs coming, really enjoy them, thank you heaps. Pam from Brisbane

[@TravellingK]

Thank you Pam! That’s really great to hear 😀😀

[@MrSnookerballs]

Orange juice, get yourself a large Brandy. haha.

[@TravellingK]

Oh, I wanted something more 🤣

[@SHROOMZ1]

what a nightmare K!, i couldn't imagine navigating those roads........well done

[@TravellingK]

Just a bit different 🤣

[@vauxhallmechanic]

So glad you got to find a relaxing walk after that stressful drive in the lakes, can't wait to see the rest of your travels

[@TravellingK]

It really was the way to destress

[@rich7447]

This is exactly why I have a Trucker GPS. You can enter your vehicle type and dimensions and it will only choose routes where you fit. This is critical when your class A is 42'10" (plus the car trailer) x 8'6" x 12'.

[@mettahuttravels3183]

It’s ok if you know, locals don’t take this into account.

[@mrstevepace]

You did well. Followed my sat nav today going to Black Horse Farm near Dover. Mistake of my life went through 4 miles of single track lanes no option to turn around or abort, was towing an 8’ wide caravan lost a towing mirror and got some minor scratches on van which should polish out. I’ll never trust a sat nav again😬

[@zapfanzapfan]

I can understand that medieval villages were not built with cars in mind but why is everybody and their mother parked on the road? Was there a wedding? Good work keeping calm and not going Clarkson! :-)

[@TravellingK]

Haha yes, my heart sank when I saw how many cars were jammed in that area.

[@zaftra]

Tourist think they can park anywhere, you get it all over the UK.

[@mariataif]

Karen all credit to you for that absolute spectacular skillfull driving to the campsite.You could laugh about it as well so what can I say apart from well done ps when you plug hook up lead in make sure the trip switch is on in the box atb Mike Skegness

[@mickboakes7023]

Hi Karen Sorry to see the trouble you had in the Lake District. I really felt for you. Hope this didn’t taint your visit, it’s such a beautiful place.You are a very brave lady. All this advice you’re getting is o.k. in hindsight but not a lot of good after the event. That said, I am sure you’ve taken it all on board, just hope it doesn’t put you off the rest of your tour. Please be safe. Regards Mick.🇬🇧

[@kevinpawsey39]

Great vid as always......Just bet that drive got your heart pumping

[@TravellingK]

You can say that 🤣

[@TheFlyingBusman]

If you are still out in the Lake District I can highly recommend hopping on board one of the ‘mountain goat’ tours. Decent value for money and some great guides who are local and have some great local knowledge. They also do day trips out of York to several locations if you find yourself there.

[@TravellingK]

Oh nice! I’ve moved on but always good to know 😀