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Leigh1975 replied on 11/07/2019 11:49

Posted on 11/07/2019 11:49

Hi there my name is leigh I am new to this forum, I have just been chatting with dean on live chat regarding trewethett farm site and he has recommended you guys for any useful feedback. 

moulesy replied on 11/07/2019 18:00

Posted on 11/07/2019 17:52 by

Its advice based on nearly 40 years caravanning and not all of it abroad and having made all those mistakes myself  I consider it very good advice. There are sites that are not based on the racetrack design where riding around looking for pitches would be a very bad idea and possibly in the UK too.

Posted on 11/07/2019 18:00

I wasn't trying to score points, but, for Leigh it might be useful to note that "walking the site" is not normal practice at club sites, or C&CC sites or CLs and most of the admittedly few commercial sites we've used recently allocate a pitch. I wouldn't want Leight to turn up at a site expecting to ask the wardens if it's possible  to stroll around at leisure to choose a pitch when we all know that,  in general, it's not ("over here" anyway) smile

JVB66 replied on 11/07/2019 18:07

Posted on 11/07/2019 18:07

 Trewithic farm is like a couple more sites on the club network not laid out in a way that gives to easy access to drive the site to find a pitch hence the request normally at these sites to walk the site to choose your pitch

replied on 11/07/2019 18:13

Posted on 11/07/2019 18:00 by moulesy

I wasn't trying to score points, but, for Leigh it might be useful to note that "walking the site" is not normal practice at club sites, or C&CC sites or CLs and most of the admittedly few commercial sites we've used recently allocate a pitch. I wouldn't want Leight to turn up at a site expecting to ask the wardens if it's possible  to stroll around at leisure to choose a pitch when we all know that,  in general, it's not ("over here" anyway) smile

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brue replied on 11/07/2019 18:21

Posted on 11/07/2019 18:21

I think you can get some good views of Trewethett on the actual site details page plus the little video clip. It's possible to see the rise in the ground as it goes up towards the camping field but most of the pitches to the south are reasonably level. smile 

moulesy replied on 11/07/2019 18:58

Posted on 11/07/2019 18:13 by

The Op can only ask .Better to ask and risk refusal than drive into a dead end on a "herring bone" layout.

In view of this being an introduction post I dont think  the OP needs it turning into another point scoring exercise  and I am leaving it at that.

Posted on 11/07/2019 18:58

That's both of us not trying to score points then David! Well done. smile

ABM replied on 11/07/2019 23:25

Posted on 11/07/2019 11:57 by Tinwheeler

High, Leigh, and welcome.

Trewethett Farm is the place for sunsets, hence there’s always great competition to get a ‘ringside’ pitch🙄. It’s unusual for CAMC sites in that you’re asked to park and walk the site on foot and to leave something or somebody on the pitch while you return for your outfit. 

Be sure to follow the club’s directions for getting to the site.

Check out the site reviews for more info. 👍🏻

Posted on 11/07/2019 23:25

Trewethett is similar to Cherry Hinton , Cambridge in that its got little side roads off the main path so you would be stopping , reversing, turning all over the place.  Much safer, and more pleasant to stroll round the site. The wardens give pieces of pipe for you to place over the Marker Peg of the pitch you choose,  so others coming close behind won't pinch your spot before you have the chance to book in. I did not have any problem levelling my m/l Ducato.

Cornersteady replied on 12/07/2019 07:50

Posted on 12/07/2019 07:50

What ever the club site have a look at the its site map to give you an idea of the layout and where possibly you might like to pitch, this will be given to you on arrival as well.

Some people like pitches near/away from service points or toilets, some even take into account where the sun will be.

I agree that walking round a club site, and sites over here, is usually impractical especially when there is a queue of outfits waiting to get on, you'll just be holding others up unnecessarily. Even on a quiet part of the day, if someone arrives after you and you're blocking up the entrance you won't be popular.

N1805 replied on 12/07/2019 08:00

Posted on 12/07/2019 08:00

Leigh - If you are able to choose a HS pitch on arrival at any club site you will generally not have too much (if any) levelling to do  & changing pitch is done on club sites (after checking with the wardens). Trewethett Farm is a great location but the grassed area is sloping so will most likely require some levelling.  Wherever you go have I'm sure you'll have a great time.

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