Deciding where to go next on a campervan trip is a process of carefully weighing up lots of factors, both aesthetic and practical.
You want plenty of things to do and nice scenery, but also to be able to fuel up or recharge your EV with ease for a smooth holiday experience.
Luckily, the AA has done some of the hard work for you, working out which destinations are the best when all these elements are considered in relation to each other.
The criteria used to determine the rankings were:
- Number of hikes and trails
- Things to do
- Amount of campervan sites
- Average cost of a meal
- Availability of fuel
- Number of EV chargers
- Traffic
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York
Nicknamed the Chocolate City, York is home to iconic medieval architecture and popular attractions like the National Railway Museum.
It has the highest number of nearby campsites of any of the locations studied, boasting no fewer than 72 in the vicinity, as well as more than 700 things to do, including 85 hikes and trails.
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Glasgow
Scotland’s second city is known for its friendly locals and the wonderful atmosphere. You can spend the day at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens and the Riverside Museum.
While there’s a massive 1,153 things to do in the city and Glasgow has the maximum 100 score for fuel availability, there are only five campervan sites.
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Edinburgh
Staying in Scotland, Edinburgh is famous for its culture, architecture and world-class places to eat and drink.
The AA found 140 hikes and 1,846 activities to enjoy in the capital, with 96 EV chargers per every 100,000 people and an average restaurant pricing a meal at £16.
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Bristol
Steeped in history both architecturally and culturally, Bristol is renowned as the home city of artist Banksy and musical acts such as Massive Attack, Portishead and Idles.
Bristol stands out with 165 nearby hikes and trails, 739 things to do and a fuel availability score of 98, while the average price of a meal is £15 and there are 17 campsites in the area.
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Exeter
The ancient city of Exeter is a fascinating place to discover, with its gothic cathedral and vaulted, medieval underground passages beneath its streets.
It’s the most convenient location for your trip, as it’s home to 35 campervan sites and an average of 155 EV chargers per 100,000 people, while there’s also more than 250 things to do in the area.
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