Type	Examples	What You Get	Best For	Considerations
Pub Stopovers	Brit Stops (UK), France Passion	Free overnight parking in exchange for supporting the business (e.g. a meal)	Sociable stays, rural charm	No hookups; etiquette matters—buy a drink or meal if you can
Wild Camping	Scotland (some areas), Norway, Spain	Remote, scenic, and cost-free	Solitude, nature immersion	Legal only in certain regions; follow Leave No Trace and local laws
Aires / Stellplätze	France, Germany, Italy	Free or low-cost motorhome areas with basic services (water, waste, etc.)	Transit stops, budget travel	Often first-come, first-served; limited facilities in rural areas
Community Schemes	Motorhome Stopover Club (UK), Campercation	Free parking at farms, attractions, or small businesses	Local connection, offbeat stays	May require membership or booking; check reviews and rules
Park-Up Apps	Park4Night, Searchforsites, Campercontact	User-shared wild spots, laybys, and informal stops	Flexibility, spontaneity	Quality varies; always verify legality and impact before staying

How to Choose the Right Stopover

• Want community and a pint? Try pub stopovers like Brit Stops or Campercation.
• Craving solitude and scenery? Wild camping (where legal) offers unmatched peace.
• Need a quick overnight with services? Aires and Stellplätze are ideal.
• Looking for local flavour? Community-based schemes often lead to memorable chats and unique stays.
• Prefer flexibility? Use apps like Park4Night—but cross-check with local rules and reviews.

Extra handy links:

Pub Stopovers

• Campsites.co.uk: 45+ Pub Stopovers for Motorhomes – A curated list of UK pubs offering overnight stays
• UK Pub Stopovers – Club Motorhome – Free PDFs and listings of pub-based stopovers across the UK
• The Campervan Bible: Campsites & Pub Stops – Includes etiquette tips and an interactive map

Wild Camping (Scotland, Norway, Spain)

• Pitchup.com: Wild Camping in a Motorhome – Legalities, tips, and Leave No Trace guidance
• Travel Pander: Where Wild Camping is Legal in Europe – Country-by-country breakdown
• Premier Motorhomes: Winter Wild Camping in Europe – Seasonal considerations and safety tips

Aires / Stellplätze

• OurTour: Map of European Motorhome Aires – Interactive maps and guides for France, Germany, and Italy
• Touring Magazine: Aires Explained – What to expect, how to use them, and etiquette
• Pitchup.com: Motorhome Aires Guide – Overview of services, costs, and rules

Community Schemes

• Highland Campervan & Motorhome Scheme – Highland Council – £40 pass for designated overnight spots in the Scottish Highlands
• Robbie Roams: Highland Scheme Explained – Personal insights and location list

Park-Up Apps

• UK Vanlife: How to Find the Best Campervan Park-Ups – App reviews and map tips
• The Gap Decaders: 29 Best Motorhome Apps – Includes Park4Night, Campercontact, and more
• The Nomad Hive: 13 Must-Have Van Life Parking Apps – Crowd-sourced and curated options for flexible stays

At The Sustainable Stop, we always recommend pairing freedom with responsibility. That means:

Sharing only what should be shared (some gems are best kept quiet)

Asking before you pitch (especially on private land)

Leaving no trace

Supporting local businesses when you can.