Winter campervan routes: Travelling the UK in a campervan during winter offers a fantastic blend of freedom and coziness. There is something magical about the UK at this time of the year, so a campervan adventure allows you to explore new areas and make new memories with the comfort of being able to travel in a home-away-from-home. It can be hard to choose a destination when there are so many to choose from, so here are a few of the best places for a winter campervan adventure. Read on to find out more.
The Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness
The Scottish Highlands boasts some of the wildest, dramatic, and moody scenery in all of the UK. This makes it the perfect choice for scenic driving and feeling truly remote, allowing you to reconnect with nature and get back to basics, all with the comfort and warmth of a campervan.
The driving itself becomes the main event here with stunning views of snow-dusted mountains and lochs. You can discover highlights like Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness (which often has fewer visitors in winter), and, of course, search for the legendary monster!
Many Forestry and Land Scotland sites remain open, providing picturesque, rugged spots to pull up for the night. The coziness of the van is unmatched after a day spent spotting red deer or hiking a short, crisp trail – just make sure your van is winterised for potential frost and take out motorhome insurance for peace of mind.
The Cotswolds: Villages & Warm Pubs
The Cotswolds offer rolling hills and impossibly picturesque stone villages, which look particularly charming under a layer of winter frost, making for gentle, relaxing travel. This area is perfect for low-impact family fun, as you can spend your days exploring model villages, browsing independent shops in towns like Bourton-on-the-Water or Chipping Campden, and enjoying short, easy walks along public footpaths.
The density of villages means you’re never far from facilities, but the great benefit here is having your own kitchen to prepare meals, saving money, but still having the flexibility to treat yourselves to a cozy lunch or hot chocolate inside one of the many traditional, warm tearooms and pubs.
The Jurassic Coast, Dorset
The South Coast offers some of the UK’s mildest winter weather, combining stunning coastal views with unique family activities, centred around the historic shoreline. The beaches are completely uncrowded, making it the best time for fossil hunting along the sand and cliffs (especially around Lyme Regis). You can also visit indoor attractions like the Oceanarium in Bournemouth or the Tank Museum.
Additionally, being in the South means less extreme cold, and many larger, well-equipped holiday parks (which stay open year-round) offer hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups, giving you reliable power and warmth for the family during the longer winter evenings.
If you are planning a campervan adventure this winter, these are the places that you should be considering for an unforgettable adventure.
