Enclosed pitch’s

Jane n replied on 19/02/2024 13:26

Posted on 19/02/2024 13:26

Hi can anybody recommend any sites that have enclosed pitch’s ( fab idea when travelling with multiple dogs) thank you ☺️ 

DavidKlyne replied on 23/02/2024 21:01

Posted on 23/02/2024 21:01

I thought the OP was asking about pitches that, once the caravan had been sited, had a fence all the way round the pitch and I assume where dogs can roam without restraint? I have seen such sites advertised but the number is very small and mainly in France, usually British owned! 

David

eyebrowsb replied on 24/02/2024 14:55

Posted on 24/02/2024 14:55

Not a club site, but Eye Kettleby Lakes near Melton Mowbray may be worth a look.  The Northern Close superior extended pitches are very large and hedged on three sides. It's several years since we were last there, but I do seem to remember some people 'blocking' the entrance to their pitches with long inflatable windbreaks.  Of course you'd need to check with the site first to ask if that would be acceptable and whether dogs would still need to be tethered on the pitch.

joanie replied on 02/03/2024 13:57

Posted on 02/03/2024 13:57

Hillhead in Devon has some enclosed pitches.

Many people use CMC as they have dogs or multiple dogs as the OP stated. IMO it doesn't matter what dogs you have , they should be under control and taken out to go to the toilet. I cannot abide dogs who run about all over the place  and are a complete nuisance. The owner should be approached by the warden and warned that their behaviour is upsetting other campers.  I'm sure if it were teenagers running amock something would be said.  

 

 

Wherenext replied on 02/03/2024 14:49

Posted on 02/03/2024 14:49

In all honesty I cannot recall in my 34+ years of being a member seeing "dogs who run all over the place etc" as posted by Joannie. The odd dog that has slipped their leash. You must be extremely unlucky J.

I can recount numerous times showing both sides of the coin with dog owners but my overall impression is one of responsible dog owners. As I've posted on another thread it is usually the minority that spoil it for the majority and dog owners are no different.

joanie replied on 02/03/2024 17:34

Posted on 02/03/2024 14:49 by Wherenext

In all honesty I cannot recall in my 34+ years of being a member seeing "dogs who run all over the place etc" as posted by Joannie. The odd dog that has slipped their leash. You must be extremely unlucky J.

I can recount numerous times showing both sides of the coin with dog owners but my overall impression is one of responsible dog owners. As I've posted on another thread it is usually the minority that spoil it for the majority and dog owners are no different.

Posted on 02/03/2024 17:34

 just to clarify my post,  dogs , meaning more than one and in all my years of caravanning, there has been more than one dog  running around the site . As I have always had 2 or 3 dogs at a time,   a dog on the loose will approach my dogs and they are a complete nuisance . 

Rob2CathDavies replied on 02/03/2024 19:01

Posted on 02/03/2024 19:01

There used to be a rule that you couldn’t erect a dog enclosure due to contamination of the area by dog deposits. That rule seems to have disappeared.  However, on reading the current leaflet about dogs, that site managers can give to members, it states that dogs must be on leads of 2m or less at all times on site unless on dog walks or dog areas.  Therefore, even in an enclosure.

I once suggested to the Club that dog owners should have to read and sign that leaflet on their first visit to a Club site each year.  Then produce their signed copy when they book in at further sites in the year.

But with automated check-ins being the way forward the opportunity for site managers to provide leaflets about dogs on site is disappearing.

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