Dornafield Touring Park

Posted on 04/12/2022 13:16 by DavidKlyne

I don't think I am being negative, all I am doing to trying to think how the Club would operate such a system and I don't think, even if they were keen on the idea, it would be worth their while. They certainly wouldn't want people turning up on site unsupervised and I suspect many members wouldn't want that.

Anyway whatever I think is completely immaterial as it is clear what the Club thinking is on this subject from the following response to a question at the recent AGM from the Chairman, and I quote:-

"We do of course offer great facilities for tourers who are staying with us at our campsites overnight. Within England & Wales, "wild camping" is illegal, which is different to the majority of mainland Europe. We do not believe it is appropriate to offer any services that may encourage this behaviour. 

We think we have excellent facilities, including Motor Van Waste Points, to support motorhoming members, who are touring the great outdoors, and need somewhere to stay either for one overnight stop, or many more."

Doesn't look as if it will be happening any time soon?

David

Posted on 04/12/2022 14:18 by

Define "wild camping".  

Posted on 04/12/2022 14:34 by JVB66

Staying overnight in an LV that is classed as illegal by law

Wild camping is classed as using a smallish TENT not any LV in all areas designated fo ild camping and normally with the permission of the land owners

Posted on 04/12/2022 13:04 by Tinwheeler

Ah, I see what you mean. The MHSP is on the outgoing side of the entrance/exit road and just on the outer side of the barrier but within easy sight of reception.

Posted on 04/12/2022 14:54 by moulesy

Looking at that picture, there appears to be a concrete "island" in the middle of the road, followed by a double white line. So technically, one wouldn't be allowed to cross there. And, even if possible, a MH already using it would make it impossible for an off the cuff arrival to access it without obstructing the entrance road. 

"Just saying"!! 

Posted on 04/12/2022 14:54 by moulesy

Looking at that picture, there appears to be a concrete "island" in the middle of the road, followed by a double white line. So technically, one wouldn't be allowed to cross there. And, even if possible, a MH already using it would make it impossible for an off the cuff arrival to access it without obstructing the entrance road. 

"Just saying"!! 

Posted on 04/12/2022 14:53 by

Nice try John but there is no definition. Provided you don't contravene any legal parking regulations you can stay where you wish.  

 

 

 

 

Posted on 04/12/2022 15:32 by

I assume it's private land so double white lines have no meaning other than as a guide.  Also how is an arriving MH supposed to service if it can't cross there?  

Posted on 04/12/2022 15:32 by

I assume it's private land so double white lines have no meaning other than as a guide.  Also how is an arriving MH supposed to service if it can't cross there?  

Posted on 04/12/2022 15:32 by

I assume it's private land so double white lines have no meaning other than as a guide.  Also how is an arriving MH supposed to service if it can't cross there?