Campsite Rules

We encourage all usual scouting activities but the leader of each group must make themselves aware of the campsite rules and is expected to ensure all members of their group operate within these rules.

No Dogs allowed on site.

Warden

The duty Warden has day-to-day charge of the site and their requests should be adhered to in all respects.

Go Carts

To be used within the procedures set out in the operating manual available on site.

Pioneering Poles

Pioneering poles are available for full day use. If the poles are not booked they will be available of a first come first served basis by contacting the warden on arrival.

Litter

The site must be left as it is found. All rubbish must be removed from the site by the groups. The site must be left free from all litter (including cigarette ends) when vacated. 

Huts

If the huts have been used they must be swept and the furniture stacked in a tidy manner. Kitchen areas must be cleaned and sanitised. Please ensure all windows are closed and taps and turned off. Please note users will need to bring their own  gas bottle and also generator if electricity is required. The huts do have a basic solar lighting system.

Water

The water supply to the site is metered; Leaders are requested to ensure that the campers use the water responsibly and ensure taps are firmly switched off when not in use. All water taps are drinking water but please avoid the tap next to the elsan disposal point at the rear of the toilets.

Fires

Fires are to be lit on altar fires or fire brick bases provided by the site. Trench Fires and earth ovens are allowed but the sites will be inspected by the warden to ensure that the holes are filled in, turf replaced and ash removed. There are several fire areas, which will be indicated by the Duty Warden. Ash should be disposed of as rubbish.  

Main campfire and raised seating area

This is to be used for formal camp fires only and should not be used for general fire lighting practice or cooking. Altar fires should not be used in this area. No unburnt wood should be left in this fire area.

Health and Safety

Users must be aware that this site operates in accordance with the appropriate Health & Safety requirements.  All organised groups must be responsible for and implement an appropriate duty of care for the young people in their charge.  

First Aid

Each group must provide their own First Aid equipment as well as their own mobile phone for use in the event of an emergency.

Toilets

The campsite is equipped with flush toilets which should be cleaned by each group on vacation of the site. Campers further from the toilet may choose to bring Chemical Toilets. Water is distributed around the site by taps at various locations. Chemical toilets must be only be emptied in the designated disposal point. Washbasins in the toilet block are for hand washing only.

Firewood

Only fallen wood must be gathered from the woodland. It is forbidden to cut any un-fallen or living trees or branches. No wood to be removed from site. 

Chainsaws

NO CHAINSAWS to be used on site (other than by district maintenance team)

Wet Pits

Wet pits can be dug five metres in from the wood edge but not on paths or tracks, the pits should be marked with a wooden cross when filled in.  No food waste is to be put in wet pits.

Campsite Boundary

Fences on site designate the site boundary and must not be climbed or crossed.

Other Users

Consideration should be paid to other campers. Lights out should be at a reasonable time with no noise after. Foul language should not be used anywhere on the site. Volumes on the use of Electronic equipment such as speakers, radios etc. should be kept at a reasonable level. Groups should not infringe on other groups without an invitation.  

Smoking

We strongly discourage smoking but ask leaders who do smoke to do so discreetly and not in front of the young people.  Smoking is not permitted by any person under the age of 18 years.  Smoking is not allowed in any building on site.

Alcohol

We have a policy that no alcohol is to be consumed in front of young people and it is expected that at least two adult members of the party do not consume any alcohol in case of an emergency.  Alcohol is not be consumed by anyone under the age of 18 years.

Vehicles

There is a strict 10 mph limit for all vehicles on the site. Hazard lights are to be used on moving vehicles, if required headlights should be used.  All vehicles and property are left at the owners own risk. After offloading camping equipment all leaders are requested to move their cars to the designated Car Parks outside of the red barriers. Trailers may be left on site at owners risk. Parents of young people should park outside of the red barriers and walk onto the site. These rules are mandatory in terms of protection of young campers.

Caravans/campervans

These are not allowed in the main camping area. Please park these in the car parks outside of the red barrier.

InTouch

A list of District contacts and wardens contact numbers is displayed in the window of the Gas House (wardens hut)

Adults camping

It is expected that all adults camping overnight or with unsupervised access to young people on the site will have obtained a current DBS check and will have completed safety and safeguarding training. This is mandatory for Scouting and Guiding.