Weather looking a little wintry, I chose to head back to Brockalee Farm for this weekend, 16A and hardstanding, it ticks the boxes! A pleasant journey along the A69 soon brought us to our destination. Cath unlocked the coded gates and we were soon setting up on pitch. There were two other caravans on site, so we were not alone for our wintry weekend.
For the first time, I actually put the aerial in its vertical position, with the nearest transmitter being a relay one, it was the only way to get a good reliable signal. Pontop Pike just wasn’t playing ball with constant picture breakup. But in its new position, the picture was superb. Only 21 channels however, but the main ones were there. Saturday came and went.
Sunday, following breakfast we headed out for a brisk walk into Bardon Mill. There’s not much to see hear although there was a small cafe and pub in then town should a drink/meal take your fancy. We crossed the footbridge over the South Tyne and then pretty much headed back. Bardon Mill is on the opposite side of the A69 to the campsite, so cross carefully! The weather continues to get colder with wintry showers, so we stayed inside for the rest of the day. Monday morning, pack-up time and back to storage. After dropping the ‘van in its usual place, we went to see the original owner regarding our new storage pitch. This would be available on our next outing, so we will wait and see.
The site is easy access from the A69. It is all hardstanding with large pitches, enough for caravan, awning and car in-front. Toilet block is superb, complete with two showers and two toilets. Bins, CDP, water, waste all in the same vicinity. Gates are locked by a coded padlock, the code which you are given when you book. Electric is 16A so no tripping issues in the winter. Jeff is a great guy, always stops for a chat. And of course, we got our free range eggs upon arrival. We’ll be back.
- Date: 11th February 2017
- Nights: 2
- Pitch #5
- GPS: 54.977169, -2.355969
- A69 > C307