Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => Rides and Touring => Topic started by: cycleman on 03 November, 2019, 05:17:58 pm
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I spent a week at Ashbourne heights camping park while pottering with jhonathan notp earlier this year and found it was a nice campsite with plenty of space and access to the Tissington trail. It fire but it does have a room to use in bad weather.
The other campsite is about 3 miles outside Ashbourne along the a52 and does allow fire. It is called common end farm and although I have not visited it looks okay on campsite UK website.
There is some great traffic free cycling and hilly lanes options in the area so I thought I would see if there is any interest in a camping meeting? :)
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I've stayed at Ashbourne Heights. I managed to pitch my tent on a patch that ended up approximately two inches underwater, on the dubious basis that it was a bit sheltered from the howling wind by a wall. :facepalm:
The rec room was good while it was hammering it down, thobut. And the cleaner gave me a large quantity of paper towel to help dry my stuff in the morning. Facilities seemed decent.
It's literally right off the Tissington Trail. The important thing is not to drag your bike up the steps by the bridge to access it, unaware that if you ride a little further there's easy level access.
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I didn't notice any earwigs or slugs so that's a plus ;D
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I assume they must have drowned...
(Seriously, I'm sure it's fine if you pick the right weather.)
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Oooh, we're organising them early now! Where is Ashbourne?
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Oooh, we're organising them early now! Where is Ashbourne?
On a git of a hill at the bottom of the Tissington Trial. Bottom end of the Peak District. About 20km northwest of Derby.
Note that this site is a decent ride uphill from Ashbourne itself.
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Ashbourne might well win the prize for congestion Vs size of any town in the country. Traffic is typically horrendous at any time you might want to be awake... roads in and out as as cycling unfriendly as roads can be and basically you have no other option than taking the Tissington trail
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The trail itself's pretty decent. Goes all the way to the top at railway gradients (apart from one steep bit where a bridge isn't), decent hardpack, minimum of Silly Sustrans Gates™. Quite busy with walkers and muggle cyclists at weekends in summer.
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The trail itself's pretty decent. Goes all the way to the top at railway gradients (apart from one steep bit where a bridge isn't), decent hardpack, minimum of Silly Sustrans Gates™. Quite busy with walkers and muggle cyclists at weekends in summer.
Yes, and maybe you can even use the B road into Ashbourne for a bit of variety and that's pretty much it. As a gateway to the Peak is fine if you drive there, as a town to cycle through is an absolute pig... I'd rather cycle through London
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No convenient stations for Ashbourne though. I cycled there from Derby some years ago, under the guidance of Rower40. Quite some distance.
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If I was to organise something similar, I'd probably be looking at Macclesfield for easy (if dear) access via train.
http://www.jarmanfarm.co.uk/
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No convenient stations for Ashbourne though. I cycled there from Derby some years ago, under the guidance of Rower40. Quite some distance.
25km route from cycle.travel. Doesn't seem too far.
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No convenient stations for Ashbourne though. I cycled there from Derby some years ago, under the guidance of Rower40. Quite some distance.
25km route from cycle.travel. Doesn't seem too far.
That's along the A52... ::-)
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When I stayed at that site a couple of years ago, I'd ridden from home, approaching Ashbourne on minor roads from the South. Other than very lumpy geography and traffic congestion I don't remember any drama. (I did do a couple of passes of the main street, in the hope that one of the outdoor shops might have a non-leaky Camelbak valve - they didn't.) I've also been through there on the Peak Tunnels Ride (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=47440.0) and at least one Pie Run (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=104866.0), and didn't think it was particularly horrible.
On the other hand, I regularly ride in Birmingham.
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No convenient stations for Ashbourne though. I cycled there from Derby some years ago, under the guidance of Rower40. Quite some distance.
25km route from cycle.travel. Doesn't seem too far.
That's along the A52... ::-)
It's through Sutton on the Hill and Longford. I'd be amazed if cycle.travel routed via the A52.
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I must admit that I was thinking of a Potter up the Tissington trail to pasley hay then taking the high peak trail returning via the sustrans link using a section of the Cassington water trai. I did this circuit with jhonathan notp in a day so it should be quite doable for our usual suspects :)..
