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17/1/2015 at 12:03pm
Location: norfolk
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cushioning probably under sig! so a footprint would be a must (mines a b and q tarp). cushioning over sig as well, so a picnic rug, old duvet?
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17/1/2015 at 1:35pm
Location: Bridgwater Somerset
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We have just asked the same question on here last week, if you search on here you may find it.
Going o from that parents in law go to the old okes quite a bit. Lovely site and veryveryclean. Never stayed there but been to visit them a few imes and they love it there eve thou it so ly 20 mins away from there house.
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17/1/2015 at 4:22pm
Location: Derby.
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A few more opinions Here too.
Ultimately, some do, some don't. Some would, some wouldn't.
In my case, having done it twice, and thoroughly enjoyed it, I'm now thinking it's too risky, as I didn't come away totally unscathed, so almost certainly won't do it again.
Oh... and welcome to the forums, loachee.
Let us know what you decide, and how you get on (if you do go).
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17/1/2015 at 6:06pm
Location: Kent
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loachee, don't be put off if you really want to go. I would hate you to miss out on a really lovely place. Just go prepared. Borrow the groundsheet they provide and take an extra tarpaulin to be on the safe side. Just make sure you check your pitch for sharp stones. Although I may not go back I don't regret going there in the 1st place.
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I have used a local site which uses pea gravel ( small round stones so no sharp edges. The gravel is also well compacted down. The owner also puts down a breathable groundsheet.
The area covered with pea gravel is roughly 5x4 metres with grass all around so thats generally where the guyline pegs go.
I used heavier pegs to tie down the tent body itself but no real issues hammering in or taking out pegs.
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