Arriving At Corfe Castle Camping And Caravanning Club Site

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We leave Crossways Caravan and Motorhome Club Site and travel to Corfe Castle Camping And Caravanning Club Site, close to Corfe Castle itself. I forget to do my checklist and get scared by a tractor.
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@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

I note this is no longer on the list of Camping and Caravanning Club Sites. If anyone knows if the campsite is still there please let me know.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

It is now a private site corfecastledorsetcamping.co.uk/

@marcandsebe Жыл бұрын

I’m going there this weekend. Glad I watched your video to see the access. Although I only have a pop top campervan.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Let us know what it's like.

@marcandsebe Жыл бұрын

I will do @@BobEarnshawMoHo

@annehoog Жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo I'm glad it is because we aren't allowed on Club sites because we have two pop up tents for our teens and the now owner was very accomodating towards us. We booked for coming summer.

@garywest1269 3 жыл бұрын

Had a great stay here for 4 nights at end on May. Purely by chance had the prime pitch no. 1 on left after the toilet block. Took the 20 mins walk to visit the castle on one day and steam train from the village to Swanage on another day. Yes the access is a bit narrow and bumpy, upon leaving met a delivery or builders van who took a bit of persuasion to realise I couldn't reverse my campervan as I had a small trailer on the back ! But overall a very enjoyable stay with great surroundings.

@robertricherby5947 3 жыл бұрын

After watching many of your vlogs, we were inspired to give motor homing a try. Last September we hired a van and explored the Dorset coast. This was the site at Corfe that finally convinced us to buy our own van. The location of this site is superb. If you can manage a few hills, then the walk into Corfe is well worth it. Especially on a lovely Summer evening. We arrived back home, and in October, placed an order for a new Burstner with expected delivery date of April 21. 11 months later and still awaiting delivery! As we watch the Summer slowly disappear at least we can still enjoy some sort of Motorhome life by watching all your vlogs. So many thanks for that.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you'll be enjoying your Motorhome soon!

@spencerdavies5715 3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you avoided a nasty collision with that tractor! That awning looks like hard work. I’d love one that just pulls out, ready made, and just need to tie to the ground. Pops holding the ground sheet is adorable. Thank you for another great video. Love being along for the ride.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Dragon's Den moment there perhaps?

@spencerdavies5715 3 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Totally! The more drinking time the better 😊

@liam_jb6863 3 жыл бұрын

I have a club site coming up in new forest this weekend camping in the vw camper van

@richardcope3850 3 жыл бұрын

Bob & Jenny, I do love your videos, they really brighten my day. Very informative as ever.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@snowyowl539 3 жыл бұрын

Looks a great site

@anneprowse1099 3 жыл бұрын

Stayed at this site last year, lovely and quiet. Easy walk from back of site down to the village and castle but quite steep coming back but the whippets loved it. Access okay but I only have a small Motorhome!

@adelebeattie8021 3 жыл бұрын

Omg. That tractor had my heart racing. Very fond memories of Corfe Castle and Swanage thank you for sharing.

@timharrison3521 3 жыл бұрын

Another cracking video mate. I love the way that you show the whole picture. You could have easily cut out the forgetting to check the check list, but keeping it in is another lesson for for the viewer, so good on you. You were remarkably calm with the tractor driver….. or was there some editing involved there 🤔😂😂. Thanks for taking us along and hope you’re enjoying the tour 👌☕️

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 No I was too shocked to say much!

@daveallen7982 3 жыл бұрын

Luv the set up👍so makes is want to be there👍

@SimonIngram 3 жыл бұрын

We've stayed at this site four or five times in the past, the last time being in 2015. Towing a caravan for the first time there was a bit daunting, the approach lane hasn't changed since then! Beautiful area, and walking out of the site and up the hill rewards stunning views!

@jackirichards8789 3 жыл бұрын

Corfe is a lovely village! Have an enjoyable stay in the area! Very informative vlog as usual, thank you! X

@douglashouston81 3 жыл бұрын

After that check list I was expecting you to take off on runway 6😁😁 Thanks great again guys

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Chocks away!

