Been there done that

Here's where I went, in case you want to use the same sites:

2014

May
Hollins Hall Farm, Killinghall
Rain, rain, thunder, more rain. Forgot my bedding, tin opener and boots. Nice quiet location but very smelly as Bank Holiday weekend is 'douse the fields in poo' time in Yorkshire it seems.

 http://www.availablepitch.com/cgi-bin/AVpitchnew/main.pl?option=search_site&context=display&site=466

 June
Mr Moo's, Skipsea
Rain, sun, sun, rain. Got it right this time, apart from leaving the waste open - oops. Good loos/showers, hookup and cafe.

 http://www.mrmoos.co.uk/caravan_site.html

 July
Hebden Bridge CC
Good for transport, no toilets, lovely wardens.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/caravanclubapps/applications/uk-caravan-sites-and-parks/SiteDetails.aspx?csid=21929

 August
Teesdale Barnard Castle CC
Walking distance to town, but all hard standing so couldn't use awning. Washing up room/drying room.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/caravanclubapps/applications/uk-caravan-sites-and-parks/SiteDetails.aspx?csid=341316

 October
Keen Ground Farm
EHU but that's about it. You can walk to Hawkeshead in 10 mins. I couldn't see the bus stop they mention.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/uk-holidays/search-and-book/certificated-locations/site-detail/?Id=25988

 November
Wharfedale CC
This is in Threshfield, fully kitted as you would expect, one pub within walking distance, on a nearby holiday home park. Very busy at all times.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/caravanclubapps/applications/uk-caravan-sites-and-parks/SiteDetails.aspx?csid=22011


2015

February
Horse and Jockey, Church Stoke
Not worth travelling to, but useful to know about if you are in the area.

 http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=10711

April
Beadlam Grange, nr Helmsley
Site with EHU but no toilet block - the tearoom and farm shop are the main reasons to come here.

 http://beadlamgrange.co.uk/bg_caravan.htm

June
See Outer Hebrides

October
Kendal CC
South of the Lakes, this is not like most barren Caravan Club sites, river, trees, birds, wildflowers (aka weeds) abound. All mod cons and near the M6. Will probably go there again.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/caravanclubapps/applications/uk-caravan-sites-and-parks/SiteDetails.aspx?csid=21928

November
Hawes CC
Excellent location, good site facilities as per CC. 5 mins walk in to the village. Another one to revisit.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/caravanclubapps/applications/uk-caravan-sites-and-parks/SiteDetails.aspx?csid=21840
2016

 January
The Hawthorns, Pickering
Hmmm.... a CL 15 mins walk from the nice bustling town of Pickering but not much else to recommend it. Check if you are being put on the field - it looked very sloping to me.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/uk-holidays/search-and-book/certificated-locations/site-detail/?Id=27811&town=Pickering&county=27697&facilities=

 February
Park House, Jervaulx
Lovely CL pretty much in the middle of nowhere. In theory you can walk to a pub but I never found the path. 2 loos are the sole facilities but a seasonal tea room looked good (closed when I was there). 6 miles north of Masham.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/uk-holidays/search-and-book/certificated-locations/site-detail/?Id=27786

 April
Kingsbury Water Park C&CC
Big, mixed site with full facilities. Handy for a stop-over in the Midlands but I wouldn't go out of my way.

 http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/westmidlands/suttoncoldfield/kingsburywaterpark

 May
Dockray Meadows CC
A good find - a CC club (but no toilets), in a quiet part of the Western Lakes and a shop across the road. 

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/caravanclubapps/applications/uk-caravan-sites-and-parks/SiteDetails.aspx?csid=21868

 June
See Wales

 July
Abbot's House, Goathland
Hookup in the yard, plus a cowshed of a toilet block. Most of the site is large grass fields. Can walk to the station. Dreadful access road, and that would put me off going again.

 http://abbotshouse.org.uk/

 August
Richmond Hargill House CC. 
A bit exposed and noisy near the A66 so probably won't bother again.

 http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/caravanclubapps/applications/uk-caravan-sites-and-parks/SiteDetails.aspx?csid=21901

 September
See Belgium to Germany

December
Avoid unless you have to go there! 

http://www.nightstopatthehawthorne.co.uk/

2017

January
Tudor Springs CL
Handy for Hull

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/east-riding-of-yorkshire/hull/tudor-springs/


Coniston Coppice Park CC
Whopping site, bus stop outside, set in trees.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/cumbria/cumbria/coniston-park-coppice-caravan-club-site/

