We are reluctant to give up on the camping season so, I surprised Mandy with a 2 night camping trip to a campsite outside of Settle on the Yorkshire Moors.....I am good like that!
I checked the weather and the all important pack up day of Sunday was looking dry. Friday wet, Saturday in the morning damp, but sunny spells developing in the afternoon. In October I will take that.
Thought we would keep on the higher ground just in case, and we were soon pitched up and having a coffee.
The weather started looking a little better as we returned to the site to find a corral of converted commercial vehicles....it often strikes fear into us. They were bearable despite their obvious need to visit a hearing aid specialist. Then the four dogs were out and about using the area at will as a faeces fest ensued. Why do site owners state that dogs are to be on leads, when clearly they do not enforce this?
I checked the weather and the all important pack up day of Sunday was looking dry. Friday wet, Saturday in the morning damp, but sunny spells developing in the afternoon. In October I will take that.
Mandy was not keen, as we set off Friday afternoon the weather really was hard to look past, the fog encountered was low and thick with constant drizzle. We rolled up just after an hours drive to the campsite and got told there wasn't many campers booked on so pick your spot (music to our ears).
Thought we would keep on the higher ground just in case, and we were soon pitched up and having a coffee.
A lovely view was quickly admired before we set off for supplies.
I had taken along a real treat for us as a surprise. Mandy was surprised alright. A MOD 24hr rations pack!
The weather started looking a little better as we returned to the site to find a corral of converted commercial vehicles....it often strikes fear into us. They were bearable despite their obvious need to visit a hearing aid specialist. Then the four dogs were out and about using the area at will as a faeces fest ensued. Why do site owners state that dogs are to be on leads, when clearly they do not enforce this?
Anyhow, as the evening went on and we relaxed with a warming tot of whisky we were pleased to hear the end of their pumping music. The rain started quite heavy as we went to bed, I love that sound. The moth trap was on despite a low chance of catching something. The silence finally arrived as we closed our eyes hoping for the better weather to arrive.
I awoke several times in the night with my face freezing and my beard wet. It was cold. We slept in a bit hoping for it to warm up. We do use a small fan heater but do not use it once we go to bed so it can be nippy when first up. A tap of the heater soon has us venturing out and it was no surprise to see that my temperature stations (one inside one outside) had recorded minus temps. What was surprising was the difference with just canvas between us and the outside.
It was a dull morning but the clouds thinned and we set out for a good walk in some gorgeous landscape near Settle. This stile reminded me of the "The Hobbit" series of books.
We returned to warm temps and clear skies so Mandy paid up to get her deckchair out. The sun was lovely on the face. A glass of red wine anyone?
A large party was brewing on the far end of the camping field in some of the semi permanent tourer caravans, it became clear it was a fancy dress affair with Lederhosen aplenty. I can confirm that the look of Fraulein was most definitely easier on the eyes. We were unlucky as it really was a party with loads of loud music, beer and laughter well into the night. The peaceful site promised was not turning out to be so. To their credit come 23:00 it had quietened down considerably. I felt a little bah humbug but it's amazing that semi permanent units often has this same "piss up en-mass" about them. Why not just go to the pub, rather than make a gorgeous quiet site, where other people are looking for what they paid for into one?
So this trips award of "arse of the camp" goes to semi permanent tourer caravans.
The site we stayed on can be found at Orcaber Campsite
The toilet facilities were truly superb and having a chat with the site owner it could be a site we use for some winter camping. £20 per night (1 tent- 2 people inc EHU)
The thing we are noticing slowly is that more and more sites are ripping up the hallowed turf, to be replaced by hard standing. Orcaber is in the process of doing this and, I think it's a real shame (tenters viewpoint) I hate to see rows and rows of white/grey tin tents and the often blaring TVs from the hard of hearing age group.
I awoke several times in the night with my face freezing and my beard wet. It was cold. We slept in a bit hoping for it to warm up. We do use a small fan heater but do not use it once we go to bed so it can be nippy when first up. A tap of the heater soon has us venturing out and it was no surprise to see that my temperature stations (one inside one outside) had recorded minus temps. What was surprising was the difference with just canvas between us and the outside.
Inside was -1.7C but outside was a chilly -4.6C
It was a dull morning but the clouds thinned and we set out for a good walk in some gorgeous landscape near Settle. This stile reminded me of the "The Hobbit" series of books.
We returned to warm temps and clear skies so Mandy paid up to get her deckchair out. The sun was lovely on the face. A glass of red wine anyone?
A large party was brewing on the far end of the camping field in some of the semi permanent tourer caravans, it became clear it was a fancy dress affair with Lederhosen aplenty. I can confirm that the look of Fraulein was most definitely easier on the eyes. We were unlucky as it really was a party with loads of loud music, beer and laughter well into the night. The peaceful site promised was not turning out to be so. To their credit come 23:00 it had quietened down considerably. I felt a little bah humbug but it's amazing that semi permanent units often has this same "piss up en-mass" about them. Why not just go to the pub, rather than make a gorgeous quiet site, where other people are looking for what they paid for into one?
So this trips award of "arse of the camp" goes to semi permanent tourer caravans.
The site we stayed on can be found at Orcaber Campsite
The toilet facilities were truly superb and having a chat with the site owner it could be a site we use for some winter camping. £20 per night (1 tent- 2 people inc EHU)
The thing we are noticing slowly is that more and more sites are ripping up the hallowed turf, to be replaced by hard standing. Orcaber is in the process of doing this and, I think it's a real shame (tenters viewpoint) I hate to see rows and rows of white/grey tin tents and the often blaring TVs from the hard of hearing age group.
This setup we used proved a winner, it being quick to pitch but having plenty of protection from any side wind. The side walls just zip onto the rain awning. The other advantage of this is, that if a wet packup occurs it is a bit easier to dry at home due to it breaking down into smaller items.
A warmer night had us happy that the forecast was correct and we again struck lucky with a dry pack up. We slowly packed away with the owner excusing the party the previous night....he was in attendance! He was very kind and told us not to rush, as we could stay as long as we liked. A nice touch which is always welcome to a tenter.
We were only just an hour away from home and even though it was a 2 nighter it felt longer. Time stands still when you're camping.
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