@sallyjones3377 3 жыл бұрын

Love Dorset B&J, can't get there yet, it's great yo see it through your vids😃👍thanks💖

@royball3932 3 жыл бұрын

We really enjoyed this vlog. I liked the timely reminder of the importance of checklists. I think it was one of your earlier videos that got us started and we now have two lists. One for when we are are provisioning the motorhome before setting off from home, and another when we are setting off after a stop along the way. I keep them on my phone which makes them really easy to use. It’s so easy to overlook things, the checklists are invaluable.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Obsolutely, just got to remember to use them!

@ericwatkins2554 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhhh, that tractor. You were far more polite than I would have been!!!!!!! Pity the local police Traffic car had not been behind you and they could have issued a ticket for driving without due care and get him to 'blow in the bag' in case he was over the limit. Total idiot. Glad you are both safe.

@dcs7077 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that Arriving At, although a bit scary. When you get to Morn Hill, choose the top site, near the office. The crows in the treetops down the bottom will really annoy and keep you awake! Shower block is newer down the bottom, though, but you can walk there from the top. Also, the main dog walk is down the bottom. Just a dog “pit stop” at the top.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@dcs7077 3 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Not sure where the serviced pitches are, if you’ve got one booked. Interesting WW1 history at Morn Hill. It was a transit camp for troops, ironically.

@TheADG001 3 жыл бұрын

I stayed at Corfe Castle club site 2 years running a few years ago. I was new to towing and the lane up to the site filled me with dread. On the way out on my last day I met the post van coming. In and he was unwilling to reverse. I reversed my van back up to the entrance but after that I went to Norden Farm instead which is a non club site near the roundabout you parked in. Access is much easier. Watch out at Corfe if it rains - all that chalk turns into white mud - I was at the bottom of the site further down from where you pitched and it was very steep to get on and off the pitch. Sounds like I’m moaning but I loved the site and had a couple of great stays there - I definitely recommend the chip van!!!

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the chalk was dusty too. Not the best access.

@OurDaysOut 3 жыл бұрын

Many memories of holidaying in that area when our children where young, its a beautiful coastline, and Monkey World was a favorite for them. Thanks for sharing. 👌👌👌

@dustyhindle4923 3 жыл бұрын

It's raining cats and dogs here in New Zealand, thank you both and Poppy for brightening up my day.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

It was chucking it down here yesterday!

@juliewest8874 3 жыл бұрын

If you walk down to Corfe the walk back up the hill is not easy. Never ever managed to empty our waste there. Very exciting road in too.

@RaimoLehtinen 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks....nice video 👍😀

@solitudeinthewild82 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video, my friend! Nice camping! The nature is amazing.. Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, Bob, and welcome to my channel about bushcraft! Best regards, Yuriy!

@jameshumble_gtuk6978 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again 😁

@gilltate3029 3 жыл бұрын

I must do a checklist for my new van when I pick it up on Monday. I easily get distracted!

@teresagates5121 3 жыл бұрын

Have stayed at Corfe as well long walk to castle! Recommend the steam railway into swanage

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we went on the railway last time we were there.

@richardcollins9470 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog as always :) We all need a good checklist before moving on! It was our first time at Corfe Castle CCC when we saw you and we really enjoyed it. It was great being so close to Corfe Castle and the village. Lots of walks nearby too. Can't wait to go back someday.

@williamchanning9055 3 жыл бұрын

The first site I stayed, been back a few times since, yes entrance is tight but lovely location. Lovely bakery in the village and The Fox inn does great beer and food.

@leewarren3360 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video thankyou both and Poppy. You will enjoy Tynham village it’s well worth a visit. Cheers

@kimmarshall9038 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob and Jenny and poppy lovely site will have to go there always very busy can never get in

@alanjackson4646 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely ‘owner’ site. Stayed there several times. Entrance road has been subject to a dispute for many years.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Only thing that spoils that site, the entrance road.

