Search for a CL

EmilysDad
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edited July 2018 in Certificated Locations #1

is it just me or is the search for a CL using a map none existent? The CL search just gives you a list of CLs in various areas and if you search for Club sites & tick the CL box on the map search you get the Club sites but sod all CLs

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #2

    I gave up last week trying to search CLs online. Quickest method for us is using handbook and map, then check out details, reviews etc on line. Search using online map or by county/towns is utterly useless and long winded. I do take a look at new CLs online as they might not be in handbook yet. 

  • Bakers2
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    edited July 2018 #3

    Another website feature the club should be very proud of 😢😤😔

  • CLMaddie
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    edited July 2018 #4

    Hi Mollysmummy

    Im sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties searching for CL's.

    When searching with the Map it will bring up CL's in a 20 mile radius of the location. You may see Gray Pins with numbers on them, this means there are a number of CL's in close proximity to one another. You would need to zoom in on the Map to see these.

    Could I ask where about in the UK you were looking for so I can see if there is an issue?

    Thanks

    Maddie

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #5

    I think most of us know the theory behind searching by map, four long winded clicks to actually get to the map and have it bring up CLs only as opposed to Club Sites. But then the map is so sensitive that you are quite a while expanding it, shifting it around to centre on area you want. One wrong move and whoosh.....I just found myself looking at Africa! (No sign of a CL there by the way) Search by map is probably my least favourite method, and therefore perhaps I need a bit more practice!

    But scrolling down all the towns, finding a highlighted one was something of a retrograde step from the pre website update method, and you have to know an area reasonably well to know where in that area the town highlighted actually is located! often miles away from where you want to actually stay. But my geographical knowledge of some places has improved!

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2018 #6

    Hi Maddie

    I know the theory, but as Take the Dog says, theory & practice are worlds apart. I was trying to look around Skipton area but the  only way to get a map is via Club sites but even when you tick the CL box there are no CLs shown. It doesn't even show the CLs I already know of. 

    As Take the Dog says,  even using the search section takes for ever & a bit.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #7

    Hi Molly. Take a look at this CL close to Skipton, we used it a couple of years ago, wouldn't hesitate to go back! Only thing not perfect is we had to walk dogs on long leads down quiet roads for that early morning, late night last walk. Having said that, roads were very quiet, CL is a stunner. If you ring and enquire, they might have a field free for dog walking, but we were off site all day, so it didn't bother us. Around 15 minutes easy, lovely drive back into Skipton. Hope this helps! By the way, if you want a good guide to a decent doggy CL, just ask Nellie!laughing

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/north-yorkshire/skipton/seat-house/

     

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2018 #8

    Thank you ttda .... I'll take a proper look later after work 😉

  • CLMaddie
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    edited July 2018 #9

    Hi Mollysmummy

    There is also Hurries Farm in Skipton as well.

    Thanks

    Maddie

  • Vulcan
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    edited July 2018 #10

    You have to click search after ticking the CL box. Best then to expand to full screen and zoom in to where you want.

  • viatorem
    viatorem Forum Participant Posts: 645
    edited July 2018 #11

    when you've zoomed into a CL on the map and clicked it for details you cannot easily get back to see other CLs in the locality. Before the upgrade you could right click and bring up adjacent CLs. I'm afraid this gets awarded my backwards progress stamp of non approval.

  • harryb
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    edited July 2018 #12

    I have never tried the 'Search by map', prefering to go by county.

    I have just tried this system and it's right what MM says, there are no cl's on the map.

    The page loads with show Club Sites ticked. Untick and then re-tick Show cl's just show club site locations.

    Something else that doesn't work

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #13

    Thanks for that Maddie, another nice one, bit further away!smile

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2018 #14

    It'd be rather impractical to email you to ask about CLs in any given area, it' be nice if the website was user friendly or even worked as intended.

