Breathe In! Arriving At Bakewell Camping And Caravanning Club Site

[@alasdairvincent6248]

It’s a tricky one to get to without a doubt. It looks like a nice park though. I only subscribed to your channel recently, and am thoroughly enjoying your videos.

[@irenedale5256]

I always appreciate it when you let us know the route you are taking and stop the video so we can see the road signs. Thanks. 💕🐾

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you

[@irenedale5256]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo 👍💕🐾

[@organic527]

Thank you for your video🙏your little Yorkie poppy is a sweetheart and you both look very comfortable and happy together

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Think you mean Tara, she's my sister's dog, a Cavaschon.

[@suethomson6013]

Oh wow, what a trek. We visited Youlgrave whilst staying in Chelmorton at Far Ditch CL site, so easily accessible and close to Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton. On a road between the 515 and A6. Super place and great hosts. The whole area is amazing, particularly if the weather is nice. Being a Kiwi, born in Buxton I have may relatives in Buxton, and Bakewell. I just love the whole area. We had many caravan breaks in our four visits. Thank you for the memories

[@superstar999100]

Just watching this right now from Bakewell Club site and we are on the exact same pitch as you. How’s that for a coincidence?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, that's a good one.

[@Bulletguy07]

Oh dear.....those height barriers and all that empty land at 9:20. Shameful waste. Britain is going to have to move into the 21st century and start opening up more now it's made touring in Europe so much more difficult.

[@simonbaxter8001]

Driven through Youlgrave a few times in my car ... couldn't imaging towing the caravan through there though! Great video. Looks a really nice site.

[@elaineh7811]

Pretty little site not too many trees .🌲Glad you got there in one piece 🐕

[@margaretmiller7433]

that looked a bit hairy getting to to the site,and a long way from any town,so glad we saw your video first,maybe give it a miss!!

[@suethomson6013]

Hi Margaret, I agree, you wouldnt want to forget the milk eh. I recommend Far Ditch CL site in Chelmorton. Close to amazing sites, plus Bakewell, Buxton, Ashbourne, Matlock etc. Good luck

[@denisclarke2137]

I just love all your videos so informative all so you show all the road signs well done

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks

[@Anton-om5qf]

Towed our 6 berth Bailey with Dodge Ram 4x4. Very tight and we used the back road for days out which was tight with just the Ram. When leaving we got stuck with a refuse lorry which took a while to manouva past

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Wow, I can imagine!

[@ComeTouring]

Well done, such a difficult road, you both kept calm and supported each other, such a great partnership. Looks like a beautiful site 👍

[@mpaws]

The villages are very pretty around that area and the views very nice too. I love all the stone brickwork on the houses. All the time I was hoping another vehicle wasn't going to come from the other direction whilst you navigated that narrow road. On the other hand I think it was worth it because the site looked so spacious and peaceful when you did eventually get there. It's a place I think I could easily stay at for a while, just to enjoy the tranquillity and beautiful scenery.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, so restful.

[@adrianpipe3323]

Staying at the very same pitch right now. Lovely peaceful place, approach was definitely tight, reminded me of the Scottish mountain roads!

[@northdevonwildlifewithandy788]

As a long time bus driver, it’s not always the road that’s the problem but the parked cars.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, I'll agree with that.

[@wanderingpaws]

It was lovely to see you Bob, sorry I didn’t like to come a knocking to see Jenny and Poppy didn’t think it appropriate so say hi to them for me please. Great video really shows how tight it is but lovely scenery if people are brave enough ha ha.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, nice to meet you too. We had a lovely peaceful stay there. Jenny says Hi!

[@taylor8199]

Oh my goodness, you went past the lane we live on. Wish I'd known, I would have come out to wave lol.😂 So strange, but wonderful to see you traveling the roads I use most days. Some of these lanes certainly test your metal don't they? Especially in a motorhome. 👍 Makes you wonder how they get the caravans there, we've had a the odd tight spot sometimes in our car when we've come face to face with a tractor on some lanes. Well done to Jenny on the editing. Also, if you ever get the chance in the future, Haddon Hall is a must for history lovers. I was hoping I was going to see film of it, 😊 I loved the last one in the cave.

