Its never too far guys, I did a 700 mile round trip to the Frozen Nuts this year...I now know why its called that lol...we have probables from Scotland as well....... Sort of stoke and south should have no probs leaving in good time to get there leisurely run down with a visit to Bridge Motorcycles in Exeter, also theres the George White store in Bodmin...bargains to be had.lol
Had a reply from Chy Carne holiday park:
Hi JohnThank you for your valued enquiry we would love to host your meet on the may bank holiday and welcome you, adults and children we as chy carne have a marquee on site and are happy for you to use it to gather with your group of friends and bring your own drinks we do host alot of groups and events at Chy Carne so no problem with the size of your group any further information you require either email or phone
Susan Saffill,
Chy carne holiday park
So thats one option sounds as if they will let you crack on and they have open fires there etc, just a bit of a drive to get there..
That looks promising John, think its worth waiting now to see the rest of the responses you get and then decide.
Just had a look at the run to the sun site, they are planning to run a convoy down the M4/M5/A30 starting at Reading at 9am and stopping at every services on the way down.
That looks a really good site John and what is good about it is you pay per person rather than pay for a pitch which can sometimes make it expensive for a single person. I know some sites I have stayed on I have had to pay the same price as someone who has a family tent and up to four people in it, another bonus is they have static vans for those who fancy a bit more home comfort.
Ian its not far really, I used to drive to Cambourne every other Friday night after work and then head back home on a Monday morning ready to go to work the same day. I used to do that in four hours, didn't even bother to stop on the way.
Ok so an update on the 1st BM Run to the Sun. Not all the campsites I have e-mailed have replied. I have had a few good responses and each of the sites have said they are more than happy to host us, I have put some pro's and cons down.
So have a look and let me know what you think?
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They have a marquee on site us to use it and bring our own drinks <o:p></o:p>
They often host groups and events
No problem with the size of group 15 -25 or more.<o:p></o:p>
£6.50 per adult a night including tent. £3.25 p/night for electrical hook up.<o:p></o:p>
Location near the Lizard and 20 miles from Lands end for a ride out.<o:p></o:p>
I work 8 miles up the road and have access to a garage and tools for if required. I know the area.
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Location is about 22 miles from the A30 Slip road to Redruth - through Helston towards Ruan Minor and Kruggar - Chy Carne camp). So about 35 - 40 minutes.<o:p> </o:p>
South Penquite Farm<o:p></o:p>
South Penquite, <o:p></o:p>
Blisland, Bodmin, <o:p></o:p>
PL30 4LH (Not suitable for Sat Nav)<o:p></o:p>
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No marked pitches, plenty of room for 15-30 adults or more.<o:p></o:p>
Camp fires allowed<o:p></o:p>
Toilet block – with sinks separate washing up sinks<o:p></o:p>
4 free showers each in its own family-sized room<o:p></o:p>
A laundry with washer & dryer (coin operated), fridge, freezer (for ice packs), secure lockers with plugs for recharging your mobile phones & a hairdryer.
£6 p/p per night<o:p></o:p>
The Blisland Inn - 1½ miles / The Old Inn, St Breward ( Al a carte restaurant/ bar) - 2½ miles<o:p></o:p>
Easy access from A30 and less of a drive than the others
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It is on the edge of the moor so it can have its own weather system, however this time end May last year was a heat wave.<o:p></o:p>
Pubs/ food further away.<o:p></o:p>
The North Inn<o:p></o:p>
Pendeen, Penzance<o:p></o:p>
Cornwall<o:p></o:p>
TR19 7DN <o:p></o:p>
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Free toilets/showers/washing-up facility,<o:p></o:p>
Food served in Pub Lunch 12 to 2.30 - Evening Meal 6.30 to 8.30<o:p></o:p>
Local shop 5 minutes walk<o:p></o:p>
£4 per person per night<o:p></o:p>
Good reviews etc and location
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Lack of food facilities (menu is limited and only 12 -12.30 and 6.30-8.30pm)<o:p></o:p>
The general vote so far is for option 1 the Chy Carne.... I will wait and see what the rest say go with the majority....after all we are a democracy.....
..............."The people are free to choose, as long as they choose what we want" Adolf Hitler 1936 ....
There is one more option that I am waiting for a reply from it is;
The Headland Tintagel
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PL34 0DE<o:p></o:p>
Legendary site of King Arthur Castle<o:p></o:p>
Site Facilities<o:p></o:p>
· A fully equipped toilet block with flush toilets, hot showers, free hot water to basins, hair dryers and razor points.<o:p></o:p>
· A launderette with commercial machines, dryers, ironing facilities and free hot water for dish washing and hand washing clothes.<o:p></o:p>
· A small shop which stocks milk, bread, basic groceries, sweets, drinks and ice creams. Camping Gaz and Calor Gas is also stocked.<o:p></o:p>
· Childrens play area.<o:p></o:p>
· Chemical disposal points.<o:p></o:p>
· Easy walking distance (300yds) to pubs, restaurants, local shops and attractions.<o:p></o:p>
· £12.50 vehicle and 2 adults with tent.<o:p></o:p>
I agree with jabecs about the first one,a few more miles wont hurt.
As for the vw owners run to the sun,I got caught up in that one year with a mate when we camped in Newquay.The traffic didnt seem that bad as most of them were stationary on the side of the road
I like the sound of that Tintagel one too. I'm a bit biased though, as that one gives me a bit of a ride too, lol. Chy Carne is only 10 minutes from my house!
Pondlife; you don't have to cross the Tamar Bridge if you come straight down the A30!
I went to Chy Carne today, it was miserable with rain so it may have tainted my opinion. I wasn't wowed by it, don't get me wrong if you want to go sit there and chill out with our own beve's its fine but there won't be much else there, no club house etc .....i have seen better but it is still in its wound down for winter state...
The site is on 2 levels really the camping bit on the lower field.....it isn't flat as it says, it has gentle slope away from the top level.....
The showers and toilets are there and look decent enough, the washers and dryers aralso clean and look servicable.
The shop is little bigger than a shed, however there seems to be a new building going up across from it. ( maybe a new one)
There is a spar shop just a couple of minutes from the entrance, also a small pub and it looks like a food shop, not sure if its open or not...
There are fire baskets dotted around the park and also the chiminea's I think there called ( big clay teardrop shaped fires)
There is also a small 12 x 12 frame with what looks like a barbique there, however there was no tent cover to be seen, probably only when it opens end of march.
The beach down the road is no where near as good as most others I have seen in the area.
Someone told me today that the Cornwall MAG have a rally not far from there on the same weekend but I can find no evidence of it on line....anyone enlighten me on this?
I personaly think that it isn't the best I've seen, it is ok, but a recce of a few others would be best just to be sure we are getting the best place possible.
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