A real time drive around the coastline of the United Kingdom - Day 1
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Published 2020-11-28
The intention was to take the longest possible route, driving as close to the coast as possible and never using a Motorway! We tried to see as much of our coastline as we could.
The journey had some dark and drizzly days to begin with, but many were sunny and truly beautiful, especially the west coast of Scotland.
The journey took about 30 full days to complete. Our campervan ‘Minty’ served us very well; he is a 2005 Timberland Independence with a 2.8L Fiat Ducato manual gearbox.
In order to find the route closest to the coast we needed to use Google Maps, hence the constant verbal navigation by whomever wasn’t driving. Oh, and sorry about Bev’s occasional swearing!
On days 1 and 2 we learned that even in UK conditions the GoPro Hero 9 could not handle 4k and overheated a number of times, hence the occasional editing fades and the noise produced by the vents trying to cool the camera. We resolved this by changing to 1080p and had no further overheating and therefore very few edits.
I gave lots of thought to producing silent videos or to leave all voice and background noise in and unedited. If you don’t like our noise, please turn us down!
We had lockdowns, breakdowns, flat tyres, closed roads, golf courses, the occasional wrong turn and all manner of friendly disagreements but, overall, we loved the adventure.
It’s a long ride, so buckle up!!
Jon, Bev and Charlie
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Oscardewyldde has kindly assisted by making time and location markers for easier navigation throughout this video:
0.00 Start - Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare
2.52 Grand Pier (Royal Parade)
4.30 Knightstone Island
9.48 Kewstoke sign
15.57 Sand Bay (Sand Rd)
21.44 Wick St Lawrence sign
34.29 Congresbury sign
38.16 Yatton sign
45.00 Kingston Seymour sign
57.03 Clevedon area
1:08.04 Walton-in-Gordano sign
1:13:09 Portishead sign
1:41.01 George Inn. Abbots Leigh
1:48.50 Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
1:53.28 Shirehampton area
1:56.10 Avonmouth Bridge (Avonmouth)
2:05.48 Severn Beach sign
2:19.30 Ingst area
2:20.00 Olveston area
2:24.44 Elberton sign
2:27.24 Littleton-upon-Severn sign
2:35.25 Cowhill sign
2:36.24 Oldbury-on-Severn sign
2:40.46 Oldbury Naite area
2:42.33 Sheppardine power station
2:53.16 Upper Hill sign
2:55.11 Bevington sign
2:59.27 Ham sign
3:00.53 Berkeley area/Castle entrance
3:04.19 Newtown Sharpness area
3:09.56 Purton sign
3:13.20 Halmore sign
3:21.50 Moorend hamlet
3:23.11 Slimbridge hamlet
3:28.25 Cambridge hamlet
3:33.30 Frampton-upon-Severn hamlet
3:37.14 Fretherne St Mary hamlet
3:44.14 Upper Framilode area
3:45.15 Epney sign -Ends.
All Comments (16)
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I dunno what is the biggest labour of love.........doing the drive, or watching the vids. 😅
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As an American who would love to travel to the UK, I found this wonderful. And I can’t believe those small, charming roads...certainly much different than what I’m used to. Thanks for sharing your trip!
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This video would been better titled as the hedgerows of coastal B roads of little Britain. I am glad you have a population of 60 million. Pedestrians and cyclists seem to be fair game for the errant driver. I had a good laugh when I saw the tractor boys impeding the traffic. Seemed like you had good fun creating this project.
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I have made a script of the times and places from the video. It is an abridged version. It only includes locations and some tourist attractions. I hope it is of some use. Start 0.00 Marine Parade, Weston super Mare. 2.52 Grand Pier (Royal Parade) 4.30 Knightstone Island 9.48 Kewstoke sign 15.57 Sand Bay (Sand Rd) 21.44 Wick St Lawrence sign 34.29 Congresbury sign 38.16 Yatton sign 45.00 Kingston Seymour sign 57.03 Clevedon area 1:08.04 Walton-in-Gordano sign 1:13:09 Portishead sign 1:41.01 George Inn. Abbots Leigh 1:48.50 Clifton Suspension Bridge. Portway 1:53.28 Shirehampton area 1:56.10 Avonmouth Bridge (Avonmouth) 2:05.48 Severn Beach sign 2:19.30 Ingst area 2:20.00 Olveston area 2:24.44 Elberton sign 2:27.24 Littleton Upon Severn sign 2:35.25 Cowhill sign 2:36.24 Oldbury on Severn sign 2:40.46 Oldbury Naite area 2:42.33 Sheppardine power station 2:53.16 Upper Hill sign 2:55.11 Bevington sign 2:59.27 Ham sign 3:00.53 Berkeley area/Castle entrance 3:04.19 Newtown Sharpness area 3:09.56 Purton sign 3:13.20 Halmore sign 3:21.50 Moorend hamlet 3:23.11 Slimsbridge hamlet 3:28.25 Cambridge hamlet 3:33.30 Trampton Upon Severn hamlet 3:37.14 Fretherne St Mary hamlet 3:44.14 Upper Framilode area 3:45.15 Epney sign
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It's perfect, I love it! Always dreamed of making a UK based road trip! I think you got lost around 20:03. I am following you on Google Maps, now I need to find out where you are! I'll try to watch the whole series, although it's going to take a while! Best wishes from Greece! ❤️
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Man, seeing clifton suspension bridge was awesome haha! I need to see it in person one day :)
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Goooood
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Started to watch this and decided to subscribe to you channel. Looking like this will be enjoyable. Only thing missing would be captions on where you were. I.e. road names and town/village names.
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I was attracted to your choosing to use small roads. But after an hour or so it seemed (on my screen) to me you were driving on small roads but at the speeds of the larger roads. I was hoping for small roads and being able to enjoy the journey. I did enjoy the conversation between the two of you. It seems you really enjoy each others company.
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First step for me 33 mn. 😊
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Was it me or did the sound go out of sync with the picture around the 2hr 50min mark?
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Looks like canada
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Do you have a way I could contact you ? I am planning to do the same journey as a challenge for charity & would love to discuss your experience & route planning if possible ?
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Love watching the video but find it feels like you are listening in on a private conversation. Maybe speak to us or mute your voices.
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Repeat your route, so as filmed video only in sunny days, as this Day 1.