[@johnallen148]

Most enjoyable thanks for the ride beautiful site spread over a great space,did not see Electric hook ups only in a very few places,take care keep safe live live ,John 🌹👏🇬🇧👀🥂😜🦮🦮🌧🌧

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

All the pitches had electric hook up.

[@Peakwanderer]

That was the first site I went to in my brand new motorhome more or less 19 years ago to the day. It was a good job the bridge under the High Peak trail from the A515 end was high enough, as I flew through blissfully not considering the height of my new vehicle. I'm watching from a CL near Haworth in that exact same van!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Great that you have kept the same van!

[@richardspeight9520]

We go to the NEC ( not thus year) enjoying the views but always thinking our 06 plate is home

[@catrescuer]

Always enjoy your mini adventures. Plenty of good tips and advice on eating out and what to see. I have just come back from Ashbourne but was unaware of the stepping stones in Bakewell. I will now return to visit Bakewell.

[@stephennutkin2477]

We were on the heights of Abraham end of June. Plenty of other dogs and their owners including our own Westie Darcey. I have some lovely photos of Darcey enjoying the views from the cable car as well as on the very top viewing platform.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, would have been nice to go there.

[@taylor8199]

We've been with our dog too. Really a fantastic experience, especially the first time you go up there.

[@organic527]

Can you give more information on what a camping and caravan club site is ? I’ve just found your videos and watched a few.You seem like a very sensible and balanced couple.

[@firebrand56]

Bob this brought back memories of driving my American 4x4 with a twin axle down this lane. My Irish setter had never seen anything get so close to his domain in the back. He was not happy. I spent the stay worrying about getting out. I go to Chatsworth now if I am in the area . Although a this was a decade ago I am now very vigilante about approaches to sites. Keep up the good work.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes I was surprised to see some many bigger units there.

[@ThatYorkshireChap]

Just glad you didn’t meet any of those parked cars coming the other way. Didn’t see any passing places. Can’t imagine how they delivered those static caravans. As for storage facilities 🤔 wouldn’t like to use that road every time we hitch up & return 🙈

[@jjkk6322]

Lucky you weren’t there on bin day with wheelie bin obstacles all the way in!!

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Phew I think that's why we discounted the Bakewell site ,well done

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, it's not one we'd rush back to, for that reason.

[@jungleman4921]

Nice country side but weather looks very wintery and grey.I expect it is a very cold time of the year. From James in New Zealand.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

No, it was summer when we visited, should have been warmer. We get weather when we expect climate in England!

[@brianmarsden1]

Wow Mr Earnshaw, you must have nerves of steel! I’ve had to have a tipple just watching that drive in 👍

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Some tight spots on that road in. Looks a lovely site though. May try that one. We recommend Lickpenny if you are up that way again. Lovely place for Poppy 😃👍🏻🚐 Trev

[@annecook7908]

I drove down there not long after I got my motorhome, I was terrified, there were cars/vans parked all over the place, it is downhill too. I spent the few days I was there panicking about how I was going to get back up the hill past the vehicles, but actually on the day it wasn’t too bad! :)

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

No, we found going out of there was OK, we left early Sunday morning and it was really quiet.

[@jackiestokes6502]

Well done Bob 👏

[@robertirving5293]

Hi Bob been down that lane to that site with load of stone with a 8wheeler tipper and that's fun any have time see you next time .

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, interesting with parked cars!

[@robertirving5293]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Yes Bob it is it's good job I know some one round who live on that lane .

[@dirteegash]

“It’s got a grate so that’s great” 😂

[@richardspeight9520]

Nice driving Bob

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Hi Bob,Jenny & Poppy makes you wonder how they got all those statics there :) On the Friday this video was put on our Clitheroe w/e was cancelled we managed to get one at Temple Bruer Sleaford and a 2 1/2 journey took us 6 hours to get there with all the festival traffic nightmare.

[@petersharkey5510]

Tom Cruise was just up the road recently at Middleton where they filmed the train crash in the quarry for the next Mission Impossible film due out next year.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, I'll watch out for that!

