The National - Camping Question!

judgeman · Jun 3rd, 2004, 17:26

It's getting closer! With the National nearly upon us, and the dates marked in black ink in capital letters on calendars and electronic organiser wizardry alike, my thoughts turn to when to arrive.

Living in Skipton means a day trip is possible, but we'd actually like to camp the saturday night enabling us to see a bit of the area without stress of doing it all in one day.

I must have borrowed Wurzel Gummidges 'Thicky Head' recently, as I see no mention of facilities for campers - the kind that do it under canvas, not tin. Forgive me (perhaps a bit naive here being a potential caravaner..) I don't understand this 'CL' business and site ratings thus.

Can we pitch our tent next to you guys in proper home-from-homes at the National site, or will we have to find an alternative tent friendly pitch type place? I have looked up Goose Wood (as reccomended in the Driver - looks great, but states it only takes motorhomes and caravans).

It's a proper tent, not some backpacker type thingy. Separate bedroom area and a spacious living area one can even stand up in (all 6"+ if the whim takes you). So we won't look too out of place, will we? And we promise not to hang our smelly socks on the guy ropes....

If anyone could clarify this we would be most grateful! (As a back-up plan does anyone know of a good campsite for tents nearby with nice showers etc??)

Chris
& Fred - 1988 240 GLT Estate 2.3ltr 165k
VOC member
Previously
Henry - 1996 854 T5 S 134k
Sylvester - 1995 440 SE 2.0ltr 135k
Monty - 1995 440 Si 1.8ltr 70k
Vincent - 1985 340 GL 1.4ltr 144k
The Yellow Peril in Oz - 1982 244 GL 2.3ltr 250k

Bob · Jun 3rd, 2004, 19:05

You will need to be a member of the Caravan & Camping Section - it's all to do with the certificate the club holds...I am told. I expect you can join on the day if are not, or phone one of the section officials.

Bob
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Jun 3rd, 2004, 19:56

I have seem this type of tent and after it is all unfolded and erected the thing is nearly as big as my caravan. Enormous!

neil stevenson · Jun 4th, 2004, 08:24

We are travelling over from Northern Ireland so we tried to book a B&B but none would take a booking for one night at the weekend.
So we have changed our sailing time so that we will stay two nights in York.
See you all there.
Cheers.

Jun 3rd, 2004, 17:26	#1
judgeman Senior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Skipton	The National - Camping Question! It's getting closer! With the National nearly upon us, and the dates marked in black ink in capital letters on calendars and electronic organiser wizardry alike, my thoughts turn to when to arrive. Living in Skipton means a day trip is possible, but we'd actually like to camp the saturday night enabling us to see a bit of the area without stress of doing it all in one day. I must have borrowed Wurzel Gummidges 'Thicky Head' recently, as I see no mention of facilities for campers - the kind that do it under canvas, not tin. Forgive me (perhaps a bit naive here being a potential caravaner..) I don't understand this 'CL' business and site ratings thus. Can we pitch our tent next to you guys in proper home-from-homes at the National site, or will we have to find an alternative tent friendly pitch type place? I have looked up Goose Wood (as reccomended in the Driver - looks great, but states it only takes motorhomes and caravans). It's a proper tent, not some backpacker type thingy. Separate bedroom area and a spacious living area one can even stand up in (all 6"+ if the whim takes you). So we won't look too out of place, will we? And we promise not to hang our smelly socks on the guy ropes.... If anyone could clarify this we would be most grateful! (As a back-up plan does anyone know of a good campsite for tents nearby with nice showers etc??) Chris & Fred - 1988 240 GLT Estate 2.3ltr 165k VOC member Previously Henry - 1996 854 T5 S 134k Sylvester - 1995 440 SE 2.0ltr 135k Monty - 1995 440 Si 1.8ltr 70k Vincent - 1985 340 GL 1.4ltr 144k The Yellow Peril in Oz - 1982 244 GL 2.3ltr 250k

Jun 3rd, 2004, 19:05	#2
Bob Club Director Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	RE: The National - Camping Question! You will need to be a member of the Caravan & Camping Section - it's all to do with the certificate the club holds...I am told. I expect you can join on the day if are not, or phone one of the section officials. Bob _____________________________ Robert Isaac Director and Web Admin robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk

Jun 3rd, 2004, 19:56	#3
Iank Guest Location:	RE: The National - Camping Question! I have seem this type of tent and after it is all unfolded and erected the thing is nearly as big as my caravan. Enormous!

Jun 4th, 2004, 08:24	#4
neil stevenson Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2017 14:09 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Carrowdore	RE: The National - Camping Question! We are travelling over from Northern Ireland so we tried to book a B&B but none would take a booking for one night at the weekend. So we have changed our sailing time so that we will stay two nights in York. See you all there. Cheers. __________________ Neil Stevenson 2000 S40 1600cc. 940 SE Turbo Estate.(sold).

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