Totally unhelpful wardens (1 Viewer)

[GeriatricWanderer]

So, only two replies so far and two different experiences from C&CC.

 

[Derbyshire wanderer]

The cc usually give you choice of any pitches that are vacant, the cc&c escort you to your allocated pitch.

We have recently been considering joining the CCC but after watching this thread with interest and especially that unlike the CC, we hear that you are allocated a pitch of their choice, I think we will not bother.

 

[Khizzie]

On each occasion that I have been to c&cc sites which is frequent ,I have been shown a map showing what's available and then escorted to the pitch of my choice.but then again I don't go in high seasons ..Roy

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[big bertha]

I think it does depend on the wardens and time of year we have been treated differently on the same site at different times. We have been shown to pitch and another time shown map and asked to choose with cc&c.

 

[Puddleduck]

There's usually always a launch fee, can be up to a tenner for each kayak on some lakes. Some charge a fairer few squids. If you're lucky can put in somewhere quiet and unmanned, but you usually get spotted on the water

Some places you need a permit / license to go on the water - Kielder is one example - and they check your qualifications and insurance.

On each occasion that I have been to c&cc sites which is frequent ,I have been shown a map showing what's available and then escorted to the pitch of my choice.but then again I don't go in high seasons ..Roy

That is my experience as well. If they are really busy then the pitch may be allocated. When we were on Skye we were allocated a pitch but that was because the EHU was off on some of the pitches and they knew Martin uses medical equipment.

 

[Tweedie]

We have only stayed on the CCC site at Ravenglass, it was out of season but the wardens on that site were very friendly, let us pick our own pitch, we had the car with us as well, they let us park that on the pitch next to the MoHo as it was not busy. Very nice wardens did not seem to be jobs worth. Site had a nice friendly feel about it. Good location if you like the quieter side of the lake district. Obviously the wardens here were sent on a different customer service course to the ones at Keswick.

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[Derbyshire wanderer]

Thanks @Khizzie @big bertha
It would appear from your differing experiences that the CCC do not have a pitch allocation policy but let the warden decide if you get a choice or not.

 

[LadyBea]

I think you will find that Ravenglass is not owned by the ccc but is privately owned similar to cc much sites.

 

[LadyBea]

Should have read cc muc sites.

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[Janine]

Aaarghhhh...reading this thread has reminded me why I cancelled my membership of C&CC several years ago in favour of CC.

At one site, my allocated pitch was still occupied by a family in no hurry to leave way past the midday deadline. The warden wouldn't go speak to them or let me go on another pitch. I ended up tying the dogs to a nearby tree with a bowl of water and waiting for an hour in the blazing heat for them to finish packing up

We've just re-joined as they seem to have more sites and CS's for our upcoming trip to Scotland.

I'll let you know how we get on!

 

[angusboy]

We had 5 weeks in scotland and lomond campsites were the worst and luss was one ,warden was helpfull though ,and we booked 6 months in advance pitch too small for starters.and so noisey we bought ear plugs and this was start of holiday ,the other was on way back to somerset

 

[Tweedie]

I think you will find that Ravenglass is not owned by the ccc but is privately owned similar to cc much sites.

How can you tell if the site is owned by the cc&c our privately owned. Would be good to know for future reference, thanks.

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[Tweedie]

Pressed post reply to soon should have read or not our privately owned.

 

[Madeinengland]

Why do you have to pay to launch a canoe???? You just plop it in the water, not like a motor boat etc where you need a ramp ... I am obviously missing something here!

I agree a charge for launching a canoe is laughable ( or not).
I know it's naive of me but when we started canoeing the broads I was shocked that we had to license it. As motor boats pollute the water and create bank eroding wash, I'd wrongly assumed that a canoe/rowing boat would be exempt so as to encourage non motor craft.

 

[landscaper]

We had 5 weeks in scotland and lomond campsites were the worst and luss was one ,warden was helpfull though ,and we booked 6 months in advance pitch too small for starters.and so noisey we bought ear plugs and this was start of holiday ,the other was on way back to somerset

We were booked into Luss for two nights but left after one as we couldn't sleep for the dreadful road noise!

