Coniston Park Coppice recommended pitches?

alan1406 replied on 03/10/2021 18:46

Posted on 03/10/2021 18:46

OK, it's in the middle of woodland we know that.  In 12 years of caravanning we've never visited this often recommended site - we go next week and wondered if any members had recommendations for some of the more open pitches?  The sort that are perhaps in the sunshine in the day / afternoon at this time of year when the sun gets lower in the sky.  Obviously we might not have much choice if there's lots of units on site, but was wondering the best part of the site to head to?  It looks massive and sprawling - if I drove past a pitch I liked the look of, I'd never be able to find it again ;-)

 

Thanks in advance for any ideas / suggestions

replied on 03/10/2021 19:02

Posted on 03/10/2021 19:02

I have stayed twice and my preference has been for the pitches at the top of the site which are more open. These are closest to the road.

brue replied on 03/10/2021 19:07

Posted on 03/10/2021 19:07

When we arrived on the site it was recommended if we wanted somewhere a bit quieter we head for the top right area of the site map (pitch 1 onwards) there are some open areas there but like the rest of the site there are very few totally open. Pitches in the 60s area were fairly open but if I recall there's a lot of slate chippings underfoot. Have a look at the satellite view, that might be of help?

dave the rave replied on 03/10/2021 19:10

Posted on 03/10/2021 19:10

Be sure to follow the recommended route to the site!Otherwise as above posts.

alan1406 replied on 03/10/2021 20:30

Posted on 03/10/2021 19:10 by dave the rave

Be sure to follow the recommended route to the site!Otherwise as above posts.

Posted on 03/10/2021 20:30

I've been through it several times!  Also done it virtually on Google Streetview.  I learned to do my research after going the bus station area in Newton Abbot on our first caravanning summer break!

 

alan1406 replied on 03/10/2021 20:30

Posted on 03/10/2021 19:02 by

I have stayed twice and my preference has been for the pitches at the top of the site which are more open. These are closest to the road.

Posted on 03/10/2021 20:30

Thanks EasyT - will bear that in mind

alan1406 replied on 03/10/2021 20:31

Posted on 03/10/2021 19:07 by brue

When we arrived on the site it was recommended if we wanted somewhere a bit quieter we head for the top right area of the site map (pitch 1 onwards) there are some open areas there but like the rest of the site there are very few totally open. Pitches in the 60s area were fairly open but if I recall there's a lot of slate chippings underfoot. Have a look at the satellite view, that might be of help?

Posted on 03/10/2021 20:31

Useful suggestions - thanks!

Cornersteady replied on 03/10/2021 21:12

Posted on 03/10/2021 21:12

Been there a number of times, the site slops downwards to the lake but most pitches are level, also a lot of trees but look on the site plan and pitches 51- 69 are the most open to sunlight and the whole area is level. Also easy access to the facilities through a path at the back. Also close to the entrance.

Of interest - there are (or were) machines that empty, clean and refill your cassette toilet!

alan1406 replied on 03/10/2021 22:21

Posted on 03/10/2021 21:12 by Cornersteady

Been there a number of times, the site slops downwards to the lake but most pitches are level, also a lot of trees but look on the site plan and pitches 51- 69 are the most open to sunlight and the whole area is level. Also easy access to the facilities through a path at the back. Also close to the entrance.

Of interest - there are (or were) machines that empty, clean and refill your cassette toilet!

Posted on 03/10/2021 22:21

Thanks! Seen one of those loo cleaning machines in Brighton, vut being a tight Yorkshireman I empty our loo myself :-)

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