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Marches Meet - petrol
The petrol station in Newcastle on Clun shuts at lunchtime on Satrurday; I expect it'll shut at tea-time on Friday, & won't be open on Sunday. So, as Keith just mentioned below, make sure you fill up before you get too far into banjo-country
For those coming via the A49, nearest filling station is in Craven Arms, at the Harry Tuffins supermarket, a few hundred yards North of the mini-roundabout where you'll turn off towards Clun. There's also a pretty decent cafe there.
There's also the Harry Tuffins on the A49 on the edge of Ludlow (1st. roundabout on the outskirts of Ludlow, heading North - turn left), and another Tuffins in Cleobury Mortimer, on the left just as you're leaving the town towards Ludlow. All these three are open until 9.00 p.m.
If you're coming from the North, down the A49, and approach the venue via Bishops Castle, the last where place you can be reasonably sure of filling up is Church Stretton - filling station on the right, just past the crossroads with traffic lights, with the town centre to the right.
As far as Aberystwyth is concerned, IIRC, there's a filling station on the edge of the town, on the left as you're approaching.
For those coming via the A49, nearest filling station is in Craven Arms, at the Harry Tuffins supermarket, a few hundred yards North of the mini-roundabout where you'll turn off towards Clun. There's also a pretty decent cafe there.
There's also the Harry Tuffins on the A49 on the edge of Ludlow (1st. roundabout on the outskirts of Ludlow, heading North - turn left), and another Tuffins in Cleobury Mortimer, on the left just as you're leaving the town towards Ludlow. All these three are open until 9.00 p.m.
If you're coming from the North, down the A49, and approach the venue via Bishops Castle, the last where place you can be reasonably sure of filling up is Church Stretton - filling station on the right, just past the crossroads with traffic lights, with the town centre to the right.
As far as Aberystwyth is concerned, IIRC, there's a filling station on the edge of the town, on the left as you're approaching.
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Marches Meet - 'Day Trippers' - parking
know there's a number of riders from here & other fora who're planning on coming just for Saturday - ride-out, natter, etc.
It looks as if we'll be able to use the car park of the adjacent nursery/community centre - just waiting for a definite 'yes' on this.
Please use this area, rather than the camping field, to avoid congestion on the narrow lane leading to the field
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It looks as if we'll be able to use the car park of the adjacent nursery/community centre - just waiting for a definite 'yes' on this.
Please use this area, rather than the camping field, to avoid congestion on the narrow lane leading to the field
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Marches Meet - getting through Clun . Important!
Clun itself may appear a little confusing; there are, initially, no signs to Newcastle on Clun.
When you get into Clun, turn Left, following the brown sign to Clun Castle/ road sign for A488
Follow this for a few hundred yards, bear left across the little bridge, then turn immediately Right; there's a sign for Newcastle here, and a brown sign for the castle.
Over the last few miles after Clun the road becomes increasingly narrow & twisty, barely two cars'-widths in places. Watch out for the usual rural hazards - mud/gravel washed out of farm entrances, cow-poo, farm machinery, slow & ancient Series 2 Land Rover
When you get into Clun, turn Left, following the brown sign to Clun Castle/ road sign for A488
Follow this for a few hundred yards, bear left across the little bridge, then turn immediately Right; there's a sign for Newcastle here, and a brown sign for the castle.
Over the last few miles after Clun the road becomes increasingly narrow & twisty, barely two cars'-widths in places. Watch out for the usual rural hazards - mud/gravel washed out of farm entrances, cow-poo, farm machinery, slow & ancient Series 2 Land Rover
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Camp site location.
Camp site location.
Location : http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?module ... 08647&z=12
Location : http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?module ... 08647&z=12
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Camp site information
There's ample space, and most of the site is flat. There's an entrance to the site, reached via a lane through the village, giving access to 'our' area; this will obviate the need to descend a grassy bank on our bikes. I'll post a detailed street map nearer the date. I'll also try to arrange some signage from the main (?) road through the village.
The facilities, while not the last word in luxury, are more than adequate. There's a reaonably large, new, gents' toilet and shower block, a smaller ladies' toilet and shower block, plus an additional ladies' toilet, and a washing-up room (could double as a baby-changing area?). The gents' block is very clean, and looks newly-equipped. The ladies' facilities, and the washing-up area are currently being refurbished.
Cost is £5.00 per adult per night.
The nearest dwellings, other than the owner's house, are a few hundred yards away; the nearest buildings area nursery & community centre, which Dawn says are unlikely to be in use during our stay.