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[Ivory55]

I agree a charge for launching a canoe is laughable ( or not).
I know it's naive of me but when we started canoeing the broads I was shocked that we had to license it. As motor boats pollute the water and create bank eroding wash, I'd wrongly assumed that a canoe/rowing boat would be exempt so as to encourage non motor craft.

As they say nothing in life is free, everything has a cost now days

 

[Autowbars]

There's usually always a launch fee, can be up to a tenner for each kayak on some lakes. Some charge a fairer few squids. If you're lucky can put in somewhere quiet and unmanned, but you usually get spotted on the water

So folk can chuck rubbish in, FREE, (not that we do) but to chuck, hardly launching, you have to pay?

No wonder I ain't got a canoe, sometimes wonder why I have a MH in the UK

 

[Our Bumble]

Such a shame when things like this happen. It wouldn't be so bad if they explained why and showed a genuine interest in your request. Four hours seems an awful long time. Hope it doesn't spoil your holiday.

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[angusboy]

We were booked into Luss for two nights but left after one as we couldn't sleep for the dreadful road noise!

We booked for 3 stayed 2 never again

 

[tonyidle]

............... we had the car with us as well, they let us park that on the pitch next to the MoHo..................

In the same way that all caravanners do?

 

[Howard H]

Enlighten me people.

I rarely use pukka sites, mostly certificated ones and aires.

What is the usual way you get to your pitch on CC and C&CC sites - choose where you want to pitch or be allocated one? If it's allocation - why? If pitches can't be reserved, which I hear is the case, why not first come first to choose?
Is the same system used on all Club sites or is it left to the friendly warders to decide if it's allocation or choice?
I don't believe I'd be very happy to be told to "park there" - in fact I'd be inclined to ignore that "instruction" and find a pitch that suits me.

Maybe that's why I don't visit such formal and regulated places.

On this C&CC site they will give you a choice of pitches depending on what's available and I have seen the wardens showing people different pitches and letting the customer decide,but don't even think of trying to change if you change your mind .

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[Howard H]

Such a shame when things like this happen. It wouldn't be so bad if they explained why and showed a genuine interest in your request. Four hours seems an awful long time. Hope it doesn't spoil your holiday.

It has in a very small way Bumble ,I would have liked to have watched a little of the Olympics but the sun is shining and the local pubs serve some very nice beer . We would haved moved onto another site but thought I have paid £150 to stay here so we stopped (tight or what)lol

 

[Techno]

I'm at Abbey Wood now and a German reg vw T5 next to me is completely on the wrong side of the peg with two tents on his other side. Do I care? No and neither do the wardens it would seem
Such an inconsistency

 

[LadyBea]

How can you tell if the site is owned by the cc&c our privately owned. Would be good to know for future reference, thanks.

Sorry I've been so long, it used to say in the big sites book but that has now been omitted. I do know that Loch Ness shores, Treversal notts, Bellingham near Keilder water, Eskdale Cumbria, the site on Skye are all what they call a franchised sites. If I can find anymore I'll let you know.

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[LadyBea]

Sorry I've been so long, it used to say in the big sites book but that has now been omitted. I do know that Loch Ness shores, Treversal notts, Bellingham near Keilder water, Eskdale Cumbria, the site on Skye are all what they call a franchised sites. If I can find anymore I'll let you know.

Here's another four sites, Ashbourne, Derbys, Thetford Forest, Dartmoor & Charmouth.

 

[Zepp]

Im also sure if you are unhappy with your pitch you can ask for refund and tell them you wish to leave this is time related.

 

[Barney23]

We are currently on Derwentwater Club Site, next door to Keswick site, we asked to move as a better spot became free " no problem, just let us know where you are "

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[LadyBea]

Haven't seen the outcome from OP when he was contacting head office or have I missed it?

 

[Howard H]

We are currently on Derwentwater Club Site, next door to Keswick site, we asked to move as a better spot became free " no problem, just let us know where you are "

Yes we did have a walk up to that site and thought that's where we we will book next time,it looks very nice. Enjoy your stay

 

[Howard H]

Haven't seen the outcome from OP when he was contacting head office or have I missed it?

Hi ,I contacted the head office by email they acknowledged my complaint and told me they would get back to me within 5 working days (today) but I also got an email saying my review of the site was not really suitable to put on their web site lol

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