14 September 2026 Harrogate
Bus into Harrogate to meet friends and try a new coffee shop these electric buses do loose some seating for the batteries.
In the afternoon a cycle to Knarsborogh.
Spotted a lovely house (castle) near the river that will not flood.
On the way back held up by a train at Starbeck. Another coffee why not.
12 September 2026 Harrogate
Into Thirsk first thing I needed a new chain and gears fitting to the bike Venture cycle shop is a FAB shop can do it straight away grab a coffee and its done great service always use them the best in England.
Short drive to Harrogate booked in shower then met up with friends for catchup and coffee yes I know 2 today.
13 September 2026 Harrogate
Cycle into Harrogate first thing before meeting up with friends again for coffee they have started some work at fodder but Costa at Sainsburys for morning coffee. Another cycle into town again to check out a new coffee shop for tomorrow. In the afternoon coffee at Fodders with friends again and to see one of our favourite waitress.
Moving again today down to Thirsk Racecourse changed my stay to 1 day as they want you to leave by 1000 on the day before a race to early for me next campsite only 30 mins drive.
Cycle lockers in Stockton campsite “Says something about the area”
Cycle into town again this morning for coffee and watch the locals BUT they knew when the Enforcement teams would arrive and disappeared. Spotted some river litter pickers and a lovely relaxing spot by the river hammocks.
One thing I have noticed when cycling around the area all the brambles have been sprayed with killer spray.
These are some more of my pictures of my cycling around in Stockton town over the last 2 days.
10 September 2026 STOCKTON
Lovely day so a 2hr cycle down the river Tees to Middlesbrough and through the town to the big university. 22,000-25,000 students.
Even the birds here are cool.
Must stop for a coffee and cake on the way back YUM YUM
Lost a no parking cone look in the river Tees.
After lunch did the usual and went to watch The Stockton Flyer FAB
Cycled around the town as usual.
Shopping in the afternoon.
9 September 2026 W W PARK
Had a bus ride into Whitley Bay for a last coffee before leaving for Stockton on Tees. short 1 hour drive but a bad accident on A19 4 miles from the campsite car ran into the back of a steel carrying artic then crashed into the centre barriers must have just happened no police there checked later and the road closed.
You can tell the schools have gone back empty skate park.
Had a cycle into town to check out the new area it was just been opened the day I left last visit.
Strange bus into town not many seats. Below spotted at new campsite.
Woodstock?
The new play area Stockton
Market day in town today. Below is the bus shelter.
Lovely building above. Are you in the picture I am.
After tea some shopping then a ride down the river.
7 September 2026 Old Hartley
Usual bus into town for a look around then a cycle up to Tynemouth and along the docks rain on and off and high winds so a lazy afternoon again ZZZZZZ
Started the blue badge thingy and thought I did this last time here Opps!
7-8 September 2026 Old Hartley
Bus into town coffee and cake they know me now I have been here so many times.
Love the graffiti passed it last time but the below is new spotted on my cycle this afternoon down to Ridley Park and Blyth. Rain on its way again. Boo Hoo!
6 September 2026 Old Hartley
Into town by bus again then very heavy rain so I thought i would put some pictures up of things I do on rainy days.
Modeled on myself NO the below one.
Build a motorhome after breakfast.
The rain has stopped so dodge the puddles and cycle into Whitley Bay. I tend to look up outside this building due to the amount of pigeons on the roof (poo) But a lovely building with a fab history.
Located in the centre of Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear. The Coliseum Theatre was opened on 14th May 1910. In May 1912 it became the Coliseum Grand Cinema. It was taken over by the military during World War I. It was extensively altered in 1919, reopening as the New Coliseum Cinema on 16th February 1920. It was taken over by the Associated British Cinemas(ABC) chain on 23rd December 1929 and they made further alterations to the building.
It was briefly taken over by an independent operator from 22nd November 1970, until it finally closed as a cinema on 1st May 1971. It became an independent bingo club.
Cycled back via the Metro and had a look inside the station.
4 September 2026 Old Hartley
As usual this can be a slow drive on the A1 especially near Shillbottle but managed in 1hour 40 mins not bad. Very windy drive down. wet so not much happening
5 September 2026 Old Hartley
02 be in England now that summers here.
Into town by bus for coffee and shopping tried to stores for salads ready meal none ? Cycle down to Blyth docks some BIG ships in today.
Washing day afternoon -evening I have seen a new LEGO cafe has opened in Whitley Bay not seen one of these so decided to cycle in for a look on the way called in to reception to look at a lovely model vehicle I had seen there and how unusual a copy of a Lego WOW
Then into town to look at the coffee shop.
3 September 2026 Berwick
Had a walk into town raining on the way back got attacked by a dog but managed to keep it away from me BUT the amount of verbal abuse I got from its owners was unbelievable.#### BUT stayed cool and walked away.
Due to the amount of signs on the site and the pitch I am on across from a tent area I am able to watch the dog owners on the site and find the need to change one of the signs.
BEFORE
AFTER
Also the signs telling me about weekend work on the train lines and reviews of train noise I would like to say not a problem cannot hear it due to the work going on on my pitch area for 2 days.
Managed another couple of cycles around in Berwick A LOVELY STAY AGAIN moving tomorrow to Tynemouth.
2 September 2026 Berwick
Cycle into Berwick can tell by the river it must be a full moon very low. Coffee in Costa had a chat with the lady on the chat table I met last time I was here. Bad weather with lots of rain showers so had a walk into Berwick and up to M&S for some shopping.
Site still not busy wardens say lots of cancelations not surprised with the price and all these notices.
Its a good job its quiet as this turned up near me ?