The facilities, while not the last word in luxury, are more than adequate. There's a reaonably large, new, gents' toilet and shower block, a smaller ladies' toilet and shower block, plus an additional ladies' toilet, and a washing-up room (could double as a baby-changing area?). The gents' block is very clean, and looks newly-equipped. The ladies' facilities, and the washing-up area are currently being refurbished.
Cost is £5.00 per adult per night.
The nearest dwellings, other than the owner's house, are a few hundred yards away; the nearest buildings area nursery & community centre, which Dawn says are unlikely to be in use during our stay.
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Camp site pics
General view
Ditto
Ditto, from our patch; toilets etc. highlighted
Access to 'our' patch; that lane also leads to the pub
Ladies and Gentlemen . .
Ditto
Ditto, from our patch; toilets etc. highlighted
Access to 'our' patch; that lane also leads to the pub
Ladies and Gentlemen . .
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Pub details
]The Crown Inn, Newcastle-on-Clun
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?hl= ... 8901598495
I also called here, and had a chat with Debbie & Lindsey, the owners/licensees. It's a very pleasant, homely place, and Debbie and Lindsey seem very amiable and welcoming.
They are prepared to provide breakfast to those camping, and will offer a reduced set-price dinner menu for us, provided I can give them a reasonable idea of numbers a week beforehand - I'll be reminding you about this nearer the date.
There are only 3 rooms, and there advice is to book as early as possible, if you're interested.
The Crown is 2 or 3 minute's walk from the camp site.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?hl= ... 8901598495
I also called here, and had a chat with Debbie & Lindsey, the owners/licensees. It's a very pleasant, homely place, and Debbie and Lindsey seem very amiable and welcoming.
They are prepared to provide breakfast to those camping, and will offer a reduced set-price dinner menu for us, provided I can give them a reasonable idea of numbers a week beforehand - I'll be reminding you about this nearer the date.
There are only 3 rooms, and there advice is to book as early as possible, if you're interested.
The Crown is 2 or 3 minute's walk from the camp site.
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Other B & B accommodation nearby
I don't have any more information on these places, so you'll have to research them yourselves if you're interested.
Spring Hill Farm - about 1.5 miles away : http://www.springhill-farm.org.uk/index.html
Newcastle Hall - about 3/4 mile away (Gill & I stayed there 22 years ago, on our Offa's Dyke expedition - it was good then, but anywhere with a roof would have seemed heavenly, we were so drenched) :
Newcastle Hall Phyllis Reynolds Tel: 01588 640350
More places in the area on here http://www.clun.org.uk/accommodation.htm
Spring Hill Farm - about 1.5 miles away : http://www.springhill-farm.org.uk/index.html
Newcastle Hall - about 3/4 mile away (Gill & I stayed there 22 years ago, on our Offa's Dyke expedition - it was good then, but anywhere with a roof would have seemed heavenly, we were so drenched) :
Newcastle Hall Phyllis Reynolds Tel: 01588 640350
More places in the area on here http://www.clun.org.uk/accommodation.htm
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Saturday Ride out.
OK, so provided I don't get losts (there is no guarantee) this should be the route out.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... =UTF8&z=10
Courtesy of OldGit (Keith)
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... =UTF8&z=10
Courtesy of OldGit (Keith)
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Marches Meet - how to find the camp-site
Clun Valley Camping, Newcastle-on Clun, Shropshire, SY7 8QL
From Clun Valley Camping's website : Please note that some satnav units will direct drivers away from the B4368 and onto single track roads which can be a problem for those with trailers or caravans. You should stay on the B4368 from Clun until you arrive in Newcastle.
The main landmark is The Crown Inn (only pub in the village)
Coming from South/East (Clun, Craven Arms), turn R. immediately past The Crown
Coming from West (Newtown), turn L. immediately before The Crown
Follow the lane (West Rd.) for about 100 yards; turn R. at this cottage
then turn immediately L
Follow this lane for about 90 yards; our entrance to the site is through a gate on the left.
From Clun Valley Camping's website : Please note that some satnav units will direct drivers away from the B4368 and onto single track roads which can be a problem for those with trailers or caravans. You should stay on the B4368 from Clun until you arrive in Newcastle.
The main landmark is The Crown Inn (only pub in the village)
Coming from South/East (Clun, Craven Arms), turn R. immediately past The Crown
Coming from West (Newtown), turn L. immediately before The Crown
Follow the lane (West Rd.) for about 100 yards; turn R. at this cottage
then turn immediately L
Follow this lane for about 90 yards; our entrance to the site is through a gate on the left.
It flies sideways through time
It's an electric line
To your zodiac sign
I've got a Black and Silver Machine!
It's an electric line
To your zodiac sign
I've got a Black and Silver Machine!