This is our second visit to the site, our first being well over 10 years ago and it was great to see a new wash & facilities block! Still same traffic noise but to be expected. However could still hear the birds signing from the fields next to the site. Busy & well used site with lots of foreign tourers, but many staying like us for a week. We were visiting family but went to see Gibside, Beamish and Crook Hall Gardens ( if going to Crook by MH make sure you arrive early to park). Walked into Durham from the site as weather was lovely using the warden's map and it took us under an hour, a lovely stroll along by the river. We also walked the other way alongside the river (towards the site) but gave up as it was too muddy at that time. Also used the warden's local map to go to the Spar in Belmont which wasn't too far but obviously have to cross the A690 which was OK. Enjoyed walking the dog alongside the fields listening to the curlews.