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If you're not yet decided on the campsite, there's the Pudding Room at Carsington Water, I haven't camped there, though the cafe has become a bit of a favourite.
http://www.thepuddingroomderbyshire.co.uk/index.php/6
Puts you on Cycleman's route, 6 miles from Cromford Station, with a good uphill to start, or about 15 from Derby.
If you do ride Derby to Ashbourne, I'd be happy to navigate, the nicest route is North of the A52 and about 16 miles, nearly all on lanes, with a good B road downhill into town.
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I know it's early for dates but I'll let you know when the ALC are out over those months to avoid clashes.
March 27th at Wolverley C+CC
April 10th (Easter) at Cheddar C+CC
May 15th Kingsbury C+CC
Will try to make it if my shifts allow :)
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Thanks for the information butterfly :thumbsup:
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When I stayed at that site a couple of years ago, I'd ridden from home, approaching Ashbourne on minor roads from the South. Other than very lumpy geography and traffic congestion I don't remember any drama. (I did do a couple of passes of the main street, in the hope that one of the outdoor shops might have a non-leaky Camelbak valve - they didn't.) I've also been through there on the Peak Tunnels Ride (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=47440.0) and at least one Pie Run (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=104866.0), and didn't think it was particularly horrible.
On the other hand, I regularly ride in Birmingham.
The road north out of Ashbourne is horrible, especially at the weekend. It's a long, fairly steep climb and the cars are filled with people who want to be having fun, not stuck behind a cyclist who's having the time of their life.
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That's what the Tissington Trail is for.
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Thanks for the information butterfly :thumbsup:
I'm not that good looking :D
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I know it's early for dates but I'll let you know when the ALC are out over those months to avoid clashes.
March 27th at Wolverley C+CC
April 10th (Easter) at Cheddar C+CC
May 15th Kingsbury C+CC
Will try to make it if my shifts allow :)
I think the Fell Club are also at Wolverley on March 27th. Should be an interesting comparison of Lightweight camping kit and techniques :)
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I am interested in this.
No convenient stations for Ashbourne though. I cycled there from Derby some years ago, under the guidance of Rower40. Quite some distance.
25km route from cycle.travel. Doesn't seem too far.
That's along the A52... ::-)
It's through Sutton on the Hill and Longford. I'd be amazed if cycle.travel routed via the A52.
An alternative would be to get the train to Cromford. Then you have the choice of 13 on-road miles, or 16 miles (10 of which are split between the High Peak trail, the Tissington Trail, with the remaining 6 on lovely, quiet roads).
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Cromford/53.0160886,-1.7321646/@53.0611354,-1.6953903,12.29z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m5!1m1!1s0x48798bdae5806d05:0xee36326a30cb40bd!2m2!1d-1.5492562!2d53.1129145!1m0!3e1
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I know it's early for dates but I'll let you know when the ALC are out over those months to avoid clashes.
March 27th at Wolverley C+CC
April 10th (Easter) at Cheddar C+CC
May 15th Kingsbury C+CC
Will try to make it if my shifts allow :)
I think the Fell Club are also at Wolverley on March 27th. Should be an interesting comparison of Lightweight camping kit and techniques :)
That'll be fun.
We'll come to Ashbourne if at all possible cycleman xx
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I have just received the Ashbourne heights 2020 brochure and note that there is a licenced tea room and bar, also lodge's luxury caravan s and glamping pod av
available for th. Who do not. Wish to camp. There is a heated swimming pool on site as well if you want to warm up after a nice Potter in the rains :demon: :)
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I have had a look at the yacf calendar and suggest the following dates for your perusal :)
April 17th 19th
May 1st 3rd
May 22nd 24th
Let the cat herding begin :D :thumbsup:
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The latter is a bank holiday weekend. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing...
(Glad my calendar-wrangling was useful.)
ETA: I should say that I'm up for it, as long as there isn't an (as yet unannounced) BHPC clash. I've been meddling with the race timing system[1] over Christmas, and it would be rude not to be there to babysit it for the first couple of events.
[1] if (tagNr == 0x88) { madeOfWin = true; } sort of thing... ;)
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Happy with April 17th to 19th or May 1st to 3rd. Possibly also happy with May 22nd to 24th but this probably coincides with son's GCSEs.
