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  • Unknown
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  • SteveL
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    edited August 2020 #33

    Not grotty at all, they are shown in the grass field at the end, where we ended up. From there position on the plan they will have good views. A fair few of the pitches had a reasonable slope on them though, unless they have done anything with them. On ours the back of the van was right down and we used all our stacker pads at the front. Apart from the distance to the facilities (which wouldn't bother us at the moment) it was nice. I think with our MH we would need the big ramps.

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  • SeasideBill
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    edited August 2020 #35

    The so called eco pitches without EHU at Trewethett are the ones to go for, save money and get the best views! As SteveL says there are some potential issues with sloping and a bit of a hike to the showers assuming you don’t use your own. The pitches at the top of the field (turn tight from reception) border the SW coastal path and provide uninterrupted views over the Atlantic and cliffs. Bonus is you won’t get involved with any unseemly scramble for pitches with caravaners - not somewhere they tend to go. Good aire style camping at King Arthur’s Car Park, Fore Street, Tintagel.

  • ABM
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    edited August 2020 #36

    OH Thank You JK,  It's good to have confirmation that my Memory Box is not totally tattered then  wink

  • JollyKernow
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    edited August 2020 #37

    Morning

    Eco pitches 125 & 126 are fairly level and have the best views on the whole site.

    The grass area for campers at the king arthurs arms car park is now closed off, you have to go with all the cars in the car park

    JK

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  • SeasideBill
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    Shame to hear about the closed grass area at King Arthur’s. However the car park has plenty of space and is quite motorhome friendly so wouldn’t rule it out as a convenient overnight spot. https://www.campercontact.com/en/united-kingdom/south-west-england/tintagel/9871/king-arthurs-car-park

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  • redface
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    edited August 2020 #41

    With the OP having driven past the pitch it is reasonable for those behind him to think that he does not want it, so it is available for them to chose, should they so wish.

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  • SeasideBill
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    edited August 2020 #43

    Your favourite site is in the news today, the latest SW beach to be blighted by wild campers with all the associated problems of rubbish, human waste etc. Careful what you tread on!

  • dave the rave
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    edited August 2020 #44

    If that is your view of the current situation you must be an awful lot younger than me.So good luck in the future when everybody is taking drugs,killing one another and completely ignoring the lawcry

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  • JVB66
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    edited August 2020 #46

    And what of those in front and behind when arriving at your sitewink

  • KjellNN
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    edited August 2020 #47

    No queue, so no need to worry!

    Arriving at sites over there, at the times we have travelled, there was rarely anyone in front or behind, and at the most, maybe a couple of other outfits.

  • JVB66
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    edited August 2020 #48

    Which is the big difference when in the uk ,and i do not care what some think,  this small island,  is always going to have queues at popular sites with some who must have ,what they think, is the "best pitches?"

  • KjellNN
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    edited August 2020 #49

    We must tour at quieter times than you then, or maybe we just use less popular sites.

    The only one where I can remember a serious queue was Chatsworth, and even that was well managed and moved quickly.

    We did once find 2 vans ahead of us at Lady Margarets Park, and 2 behind, when we arrived a few minutes early.

    And Trewethett......when they were all away looking for pitches. 

  • ABM
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    edited August 2020 #50

    Forgot to mention tho' ~~  Don't park too far from the Office when at Trewethet Farm  --  cos'  its a long walk back up bank if the Mobile Chippy should call  -- the F& C were much too nice to let them go cold wink   !!

    I'm pretty sure it was the same 'van that called at Godrevy, Hayle

  • Tammygirl
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    edited August 2020 #51

    We rarely encounter queues at sites in the UK, which could be because we don't arrive at 12.00 like some. 

    I think  one of only a few times we did have to queue was at Stonehaven, our fault entirely as we arrived a bit early (not as early as some) we had misjudged how long it would take us. 

    The other time was with the C&CC at Beadnell Bay, Friday 13.00 about 4 vans in from of us. Office opened on time and one by one we were dealt with and shown which pitches were available. Took minutes for us to be 'processed' and on pitch. 

    We have had  queues over there but usually only 1 or 2 vans, unless its a popular site like St Claires where a lot of Brits go.

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  • brue
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    edited August 2020 #53

    I think if you're actually just about to have a holiday, queue or no queue life's not too bad. The OP mentioned queue jumping, it doesn't happen often and he who hesitates is lost regarding a busy site and making a quick decision about a pitch. wink

  • EasyT
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    edited August 2020 #54

    My glass is still half full. There are an awful lot of good people in the world.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited August 2020 #55

    +1, I’ve rarely come across nasties around the world, personally & anecdotally from friends & family. Good people I’ve met many & continue to. Back in the day seemed way more lawless & dangerous(40+ yrs ago)👍🏻

  • ABM
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    edited August 2020 #56

    Ditto here Rocky  ~~  Keep on keeping on Mate !!wink

    Another David --  you young whippersnapper ~~ I've only one birthday left in my 70's ( very soon !! )  but I'm still finding nice folk around and plenty to do if I care to look  laughingcool

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited August 2020 #57

    You’re a people magnet Muscles. A shining star among a galaxy of failing moons😘😁. Enjoy your day.

  • JVB66
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    edited August 2020 #58

    So true about age , its trying to convince the younger less agile (many it seems) of the population we can still rise to the occation if it presents itselfcool

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited August 2020 #59

    JV, you couldn’t be more wrong. Younger less agile many it seems doesn’t make sense at all🤷🏻‍♂️. Attitude differences-yes, perspective on life-yes, generational character traits even-yes, Physicality & agility-no👎🏻

     

  • JVB66
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    edited August 2020 #60

    Thats not what the figures that are available seem to point outsurprised

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2020 #61

    What figures? What are you it seems talking about?🤣

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