Overland United Kingdom Travel
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Contents
- 1 Visiting United Kingdom
- 2 Entering United Kingdom with a Car or Motorbike
- 3 Driving in United Kingdom
- 4 Gas price in United Kingdom and Diesel price in United Kingdom
- 5 Safety and Security Considerations
- 6 Camping in United Kingdom
- 7 Navigation
- 8 Special Overland Travel interests
- 9 Vehicle Maintenance
- 10 Buy or sell a car or motorbike in United Kingdom
- 11 References
- 12 Helpful External links
Visiting United Kingdom
Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.
Entering United Kingdom with a Car or Motorbike
Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)
Required Paperwork
(To check if you need a travel Visa for United Kingdom, application instructions and fees see: United Kingdom Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies
Process at border
Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle
Cost of entry
State the cost for a vehicle to enter
Permitted length of stay
State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle
Extension of stay
Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.
Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country
Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.
Exiting with a vehicle
Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.
Driving in United Kingdom
Recommended books for Overlanding in United Kingdom
Vehicle insurance requirements
Minimum insurance is third party, fire and theft. Fully comprehensive is recommended.
Cost of vehicle insurance
State the price of insurance and a time period.
Where to purchase vehicle insurance
Describe where insurance can be purchased.
Driving license
State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.
Driving side of road
Left.
LHD vehicles can be driven in United Kingdom without a problem.
Mandatory items in vehicle
State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)
Roads
General Road quality
Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.
Road signs
Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.
Toll roads
List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.
Bribery in United Kingdom
Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.
Checkpoints
Apart from ferry crossings, none.
Traveling with pets
List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.
Gas price in United Kingdom and Diesel price in United Kingdom
Last updated: October 2012
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| Gasoline Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Unleaded | £1.29 GBP per Liter[1] |
| Diesel | £1.37 GBP per Liter[1] |
Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency
Fuel shortages are not common at all. People tend to panic buy when refinery staff and tanker drivers go on strike but that is rare.
Generally less than 100 miles between fuel stations. Very common in urban areas, the more rural you go the less they appear but towns and cities are quite close together.
Gas and Diesel Quality
Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.
Safety and Security Considerations
Driving at night
Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.
Vehicle parking
Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.
Special driving considerations
In rural areas, there can be animals wandering about but it is not too common. Just don't go winging round corners. List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.
Security advisories and information
- Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
- Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
- Travel Advice for United Kingdom - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Camping in United Kingdom
Wild camping in Scotland is perfectly legal provided you don't make a mess or cause damage. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, technically not permitted but unless you cause criminal damage or annoy a farmer no one will care. Just park up out of the way and clean up. Leave no trace.
Camping guide books
List and link to books specifically for camping.
Drinking water
Tap Water is completely safe. Tap Water in the UK is cleaned regularly.
Paper maps
Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in United Kingdom
GPS Maps of United Kingdom
Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).
GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in United Kingdom
Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.
Special Overland Travel interests
List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders
Vehicle Maintenance
Dealers
4x4s / Trucks
- Toyota Global Dealer Locator
- Land Rover International Dealer Locator
- Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
- Jeep International site locator
Motorbikes
Local Garages
Add known good mechanics here.
Buy or sell a car or motorbike in United Kingdom
Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.
List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.
Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
References
Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.
Helpful External links
Add any helpful external links here.
- United Kingdom: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
- Health Information for Travelers to United Kingdom - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- United Kingdom travel guides at wikivoyage
- United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
