Aerial photography.

[mikeE]

So often posts ask for information about sites people intend to visit and the replies are helpful and informative which shows how valuable forums such as this one are. I'm thinking of John I. Stephen and his recent request for information on Moreton in Marsh. I go to www.multimap.com, type in the post code of the site to be visited, zoom in on the map then click on aerial photo. The picture may well be out of date but it does give some idea of the site and surroundings. John, Moreton looks lovely from the air - which it is.

Mike E

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Well done - this will definately give a good overall picture of the site and district.

 

[AnnM1]

We found the Moreton in Marsh site to be a tad crowded when we visited last September. The small town, within walking distance, is mainly laid to restaurants! You really need to use the car to explore further afield as the roads seem to be heavy with traffic - cycle at your peril.

We personally prefer the site at Cirencester.

 

[RayS]

We found the Moreton in Marsh site to be a tad crowded when we visited last September. The small town, within walking distance, is mainly laid to restaurants! You really need to use the car to explore further afield as the roads seem to be heavy with traffic - cycle at your peril.

We personally prefer the site at Cirencester.

I agree - like Broadway better too.

 

[nor]

we had a look at this site in august, thinking of visiting at a later date . but we felt it was big crowded with no outlook, everyone seemed to be on top of one another. morton was quite nice but the market there was the same as any where else. im sorry but we cant all like the same things and places. we also had a look at the cc site in broadway and thought this was lovely. walking distance to broadway and lots of walks close by nice views and well laid out and very attractive site.

 

[Pete4]

Try google earth. The detail is a lot better, in some locations you can see into peoples back yards, ohh err missus.

 

[mikeE]

Now - why the sudden rush to find out Petes post code ? ? ?

Mike E

 

[JohnI.Stephen]

Hello Mike e. yes I am very familiar with multimap steetmap and all sorts digital maps etc. My post was really to find out if there are things to avoid and best places to pitch etc. LB has mentioned a specific pitch so I'll bow deeply and see if it's free.

I have tried Google Earth but I'm not sure what it's supposed to do. It look impressive but the level of detail that i have seen (at least for the UK) makes it relatively useless IMHO.

John

 

[rob_jax]

Hi John,

With Google Earth, the detail you see depends on the region you live in - I can easily see our Eriba at the bottom of our garden - although the map is 2 or 3 years old - and so it's our old Eriba Puck.

Robert

 

[inspireme]

I have been reading this forum for along time but have never posted, just wanted to comment on the aerial photography.

I run a campsite directory its been online for about 10months, each campsite (basic or detailed listing) has a map which allows you to view aerial photography of the site.

Eg: http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-woodland_springs_touring_park-113.html

I only have 220 campsites currently, but its completly free so hopefully i can get a bigger takeup on it by next season.

Hope nobody objects to this post, i realise it maybe considered advertising but this really wasnt my intention.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

I downloaded Google Earth sometime ago - after messing with it I found out it was a load of crap. I was told again about it the other day and they said its great so I gave it another go. Every location I put in was just a fuzzy brown/green. Ahhhhh I was told, but you go to Trafalgar Sq. and see what that looks like - duh! For the UK people as far as I can see its about as useful as the proverbial "t*ts on a bull*.

 

[rob_jax]

Google Earth - the UK and NL are partially covered by satellite strips about 30km wide by 60km long.

It just so happens that I can see our UK house and our office in Schiedam, Holland in better than 1 metre resolution.

Obviously they know which side the bread is buttered, by looking after the important people (me) and discriminating against the likes of Lord Brakewynde. HeHe.

Robert

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Google Earth - the UK and NL are partially covered by satellite strips about 30km wide by 60km long.

It just so happens that I can see our UK house and our office in Schiedam, Holland in better than 1 metre resolution.

Obviously they know which side the bread is buttered, by looking after the important people (me) and discriminating against the likes of Lord Brakewynde. HeHe.

Robert

Hmmmmmm power to the peasants hey, before you start revolting dont forget what happened to Wat Tyler :OP

 

[rob_jax]

Google Earth - the UK and NL are partially covered by satellite strips about 30km wide by 60km long.

It just so happens that I can see our UK house and our office in Schiedam, Holland in better than 1 metre resolution.

Obviously they know which side the bread is buttered, by looking after the important people (me) and discriminating against the likes of Lord Brakewynde. HeHe.

Robert

Likewise, remember Charles I.

Or maybe the lack of map detail is because you need to clean up around the estate?

Robert