Cherry Hinton

DorsetRoy
DorsetRoy Forum Participant Posts: 14
edited August 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Can anybody advise what’s happening reference to rock throwing by kids.

One member at least has had damage done to Motorhome and was lucky he was out when it happened.

I was looking to book but have now been well put off.

Can someone from the club advise exactly what the situation is please.

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  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,311 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2018 #2

    I doubt there is any point asking on CT. Or even contacting HO. Far better to give the site a call and talk to the wardens.

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited August 2018 #3

    I suppose given its location down in the old quarry with local kids on holiday its not surprising theyve discovered a new game!

    We stopped using Cherry Hinton in favour of the C&CC site in Great Shelford as its brighter and not so crowded.

  • DorsetRoy
    DorsetRoy Forum Participant Posts: 14
    edited August 2018 #4

    Ok I’ll look at that site Trini

    I only found out by looking at site reviews on this site sounds frightening 

  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,830 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2018 #5

    We gave up Cherry Hinton too - in our case for Highfield Farm at Comberton on the other side of the city - not a CL as you might think but a well established site owned and managed by a most obliging family.

  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,867 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2018 #6

    Some pictures of the C&CC site here http://www.davidklyne.co.uk/cambridge_ccc_site.html The advantage of both the C&CC site and the CMC site is the closeness of bus stops for visiting the City.

    David

  • Milothedog
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    edited August 2018 #7

    I have stayed there 3 times over the past 2 years, I can only think that the part of the site that runs parallel with the road is where that could happen.  If you have concerns pitch on the opposite side (the flat area opposite the toilet block). I wouldn't let it put me off and will return in the future.  Theres not a lot there but its a nice peaceful site with shops, takeaways and 2 pubs within easy walking distance and you also have the chalk pit and nature reserve just across the road to walk dogs if you have them. 

    Just a thought, is it definitely children throwing stuff or is it lumps of Chalk falling from the quarry wall on that side of the site due to the extreme hot weather we have just had ? 

     

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited August 2018 #8

    I agree with Stevel,we have used Cherry Hinton only 50 miles from home(not during school holidays )on several occasions, and not experienced or heard of the said "problem" but a call to the site should advise if it is an on going event or whether it was a one off

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited August 2018 #9

    I made the decision not to use Cherry Hinton as I am no loner happy with visibility on exit, When next we are in the area will probably use C&CC

  • DorsetRoy
    DorsetRoy Forum Participant Posts: 14
    edited August 2018 #10

    Thanks David but I have been and fully aware of this site just worried about the comments on the last site review sounded very scary 

  • Waffler
    Waffler Forum Participant Posts: 149
    edited August 2018 #11

    The C and CC site is lovely but take care when approaching. A sign warns of its approach and then one says 100 yds. Turn on this one, the site is 100 yds down that road. Also remember it closes for winter.

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2018 #12

    We've been using Cherry Hinton for about ten years and visited about the same number of times. Never had a problem, even the entrance, although a tad challenging is really not a problem if you are patient and wait for that safe oportunity for ingress/exit.  It may just be that it is easier for an experienced motorhomer than for some with a car and a caravan in tow.  

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited August 2018 #13

    I find it harder with substandard visibility now that I have just the one working eye. Entry not a problem .......... just the exit

  • OnlyJen
    OnlyJen Forum Participant Posts: 146
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    edited August 2018 #14

    I will second what ET recommends.

     

    A lovely site and for those who are members they are also an ACSI site.

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2018 #15

    I understand, my sight too is failing in one eye and I have to take that additional time and effort to ensure safety to self and others. I've now lost depth and 3D perception but the distance vision is absolutely fine, I don't wear glasses as they would not help my condition. However, every drive I now make,  be it to my local shops or new territory now requires me to be that little bit extra cautious. I will not be hurried. I just wish some other road users would appreciated those possible needs of others on the road, I'm not a danger but I do need a few seconds more at that acceptable and reasonable speed to make adjustments to my driving.

  • DorsetRoy
    DorsetRoy Forum Participant Posts: 14
    edited August 2018 #16

    Thanks for all the info about the site and people who have issues with driving and eye sight 

    But I wanted info about the throwing of rocks onto members outfits please 

  • Milothedog
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    edited August 2018 #17

    "But I wanted info about the throwing of rocks onto members outfits please"

    A clear line of sight helps undecided

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2018 #18

    DRoy, the post I have quoted us the best advice given to you. Why not give it a whirl?👍🏻

  • DorsetRoy
    DorsetRoy Forum Participant Posts: 14
    edited August 2018 #19

    Thanks for your replies 

    I’ve decided against going now could not be worrying 

    If I was going to get hit by a rock 

    Going elseware that’s also better equipped and fully serviced for less per night

    Seems to coming the norm latley with club sites 5 nights next week 

    at Hurn Lane with my son as an extra and his daughter who is free £208 ( 3 adults )

    Too late to get anything else now 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2018 #20

    Happy days. laughing

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