Acceptable site with drawbacks
We have been to this site before and found the pitch choice poor, as expected, because of our late arrival on this popular site. On this latest occasion, our early 1.00 pm arrival ( as requested ) was stressful because of the queues that had already built up since noon. It was hectic and not relaxed in pitch choice. It was desperate, competitive stuff. No fault of the wardens who coped admirably with a difficult situation caused by time of arrival rule changes not fully appreciated by members ( new or long standing)? Who instigates these changes without realising the subsequent problems for wardens and other members? Maybe go back to all arriving at the nationally accepted noon slot.
Not a good start for our 5 day stay but having pitched up we settled into a routine of enjoying the space and quiet atmosphere within the site. However the very odd, very large motorhome with loud music, no doubt due to the amplifying effect of door/cab speakers of their music systems, did spoil things. Maybe more people should help make these members aware of the problem they may be inadvertently causing.
As always there is plenty to see and do in South Lakeland with walking, safe cycling and visiting numerous interesting places within a reasonable distance. Fellow members who were our neighbours with their friendly manner all added to the joy of being in this location but please get something done to sort out the confusion and pressure felt on arrival over the weekend period.
On a note of hope for the future I understand that over the winter a fairly large number of diseased ash trees with die back will be felled. This can only help add more light to many areas which can suffer from deep shade for long parts of the day.
Will we return? Of course we will as we have done before, but maybe with increased hesitancy.