@peterneal7160 3 жыл бұрын

First time I went to Bovington Tank Museum it was FREE and just a Donation! So much more to see there now, including Demos from some of the Exhibits like a Chieftan Tank when I last went! I think I will give that site a miss due to access road! Nightmare if really wet! The Blue Pool is not far away back towards Wareham, worth a little visit and Poppy will like the walk round it! The water changes colour depending on the weather.

@castlequay2327 10 ай бұрын

The tank museum might seem expensive but the ticket is valid for a year. ive used mine 4 times this year as great for rainy days.

@Ruckus223 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I was thinking about going here but the access has changed my mind. Just watched your other video Monkton Wyld, we stayed there a few weeks ago. That was a lovely quiet site

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that road is a bit rough and narrow. It is OK to get most caravans and motorhomes down, but it is off putting, shame they can't do anything about it.

@adrianpipe3323 3 жыл бұрын

That was a bit of a hair raising trip! That farmer giles driving out into the road in front of you was astoundingly bad driving. There's a saying around here about Dorset farmers but I don't think You Tube would let me write it. He was true to form though. Nice area, which I haven't visited for a long time now as it gets so full of tourists when it warms up. I'll be interested to see if the nodding donkey is still working on the hill at Kimmeridge near Tynham when you go there.

@midlifewithem3804 3 жыл бұрын

Yikes the tractor 🚜🥴 Glad you shouted at him with the horn Bob! I think there’s been three 🚜 incidents on motorhome vloggers this week 🤔👀 The site looked lovely, but the approach looks a bit stressy! Glad to see Poppy supervising with the awning 😂 x

@barbaragriggs8359 3 жыл бұрын

Went last year very much enjoyed our stay there. The village is lovely. The best place in the area is Studland Bay which is National Trust. I think the approach road must have overgrown as wasn’t as bad last year.

@simonworsley8551 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking forward to watching Jenny driving then.

@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness that tractor was stupid , we once got invited to a dig by Corfe castle bit too far for a one day , but if i recall they found lots of bullit casings :)

@richardspeight9520 3 жыл бұрын

Don't need checklist, got memory of amstrad CPC 464 with the green screen

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

I would have been jealous of that. 😀

@annemarsden2323 3 жыл бұрын

Great video but what a plonker tractor driver glad you are safe 🥂

@brianvickans4339 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great viewing,

@Robertonnz 3 жыл бұрын

You could have done with Jenny walking in front of the van waving a flag down that narrow road - lol. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

@gitaapatel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Wanted to know if this was caravan club site? There seem to be lots of trees and it seems we would have difficulties entering the site. The height is 3.9 metres. The branches would not be suitable. 😞

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

It is a Camping and Caravanning Club Site, there are pitches that aren't under trees. You might have more difficultly with the road into the site than the site itself. Best to contact the site directly if you are concerned.

@gitaapatel 3 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo thank you 🙏

@sound2photo 3 жыл бұрын

A near comedy of errors on that journey, you certainly teach us thoroughly on motorhoming!! The roads not conducive to big rigs? That loo looks like those I had to use in Japan.."the Sumo squat??!, Thanks for showing very enjoyable🐈👍🐈🐈🚐🚙📷🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

We used to see those squat toilets in France.

@jamescampbell9521 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t like the entrance but facilities look very nice hope you enjoy

@markmangan8586 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@steveharding9365 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob. Great vlog again and it reminded me why I don’t use that site. ---horrible access !!! PS if you ever go to Slapton Sands CMC site the route from Kingsbridge is also a nightmare. I haven’t heard if your eye has recovered from your op. Keep well Keep safe.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

My eye is fine now, waiting for the next eye operation.

@garywest1269 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry meant to add, the waste disposal being floor based would be my only criticism as it's prone to spash back compared to others that are more at waste height with a trough design.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was very careful there!

