From Hamburg to England's south coast: chalk cliffs between the Jurassic Coast and the Seven Sisters

This is where your trip begins. From northern Germany, you'll first head west into the Netherlands.

A quiet, family-run campsite east of Utrecht, ideal as a first stopover after around four hours of driving. Well-kept pitches and a good base for setting off relaxed the next morning.

A simple site near the beach and ferry port, handy for an early crossing the next morning. From here you can walk along Calais's broad sandy beach with views of the Channel ships.

For a large motorhome, the Eurotunnel is the most relaxed way to cross the Channel: no manoeuvring on board, no swell, just about 35 minutes on the shuttle train. You stay in your vehicle the whole way.

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A spacious, quiet campsite in the woodland and heathland of Wareham Forest, a good base for the eastern Jurassic Coast. From here you can reach Corfe Castle, Old Harry Rocks and Kimmeridge on short day trips.

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A dramatic National Trust ruin perched on a hill above the village of the same name, torn down during the Civil War. The climb up is well worth it for the panoramic views over the Purbeck Hills. With a large motorhome, use the National Trust car park on the edge of the village, as the village itself is narrow.

Striking white chalk stacks at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, reached via an easy coastal walk of around an hour from Studland. From the cliff edge you look out over the Isle of Wight and the turquoise water below. Park at the National Trust car park in Studland and walk from there.

A quiet, dark shale bay with fossil-rich rock ledges and rock pools, well away from the crowds. At low tide you can walk out across the wave-cut terraces; the small Etches Collection museum in the village displays spectacular fossil finds from the coast. The access road is a private toll road, but it's fine for motorhomes.

A campsite above the coast, from where you can walk straight down to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. An ideal base for two of the Jurassic Coast's biggest highlights without any further driving. The setting is exposed to the wind, but the views are magnificent.

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This iconic limestone arch rises out of the sea and is one of England's most photographed natural landmarks. A steep path leads down from the campsite to the beach; up on the cliff path you get the classic postcard view. The descent to the beach is demanding but rewarding.

An almost perfectly circular cove shaped by the varying hardness of the rock layers - a textbook example of coastal geology. The Heritage Centre explains how it formed, and a short coastal path links the cove with Durdle Door. Calm water, good for lingering a while.

A roughly 29-kilometre shingle bank separating the Fleet lagoon from the open sea - one of Europe's most striking coastal landforms. The Chesil Beach Visitor Centre at the crossing to Portland explains the natural phenomenon and the lagoon's birdlife. The sheer scale of the beach is impressive.

A quietly situated campsite on a hill with views over Chesil Beach and the coast near Weymouth. A good base for the long shingle beach and a stroll around the Georgian seaside town of Weymouth. It's best to take the bus into Weymouth centre from the edge of town.

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At 191 metres, the highest cliff on England's south coast, named after the golden sandstone at its summit. The climb up from the National Trust car park rewards you with a sweeping panorama over the whole Jurassic Coast. A worthwhile but sweaty walking stop.

A charming coastal town famous for its historic harbour wall, The Cobb, and the fossil-rich cliffs around it where Mary Anning once dug. You can search for ammonites on the beach yourself. Narrow lanes and steep streets - keep the motorhome in the car park above the town.

A campsite on a cliff near Eype with direct access to the South West Coast Path and sea views. A quiet spot between Bridport and the western Jurassic Coast, and a good base for Golden Cap and Lyme Regis. Decent facilities with a view out to sea.

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A campsite on the River Arun not far from Arundel and its mighty castle. A good stopover on the way to Sussex and a base for exploring the town of Arundel and the South Downs. A peaceful riverside meadow setting.

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An impressive, still-lived-in castle with over a thousand years of history, magnificent gardens and views over the Arun valley. You can visit the keep and the state rooms, and the gardens are especially lovely in late summer. A highlight for anyone who loves castles and history.

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The classic Victorian pleasure pier stretches far out into the sea and, with its rides, arcades and food stalls, is the lively heart of the seaside resort of Brighton. A colourful contrast to the trip's lonely cliffs. Be sure to park the motorhome on the edge of town - Brighton's centre and car parks aren't suited to large vehicles.

The Seven Sisters are a chain of brilliant white chalk cliffs rolling gently along the coast - perhaps England's most beautiful coastal scene. From Seven Sisters Country Park in Exceat, a flat path follows the Cuckmere river down to the beach at Cuckmere Haven, with the classic view of the cliffs. The Country Park has a large car park that also suits motorhomes.

A quiet, family-run campsite on a farm near Pevensey, a good base for the Seven Sisters, Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Pleasantly away from the crowds yet still close to the coast. An ideal spot for your last few days among the chalk cliffs.

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At around 162 metres, Britain's highest chalk cliff, with its distinctive red-and-white lighthouse standing far below at the water's edge. The view along the steep coastline is breathtaking, but the cliff edge is unfenced and windy - keep well back. A spacious car park at the top also suits motorhomes.

Set at the foot of the Seven Sisters, with a metal staircase leading down to the shingle beach and a National Trust café up on the cliff. Many people start the coastal walk over the Seven Sisters' chalk cliffs from here. A good spot to experience the cliffs up close and from below.

The return crossing on the Eurotunnel back to the continent, once again a relaxed shuttle-train ride with no swell. You stay in your vehicle and reach France in about 35 minutes.

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A year-round campsite on the edge of Bruges, with bus and cycle links into the historic centre. A pleasant stopover on the way home to see one of Flanders' finest old towns. It's best to take the bus into the centre rather than the motorhome.

Home in Hamburg after two weeks on England's south coast. You've earned those chalk cliffs from Dorset to Sussex.

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