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Hi Emma,

I have contributed to a couple of threads on this subject because last year we pitched our tent on 4 hardstanding pitches of different types of material from large stones to the smaller gravel and had no problems. We did have considerable protection under the ZIG of our Cabanon Biscaya so there was no problem with the protection of the groundsheet.

You can feel the stones under foot but as we wore slippers it was not a problem.

A point to bear in mind however is the pegs for your tent. Firstly you probably need rock pegs as it is sometimes difficult to get them in and more importantly you need long pegs. Gravel can sometimes go a long way down and does not give the grip that grass does so if its windy you will need extra pegs and long ones to make sure you have the grip you need.

We found it a good experience and would not hesitate to use all weather pitches. They certainly keep the groundsheet clean and in the event of wet weather the drainage is invariably far quicker and better.

John

Beware of slate,  These are sharp, and uncomfortable even with a footprint.  However it is nice not to be surrounded by mud.

Heath