Another slight variance on the cheeky weekend getaway. We had to attend an event on Sunday afternoon, rather than the morning – so a local site was chosen, namely Old Hartley, as this is now our nearest site.
We collected the ‘van and after a few minutes drive, arrived at Old Hartley. The new storage site is really proving to be an asset being so local, the reduction in journey time, especially for the local weekend outings is a real bonus. We’ve been to Old Hartley before and knew that some levelling would be required! We were warmly greeted and allocated a pitch. I didn’t catch the names of the wardens, but they were the friendliest couple I’ve met on any CC site. We were close to where we were last time and soon had Mr Yellow deployed and the ‘van level. Weather was superb, the view is superb, life in a caravan is good! Saturday came and went.
Sunday, now we would usually be up early and away, but today we could relax and enjoy some poached eggs on toast. This we did and then ventured for the coastal walk. With the tide being in we couldn’t do the lighthouse route, so instead headed up toward Blyth. The plan being on the return journey we would call in for some fish & chips. This we duly did but alas, discovered that they don’t open on a Sunday, crazy? So we went back to the site, picked up the car and drove to Whitley Bay, where we had said fish & chips. Upon returning back to the site, we got ready and headed off for the function. Following which, with the weather still glorious, we set outside for a bit and watched the boats. Then TV, film and Sunday came to a close. Monday morning, a quick stock check ready for France and we hitched up and took the ‘van back to storage.
Old Hartley is a lovely little site with superb views from most pitches. Alas, to get these view means the site slopes quite a bit. There are little hardstandings for each plot, but these aren’t level, so just be prepared to do some levelling, but it’s well worth it for the views. Toilet block is as expected on any CC site, fresh water and waste by the motorhome point, 16A EHU. As mentioned the wardens are very welcoming. With this now being our local site, we will be visiting many more times in the future.
- Date: 3rd June 2017
- Nights: 2
- Pitch #: 20
- GPS: 55.075922, -1.464375
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