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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Steven Morris

Cecil the campervan nearing 900,000 miles and helping clean up UK coast

Steve Green with his campervan Cecil
Steve Green with his campervan Cecil, built in 1972. Photograph: Apex/Clean Ocean Sailing

The owners of VW campervans often become deeply attached to their characterful vehicles, regarding them as companions in adventure, workhorses, part of the family.

But Steve Green is prouder than most of his van – rejoicing in the name Cecil – which is well on the way to totting up a million miles and still gainfully employed clearing the Cornish coast of plastic.

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