Whitby too much abuse?

[mickyricky]

Looks like overnighting is going to be stopped. Usual reasons spoilt by minority or is it others to blame..

Clampdown on motor homes in Whitby | The Northern Echo

 

[Channa]

Isolated cases of abuse will occur I have little doubt given the number of visitors, However the true Agenda

She said: “As a popular tourist destination there are a number of designated quality caravan and camping sites in the area which have facilities for motor homes.”

In a nutshell that is the attitude we are dealing with entrenched too (Scarborough Council has camp site owners as councillors) Scarborough of course covers Whitby.

Tourism prevention officers I am afraid

Channa

 

[Channa]

There ae no campsites in Whitby. They are all some way out of town, so suitable for caravans but not motorhomes.

Yup nearest opposite the golf course, CC site someway out of Whitby,,, Over the years the stretch towards Sandsend out of bounds the council salt park was popular before that.

Mention of Endeavour wharf, but no mention of the park at the side of the co op which I believe is separate and best bet in Whitby.

Seagulls don't need motorhomes to make a nuisance as bins will testify They are a pest,

Re caravans and motorhomes you know the difference as do I , but the council are oblivious to that re the ladies quote She said: “As a popular tourist destination there are a number of designated quality caravan and camping sites in the area which have facilities for motor homes.” from the hosses mouth ....The council I have no doubt are railroading people towards sites there is a vested interest....as a former resident of Scarborough the corruption and underhand dealings in general are nothing but self serving corruption

Channa

 

[yorkslass]

One of the campsites in Whitby only charges £27 per night low season.:scared:

Funnily enough I was only talking about the old coal yard car park in Whitby the other night, and saying how clean it always is. I can honestly say I've never come across any mess anywhere in Whitby.

Note, we are coming up to the Easter weekend so they're just letting it be known that they may tolerate motorhomes over winter, when it's not cost effective to employ wardens, but now the main season is starting, we're fair game again.

 

[Hycon]

whitby stay

had a very pleasant stay in the Marina Car park in Whitby paid to park patronized local eateries and Co Op .Looks like I wont be going this year. Rip off Britian

 

[jeffmossy]

Go to Lytham St Annes or Fleetwood instead . These towns have had the brains to create overnight parking for Motorhomes so support them instead of Whitby and spend you pennies were they are welcome

 

[Deleted member 12539]

Go to Lytham St Annes or Fleetwood instead . These towns have had the brains to create overnight parking for Motorhomes so support them instead of Whitby and spend you pennies were they are welcome

Just goggled it and overnight rates seem reasonable too. Not just one location either.

 

[malagaoth]

Whitby has many very narrow very twisty streets if they encouraged motorhomes into the town chaos would result.

I visit often and use the park and ride.

Many towns in Cornwall (and Devon) are the same its not that they dont want you they dont want the gridlock that you cause - two middle aged happy campers in a 2.5m wide 7m long motorhome who in all probability arent going to spend very much anyway can cause no end of trouble

below from Cornwall

 

[Nabsim]

So which website/forum/group is actively campaigning about this, is there one? I dont mean in Whitby I mean in UK as a whole

 

[Channa]

Go to Lytham St Annes or Fleetwood instead . These towns have had the brains to create overnight parking for Motorhomes so support them instead of Whitby and spend you pennies were they are welcome

Lythams effort of course should be applauded and a few here have enjoyed a stay ....Whitby is a totally different proposition irrespective of the measure chosen ..a totally different coastline ,the walk from Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay is simply stunning Lytham cant compete. That isn't the Yorkshireman in me.

I have been part of this community for a while and in the grander scale very little progress has been made re wildcamping . and facilities provided.

Perhaps the wrong people are lobbied advantageous rates on commercial sites or perhaps dealers is the key. Pointless whining about how easy the French get it we are not in France. Equally councils in the main are equally as blinkered Perhaps time to review a plan of action ?

Channa

 

[Channa]

So which website/forum/group is actively campaigning about this, is there one? I dont mean in Whitby I mean in UK as a whole

Our John Thompson was involved in such a group support seemed sketchy. Apathy rules the day you will get lots of moaners it unfair , I pay road tax etc brigade...

Very few become pro active ...discontent rules the day moan but do naff all about it

Sorry for the direct way I have answered your question but little has change in 10 years motorhoming of which 4 were spent full time

Channa

 

[trevskoda]

Its all the fault of greengrass.

 

[mistericeman]

I have been part of this community for a while and in the grander scale very little progress has been made re wildcamping . and facilities provided.

Channa

To be honest...
I'm not sure parking in a carpark at the side of a marina/supermarket etc with toilet block and or sluice has a great deal to do with "wild camping"

However for those that enjoy that sort of thing there IS possible a gap in the market...
BUT only if it makes financial sense for those providing the services... So don't expect it to be free.

Loch Clash as an example is £15 a night with hook up...
IMHO a tad expensive for the location BUT if enough folks are willing to pay then it's clearly working for the providers.

 

[harrow]

Its all the fault of greengrass.

Claude Jeremiah Greengrass

He had a campsite

:camper:

 

[Obanboy666]

I just park up on the Moors then rise early and travel into Whitby for the day.
I would much rather settle down for the night in a secluded quiet scenic location on the Moors than in a carpark in Whitby.

 

[Deleted member 71915]

one of the campsites in whitby only charges £27 per night low season.:scared:

Funnily enough i was only talking about the old coal yard car park in whitby the other night, and saying how clean it always is. I can honestly say i've never come across any mess anywhere in whitby.

Note, we are coming up to the easter weekend so they're just letting it be known that they may tolerate motorhomes over winter, when it's not cost effective to employ wardens, but now the main season is starting, we're fair game again.

only £27???

 

[maingate]

So which website/forum/group is actively campaigning about this, is there one? I dont mean in Whitby I mean in UK as a whole

As Channa pointed out, motorhomers are too lazy to do anything about it, even when a few try very hard to change things.

 

[mistericeman]

I just park up on the Moors then rise early and travel into Whitby for the day.
I would much rather settle down for the night in a secluded quiet scenic location on the Moors than in a carpark in Whitby.

What.... Like real "wildcamping"???

It'll never catch on fella ;-)

 

[JackieA]

Local costs around Whitby at Easter

My cycling club is having it's AGM near Whitby over Easter. The nearest campsite was oversubscribed and very expensive so I decided to do a day trip instead. I will not be spending in the town though may need to stealthily park in the car park of the venue overnight (my high top Trafic short wheelbase passes for a white van).

 

[korky]

It isn't going to worry many motorhome owners as the mainstream frowns on the few that dare not to use campsites, there isn't a massive demand in this country for councils to provide facilities as it isn't the mentality of most motorhome owners to not use campsites.

Nail. Head.
Korky.