March
Littledale Croft CL.
Nice grass site, no facilities except a light, a tap, hookup and bins. Probably a lovely view on a good day. Good for another visit.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/north-yorkshire/settle/littledale-croft/
April
Blackshaw Moor CC
Usual thing but near a really noisy road, good location for the White Peak.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/peak-district/staffordshire/blackshaw-moor-caravan-club-site/

May
Littledale Croft CL, Hellifield. 
Good location, a grass site with no facilities except a hookup, tap and bins.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/north-yorkshire/settle/littledale-croft/

The Howard CC, Rosedale Abbey. 
OK but linear tightly packed and near a road. I'd find a CL instead when I go next time.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/yorkshire/north-yorkshire/the-howard-rosedale-abbey-caravan-club-site/

 July
Canada Fields
Fine for a rally, otherwise one for fishermen only, as that is the main attraction.
http://www.canadafieldscaravanpark.co.uk/

August
See Wales

 September
Abbey View CL, Aislaby
Small level field, near the park and ride for Whitby and walking distance to a pub (not tried)

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/north-yorkshire/whitby/abbey-view/

October
Farfield Farm, Castleton
Slightly sloping, nightmare to get to, lovely view, bit expensive.

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/derbyshire/castleton/farfield-farm/


2018

January
Knaresborough CMC
Treeless site but great bistro and bus stop right outside. Usual good facilities.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/yorkshire/north-yorkshire/knaresborough-caravan-club-site/

 February
Bridge Farm CL, Snaith
Untidy field, very scruffy farm detritus, irritating chickens, but lots of bird song. Not recommended. Now suspended from CMC.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/east-riding-of-yorkshire/goole/bridge-farm-1/

March
New England Bay CMC, Drummore
Right on the beach, nice and secluded, would go again.

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/ecommerce/uksites/booking/listing?region=Scotland&county=Dumfries+&+Galloway&siteId=NEB

 May
Priory Farm, Deersham, Suffolk
No wifi, no shops near, no facilities. OK for a couple of nights, nice peaceful site in good location for the county.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/suffolk/saxmundham/priory-farm/

White House Beach CMC, Lowestoft
Nice site, option of being right on the beach. No shops nearby though.

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/ecommerce/uksites/booking/listing?region=East+Anglia&county=Suffolk

 June
Willow House CL, Wiggington
A gem. Secluded, bacon butties and a bus stop. 

 https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/north-yorkshire/york/willow-house/


Riverview, Pateley Bridge
Big, well organised but expensive site, near the river and easy walking distance to the village.

 http://riversidepateleybridge.co.uk/

 August
Grouse and Claret, nr Matlock
Good site in great location with bus links and a shopping centre next door. Marston's pub. Little bit scruffy here and there on the site but it was the end of August.
https://www.grouseandclaretcaravanpark.co.uk/

November
Holme Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Holmfirth
Friendly, lots of facilities, full of trees and has a pond. Wouldn't know you where just outside Huddersfield. Possibly a bit cramped in summer. Some of the driving in the area is difficult.
http://www.holmevalleycamping.com/

2019

January
Durham Grange CMC
Flat and featureless, near the A1 but good location.
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/north-east-england/county-durham/durham-grange-caravan-club-site/

March
Crofts End Farm
Eden Valley, simple but nice views, lovely owner, should go again.
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/cumbria/appleby-in-westmorland/croft-ends-farm/

 May
Clifden Eco Beach - Ireland
Beautiful site, how camping should be, good location.
https://clifdenecocamping.ie/

Spiddal, Nr Galway - Ireland
Not 100% sure this is the right link, the place I stayed was deserted...

 July
Lydiate Windmill, for Crosby/Formby, CMC
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/merseyside/liverpool/lydiate-windmill/

 August
Heath Cottage, Jameston, CMC
Quiet site, good facilities, best feature is bus stop giving access to whole of S Pembs.
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/wales/pembrokeshire/tenby/heath-cottage/

 Frodesley Grange Farm, CCC
Noisy due to farm dogs, and narrow lanes mean probably wouldn't recommend but shower/loo good and clean.
https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/shropshire/shrewsbury/frodesleygrangefarm/

September
Whitby
North Yorkshire Moors CMC
The usual, slightly less bland, but have to drive everywhere.
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/yorkshire/north-yorkshire/north-yorkshire-moors-caravan-club-site/

 Bamburgh
Bamburgh Touring Caravans - Fowberry Farm
Lovely little site, great view of castle, worth going back to.
http://www.bamburgh-touring-caravans.co.uk/

 Dundee
Balbirnie Park CMC
Decent site in drab town but handy for rail links and shops.
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/scotland/fife/balbirnie-park-caravan-club-site/

