Highlands End Campsite & Jurassic Coast Meet 8-12 July 2021 * Full * (4 Viewers)

[Wombles]

I'm booked on grass.
I wish someone would talk dirty to me!

Excuse my ignorance, but do we have to book festival in advance or can we do it down there?

Hi - not doing the first bit but have added you to the list on the first post - let me know if you want to give first name/names. Jurassic Fields tickets are cheapest bought in advance from their website https://www.jurassicfields.com/ but paying on the gate normally also possible. Will post on this thread once tickets sales for 2021 open & alert all on the list.

 

[L' Hobo]

Hi - not doing the first bit but have added you to the list on the first post - let me know if you want to give first name/names. Jurassic Fields tickets are cheapest bought in advance from their website https://www.jurassicfields.com/ but paying on the gate normally also possible. Will post on this thread once tickets sales for 2021 open & alert all on the list.

Thanks for info, as regards first name, why not, it's Owen

 

[Howard B]

We have booked three nights arrive Thursday and Depart on the Sunday. Gravel Pitch

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[Wombles]

We have booked three nights arrive Thursday and Depart on the Sunday. Gravel Pitch

Have added you to the list on the first post - please let me know if you want first names added.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Have added you to the list on the first post - please let me know if you want first names added.

I am pretty sure that Nutrocker Pat ‘s also booked but probably not told you.
Helen and Pat

 

[Howard B]

Have added you to the list on the first post - please let me know if you want first names added.

Howard & Anita. Thx

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[Wombles]

I am pretty sure that Nutrocker Pat ‘s also booked but probably not told you.
Helen and Pat

Thank you Riverbankannie - it's nice to know who is coming along & the more Funsters who book the more chance that we can get added Fun benefits like earlier arrival agreed & one dog staying free another time (in addition to the 10% early booking discount) - it's unusual for campsites to offer anything like this at such a busy time of year so we can't take this for granted.
Nutrocker Pat - have added you to the list on the first post but can remove you if required just post here or message us.

 

[Nutrocker Pat]

Howard & Anita. Thx

Yes, please keep us on the list....we are Helen and Pat. Many thanks.
Let us hope that the situation will have improved by then

 

[Snoopy]

Hi wombles, first time for us, just booked 4 nights for me hubby and 1 grandchild, waiting for site to confirm booking, hopefully they will confirm in the morning

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[Snoopy]

Hi wombles, just got confirmation all booked. Four nights 8th july to 12 th July gravel pitch. Please put our names on the list, Lorna and Richard Caitlin Grandaughter.. Very much looking forward to meeting everyone , Thank you for your help

 

[Ginster]

Hi Hammie wolfie2 Kit44, This is the 4 day rally I'm going to, if you fancy it, better book soon as its filling up fast, see details on first post.

 

[Emmit]

Now I don't want to scare the Funsters who have booked this event for next year, BUT;

On the South West news tonight is a report that huge cracks in the cliff on this campsite have become very wide in a very short space of time.
The coastal path has been fenced off and diverted and the beach below has been closed

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[DuxDeluxe]

Now I don't want to scare the Funsters who have booked this event for next year, BUT;

On the South West news tonight is a report that huge cracks in the cliff on this campsite have become very wide in a very short space of time.
The coastal path has been fenced off and diverted and the beach below has been closed

There is a whole field between the site and the cliff path. Nothing to worry about for at least 50 years

 

[Hirsch]

There is a whole field between the site and the cliff path. Nothing to worry about for at least 50 years

It isn't such a big field, more like an exercise area unless you are referring to the hard standing pitches then agree it is a way off to the cliff edge.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

It isn't such a big field, more like an exercise area unless you are referring to the hard standing pitches then agree it is a way off to the cliff edge.

It is big enough. Nothing to worry about And not worth scaremongering about. As I said, nothing to worry about for 50 years and I’m certainly not cancelling next year

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[Kannon Fodda]

Coast path closed after 90-metre crack appears on cliffs

A NINETY metre long crack has formed in a cliff-top near West Bay.

www.dorsetecho.co.uk

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South West Coast Path closed as giant crack appears

The 90m (295ft) chasm near West Bay, Dorset, creates "extremely dangerous" conditions, officials say.

www.bbc.co.uk

That's a BIG series of holes and cracks. I did think this summer just past that it looked like there were a few cracks opening, but nothing on the scale of the photos in that article.

It's the path that runs along the edge of the campsite's field, and looks like they are allowing the path to divert through the edge of the campsite field, so you'll get a lot of walkers along the grassed pitches.

