Off to Holmfirth

[Graham]

£21 Per night with lecky at the rising sun. Basic facilities but functional.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

seems rather steep to me!

which will make it hard to pitch the tent and hard to get a good nights kip.

 

[ferret]

We have stayed at Holme Valley before a few years ago. I think it has expanded a bit since then.
There’s plenty of great Facebook groups for pubs that let you stay in their car park/ adjacent field for free if you buy a meal.
Britstops is another.

 

[ferret]

The Old Bridge was the only place I could get into for 1 night as there is very little available. I have to say I'm perhaps out of touch with camping but £24 for a pitch in a field without electricity seems rather steep to me!

We stay mainly in the Peak District and now use farm or semi wild campsites and pay £12-15 a night.
A lot of the more serviced sites have gone bonkers with their prices since Brexit but we prefer somewhere we can go as a group and get the fire going at night.
If it has a great view a toilet and a tap we’re happy campers.

 

[Barrychuckle]

@ferret

Thanks for the reply you'll have to make sure you have the odd night wild camping on the best view in Yorkshire when I get round to sorting a gate for it!

 

[Graham]

Barry, may I suggest a heavy duty boron steel combination lock with at least a 4 digit barrel. Members could then PM you for the current code & you would then know who's visiting & hopefully get an up to date photo of the site so that you can keep an eye on it. Not sure how far away you live from there.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

@ferret

Thanks for the reply you'll have to make sure you have the odd night wild camping on the best view in Yorkshire when I get round to sorting a gate for it!

Cooper and Walsh are available for Security Duties a role a lot of ex Policemen go into when they retire.

 

[Barrychuckle]

Barry, may I suggest a heavy duty boron steel combination lock with at least a 4 digit barrel. Members could then PM you for the current code & you would then know who's visiting & hopefully get an up to date photo of the site so that you can keep an eye on it. Not sure how far away you live from there.

Thanks Graham, that's exactly what I was thinking of clearly the regulars here I know anyway so they could PM me as and when they needed. Also if I used a standard wooden gate it would be easy for walkers to climb over should they wish. Anyone I don't know I'd do a little more due diligence first. It's a pity I can't open it up completely, but the previous owner has advised me against this and I feel it makes sense to stop uninvited vehicular access. I don't want Tom & Mrs Avery on there claiming squatters rights!!!!!

I live over 100 miles away so it's going to be a bit of a logistical challenge sorting the gate but I'll get it sorted it, it may just take a few months to sort.

 

[maltrab]

Just curious Terry, could this be within walking distance from the town?

Sorry but no, it is about 4 miles from town,, for a real close to town I would stay here Church View Holiday Let in Holmfirth by Holmfirth Info

 

[codfanglers]

Sorry but no, it is about 4 miles from town,, for a real close to town I would stay here Church View Holiday Let in Holmfirth by Holmfirth Info

Thanks, Terry. It sounds like a lot of good options. I would also try to stay at the Batty residence.

 

[maltrab]

The patio view from the back of Coddy's Farm

 

[Barrychuckle]

Thanks, Terry. It sounds like a lot of good options. I would also try to stay at the Batty residence.

CF, I've booked in at The Bridge Inn and that's slap bang in the centre of Holmfirth. Bit pricey at over £100 a night but does look really nice.

 

[Looking back and smiling]

Hi,

I'm sorry that I've only just seen this thread Maltrab as I've just now arrived in Lincolnshire after a couple of enjoyable nights at the White Horse in Jackson Bridge.

I hope your stay is enjoyable,

Vic

 

[maltrab]

Hi,

I'm sorry that I've only just seen this thread Maltrab as I've just now arrived in Lincolnshire after a couple of enjoyable nights at the White Horse in Jackson Bridge.

I hope your stay is enjoyable,

Vic

I am also back home in Lincolnshire

 

[Graham]

The weather forecast says roasting, so will sit under the trees at the packhorse bridge & watch our dog splashing in the stream. Dont sound too bad does it.?

 

[captain clutterbuck]

so will sit under the trees at the packhorse bridge

Or you could stand on the Packhorse Bridge parapet lose your balance and fall in like Smiler and Howard , a dip in the cooling stream sounds idyllic but the wet clothes on the car seats , maybe not.

 

[Barrychuckle]

Remember summer is an integral part of our favorite programme, I'm hoping for hot days when I stay for that true Summer Wine experience

 

[maltrab]

Wide angle view from the rear of Coddy's Farm