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Paulatic wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 1:15pm

leftpoole wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 11:33am There are sites not opening at all this year due to toilet cleaning regulations. Take for instance Camping in the Forest sites. A very popular site called 'Roundhills' in New Forest is staying closed!

That’ll be why they state their opening dates as,

Open 12th April - 27th September 2021

TrevA wrote: ↑12 May 2021, 7:45am

leftpoole wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 5:44pm

TrevA wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 4:01pm Toilets and washrooms are already open, though not all of them, every other cubicle is closed to enable social distancing. I’ve just been away in my Campervan and this was the situation last week. Showers are due to re-open on 17th May. On larger sites, you may find a restriction on the numbers that can be in the toilet block at any one time. At the site I was at, it was 3 people at a time (managed by a wristband that is disinfected in Milton fluid between uses).

The site you used has been breaking the regulations. ALL campers in Vans or Caravan MUST have their own washing and toilet facilities.

I’m sorry, but that is not correct.

This is the current guidance on shared toilet facilities, quoted from Gov.uk.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-saf ... on#sec-2-2

Bathrooms

Shared toilet facilities are permitted, and clear signage should be provided on how to use shared toilets in line with social distancing and social contact rules.
Shared shower facilities are permitted but should only be used where social distancing can be managed. All possible steps should be taken to minimise household mixing and reduce the risk of transmission. Where possible, this should include assigning shared shower facilities to one permitted group of 6 people or 2 households/bubbles (i.e. making them private) or running a reservation-and-clean rota (whereby one permitted group of 6 people or 2 households/bubbles can exclusively book the shared facilities for a fixed time, and the facilities are cleaned thoroughly between reservations). Where it is not possible to manage social distancing and minimise household mixing, shared shower facilities should remain closed.
Where showers and toilets are shared, clear use and cleaning guidance should be set to ensure they are kept clean and clear of personal items, and that social distancing is managed.

If you feel the above is wrong, please quote the source of your info.

TrevA wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 4:01pm Toilets and washrooms are already open, though not all of them, every other cubicle is closed to enable social distancing. I’ve just been away in my Campervan and this was the situation last week. Showers are due to re-open on 17th May. On larger sites, you may find a restriction on the numbers that can be in the toilet block at any one time. At the site I was at, it was 3 people at a time (managed by a wristband that is disinfected in Milton fluid between uses).

mattheus wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 11:26am

leftpoole wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 9:49am I will at the risk of the wrath others who 'apparently' have been camping and using site Toilets write what the Government regulations are.

Go on then. You have an attentive audience.

leftpoole wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 9:49am I am booked now on half a dozen Farm sites through the next few months. These sites only have a Tap for water and a Compost style toilet facility. Own cleaning products will be used and can be obtained via Amazon. Bio Cleaning wash -Wet wipe style. I like to go 'Wild' camping-
proper camping...

Good use of quotes in 'Wild' Camping. Doesn't sound very 'Wild' to me ...

p.s. I guarantee the rules will change before you make your final trip. Make sure you check the updates!

Oldjohnw wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 7:16am I thought that they are already allowed to open toilet facilities. But some don’t, presumably because of extra cleaning. They are not obliged to at any time.

Thehairs1970 wrote: ↑8 May 2021, 5:08pm

markjohnobrien wrote: ↑8 May 2021, 2:41pm Already stated he doesn’t have room: please read the OP’s information in the thread -

“My touring bike is a road bike that was made for me in 1978 and designed for 700 x 23 tyres, a very common size at the time. Anything larger won't fit”

Clear and to the point.

That’s me told. Blimey.

Thehairs1970 wrote: ↑8 May 2021, 12:12pm Am I the only one who is wondering about 23’s being narrow for touring?

andrew_s wrote: ↑6 May 2021, 1:01am That wasn't there before.

So not only is it the same overall design as an Akto, it's pretty much the same size too.
Seems quite decent value to me (Akto user)

Compared with other single person tents, the sleeping area, whilst not cramped, definitely won't allow another person, and the porch area is relatively generous, so you can get 4 panniers in and still leave the door unobstructed or have somewhere to cook.


"Tested to force 8" is about 40 mph, which is as much as most people would want to camp in, though there's a difference between putting a tent up in 40 mph, and an already up tent not blowing down in 40 mph.
The Akto will reputedly do 80 mph (there are some nutters who like to go out and test how strong their tents are).
eg https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2r4dys

bikepacker wrote: ↑3 May 2021, 12:17pm

leftpoole wrote: ↑3 May 2021, 12:04pm
Well, in answer. I was in the Club for Farm pitches only. Magazine too.

Older much more ingrained in the Club-rule-the roost. Mention a new Hilleberg or such plus a Titanium stove and it is ignored in the main by others. (Unlike bicycle riders!)
All (most) get togethers are in the North. attended by hard and fast walkers. Cyclists get a mention from time to time.

Obviously you have never been to their AGM or one of the larger meets. If you had you would have seen Hilleberg Aktos in abundance and many using titanium stoves. I would say at the Bath Racecourse AGM there were at least 15 cycle campers in addition to the walking backpackers.

Sweep wrote: ↑3 May 2021, 10:17am I'd be interested in how many pitch places are available, what sort of prices they may be, whether they tend to have basic facilities. Toilets and access to showers?