Ribblehead

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http://www.stationcampsite.com/rallies.htm

Not forgetting Hayfield where we have had a few previous meets

Hayfield has just gone a bit upmarket this year. A lot of it is now hookups and hardstanding whereas previously it was just a field. If you are not a member of the camping club they do charge quite high prices per night.

 

[kimbowbill]

Just had a thought:rolleyes2: didn't hurt, well not much:banana:
Does anybody know if the owners of the pub have been reading these threads.
If so, it might be an idea to give them a vote of confidence and have another meet there.
The downside is that it does get boring to keep going to the same place (for the people that did go.
On the other hand, you should get more attendees if it is a central meet.:wacko:

I hope to god they haven't read it, i'm sure they are quite used to differences of opinion and peoples views on prices, but............ its the names that the landlady was called that i totally objected too, i'm not going to lower myself by putting the whole truth and nothing but the truth on a public forum, that would be kettle calling frying pan, however, i am still entiltled to my view and that i am disgusted with the OP and he knows it

 

[scek]

I'm going to throw this one in the suggestion box as we've done it a few times now...

The Ship Inn in Sandside (near Milnthorpe, Lancashire) takes motorhomes over night (we've stopped there about 5 or 6 times, great beer, great food, brilliant view across the bay).
Add to this stopover a walk over Morecambe Bay sands on an organised walk and you have a great day out.

Just a quickie about the walk. The one from Arnside is the "official one" which we've done twice and is good.
The best one though is the "unofficial one" from Hest Bank, which is much longer and is actually across the bay (whereas the official one is across the mouth of the estuary).

The walks are on set dates due to tides etc, mainly in the summer.

 

[kimbowbill]

I'm going to throw this one in the suggestion box as we've done it a few times now...

The Ship Inn in Sandside (near Milnthorpe, Lancashire) takes motorhomes over night (we've stopped there about 5 or 6 times, great beer, great food, brilliant view across the bay).
Add to this stopover a walk over Morecambe Bay sands on an organised walk and you have a great day out.

Just a quickie about the walk. The one from Arnside is the "official one" which we've done twice and is good.
The best one though is the "unofficial one" from Hest Bank, which is much longer and is actually across the bay (whereas the official one is across the mouth of the estuary).

The walks are on set dates due to tides etc, mainly in the summer.

Hi Steve n Claire

it might be an idea to send this location to Canalsman who enters on POI database, he may miss it in this thread, along with many others

Jen xx

 

[Rubbertramp]

I'm going to throw this one in the suggestion box as we've done it a few times now...

The Ship Inn in Sandside (near Milnthorpe, Lancashire) takes motorhomes over night (we've stopped there about 5 or 6 times, great beer, great food, brilliant view across the bay).
Add to this stopover a walk over Morecambe Bay sands on an organised walk and you have a great day out.

Just a quickie about the walk. The one from Arnside is the "official one" which we've done twice and is good.
The best one though is the "unofficial one" from Hest Bank, which is much longer and is actually across the bay (whereas the official one is across the mouth of the estuary).

The walks are on set dates due to tides etc, mainly in the summer.

I've done the walk from Hest Bank....I'd highly recommend it, a fantastic experience! A dozen of us were left to wade the river to Grange while the guide took the rest on to Arnside....Brilliant Adventure! Lots of dogs on the walk too.

 

[jeffmossy]

I'm going to throw this one in the suggestion box as we've done it a few times now...

The Ship Inn in Sandside (near Milnthorpe, Lancashire) takes motorhomes over night (we've stopped there about 5 or 6 times, great beer, great food, brilliant view across the bay).
Add to this stopover a walk over Morecambe Bay sands on an organised walk and you have a great day out.

Just a quickie about the walk. The one from Arnside is the "official one" which we've done twice and is good.
The best one though is the "unofficial one" from Hest Bank, which is much longer and is actually across the bay (whereas the official one is across the mouth of the estuary).

The walks are on set dates due to tides etc, mainly in the summer.

Mmmm drove past this pub many times going to Arnside,didnt know they let motorhomes stay on the car park.Do you have to book?

 

[Canalsman]

Hi Steve n Claire

it might be an idea to send this location to Canalsman who enters on POI database, he may miss it in this thread, along with many others

Jen xx

This pub has been in the POI Downloads for ages!

You can't catch me out, Jen

 

[whitevanwoman]

Sorry to be pedantic but Milnthorpe is in Cumbria not Lancashire. Apparently it used to be the port for Kendal according to my Wainwright map of westmorland.

 

[maingate]

I'm going to throw this one in the suggestion box as we've done it a few times now...

The Ship Inn in Sandside (near Milnthorpe, Lancashire) takes motorhomes over night (we've stopped there about 5 or 6 times, great beer, great food, brilliant view across the bay).
Add to this stopover a walk over Morecambe Bay sands on an organised walk and you have a great day out.

