Old thread! I am planning a visit to the UK this March to pickup parts for a Tomcat offroad car in Lincoln. I was last in the UK about 3 years ago visiting my brother in Cardiff. I rent a car and take my Garmin (7 inch screen) as well as AA maps to navigate. My last LF adventure was many years ago when I dragged a tripod and case with Linhof Technika V outfit from London, Basingstoke, Cirencester and Cardiff. I emigrated from the UK in 1968. Much has changed, but some things are the same, such as the little towns of Lynton/Lynmouth in north Devon. I don't think it is as restrictive as the previous poster suggests.