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Hi

Quick question......

Im a first timer and wondering whether or not to go camping tomorrow with the high winds. Answers on a postcard please???

Looking at your "signature" - did you go to Naburn Lock with a tent and if so what were the pitch prices??

Many thanks

We were just up the coast from Filey at Blue Dolphin. Same story with the gales: many tents destroyed or damaged and many people packing it in Sunday evening.

There was a tremendous community spirit as people attempted to save other peoples tents and kit and generally offer assistance and advice to people with tent damage or immanent damage. A credit to all involved.

We toughed it out as our tent has some solid steel poles and, whilst it did get shook around a bit, took it all admirably.

I have camped around the Filey cliffs many times before, and know how strong the wind can get here. Sunday afternoon to Monday morning were the worst gales I've ever experienced here.

We were inbetween Robin hoods bay and Whitby (York house hotel and caravan park) it was very windy a few tents were destroyed and a lot just packed up and went home we stuck it out and had no problems really.

Yeah we were at Thornwick Bay, Flamborough over the weekend and it was so sad, to see some of the tents and awnings, all over the place.

Can see some insurance claims going in today.

We ended up staying home and letting the kids camp out in the garden, of which they loved!!!

So we are still awaiting our first "proper" camping experience but feel this may have to wait until next year due to work commitments and the temperature drop on a night.