Just a quickie about the walk. The one from Arnside is the "official one" which we've done twice and is good.
The best one though is the "unofficial one" from Hest Bank, which is much longer and is actually across the bay (whereas the official one is across the mouth of the estuary).

The walks are on set dates due to tides etc, mainly in the summer.

Very interesting to hear about the Ship Inn.

Last year we had a meal and a chat with the brand new landlord (a Geordie). It was my suggestion that he allow m/homes to overnight in exchange for a few drinks or a meal. He was a bit hesitant at first until I explained how it would work, then he was all for it. I also gave the details to a member of another forum so as to get him more trade.

He is a smashing lad and even gave us a lift back to the THS we were staying on. Hopefully, we will have an overnighter there this year.

 

[kimbowbill]

This pub has been in the POI Downloads for ages!

You can't catch me out, Jen

pfft, no flies on you Chris, lol, don't know how you do it, ya clever bugga lol xx

 

[whitevanwoman]

Very interesting to hear about the Ship Inn.

Last year we had a meal and a chat with the brand new landlord (a Geordie). It was my suggestion that he allow m/homes to overnight in exchange for a few drinks or a meal. He was a bit hesitant at first until I explained how it would work, then he was all for it. I also gave the details to a member of another forum so as to get him more trade.

He is a smashing lad and even gave us a lift back to the THS we were staying on. Hopefully, we will have an overnighter there this year.

It's just down the road from me (25 mile) - I might have a run over this weekend dependent on weather and check it out.

 

[Canalsman]

It's just down the road from me (25 mile) - I might have a run over this weekend dependent on weather and check it out.

Good plan!

 

[scek]

With regards to te Ship Inn, we give them a call the night before and they have always said yes. We park in the corner out of the way. Theres a footpath at the back of the car park behind the trees but never had any bother. Never seen another motorhome parked with us though.
Last stopped there just last week.

More on the cross bay walk. They also take a couple of tractors and quad bikes on the walk for those who need a lift when they get tired. Dogs love the walk. One of the organisers takes his Jack Russell and it goes barmy on the sands, runs around like a demented whippet, never seen a dog so happy.
We have family in Carnforth and they tell us when the walks are on as they are advertised in the local press. The last time we walked it they took us to the sand bank where the cockle pickers got caught out, it was frightening to imagine in it the dark, so far out.
On the other side they have coaches arranged to bring you back round from Grange.

 

[herbenny]

I hope to god they haven't read it, i'm sure they are quite used to differences of opinion and peoples views on prices, but............ its the names that the landlady was called that i totally objected too, i'm not going to lower myself by putting the whole truth and nothing but the truth on a public forum, that would be kettle calling frying pan, however, i am still entiltled to my view and that i am disgusted with the OP and he knows it

Although we didnt attend Ribblehead I could feel the build up to the excitment you all had about going and I was looking ofrward to hearing all your stories on your return. As I have said before we really want to go to Ribblehead so all feedback is really good, both negative and positve. I agree with you Jen no need to use such horrible names.....no one deserves to be called such names on a forum, I for one would be mortified if someone was referring to me, and I wasnt able to defend myself. Also I think I am just an old fashioned northern girl there are ways and means you address a LADY whether it is a negative comment or not.

Anyway back to Ribblehead me and hubby would love to go it will be the furthest we have attempted in our campervan so a bit of a challange for us, but judging by the photos I wouldnt miss it for the world. It will be nice to get to meet you all.....:wave:

 

[steco1958]

*****,

I concur with your post on the % of good reports, I for one have already made note of the site and will be visiting sometime in the late spring early summer.

 

[Viktor]

Likewise....I believe in making my own mind up from personal experience....I do take into account what has been written about places....I usually find between the negative reports and the positive ones, that the truth about the place is somewhere in between.

 

[tillytom]

We would also like to attend a meet. But i agree Easter might be a bit too crowded We have never stopped here before but been past a couple of times Looks great all we need now is the date!!!!

 

[whitevanwoman]

This may affect choice of date for RH meet - an Ingleton Folk Festival fundraiser event on Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March - for those who enjoy folk music, there will be lots of live music in the town centre.

Ingleton Folk Weekend

 

[Haaamster]

Please folks can we now put this unpleasant situation to bed, if the OP doesn't realise by now he was making a complete pillock of himself by continually trying to justify his remarks then it's probably best not to reply.
Sorry to interfere as I didn't attend and don't know what happened so maybe I should just keep quiet but I came in here to read about what a lovely time those that went did have.

 

[kimbowbill]

Please folks can we now put this unpleasant situation to bed, if the OP doesn't realise by now he was making a complete pillock of himself by continually trying to justify his remarks then it's probably best not to reply.
Sorry to interfere as I didn't attend and don't know what happened so maybe I should just keep quiet but I came in here to read about what a lovely time those that went did have.

er what you on about? the last few posts are discussing a new meet, think you need to read ALL of the posts not just select ones,