Crossways Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

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Our recent stay

We visit this site every time we go to Dorset. It is quiet and clean. The staff are very friendly and do their utmost to make your stay enjoyable. We have just had to return home from the Crossways Caravan & Motorhome Club site, Dorset after my wife was advised by Drs at Dorchester Hospital. We would like to personally praise wardens Christine and Tom for their help on the night of 9/6/21. I had to call for an ambulance for my wife at midnight and notified Christine & Tom of this at the time and they both were very helpful, Tom waited at the gate to allow the ambulance entry to the site and Christine came to the pitch immediately and did her best to help us cope with the situation until Tom and the ambulance arrived at the pitch. The ambulance took my wife to A&E and I picked her up in the morning then we came home, everything is OK now. We cannot give Christine & Tom enough praise for their care and help at this time. THANK YOU both. Rich & Pauline Can you forward a copy of this to Christine & Tom please.

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The49er

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 13/06/2021 17:23

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Not your usual club site

We were due to arrive early Friday evening but due to a situation out of our control it looked as we would not arrive until at least 8pm when the office closed. We called ahead to say we were on our way and dependant on BH traffic we may be a little late. Not to worry they said we will stay open for your arrival. That was a relief!. That made us feel relaxed to start the weekend off with.We we arrived we were informed that due to the high amount of rain in May they were needing to allocate pitches as some were not suitable. It was a busy BH weekend ahead of the half term so we had the last pitch available. This happened to be on what was normally one of their seasonal pitches which is close to the railway line. The problem was that due to the level crossing, the trains sounded their horns each time they approached. Being the main Weymouth to London line this occurred between the hours of 7am and 11pm each day. This also was an issue for one of my children that due to autism they were very sensitive to loud noises. The site in itself is beautiful, set out in little glades where vans are parked. Deer visit the site often and even during the day we stood and watched a deer looking at us as we walked our dog. The location is handy for visiting much of Dorset and with Moreton train station only a few minutes a walk away, it meant that this could be used to go to Dorchester or Weymouth quite easily if you did not want to take the car. The wardens were very friendly and always greeted you with a smile. The site was clean and even the composting loo's were not so terrifying as i initially thought! The wrist-band entry process for toilet and showers entry worked well though some did forget to remove their wristbands from the hooks, so a call into the building to as how many were there was occasionally required. We walked to Moreton Village one afternoon down country lanes and found a wonderful Walled Garden that was open to the public with sculptures in the grounds, lovely tea rooms, small farm yard and play area. Next to the gardens was the churchyard where TE Lawrence was buried as his home Clouds Hill is a little further on. From Moreton you can pick up the Lawrence Trail to reach Clouds Hill. To join the trail: with the church on your right and Moreton Tea Rooms on your left follow the lane onto the unmade track which leads to a footbridge over the River Frome Overall we had a lovely weekend and we would return to Crossways but we would need to be in a location that is away from the trainline,

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saradavi

Reviewed on 04/06/2021 08:19

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Beautifully landscaped

Lovely landscaped site, that consists of glades in a wooded area. Perfectly placed next to Moreton station to get the train to Dorchester and Weymouth. Deer used to wander in and graze. Site was kept very clean and tidy and the wardens friendly. The only problem we had was the road noise. We had parked in the glade nearest the road so to some extent it was our fault. However when originally we tried a glade further away we could not get our motorhome level. The local trains were also keen on sounding their horns every time they approached the level crossing. Nonetheless we enjoyed our stay.

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Maudie57

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 07/05/2021 08:47

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Not the usual club site!

We usually visit CLs so when my wife booked Crossways I wasn`t looking forward to it.. Hang on though, this site isn`t laid out like a normal club site. If you think of Crossways as a collection of CLs grouped together then hopefully you`ll get the idea. Access is good and the staff were excellent in this Covid transitional period. Showers were locked but the toilets were open and were clean. The wrist-band entry process for toilet entry is a bit hit and miss....my son waited outside a toilet that was supposed to be occupied (two wrist bands hanging up) for ages until another `vanner came to collect his wristband having forgotten to remove it after his visit had finished... All in all I really enjoyed our visit to Crossways, and I`d go again.

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Simpleton855

Caravanner

Reviewed on 06/05/2021 16:29

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Excellent spot

After what seemed an indeterminable winter and period of lockdown we headed for Crossways on the first day restrictions were lifted. Staff were very helpful and given so many people also wanted to visit on the same day they managed the sudden rush of arrivals professionally and without fuss. There are lots of quiet little glades to pitch in and where we stayed all we heard was the occasional train horn. (Take a torch as the site is pitch black at night) We used the nearby station to visit first Weymouth then Dorchester and had a great day out, lots to do and see. One tip, if you want to visit the nearby grave of TE Lawrence, (Lawrence of Arabia) and the Walled Garden at Moreton either on foot or by bike, turn left out of the site and then take the next left into Redbridge road. This is a very lightly trafficked route. After a mile or so cross the railway bridge and follow your nose, down through the woods across the valley and bear right by the equestrian centre. From there its a short distance to St Nicholas church and the garden. (The grave is actually in a small separate cemetery next to the walled garden). If you want to drive there is a free car park on the corner before the church that that will accommodate motor homes as well as cars. Would definitely use this site again.

