Tony Bates

Whilst I love the idea of this platform it doesn’t really seem to have gained any momentum so this is my last post. Still on FaceBook, Instagram, X and threads as @babblingbates #lastpost

Love this repair job to a pub wall in Sheringham

A beer flight by the sea at the wonderful Red Lion. What could be better? #cromer #realale

This Friday Sunset Sessions on Cromer Pier return, 7pm to 10pm and free.

Now joined by Chillout Sunset Sessions on Sundays too, 5pm to 8pm

#cromer

As the sun sets in Cromer we are celebrating a busy week. The holiday home became ours yesterday, first guests arrived today and we bought our home at auction on Tuesday.

Ready for a rest now!

Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town

Had an amazing evening at Sundown at The Grove, Cromer, a giant tipi in their lovely grounds. We went for their tapas share board which was brilliant.

Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.

We’re pleased to announce that the website for our holiday let in lovely Cromer is now live and includes direct booking.

www.cromergetaway.co.uk

I think I’ve given this platform a good chance but can’t really see any progress so think it’s time to call it a day

A bird feeding its young through the letterbox of a disused ferry office on Orkney

A wander around the Museum and Catherdral in Kirkwall this morning then off to explore the amazing scenery of Orkney.

Found the perfect spot for the night, right next to a beach, so a glass of wine seemed in order

What an amazing place Brora is, such an unspoilt and quiet coastline

Rainbow over Aberdeen

What a stunning view of Bamburgh, such a beautiful village #Bamburgh #EnglishVillage #UKcoast #CoastalBritain

What an amazing trip to the Farne Islands, somewhere we’ve wanted to go to for a while.

Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours were amazing, giving us a thorough tour of the outer islands followed by a landing on Inner Farne, a truly amazing place so well managed by the National Trust.

A lovely return visit to Bamburgh, where we spent the first night of our honeymoon. Such a beautiful village

We have visited Whitley Bay before but only briefly, travelling on the Metro when staying in Newcastle and we really liked it but it was a little tired, like so many seaside resorts.

Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great

There was a huge commotion yesterday evening as we walked down to the Scarborough seafront with fire, police, RNLI, coastguard & air ambulance.

A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.

What a lovely day for a picnic, a welcome change from house hunting. Just loving this gorgeous weather

A lovely view on arriving in Southwold this evening

YouTube video by Motorhome Gap Year - UK Coast Tour Episode 4: we’re off!

Episode 4 of our weekly YouTube video charting our journey is available now youtu.be/H_HSxTXLz2o?...

After two nights in Newark having a few adjustments made to the motorhome are spending our first night off-grid in good old Skeggeh (Skegness).

As you would image, it’s very quiet, which we love.

So on our own now, no electric hook-up and relying on our own water supply. The journey begins!

Well, only one more sleep to liftoff! The past week has been all about packing and gadget buying and we’re just about ready to leave tomorrow. Excited more than scared now as the year-long adventure gets real.

#motorhomeadventure #wildcamping #vanlife #seniorgapyear #campervan #UKcoast

In a series of lasts we had our final ice cream from the wonderful Harbour Bar this afternoon.

It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough

It was a great evening for a wander around the town, one of our last in Scarborough. It’s been a great place to live and will be hard to beat

YouTube video by Motorhome Gap Year - Newbies On The Road Episode 2: Liftoff minus 8 - only just over a week to go!

Episode 2 of our weekly YouTube video charting our year-long adventure travelling around the UK coastline.

In this episode we show you our new home and how we are preparing to travel

youtu.be/QLjsJvteNC0?...

Scarborough Castle really suits a rainbow! Saw this earlier, after a massive shower #Scarborough #ScarboroughUK

The first production motorhome is considered to be the Pierce-Arrow Touring Landau, introduced in 1910 by the American luxury car manufacturer.

It was actually a modified touring car with a folding back seat that could sleep two people.

The global motorhome market is now in excess of $40billion

A chilly and incredibly quiet South Bay seafront, no doubt a lot busier next week for half term

We’re in the planning stage for our year long (or so) trip around the UK coast and are searching for interesting places to add to the itinerary.

Any suggestions please, either on the coast or nearby, in England, Wales and Scotland?

Thank you, I will and at @MotorhomeGapYear too