I suspect the paragliders won't be happy as it will compromise their launching area.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

I’m certainly not cancelling next year

Our liver's will be overjoyed to have read that

 

[Wombles]

Now I don't want to scare the Funsters who have booked this event for next year, BUT;

On the South West news tonight is a report that huge cracks in the cliff on this campsite have become very wide in a very short space of time.
The coastal path has been fenced off and diverted and the beach below has been closed

Thank you for alerting us to this! Got to admit we always avoid footpaths that are really close to cliff edges anywhere.
For all those booked - having looked at the news articles & knowing the footpaths there quite well can see that the cracks are on the public footpath outside the boundary of the campsite & beyond the dog walking field so a long way from even the (red on map) tent pitches. The grass pitches for motorhomes & caravans (purple), gravel pitches (grey), & hardstanding (brown) are much further away as can be seen on the site map below:

Download the Park Map for Highlands End Holiday Park

Download Highlands End Holiday Park map. Shows layout of accommodation and on site facilities, including showers, toilets and restaurant.

wdlh.co.uk

As can be seen in the photos below Highlands End are allowing public access so walkers can divert through their land safely then back onto the footpath - the route is through one part of the tent camping area so shouldn't bother anyone on motorhome pitches at all & there are still good walking routes to both Eype & West Bay beaches from the campsite

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[carolyn]

We walked that path a few times on our last stay last month. It’s good that they keep a close eye on it. It’s ironic though because they had tidied up the path and levelled it nicely so that you weren’t walking single file in a gully along that top bit! Certainly won’t put us off.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

the route is through one part of the tent camping area so shouldn't bother anyone on motorhome pitches at all & there are still good walking routes to both Eype & West Bay beaches from the campsite

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Last summer all grass pitches were available to motorhomers, caravans and the few tents. There were 3 or 4 funsters on the meet who were in the diverted footpath row to the left of the photo.. As it happens a remarkably windy spot but which offered an opportunity of good views. Unfortunately the diverted footpath route will have a perceived effect on security for those end pitches with non campers passing by.

It's a big site overall, so plenty of places to pitch up and avoid the route. Certainly no reason not to be going.

 

[Jandz]

Hiya! I'm booked for next year.....had carried my 2020 deposit over so dates for 2021 now all booked (Wed - Mon). Soooooo hoping we all make it.
Janet

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[Nanniemate]

OH well, if the van falls into the sea after parking in a 'safe area' it insured, lets hope we done spill the wine on the way down

And it better be at the end of the week because then we would had a lovely time before hand it would be frustrating if it happened at the beginning.

 

[Wombles]

Hiya! I'm booked for next year.....had carried my 2020 deposit over so dates for 2021 now all booked (Wed - Mon). Soooooo hoping we all make it.
Janet

We are keeping our fingers crossed too! Have added you to the list now

 

[NicandJay]

Hi....looking on Jurrasic Fields website it says tickets unavailable... dos that mean sold out or not released yet? Anyone know?

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[Wombles]

Hi....looking on Jurrasic Fields website it says tickets unavailable... dos that mean sold out or not released yet? Anyone know?

Not released yet - the cheapest tickets will be those bought earliest then go up nearer the time & most expensive on the gate - it hasn't ever sold out yet but is growing each year & attracting more mainstream acts. Suggest liking & following their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jurassicfields for the latest updates - their website isn't updated as quickly.

 

[NicandJay]

Ah ok thanks. Says I can take a well behaved dog... is it suitable as festivals go for a mutt in your opinion? Not been to a festival before... is this a good gentle introduction? All previous attendees please feel free to comment...

 

[Wombles]

Ah ok thanks. Says I can take a well behaved dog... is it suitable as festivals go for a mutt in your opinion? Not been to a festival before... is this a good gentle introduction? All previous attendees please feel free to comment...

Sorry as mentioned in the first post - dogs not allowed at Jurassic Fields Festival was the last update we had - not many festivals do allow dogs due to either the rules of the land they are on or the high volume of people expected.

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[Wombles]

In case anyone hasn't already seen it - here's the latest on the cliff section which did collapse https://wdlh.co.uk/blog/cliff-fall-...7Rf23mWKjTewAR4u7-vvtMy5cUfo_RS_VgwHTy4bO8t6E
It did take out a section of the top dog walking field but still 50m to the tent pitches & further to the motorhome & caravan ones so we should be fine!

 

[Nanniemate]

Um I have that sinking feeling .......... Can't wait for July

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Um I have that sinking feeling .......... Can't wait for July

Probably the only sinking that will happen then will be copious quantities of wine.....

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