[@Bulletguy07]

Yeah he asked a Warwickshire family for permission to land his helicopter in their back garden; kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGqzd2eDndCMsNU

[@lorez8388]

Lol I used to struggle with these roads in a police patrol car. Can't imagine tackling them in my motorhome!

[@mattbaker3797]

Driven through Youlgreave a few times towing our caravan on the way to our little weekend bolt hole at Hartington. We are 40 foot long all together so it was very interesting on the occasion we met a tractor towing a live stock trailer right on that corner where the church is. 🙈

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I bet it was!

[@richardharibo]

Love these drives in but omg so narrow to get there. If you met someone coming the other way it wouldn't be fun. Keep sharing these great trips, thanks.

[@suethomson6013]

Hi Richard, it reminded me of our trips to Devon talk about hold your breath. In fact whilst exiting our site in East Portlemouth I actually walked ahead in case we met the schoolbus, which should have already been through, but you now how it is lol.

[@richardharibo]

@@suethomson6013 that's amazing. The roads so narrow.

[@colblimp]

Great video, nice site, but oh that road going in - nightmare!

[@autotailsadventures4574]

Guess who followed the sat nav and went on the road to hell, the A515 it was horrendous. I loved Bakewell though and would go back on the proper route 😅

[@campervanhygge]

Hi Both. Just got back from the Bakewell site. It is in a lovely spot - very quiet. If you are still there the walk to the river from the site is a must. We have just uploaded our video on the walk and the trip out to Robin Hood's Stride. Hope you have a restful time. TFS

[@NorthernersonTour]

well done great bit of driving hope poppy held her nerve lol

[@sabrinacrozier2800]

I have recently bought an old swift 520. I am fairly new to motorhoming. I noticed people waving at me whilst out on trips, at first I thought they must know me, then noticed others doing this. I realised it must be a 'thing'. Is there any history as to why motorhomers wave?. You said that WiFi is free on club sites. You may want to check that, I asked about the WiFi at Conniston when I was there last week and there is a charge. Thankyou for your great tips and information.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I don't know when waving started, it's just a thing we do, shared experience and all that. Coniston Park Coppice is a Caravan and Motorhome Club. WiFi is free on Camping and Caravanning Club Sites.

[@siouxrandall2647]

That was a hairy journey bob and Jenny,lots of our roads on the Isle of Wight are similar,looks a beautiful site,have a lovely stay.

[@davecooke914]

Well dun bob getting though narrow lanes bet wasn't easy 👍

[@sadieals]

Only saw two people the whole time, the man who directed you in and a glimpse of a character through your van window. Maybe expecting rain......

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It was very quiet when we arrived!

[@janebrooking5232]

Thank you , thank you, for casually mentioning the names of the towns and villages you encounter.

[@Mike99Nine]

I reckon they have had some scrapes on that road hence the cones. Looks nice there though.

[@jkee7017]

Another great video countryside around Castleton is lovely. Traveling with you is keeping me going right now, we are still waiting for the DVLA so we can get on the road again 6 weeks so far waiting for the registration to arrive. Bakewell looks like a really nice site not sure my nerves will take the drive in.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

There seems to be a shortage of everything these days! Hope you get it soon.

[@suethomson6013]

Im not sure that that site would be considered Bakewell, a bit far out. Bakewell is very busy just the same.

[@MrJasdog107]

That approach does seem a bit of a challenge especially when towing a car . But excellent info for anyone thinking of going to that site . We were in Bakewell and noticed that the showground there is also a motorhome site just outside the town centre. Great place if have bikes check out the Monsal Trail known for its very long tunnels.

[@martinward4869]

I think that the vehicles on the show ground are actually a travellers encampment

[@andrewcrawford1694]

Wow! That was a bit tight! Also seemed a long way out of actual Bakewell to be called Bakewell CCC. 😀

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes it was pretty tight at the top there. A lot of these sites are named after the nearest town, I suppose because people wouldn't know where Youlgreave is.

[@maddavvid2339]

Hi guys you can stay at the Bakewell agricultural centre the pitches are on the right as you drive in There is a sign up with a chaps number on you have to ring And on the left you have the travellers site you don’t really want to be parking in there ? Take care great vlog

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We didn't see that, thanks.

