Some friends and I were thinking about doing some walking in the Peak District over the Easter weekend. Some of the people at campsites we spoke to told us that there has been heavy rain there over the past couple of weeks and a lot of the campsites were unusable because they are waterlogged. Frankly, this sounds like a bit of a nightmare. As we'll be travelling from London, my question is: is it worth the effort of will it just be muddy, wet, cold and miserable?
"jimmyjames" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]... is it worth the
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effort of will it just be muddy, wet, cold and miserable?
Hopefully someone can give us a bit of insight.
james
Of course it will be muddy, wet and cold. This is the Peak District we are talking about and it is only early April. But these conditions can apply to any time of the year including the summer months. It`s all part of the fun of camping and in my opinion if you have to ask such questions then you should stay south of Watford Gap.
Some friends and I were thinking about doing some walking in the Peak District over the Easter weekend. Some of the people at campsites we spoke to told us that there has been heavy rain there over the past couple of weeks and a lot of the campsites were unusable because they are waterlogged. Frankly, this sounds like a bit of a nightmare. As we'll be travelling from London, my question is: is it worth the effort of will it just be muddy, wet, cold and miserable?
There has been some heavy rain here over the past couple of weeks - just as there has been most other places in Britain!
As to "a lot of the campsites were unusable because they are waterlogged" - that sounds either like somebody is pulling your leg.
Of course after a heavy downpour the ground will be wet and there will be standing water in places - just as anywhere else in Britain!
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effort of will it just be muddy, wet, cold and miserable?
Hopefully someone can give us a bit of insight.
james
Of course it will be muddy, wet and cold. This is the Peak District we are talking about and it is only early April. But these conditions can apply to any time of the year including the summer months. It`s all part of the fun of camping and in my opinion if you have to ask such questions then you should stay south of Watford Gap.
Well.....
The vast majority of the oficial camp sites in the Peak District are in the valley bottoms and it has [censored] it down up there so my spie^H^H^H^Hparents tell me. Having said that, provided you don't go haring about the site in your RV, 4x4 or expect to tow a van across the field it should be fine. Park your car on hard standing and walk over to the patch of grass you like and I can see no real problems. The site we used in Edale for the urw expedition up there should have no problem draining being on the side of a hill.
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Of course it will be muddy, wet and cold. This is the Peak District we are talking about and it is only early April. But these conditions can apply to any time of the year including the summer months. It`s all part of the fun of camping and in my opinion if you have to ask such questions then you should stay south of Watford Gap.
Naturally that's Watford, Herts - not Watford ND :-)
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Hello all,
Some friends and I were thinking about doing some walking in the Peak District over the Easter weekend. Some of the people at campsites we spoke to told us that there has been heavy rain there over the past couple of weeks and a lot of the campsites were unusable because they are waterlogged. Frankly, this sounds like a bit of a nightmare. As we'll be travelling from London, my question is: is it worth the effort of will it just be muddy, wet, cold and miserable?
Hopefully someone can give us a bit of insight.
Cheers,
-- james
Was in Edale today for the start of a wander over to the Downfall to try out some new boots. The campsite there looked ok. No leaks in the pubs either but one in each boot.
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Of course it will be muddy, wet and cold. This is the Peak District we are talking about and it is only early April. But these conditions can apply to any time of the year including the summer months. It`s all part of the fun of camping and in my opinion if you have to ask such questions then you should stay south of Watford Gap.
Naturally that's Watford, Herts - not Watford ND :-)
No, it is Watford, Northants. A good bit further North.:-)
-- Roger Chapman so far this year 27 summits New - 16 (Marilyns 4, Sweats 1, Outlying Fells 11) Repeats - 11( Marilyns 2, Sweats 6, Wainwrights 11) Knackered knee - 3 times
I've just had a look at the website and there are some symbols at the bottom of the page indicating the facilities available. But I'm perplexed: what's the swirly thing, what's the bucket, and why are they apparently throwing the National Trust into a bin? -- Fran If you need my email address please ask.
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Hello all,
Some friends and I were thinking about doing some walking in the Peak District over the Easter weekend. Some of the people at campsites we spoke to told us that there has been heavy rain there over the past couple of weeks and a lot of the campsites were unusable because they are waterlogged. Frankly, this sounds like a bit of a nightmare. As we'll be travelling from London, my question is: is it worth the effort of will it just be muddy, wet, cold and miserable?
Hopefully someone can give us a bit of insight.
Cheers,
Well its been wet today with snow above 1500ft. But in Edale the ground is not near waterlogged and the forecast for Wed.and Friday are good and Thursday not too bad. The sun will soon dry the ground.Riverside pitches may be cold still,but the campsites in the village itself are away from water.If you are thinking of Edale prebook-it is always one of the busiest weekends in the year
I've just had a look at the website and there are some symbols at the bottom of the page indicating the facilities available. But I'm perplexed: what's the swirly thing, what's the bucket, and why are they apparently throwing the National Trust into a bin?
The swirly thing (meaning cooking by electric) refers to the static caravan for hire, I reckon. -- Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"
I've just had a look at the website and there are some symbols at the bottom of the page indicating the facilities available. But I'm perplexed: what's the swirly thing, what's the bucket, and why are they apparently throwing the National Trust into a bin?
The swirly thing (meaning cooking by electric) refers to the static caravan for hire, I reckon.
Thanks! We (him an' me) decided the swirly was a launderette until we saw the unmistakeable picture of a washing machine, and that was when the confusion set in. That waste disposal point still looks (to me) like the NT's oak leaves being thrown away. I've come to the conclusion that I shouldn't be looking at these websites - just about every day from now until the start of term is booked up with something, and I want a holiday! Waaah! -- Fran If you need my email address please ask.