@darrenbarson3828 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob & Jenny, Have you ever thought of (or already done) a video about the pros and cons and differences of having a motorhome towing a car and a car towing a caravan? Also, what made you choose the motorhome towing a car option? To me, it seems that if you want to park up, and use a car to get around, the caravan option seems just as good. I always look forward to seeing your videos, especially when I first bought my motorhome - really useful advice and tips. Thank you both (and Poppy)

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

I've never owned a caravan so couldn't say what the pros and cons are. I know why I like towing a car with a motorhome though as that is one of the frequently asked questions: The main benefit of a motorhome is that it is a flexible vehicle. When we stay at sites for shows and we stay in one place for a week, we can. We tow a small car with us for that. No need to move, and this way it is much like a caravan. The car is then used for driving to and from the show and for going out. When we want to travel around, stopping over night at places, we can. We don't take the car with us for these tours. Great for touring Europe or Scotland. When we want to go out just for the day, we have everything with us, toilet, cooking, fridge and even our beds. Great for visiting museums and castles. A motorhome can be used for many purposes, towing a variety of trailers, a car, or a boat, or a box trailer or trailer with bikes, motorbikes. The best thing is that everything is self contained and you can never forget things when you go out in it!

@ZerHour 3 жыл бұрын

I thought Gordon Bennett was going to add some side air conditioning to your van then ! Lol 👍☺

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes scared the life out of me!

@giantputt7066 3 жыл бұрын

check list !!!!!

@jackiehandley5646 3 жыл бұрын

We’re down your area just outside Weymouth been to Crossways caravan and motor home club site we’re on Haven at minute seaveiw , my brother was in the Army at bovington and drove the Tanks and my goodness when you come across one they make the road shake lol we’re going to see him and his lovely wife they live in Wimborne today he’s just had a knee operation, how long you down here for Bob and Jenny ?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

We're on a three week tour of Dorset and Hampshire.

@jackiehandley5646 3 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo yes weve been watching you both we love to see where you go xx

@barryelstone8431 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob just a quick one I tow a twin with a RR sport and it's very quiet just wondering as you were passing the tank what was the banging in your motorhome

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Put a microphone in your caravan when you're towing and you'll understand. It is mostly the fridge, the blinds and anything that's not strapped down in a cupboard. We're used to it and it doesn't bother us.

@colinmew6695 3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness I stay at Crossways. When are you at Morn Hill?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow.

@tonywhite6027 2 жыл бұрын

Could you not get an electric pump for the awning?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Don't need it, pumps up in 21 pumps on both beams. Takes 2 minutes at most and keeps me fit!

@rabfraser1234 3 жыл бұрын

hi bob,,,do you blow the awning up first,,? i spent 3 hours at the lakes last week trying to get the tunnel bit tight at the top ,,too much hassle for me you make it look easy ,,its up for sale already ,,need something easy ,,,for me anyway ,,

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

I found it easier to blow it up before attaching, as it has more shape. But best if there are two of you holding it.

@rabfraser1234 3 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks Bob..all the videos say peg it down first..but if the ground isn't level.it was a problem..glad it wasn't raining...

@justinsmith1054 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, could oyu confirm which site this is please as imm struggling to find it on the C&CC website.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

It's no longer a CCC site.

@northdevonwildlifewithandy788 Жыл бұрын

Think I’ll give that one a miss. Very tight access. Shame.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Think it's no longer a Camping and Caravanning Club, so don't know what it's like now, 2 years later.

@colinnewmarch1106 2 жыл бұрын

Went to this site recently, didn't like it at all , booked 4 nights, stayed one , access to site dire, facilities dated and staff unhelpful, note that it is no longer a club site, Weather wasn't great either, village was lovely but site too far to walk for my wife Won't be returning

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Apart from that you quite liked it? 😉 It was suffering from lack of investment. They must have dropped it this year.

@colinnewmarch1106 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo We had come from Lychett Manor, a private site, but being members of both ciub's, this wasn't up to their usual standard and it seemed the staff couldnt be bothered with campers, we arrived at 12.45 and check in was at 1pm. At 12.45 it was dry at 1pm it was pouring, staff came out at 1pm and got soaked , lots of notices, dont do this, do that. Not for us

@michaeldavis9095 3 жыл бұрын

Why on earth does one need an awning on such large motorhome just for two?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 3 жыл бұрын

Because we want one and like having an awning. So we can sit under cover outside. So we don't have to keep putting our chairs away. So we can keep out of the drafts. So we can keep out of the sun. Loads of reasons!