Deepdale CL Site

Catterick for the weekend, no not an extended caravan service, but a little CL site in Brompton-on-swale called Deepdale.

The site is accessed via the quarry entrance, followed by a short run up a single track road leading to the site entrance. Good visibility here ensures you won’t meet another unit on this stretch of the journey. We were greeted by the owner who lives in the bungalow adjacent to the site. She quickly took us onto the site where we met up with Michael, the site warden, who appears to live on-site in his motorhome. We were given a choice of two pitches, duly paid up and were left to it, just how we like it!

The site has two toilet cubicles, top end of the field, just by the side to where we had pitched. Both with sinks, towels, hand wash, information leaflets – basic, but perfectly adequate. Elsan and waste disposal are located towards the bottom end of the field. Flowers, benches are plentiful, tastefully scattered around the site, very nicely done. Tall trees surround the field, providing privacy and good shelter. Being here, you could be anywhere, never mind 5 minutes from the A1!

Weather wise we scored well. It was such a relaxing time being able to sit outside in the glorious sunshine. No windbreak or canopy required this time, perfect weather. Saturday soon came to an end as it normally does, following a good meal and some evening television. Sunday morning came and it was time to don the walking boots and pursue some public footpaths! A little bit awkward to reach from the site, needing to follow a rather busy B road for a small stretch before we picked the path up, which took us by the river Swale and into Catterick. Needless to say, two big caravan dealerships on the same stretch of road soon had us diverted from our walk and into the showrooms! Following a good nosey around and the pleasing conclusion that our caravan was still the best choice to date, we decided to cut the walk short and head back to base. Reading material, drinks and snacks and the afternoon peacefully drifted by.

Monday morning and it was time to head back to the bricks and mortar base. A superb weekend, lovely site. Hope to find many more just like this!