^^Really useful post. :facepalm:
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Does this mean that you want to go there 3 times ;) ;D
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If you're happy to organise three meetings... ... ... ;D ;D ;D
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Would require the campsite to want us back, so would have to tone down the debauchery...
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Would require the campsite to want us back, so would have to tone down the debauchery...
You'd better be on your best behaviour then.... ;)
All 3 weekends clear for me , though the last one would clash with a FNRTTC to Brighton, which may put some people off.
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All 3 weekends clear for me , though the last one would clash with a FNRTTC to Brighton, which may put some people off.
Are you sure? https://www.fnrttc.org.uk/2020-rides says the Brighton ride's on the 7th.
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You are, as usual, correct. It was your reference to the Bank Holiday that threw me. :facepalm:
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Jan and I will be away for 3 weeks leading up to 1st May. I'm quite interested in that FNRttC - haven't been on one for ages. if the Ashbourne weekend falls on an occasion when I can make it I will do my best.
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I could do the first wekend; after that I will be doing the Camino with my sister.
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ETA: I should say that I'm up for it, as long as there isn't an (as yet unannounced) BHPC clash.
The BHPC calendar's been finalised, and there aren't any clashes on the above dates.
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potentially showing interest, although May 1st is out for me, due to Morris Dancing/ jack awakening/ Beltane issues.
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17 to the 19 April and the 22nd 24 may seem to be the most popular at the moment :)
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OK let's go with the 22nd /24th May and hope for some nice late spring weather 🙂
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*sticks that in the calendar*
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I can do that!
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Diaried. Am I the only one who's childishly amused that this shows as "Possible Camping Wee" when you look at all the different boards ? :-D
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Possible camping wee is what happens at 2am when the rain slows down...
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Now you know why I have a tent with 2 porches.... O:-)
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We'll aim to be there, transport and finances permitting.
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Should we change the heading now to avoid confusion?
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OK let's go with the 22nd /24th May and hope for some nice late spring weather 🙂
Oh arse... I am planning to be starting my Camino Portuguese that weekend.
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Should we change the heading now to avoid confusion?
Needs cycleman or an admin to do it to the OP. (I had a go upthread, but these changes don't propagate.)
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Should we change the heading now to avoid confusion?
Needs cycleman or an admin to do it to the OP. (I had a go upthread, but these changes don't propagate.)
They do if you quote! But only until someone simply replies.
It's probably not worth pming cycleman about, he'll notice it in due time.
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Just looked on their website and looked at their online camping options for 1 person, 3 nights from 22 May
- grass non electric tent £67.50
- hardstanding electric hookup £121.50
Seems an expensive place compared to others we’ve been to, exacerbated by the fact that it’s the Bank Holiday.
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Just looked on their website and looked at their online camping options for 1 person, 3 nights from 22 May
- grass non electric tent £67.50
- hardstanding electric hookup £121.50
Seems an expensive place compared to others we’ve been to, exacerbated by the fact that it’s the Bank Holiday.
Yep. It's giving me £45 for two nights. The previous weekend would only be £8. Perhaps we should change the date.
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Ouch yes. 17-19th April anyone?
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That's better. £27 for two nights. Still a bit more than the average YACF camping w/e but not painfully so.
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I can't do 17th - 19th April, but never mind. Change away if necessary.
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Is there a confirmed date for this yet?
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I am quite happy to change the date for this. I'm worried about the corona virus and how it may affect this event but I will keep it on for the moment. 17th 19th is okay with me.
If it comes to the crunch we could move this to later in the year.
I would like to do a twiteys tipis weekend in September but I put a thread up about that in a couple of weeks 🙂 .
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If corona virus puts people off travelling, we might get cheaper rates... ;)
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I've just been on the phone with cycleman, and we've made a Decision: 17th - 19th April it is.
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I've just been on the phone with cycleman, and we've made a Decision: 17th - 19th April it is.
Have a great time, one & all! I will be fighting with the canals of the north.
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Take care you lot, another time.
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I've just been on the phone with cycleman, and we've made a Decision: 17th - 19th April it is.
Or maybe not.
As Canardly says, another time...