Initial roadtrip wiki: Walldorf → IoM → Wild Atlantic Way

Route: Germany → Hoek van Holland ferry → England → Isle of Man → Ireland (Wild Atlantic Way cycling). Includes location files, AI context, contributing guide, and README with ferry/logistics table.
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+# Hoek van Holland → Harwich Ferry
+
+> **Type:** Ferry crossing + departure port
+> **Recommended stay:** Pass-through (arrive, board, sleep)
+> **Best for:** Overnight ferry crossing
+
+## Why It Matters
+Hoek van Holland is the departure point for the Stena Line overnight crossing to Harwich, England. It's a functional port town — not a destination itself — but the ferry crossing is one of the classic North Sea routes and a comfortable way to wake up in England.
+
+## The Ferry: Stena Line Hook of Holland–Harwich
+
+- **Operator:** Stena Line
+- **Route:** Hoek van Holland → Harwich (Parkeston Quay)
+- **Duration:** ~6.5 hours overnight
+- **Typical departure:** ~22:00 (check your booking)
+- **Arrival:** ~08:30 local time (UK is UTC+1 in August, same as Netherlands)
+- **Cabins:** Book a cabin — the seats-only option is uncomfortable for a night crossing
+- **Amenities:** Restaurant, bar, duty-free, cinema
+
+### Booking
+- Book at [stenaline.co.uk](https://www.stenaline.co.uk) or [stenaline.nl](https://www.stenaline.nl)
+- Bring the car: drive-on/drive-off
+- Arrive at port **at least 45–60 min before departure**
+
+## Hoek van Holland Town
+If you arrive early, the town has a beach and promenade worth a walk. The North Sea beach (Strandweg) is a good place to stretch before boarding.
+
+## Practical Info
+- **Port address:** Stationsweg 10, 3151 HN Hoek van Holland
+- **Parking:** Leave your car in the hold — no onshore parking needed
+- **Currency:** Bring GBP for UK arrival; cards widely accepted on ferry
+- **Phone/data:** Netherlands is EU roaming; UK is not (check your plan before the crossing)
+
+## On Arrival: Harwich
+See `03-harwich-england.md` for what to do after docking.
+
+## Links
+- [Stena Line Hook–Harwich](https://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/hook-of-holland-harwich)