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Silvervoyager

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 21/04/2021 17:58

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Fabulous friendly site where staff go above and beyond.

We had a 6 night stay at this site over the October Half term. We found the site staff so welcoming from the start. They were battling against heavy rains which had resulted in the closure of certain pitches but there was plenty of advice on where best to pitch and regular checks to make sure everyone was Ok, with flexibility on where to park to ensure you weren’t in the mud. During the week we visited Wareham Forest and managed to lose our dog which was very traumatic. However the wardens couldn’t have been more helpful printing posters off for us and putting them in plastic wallets because of the weather, as well as delivering them to our caravan. All this well after the time they should have been “open” for assistance. We can’t thank them enough. The posters and help of the local community (equally fabulous) meant we got our boy back the next day. We love this area and the site itself is charming. We spotted several deer and the kids loved playing in the wooded areas. Don’t be put off by the compost toilets. The cleanest, freshest smelling facilities we have seen in a long time! We will definitely return.

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AlanAndSarah

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Reviewed on 09/11/2020 09:39

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First visit and now my favourite campsite

I found this campsite by chance whilst looking to stay near the sculpture lakes at Pallington. I booked two nights but could happily have stayed all week. Please don’t be put off by the composting toilets. The cubicles are spacious and spotlessly clean. There is no smell at all. The only difference is that you don’t need to flush (or brush), and there is absolutely no risk from toilet plume. There is a railway crossing close by and yes you do hear the trains and the horn blast as the train approaches the crossing, but it is not intrusive and it did not wake me during the night. The plus side to this is that the station is a leisurely ten minute walk with trains to Weymouth, Dorchester, Wareham and Poole etc. so no need to drive or worry about parking. I did see deer on the site, it wasn’t a problem, and as with any wild animal, you must give them space. There were notices reminding people not to feed them. The pitches are set in small clearings surrounded by woodland and there are plenty of clearings to choose from. This gives the feeling that you are on a very small site with many campers totally hidden from view. The site wardens do a fantastic job here, and you will be assured of a very warm welcome.

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Adventurer Cas

Reviewed on 19/10/2020 16:11

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Something to consider when visiting this pretty site

This lovely site is prettily laid out with a variety of small areas in a beautiful wooded setting. Over the years we have had many very happy trips here. Not this year. I’m still not sure if I can bring myself to go there again just yet... I love this site and by all means please do give it a go, but after reading the several reviews mentioning the attractive deer roaming on site I feel I should point out my experience: Sadly last year my (adult) daughter and I experienced a traumatic and (honestly) totally unprovoked attack from a doe as we walked closely past her whist chatting to each other unawares. To my shock and stunned disbelief the doe suddenly ran and attacked me, knocking me to the ground. The attack was severe and fairly prolonged before I was rescued, I don’t want to go into detail but I still have a noticeable scar on my back to this day. Really, This is NOT an alarmist deterrent to visit this lovely site. Something like this could happen in many places and I certainly intend to go back to Crossways one day. But amongst all these reviews mentioning deer, It is a warning and reminder that wild animals are just that, and should be admired from a respectful distance. I believe the doe was behaving unnaturally due to duress (the site was very busy and she may have had a fawn nearby). The Club were made aware of the incident and have, I understand, put up signs. They have also since ceased the selling of deer food (really! ) on-site. But please just remember that in all lovely sites close to nature, wild animals are unpredictable, not tame, and admire these pretty deer from a safe, respectful distance.

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Evita

Reviewed on 13/10/2020 13:04

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Very peaceful site

I have to say that this is probably one of the prettiest sites that CAMC have. It is a very unusual site and due to its situation I can understand why there is a dry compost toilet, not to my taste, but nonetheless I understand why. I also understand that they want the windows in the shower blocks open but this does mean that I had to share my shower with an endless supply of daddy long legs, what looked like large mosquitoes and a few spiders. What I don't understand is why shower curtains have to be removed from the shower cubicle (there is also a door on the cubicle though but your stuff does get splashed) and from the privacy cubicles (no doors on these so really unusable). I know the reason will be because of Covid but not sure why. The shower block (one closest to the office) is old and in real need of modernisation/refurbishment just decent quality shower heads would help. These facilities were very disappointing. The other major issue is the lack of lighting on site it really is almost pitch black and difficult to navigate around once dark. On speaking to other people staying there they too raised the issue of poor site lighting and shower facilities and was told the site is only leased and CAMC are reluctant to invest any money in the site. I don't know if true or not but if it is the case then I feel the fees should be adjusted accordingly but more importantly standards should be maintained for members regardless of the status of ownership of the site. The wardens are very nice, the site is different to other CAMC sites but couldn't help being a little disappointed with some aspects of the site. The train station is very close and the local pub Frampton Arms is great, excellent food and staff.

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PandaJan

Reviewed on 12/10/2020 16:55

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Lovely Quirky Site

We have just as a lovely few days at Crossways, what a lovely site. Spacious pitches, service points were ideally situated for each area. Facilities clean, staff really friendly, cannot fault the site at all. We will be back. The added bonus of the deer wandering around the site was a great sight. We visited the Sculptures by the Lake a beautiful sculpture park, it is just a few minutes away.

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aemery2106

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Reviewed on 05/10/2020 18:31

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