[@neilclements4266]

I remember this 'tricky bit' as in my wisdom I booked this site the first ever time I towed my first caravan. It was interesting especially when I met some cars coming up the hill as I was going down.... nice site though.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Good grief, not recommended for Newbies!

[@traceylincoln1830]

Site does look peaceful, but I was even breathing in for you on the approach. Poppy seems to have given it her seal of approval.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes we loved the site, but wished we had taken the car, but would have worried about towing it along those lanes.

[@BentleyOnTour]

Crikey I only just left there 2 days ago. Should have waited so that I could buy you a beer! I looked at the church, the town and a river walk west to get back to my van. Enjoy your stay

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks we did enjoy our stay.

[@kevindarlington2227]

Omg ! it looks a very nice site , but I had a heart attack 12 months ago and that journey to the site may set my little ticker off 🙉 lol .

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It's just the top of that street after that it's fine.

[@snowyowl539]

Well driven . I wouldn’t like to tow a caravan down there xx

[@paulharbinson1511]

Great video thanks 😊

[@martinward4869]

If you walk back towards the village and cross the little river you can walk left and into Bradford Dale it’s lovely up there. You can walk up into Youlgreave from there it’s a bit steep up to the village but not as difficult as the road you came down. Three pubs in the village and a couple of shops. There is a bus service back to Bakewell though I’m not sure of the frequency. There’s an Aldi in Bakewell that has a reasonable car park if you need provisions. Haha I wrote this before I got to the end of your video

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Ah yes, we stopped by the river for an ice cream.

[@martinward4869]

The nearest touring site to Bakewell is probably Greenhills. It’s a private site between Bakewell and Ashford and is walkable to both. Seems to be popular. If you need any local info just ask

[@martinward4869]

Your sat nag took you a strange route to Bakewell. You could have gone straight on at Calver crossroads. Unfortunately we have an issue with travellers as you may have noticed that’s why there are height barriers and fences. They broke the height barriers anyway hence the open barrier. There are some dedicated motorhome spaces behind the agricultural centre but the car park has been taken over by COVID testing. Youlgreave is an absolute pain even in a car, buses occasionally get stuck there. You’re a braver man than me I wouldn’t take my van down there an I’ve lived in Bakewell for 60 years

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We were going shopping, that's probably why the strange route.

[@jameshumble_gtuk6978]

Great video

[@robertpenning3501]

How on earth did the local council approve planning permission? Surely that's not the only access? Site looks nice though.

[@geez-hd6dn]

First time I’ve seen a Camping and Caravanning site with no grey waste disposal points. They was told to dump it in the hedge ? I bet it’s a bit smelly on that site.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

No, it was fine, there is a drainage channel behind the hedge apparently.

[@geez-hd6dn]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Oh, apparently then, I bet it’s because they don’t want their tanks to fill up too quickly as it sounds like they are not on main drainage.

[@caroleemsall9495]

I'm afraid we could the back bumper off when we went there this year. We are very new to motorhome and didn't realize how much they swing out as you go around corners. We hit the church steps on the corner.😭

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes you have to watch the rear end swinging round.

[@Trevor.Adams640]

I don’t know why they call it the Bakewell site, it’s quite a few miles from Bakewell. It’s nice around there, I do a bit of cycling in the area - low gear required on the bike! Dogs can go to the Heights of Abraham - they can go in the cable car and along the walks, but they can’t go in the underground caverns.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I suppose so people know what area it is in, people wouldn't recognise Youlgreave.

[@lucyholford2514]

We've got the same awning as you No and Jenny, but where do you stores in when you decide not to put it up?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Where do I store it? In the locker under the bed at the back. Or in the winter, in the Shed.

[@katesouthworth9850]

That road looked a bit hairy! 😨😨😨 Hope you don't mind me asking, but I've often wondered if you go home before going on your different trips, or just travel from site to site?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We do go home for a short while in between trips. We're at home at the moment. This video was recorded about a week ago.

[@charleswotton9417]

Nice review guys the approach looks well tight tho lol.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It was very edgey.

