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03/5/2018 at 3:31pm
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BUT...
I just know that with the good weather all the sites will be chock full and likely the "fair weather" campers will be out in force, you know, the ones who have zero camping etiquette and have no intention of ever learning any along with the rest of their tribe.
All the above with a high probability of being situated within 2ft of someone elses tent, despite there being adequate space elsewhere but they have decided they like our smell or something so will do anything to get as close as possible.
Maybe just me being a grumpy old git but I will likely stay away, enjoy the sunshine at home and go next weekend instead.
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03/5/2018 at 4:32pm
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Try a C&CC Temporary Holiday Site?
There seem to be about a couple of dozen whose opening dates include the May Day Bank Holiday.
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03/5/2018 at 5:13pm
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Thank you. Never knew they did this.
Will have a look.
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03/5/2018 at 6:39pm
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They're listed in the Out & About section of the magazine, paper or online (with full details only available to members).
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03/5/2018 at 9:23pm
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Quote: Originally posted by harribo52 on 03/5/2018
Just booked Merthyr Farm Harlech 4 nights.
One of the best views in Wales.
Merthyr is my favourite campsite in the whole of the country.
It does look like the Gwynedd area is the coolest though over the weekend else I would be there. Am tempted though, been there in much worse conditions... on more than one occassion, all in "summer" :D
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06/5/2018 at 11:03am
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Quote: Originally posted by Gimpymoo on 03/5/2018
BUT...
I just know that with the good weather all the sites will be chock full and likely the "fair weather" campers will be out in force, you know, the ones who have zero camping etiquette and have no intention of ever learning any along with the rest of their tribe.
All the above with a high probability of being situated within 2ft of someone elses tent, despite there being adequate space elsewhere but they have decided they like our smell or something so will do anything to get as close as possible.
Maybe just me being a grumpy old git but I will likely stay away, enjoy the sunshine at home and go next weekend instead.
Had to laugh. We are next to two families of the breed. Footballs bouncing off tent and bikes finding out pedals don't mix well with guy lines.
Not sure what to say to such luvvies as the parents shoo the kids away from their pitch with "not round our tent with those!"
Hope some have enjoyed the great weather though....if you dared the sunny bank holiday camping 😚
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I once had kids using my tent to hide behind while they spoke with their mates using a walkie talkie set. I say 'spoke' but I am sure they were shouting loud enough to dispense with the walkie talkies and still be heard!
On another occasion I made the mistake of choosing a pitch too close to a concrete slope outside a loo block and was awoken to the sounds of skateboards at silly o'clock in the morning!
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08/5/2018 at 12:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by harribo52 on 03/5/2018
Just booked Merthyr Farm Harlech 4 nights.
One of the best views in Wales. They are only taking a limited number of bookings for this weekend.
So should be quiet.
Gimpymoo
I know what you mean.
Hiya, how was the trip ? Also any chance you can submit an up to date review please?
Cheers Ratty
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10/5/2018 at 8:39pm
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We have to go away in school holidays. One of the main problems with having kids!
But we are actually thinking of going away on the Tuesday after BH Monday and coming back the following Saturday to avoid the rush
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