Random people walking over others' pitches

philboy20 replied on 25/05/2021 08:15

Posted on 25/05/2021 08:15

Is it just me or is anyone else noticing the amount of people who feel its ok to walk behind your caravan or alongside to take a shortcut ie to the water points, there are paths to follow but clearly they feel the need to cut through hedges etc the worst I have seen is at Chester fair oaks this week.

I am sorry to say it but most of the culprits are the motor home owners with there water bottles topping up there water we have a nervous dog who is always tied up and protected by windbreaker or awning but when you step out of your awning and bump in to the motorhome guy next to you nipping through the hedge for water it gets a bit trying and upsetting for the dog, especially when there is a path 30 yards further up clearly for that purpose.

Its so bad at Chester there are numerous gaps in the hedges where people have basically burst through and created new shortcuts  

JVB66 replied on 30/05/2021 20:16

Posted on 30/05/2021 17:01 by moulesy
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Posted on 30/05/2021 20:16

Maybe the lock down has been more of a "problem ?" for some, as has been spoken about by the medical professionals surprised

neveramsure replied on 30/05/2021 20:44

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InaD replied on 30/05/2021 21:36

Posted on 30/05/2021 16:38 by Takethedogalong

Won’t be anyone walking over our pitch this week. Gorgeous CL, no facilities beyond the fill and dump, and a very very nice cafe outside the CL perimeter. Bring it on. 😁

Club Sites are starting to sound distinctly less than perfect at the moment, not sure if it’s the clientele this year, or something else....... Either way, it won’t be bothering us, they are a second choice only for us nowadays. 

Posted on 30/05/2021 21:36

Same as us last week, TDA.  We were on a CL, all by ourselves for the time we were there.  It even had a toilet and washing up sink wink.  Horses in the adjacent field, and plenty of space for our cat to have a walk and a mooch on her lead, bliss!  Can't imagine being on a club site at the moment, full to the brim; we do use them, but definitely not during peak times. 

Takethedogalong replied on 30/05/2021 21:43

Posted on 30/05/2021 21:43

Yes, that’s us. We had a lovely time at Ferry Meadows Club Site in April, but we knew it would be quiet mid week, and a decent price. Only other Club Site we have booked is a no facility one, and it’s cheaper than a lot of CLs in the same area. There’s a public footpath straight through this Site (Marazion) so a few who aren’t familiar with it are going to be in for a big surprise if they grab the wrong pitch! It’s on a prime dog walking route as well😂 

watto64 replied on 30/05/2021 22:07

Posted on 30/05/2021 22:07

There is a general decline in site etiquette, last weekend we had a couple allow thier dogs with no lead to wander behind our caravan to go to the toilet, another lady just opened her motorhome door to let her dog out on a retractable lead to foul the empty pitch opposite!

We try to stick to parimeter pitchs to avoid the wanderers, we had someone once walk between car and caravan, shame they dident trip on the barrels.

InaD replied on 30/05/2021 22:09

Posted on 30/05/2021 22:09

Agreed TTDA, club sites off peak can be good value mid week, it's the only time we use them.  Have booked Meathop Fell for later this year, it's in a good position for us, and we do like the area, but apart from that, have got a few CLs booked for June.

Enjoy your quiet CL smile

mickysf replied on 30/05/2021 23:04

Posted on 30/05/2021 23:04

I do believe that in part the issue lies with us. There are so many new folk on sites now who have not been brought up on the etiquette of the old club ways. Many of these people may just assume that we are all very friendly folk who are happily accepting and laid back in our tolerances of those new to our pastime who know no better. Could be that a friendly explanation from us may be a little helpful In educating them! After all we were all new to this ourselves at some point!

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