[@charleswotton9417]

Yea I have a caravan but I'm a hgv driver lol but caravan is mine that's the difference lol

[@martynpope4986]

Great little site that is, did you walk to youlgrave by road or through the farm and river route, which is lovely

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We went down the road, there were cows in the field and didn't want to risk it with Poppy.

[@djgeorgevdg]

Hi Bob when Are the winners announced ed for the jackery giveaway. Thanks

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Sunday at 17:00

[@lynnfinney2611]

Hi , Were new subscribers , this is the first vlog of yours we've watched and it just happens to be down the road from us , we've been regular visitors to castleton and Bakewell for years , it's only half hour from us if that , we've been Caravaners for years but never been on these sites , so it's been very different and interesting to see a different view on things , Thank you for this vlog , might I ask where you are from ? Your accent reminds me of my Mother in law who was originally from Stroud , We look forward to watching more vlogs and once again Thank You 🤗

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for subscribing. I was born in Bury, then in Lancashire and moved to Hertfordshire as a teenager. I've moved back up north seven years ago, so my accent is a bit of a mix.

[@charleswotton9417]

Looks a lovely site mate ..but wouldn't like the approach with caravan on the back

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

No, a caravan side swiped a parked car when we were there.

[@carolynhaywood7701]

This journey was very tight, I’m not sure I would want to go there. Why can’t you go the way the sat nav would take you? Well done Bob.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We wanted to make sure we filmed the club recommended route and the club say don't follow the sat nav. Having said that I think it was going to take us the correct way.

[@carolynhaywood7701]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Looks nice, but the roads were a bit narrow, wouldn't be looking forward to the journey home neither😂

[@andrewflint8509]

looks a nice site a bit slopey for my likeing that approach rd looks horrible think i will stick with chatsworth camc site for that area p.s my other half says dogs are allowed on the cable cars at matlock bath unless poppy has a fear of heights or some thing did you just stay loacal and chill on the site for this one great video though enjoyable as always

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, we saw dogs were allowed on the cable car, it's not Poppy who has the fear of heights...

[@johnsquires5988]

With the approach being so narrow I wonder how they got the statics in?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Goodness knows, probably have to clear the road...

[@organic527]

I was wondering if meet ups are part of the caravan and camping club?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

That's called rallys, where members meet up at a campsite or field.

[@petecoventry6858]

A lot of Motorhomes have weird names too - like "Burstner" or Roller whatever.

[@petecoventry6858]

15:55 this is why I am glad all I have is a little NV200!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, that's when I wish I did too!

[@andrewkennedy5494]

Can I ask which sat nav you use please as fed up with going down to many small wiggle roads.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

This one kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6vYq5lnjsiWbKs

[@andrewkennedy5494]

Thank you will be looking at this one thanks again

[@organic527]

What is a meetup tour?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

A tour where we meet up with people!

[@sharonnotley9484]

Thanks both. I have a question though, do you cook or just eat out? This is not a put down, just curious?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We do both! On this trip we tended to cook more, though we had a meal at Castleton. We tend not to film our cooking in the van, just not interested in cooking videos!

[@jungleman4921]

A very nice retreat camping site but no lakes or seaside ! Shop not open to campers for milk bread & news paper.We are not allowed to empty even grey water onto the ground.Very strict rules,must be emptied at speical dump site.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We were told to empty water into the hedges, there is a drainage ditch there.

[@jungleman4921]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Thats all good !

[@trevorthompson6429]

How on earth could you get a caravan there, bad enough in the motor home, wow that’s scary

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I know, but people do, even static caravans!

[@trevorthompson6429]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo braver than me 🤣

[@alicowls1605]

Wow Bob the road to that site needs a health warning!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I think I've probably done that now! 🤔😊 I'll never be able to go back there!

[@flagwanker6346]

This is the dreaded info off of SatNav. You are about to navigate off-road

[@lawrenceharwood6677]

Where is tara

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Tara is my sister's dog who sometimes comes with us.

[@garthjunor3027]

Breathe In?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, I hadn't spotted that!

[@eileenfleet574]

Your camera must be on fast or you're driving Loops fast on the video

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

No, I'm sticking within speed limits, I'm no speed demon! The wide camera angle probably makes it look faster than it is.