Practical Motorhome

A CAMBRIDGESHIRE ODYSSEY

Snow at Easter, downpours in midsummer, brilliant sunshine in the depths of winter. No wonder we have a reputation for being obsessed with the weather – especially those of us who love to spend as much time as possible touring and adventuring outside.

I regularly find myself peering out of the ’van windows and wondering if I need an umbrella, or another jumper. Such was my dilemma in Cambridgeshire as January turned into February.

Searching for a midwinter weekend destination, I came across The Willows campsite in Brampton, perfectly located on the River Great Ouse and within easy walking distance of local towns (not to mention having a gastropub next door).

At this time of year they were, very sensibly, accommodating motorhome guests on the gravel roads rather than grass pitches. So here I was, peeking out of the window trying to guess what the weather might have in store.

Sunny days in Huntingdon

Happily, bright sunshine was the order of the day as we set out to enjoy a gentle

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