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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited January 2019 #32

    Kielderwink

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,647 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2019 #33

    Keilder became a seasonal pitch only site in 2018, and it's web site shows that's still the case with 38 H/S pitches, open from 1st Feb to 1st Nov.

  • EasyT
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    edited January 2019 #34

    I thought it was 2017. We visited in 2016

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2019 #35

    It was still showing as a touring site when the 2017/2018 Site Directory was sent out, and I've added the note about changing to seasonal, but didn't enter the date.

  • EasyT
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    edited January 2019 #36

    I know it was still showing in 2017/2018 but it was in fact ceasing to be an AS at that time and was showing on website for a while even though it was seasonal Nellie. Remember posts about it

  • PATMAU
    PATMAU Forum Participant Posts: 250
    edited January 2019 #37

     Hadn't realised that the Kielder site was now seasonal only.  Pity, 'cos it was a lovely location by the reservoir.  The only other site that I am aware of for Kielder is the one near the castle, which was run by the Forestry Commission many moons ago, but is now run by the village.  It is described as rustic.  It was certainly that when we stayed there when it was a FC site.  I hated having to share my shower with numerous creepy crawlies.  Also we had the most dreadful weather.  It was like living in a carwash, there was so much rain.  We ended up with a swimming pool in the awning, lol.  Last time we went to visit Kielder was about 10 years ago, but were staying in a luxury self catering cottage complete with indoor swimming pool a few miles away. 

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2019 #38

    PATMAU, the C&CC's Bellingham site is not that far away, close enough to cycle to the anyway, and has had good reviews lately.

  • GVD
    GVD Forum Participant Posts: 175
    edited January 2019 #39

    What I still can't get is why there aren't more sites either open for longer periods or even remain open for the year. 

  • SteveL
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    edited January 2019 #40

    I think it's just down to demand, or rather lack of it. Clumber Park for instance, although well subscribed at weekends, when we have visited in the week during January / February, often we have been one of 8 / 10 vans. Running a site on takings of £167 a night must be a bit of a challenge, especially given increased electricity consumption in cold weather.

  • PATMAU
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    edited January 2019 #41

    Hi NTH, yes we have stayed at the Bellingham site, and it is a very good site and I would recommend it. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited January 2019 #42

    Sometimes it’s planning constraints and beyond the club's control.

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    edited January 2019 #43
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  • GVD
    GVD Forum Participant Posts: 175
    edited January 2019 #44

    Are they negotiating? I wonder. example...Brecon Beacons (Brynich) Brecon opens: 15th. March and closes 4th. Nov. Beautiful site. Money spent on it.

    Pencelli also in Brecon Beacons. Same Regs.

    Open: 15th. Feb closes 1st. December.

     

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited January 2019 #45

    I’m not party to the machinations of the club but I know the terms of the licences and planning permissions often restrict opening times.

    The club are in the best position to know what is viable for their sites.

  • GVD
    GVD Forum Participant Posts: 175
    edited January 2019 #46

    Quote:The club are in the best position to know what is viable for their sites.

    How come then when I speak to wardens, they are also at a loss why sites are not open longer?

     

  • GVD
    GVD Forum Participant Posts: 175
    edited January 2019 #47

    Well well what can I say, just good night, and sleep tight. 

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    Nivag - I've Deleted User Tinwheeler's response to you.  

     

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