Goatfell Farm CL
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We stayed there a couple of times last year as it's relatively close to home.
Use the A50 west from the M1 to near Sudbury, then north on the A515 to the outskirts of Ashbourne, then west on the A52 but go straight on along the A523 to Bottomhouse, then north up the B5053 and the site is on the right - watch out for speed cameras between Ashbourne and Bottomhouse, they can catch the unwary out on the downhills into the villages.
You can check the layout if to find the site on Google Earth, all the pitches are a decent size with the two on the west side backing up to Leylandii trees which block the late afternoon / early evening sun - the three on the east side aren't shaded as much and most people pitch inwards facing the two paddocks. The one paddock can be used for dog exercise, the other had sheep last year. Each pitch has EHU, fresh water and waste drain.
Leek and Ashbourne are easy to get to but traffic in Ashbourne is always horrendous and even worse at weekends and market days - Leek is nearer, with supermarkets etc but not much else to recommend it..
The local area is nice, the Staffordshire part of the Peak District being much quieter than the better-known Derbyshire part - there are nice walks along the Manifold Trail (ex-Leek & Manifold Light Railway) and Monsal Trail (ex-Midland main line railway) which are good for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters. You can also walk along the Caldon Canal which parallels the Churnet Valley Heritage Railway but parts may be unsuitable for a mobility scooter and may be best to take the train.
The Cottage Kitchen Country Cafe is close by the site with a good reputation - try the local delicacy, Staffordshire Oatcakes filled with your choice - there is an original "hole-in-the-wall" oatcake shop in Leek, just opposite Argos, if you want to try some with your own fillings - open from early am to lunchtime.
Can't really advise on pubs as I'm teetotal now!
Use the A50 west from the M1 to near Sudbury, then north on the A515 to the outskirts of Ashbourne, then west on the A52 but go straight on along the A523 to Bottomhouse, then north up the B5053 and the site is on the right - watch out for speed cameras between Ashbourne and Bottomhouse, they can catch the unwary out on the downhills into the villages.
You can check the layout if to find the site on Google Earth, all the pitches are a decent size with the two on the west side backing up to Leylandii trees which block the late afternoon / early evening sun - the three on the east side aren't shaded as much and most people pitch inwards facing the two paddocks. The one paddock can be used for dog exercise, the other had sheep last year. Each pitch has EHU, fresh water and waste drain.
Leek and Ashbourne are easy to get to but traffic in Ashbourne is always horrendous and even worse at weekends and market days - Leek is nearer, with supermarkets etc but not much else to recommend it..
The local area is nice, the Staffordshire part of the Peak District being much quieter than the better-known Derbyshire part - there are nice walks along the Manifold Trail (ex-Leek & Manifold Light Railway) and Monsal Trail (ex-Midland main line railway) which are good for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters. You can also walk along the Caldon Canal which parallels the Churnet Valley Heritage Railway but parts may be unsuitable for a mobility scooter and may be best to take the train.
The Cottage Kitchen Country Cafe is close by the site with a good reputation - try the local delicacy, Staffordshire Oatcakes filled with your choice - there is an original "hole-in-the-wall" oatcake shop in Leek, just opposite Argos, if you want to try some with your own fillings - open from early am to lunchtime.
Can't really advise on pubs as I'm teetotal now!
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Never stayed in that CL but the area is lovely. Lud’s Church is worth a visit. It just appears out of nowhere.
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Forget the staffs version of an oatcake - they're too thin and greasy - go for the Derbyshire ones - alot more to them and they grill ever so well on a cadac! Plenty to see and do in the area, as it's on our doorstep.
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Hi Roger thanks for all of the information gratefully received when we go in a few weeks time
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BB is booked to go there later this month - the 3 pitches on the east side are indeed best pitched front first - but when we were there motorhomes didn't bother.
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Been in contact with the owner he trying to keep me Pitch 1 and would i be better pitch front in .for views.
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DD Me and the wife have read the reviews saying there is some great views so cannot wait to see it
Yes - pitch front in if you can - the path to the toilet, etc is straight in from of that pitch.
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Hi Roger we will use the mover to park the caravan front in thanks for the update about the path it will come in handy for our stay.
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According to the US CDC in a paper published quite a while back the chance of catching Covid by contact is less than 1 in 10000 compared to aerosol transmission. Given that toilets and shower blocks are so well ventilated you are more at risk of hyperthermia or pneumonia when using them. But a pub…….🍷😂
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oatcakes - Roger you needn't wait till you are in the area for your oatcake fix...you can order online. Seen these on sale in the local petrol station today.
Yes, I get mine delivered by courier from Povey's in Biddulph, 5 dozen at a time - they're best eaten fresh but will freeze ok.
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Just look them up online if we like them might order the same amount very good price
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