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[Closed] Strathpuffer Help concerning car parking logistics etc.

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Morning,

So I got the email from them, but to me it is a little unclear.

My understanding is that we are allowed one vehicule on site, others to be parked 3 miles away. we are allowed to ferry stuff to this 1 vehicule to start with then the other cars must be off.

where do we pirch tents etc?

Any other info greatly appreciated about the event. the info I feel is a little sparse.

Cheers

Dave


 
Posted : 08/01/2009 10:29 am
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if it's the same as it was in '07 (i'm pretty sure it will be) there'll be "just about enough" room next to the course (and around the car park) at torachilty wood to set up tents...but it'll be crampt to say the least

i think a lot of the organisation is "suck it and see" this time...


 
Posted : 08/01/2009 11:09 am
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did it in 06 , so don't knwo of the 07 set up.

will it be cramped? is there not much room, was going to bring a big tent with me.


 
Posted : 08/01/2009 11:15 am
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As TD says, there's camping space around the Forestry Commission car park, but it's limited. in 07 they had caravans, motorhomes and vans alongside the course going up the fireroad at the start and there were limited camping spaces just off the fireroad if you are creative and don't have huge tents. The camping area was pretty Glastonbury-esque with barely space to put a foot down between tents.

There is a level-ish layby/wider part in the fireroad after the first two corners on the start climb that can be used to pitch tents, but it's pretty hard ground so take a mallet for yer pegs.
Lets pray for cold dry weather ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 08/01/2009 11:19 am
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Major tip is to get there early on Friday and 'bagsy' a good spot.


 
Posted : 08/01/2009 11:20 am
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well I'm taking a big tent anyway :-), but yes, it will be close - crossed guy lines and all that...


 
Posted : 08/01/2009 11:21 am
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Jo JO,

when you say early, what time you tlaking here - 5am? ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 08/01/2009 11:24 am
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Sneak in to the carpark under cover of darkness after swimming the river with your kit on your back.


 
Posted : 08/01/2009 11:32 am