October
Whitby (Musicport)
Folly Gardens
In the town, pitches very close to each other, expensive. But good for out of season.
https://www.follygardens-whitby.co.uk/

 2020 - Lockdown year 1

 January
Burrs Park CMC
Taxi ride to Manchester's tram system, or get the train (possibly steam). Pub right next door (Brown Cow), plus cafe. Good choice for Manchester.
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/north-west-england/lancashire/burrs-country-park-caravan-club-site/

February
Deepdale Backpackers Campsite
Rally with SMCF
Great facilities, lots of pitches close together though so not sure what it would be like in summer. Bus stop and shops right outside.
https://www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/

Lockdown came in in March.

July
Lodge Farm CL, Barnard Castle
Good, open, level site off the beaten track, no loo but all disposals. Nothing nearby at all!
Bridgend, Arran
Middle of the island, rural but with facilities, 10 mins drive to shops.

October
Tewkesbury Abbey CMC
Great location, in the town but not noisy.

2021 - Lockdown year 2

April
Hebden Bridge CMC
Repeat visit. No toilets. Allow extra time for traffic congestion.

May
Bridlington CMC 
Inland site. Quiet,soulless but bus service along the coast. CL right next door looked interesting!
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/yorkshire/east-riding/bridlington-caravan-club-site/

September
Lady Margaret's Park CMC
Not sure if it counts because I never got in, arriving too late. No late arrivals area, just slept in the car park. Left at 6. Looked quite nice, lots of rabbits. Near Shrewsbury (for pre-festival camping)

2022

January
Chatsworth CMC 
Direct access to the park, good facilities, within what was a walled garden.

March 
Monnow Bridge
Right in the town centre, small and full of statics. Facilities better than expected. 

April
The Farm, CL nr Boston 
Very flat rural, no facilities except water and disposal. Friendly owner.

May
Peel Camping Park, Isle of Man
Excellent but not scenic, urban campite. Access to buses, town centre, supermarket all within 10 mins walk. Very quiet when I was there, could be a nightmare in summer as it is is two massive open fields. 

July
Milestone, nr Newark
Useful location, next to the A1. Pitch numbers 60+ overlook the lakes. Grass available. Pub food next door at brewery. CMC affiliate.

Waterfront Park, West Stockwith nr Gainsborough - 100th location
Canalside location, good facilities and friendly. 3 eateries but check they are doing food. Independent.

Bleak House Farm, York
Just off A19 in York city, close to Barbican. Just a field with water. CCC.

September
Woodhall Spa
First CCC site, looked a really interesting place and good site, but was too ill to investigate. Need to go back. 

2023
January
Meathop Fell CMC
Lovely site, rumoured to be peaceful all year. Bus stop 20 mins away. Food van visits. 

March
Melrose Gibson Park CMC
In town, handy for all facilities, bus stop and train access. Slightly cramped but all mod cons.

April
Slingsby, Castle Howard CCC
Fine but not much to do in bad weather, unreliable/infrequent bus. 1 pub in village. Long thin site, walks.

Milestones, Newark
CMC affiliate. Lakes, walks, brewery. Right on the A1.

June
Beadnell Bay CCC
Huge flat, open site. Beach/bus stop/village 5 mins walk.  Like many CCC sites you can be surrounded on all 4 sides by other people so I think I'd probably go to a CL next time. 

September
Cambridge CCC
Big and flat, shop and bus stop in walking distance.

Canterbury CCC
Nice wooded areas, but grass pitch very slopey. Bus stop outside. Outskirts of city.

Daleacres CMC
Near Hythe but no bus. Standard site. Narrow lanes. 

Broomfield Farm CMC
Near Lewes. Mixed - one big open flat area but with wooded areas off. Very peaceful, owls, birds etc. Middle of nowhere though, narrow lanes.

Hill Farm CMC CL
Small flat field on farm, no facilities except water/Elsan point. Planes from Duxford overhead. No bus/shop.

October
Willow Lane CCC CS
Electric on meter. Small, flat enclosure with hard standings, no facilities except water/Elsan. 10 mins walk in to Beverley, with shops, train and bus station.

November
Tafarn Snowdonia Parc
Gwaunfawr. Medium sized, level, site attached to a modern pub/microbrewery. All facilities, bus stop to Beddgelert/Caernarvon and connections all over Gwynedd. 

2024

March
Lower Wensleydale CMC, near Leyburn
Multi-level site, lots of trees, bus stop and 20 min walk to village. Only an hour from home. 










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