Staying under a dark sky
We started visiting this site three years ago. We are steampunks and our son is a goth. We find the site very well located for the twice a year Whitby goth festival. I love the site as it is under a dark sky and this visit I took my telescope and camera and took some wonderful pictures of the starry night sky. The best way to get to the site is from the south from Scarborough there are some steep gradients to the west and north of Whitby. The site is extremely well maintained and the site wardens were very friendly and helpful. Yes there are limited facilities no shower blocks on this site due to it's location but knowing that up front you should be prepared. The site does not have very good EE phone coverage but does have the club's internet. My only criticism not of the site but of the area is there is a limited number of family pubs and none within a 15 minute walk. When approaching the site across the cattle grid be careful of the sheep roaming free. They tend to hide behind the bushes and cross the roads just in front of you. It's become a bit of a joke in the family we always get a guard of honour when we arrive. The wardens sign post the weather details and it's advice well worth listening too. The site is located on top of the moor with a valley running down one side. It can be extremely windy on the site. Yes the site is ringed by trees but at the start and end of the season there is not much in the way of a wind break. All in all a very good clean site, friendly and helpful staff a lovely remote site for a peaceful and calm break
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