Practical Motorhome

DORSET DELIGHTS & GREAT SITES

Duration

Five nights

When

Autumn 2021

Why?

This beautiful region provides scenic walking with spectacular views

South-west

TOURING SPECIAL

In March 2011, we stayed at Hunter’s Moon Caravan and Motorhome Club Site, near Wareham, in Dorset, and enjoyed the most wonderful weather. Two years later, again in March, we woke to a dusting of snow and bitterly cold winds. This time, visiting in early autumn, we were hoping for an Indian summer.

The first day dawned sunny, so we drove to Studland Bay, which is managed by the National Trust and offers visitors gorgeous beaches and heathland bordering Poole Harbour, just perfect for excellent birdwatching.

We parked at the National Trust car park, which has room for motorhomes, and then walked along to beautiful Shell Beach, which is sheltered by

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