    Thanks for the heads up, but having looked  at the CL's website I note they charge an extra £2 a night for twin axles .... 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2018 #15

    I emailed the Club yesterday when I posted this thread ..... amazingly Alastair of the 'Email Support Team' was able to get the CLs 'instantly' when he did the search ...... I'm sure he did sealed

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2018 #16

    Just tried using the search by map facility, and after a little faffing about I've been able to get a map showing 41 CL and club sites with in 20 mls of Skipton, including 2 CLs at Skipton,1 at Ilkey, 1 at Hellifield and 1 at Long Preston, which are the nearest to the desired destination. There are definitely problems with it, in that one cannot specify requirements, eg EHU, Toilets, dogs allowed etc; and when one selects a site to view one cannot go back directly to the map to look at others but have to go through the whole process again. We tend to list those that are in the area then look them up in the site directory to see what facilities they have. It's quicker that way than to go to each individually on the web site.

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2018 #17

     Seems OK to me in that I put in a place name and all CLs within 20 miles show on the map. I have previously used the system some 4 or 5 years ago and thought that it worked in a similar way then. 

  • harryb
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    edited July 2018 #18

    Worked it out now but it is a bit long winded. I expected to see a UK map with dots for cl's.

    Then as NTH says you can't go back to the push pin page, you have to start over again.

    Instructions for the page would be good but I think I'll just use my proven method

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #19

    Search by map is my least preferred method. If the scroll for towns only showed towns in the chosen county, that would be a vast improvement, but it doesn't, you have to go through the whole A-Z, trying to remember which town might be closest to area preferred! Bonkers, a real camel committee construction! 

  • cyberyacht
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    edited July 2018 #20

    Can you not ''right click" and open the prospective CL in a new tab, leaving the map available?

  • NicolaW
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    edited July 2018 #21

    If you untick club sites box and tick the cls box you then have to click the search icon which brings up all the cls on the map.  Zoom in to see them 'separate' from the little icons with numbers in.  Click on any cl to view brief details.  Click on the name of the cl to view full details (right click if you want it to open in a new window).  If you want to look at another cl simply click the x in the top right of the box to close it and click on another cl.

    I actually think it works fine.  Whether it shows all the cls I've no idea.

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #22

    I had a go at the search and as said, try unclicking the main club sites etc. I agree it does work. I don't use the map but I might now that I know the way to do it. laughing

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2018 #23

    No, it doesn't work like that unfortunately. CY. If only it would it would be a great improvement.

    Will give your method a try, Nicola, thanks for the tip.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2018 #24

    Nicola, when you select a CL, using your method, and choose to look at it for it's full facilities, price and exact location etc you then cannot go back to the map with the CLs listed but have to start all over again, which was the point I was making. IMO it's not very user friendly, to put it mildly. 

  • NicolaW
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    edited July 2018 #25

    Nellie, it works for me.  Click on a red marker for any CL which then opens the details in a box, hover over the name of the CL (in green) at the top of the box, right click your mouse and select 'open link in new tab' and it opens in a new tab.  Then click the x at the top right corner of the CL's box and do the same with as many others as you want to.  Works every time for me.

  • NicolaW
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    edited July 2018 #26

    Cyberyacht, yes you can do exactly that, just as you suggest.  See my post from earlier.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #27

    How do you "right click" on an iPad?

  • cyberyacht
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    edited July 2018 #28

    Press and hold and a subsidiary menu comes up.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2018 #29

    Got it!! I tend to left click by nature hence I loose the map embarassed. Thanks again.

  • Merve
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    edited July 2018 #30

    Hi MM. How ya diddlin? 🤣 I use the website but I have to say that I have found the best sites( that suit me - non EHU) by spreading the map out on the table and doing research on the sites that look like they are in exquisite locations. I have found by this method my most beloved and beautiful site. I can’t tell you where or I’d have to kill you. 🤣🤣

  • Johnny57
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    edited August 2018 #31

    Hi Merve
    You mean you dont use my OFF-Grid (non-ehu) CL MAP interactive map! Click Here
    I    s your most beloved on my map?

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