How A Poptop Roof Can Help You Do Long Distance Walks

The idea of getting a poptop roof installation in late autumn may seem oddly timed, but it can help you no end in planning and preparing for a big spring or summer challenge next year.

Britain has many great long-distance walks and while you could trek from campsite to campsite with very little comfort, or from one hotel to the next at great cost, the alternative is to walk it section-by-section while staying in your van with a new pop top.

By getting that pop top fitted well ahead of time, you can then work out the practical issue of how much other equipment you need and how to fit it into the van. The extra space a pop top provides will help, while doing it earlier means you can test out your packing list and cut it back if necessary.

Some organised tours along long-distance paths involve taking more gear with you, but a ‘sherpa’ service takes most of it to your next stop. However, this is an extra cost and one you can save on.

Instead, you can drive to the day’s end point, hop on public transport back to the start point and walk back along the section to the van. Some trails have services designed specifically with long-distance walkers in mind, like the AD122 bus service for Hadrian’s Wall.   

How Can A Van Make Your Trek More Flexible?

Another great advantage of a pop top is that it means you can be sure of always having somewhere to stay. This can be useful when the trail passes through more remote areas where the availability of places to stay might be very limited.

The other great thing about using a van is flexibility. If your trek is based on pre-booking stays for specific dates at various points along the route, your itinerary will be set in stone.

However, by using a van you can vary your plans, for example by having a rest day when needed, or if the weather is bad. And instead of sitting around, you can drive into the nearest town and find interesting things to see and do.