TV reception in the Lake District

I don't think the comments about TV reception have been updated since the advent of digital TV. We often find that when a site (or indeed CL) is noted as having poor TV reception that nowadays it is actually fine.

Though note that digital TV does seem more susceptible to the effects of excess heat. Freeview have been reporting recently that people may experience poor reception during recent heat peaks. People where we live have certainly been reporting problems.

(We haven't but then we have Freesat at home.)

PS - You wont get a a 'poor' picture with Digital TV, it tends to be all or nothing. If the strength and/or quality are not good you may still get a picture of sorts but it is usually unwatchable as it will constantly break up into large pixelated blocks along with the sound dipping in and out.

There is no wifi at Troutbeck Head, and even a mobile signal can be poor on certain parts of the sites.

(Sorry I've no idea about tv as we don't have one) 

We've stayed at Coniston but I couldn't remember the TV details but if you look on the site plan and details it says there's an RV ring system in use so you'll need an aerial cable to connect. It's a big wooded site and I would imagine some parts are better than others to pick up other signals. We enjoyed our stay there, we don't mind woods and natural surroundings, the site managers were helpful with suggestions on pitching areas. If you're concerned about communications why not give the site a call for advice? 

According to the site details (you need to look on the Site Plan .PDF) both sites have a TV booster system, all you need is a 25 metre co-ax cable - sometimes sold on site.

David

Coniston:-

TV reception
The site has an RV ring aerial for which a 25m TV
lead is required. These can be purchased in the
site shop.

Troutbeck:-

TV Reception
TV reception is poor but a booster system is
available.

"I thought all Club sites now have good WiFi?"

Most sites have wifi but, in my experience, it’s far from good.

OK, thanks for the information.

Thanks for posting back, the two sites are very different, TB open and great views from most of the site and fairly flat while Coniston is mainly all tress and on a slope down to the lake though pitches are mainly flat, Post back if you want further details.

We have stayed on both sites ....

Coniston.  Yes poor reception but we were lucky and we got a signal for the main 4 channels.

Troutbeck.  No signal and this we knew before going there.  The mobile signal at the rear left hand side of the site (on the top of the bank) was not as bad as other places so you may be able to use if you travel with a fire stick or similar.

Both sites are well placed for all the normal touristy things and am sure you will have a good time.