The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #132150 Message #3000002
Posted By: Richard Bridge
05-Oct-10 - 08:11 AM
Thread Name: Tenterden Folk Fest Fri 30/9- Sun 3/10
Subject: RE: Tenterden Folk Fest Fri 30/9- Sun 3/10
I thought about sand matting or similar the last time the main field exit was a swamp, but by my reckoning it would have needed at least 50 metres by 10 metres, and that was likely to be costly. If the top field is in agricultural use that rules out two other obvious possibilities - an access out of the car park which although a bit steep would be drier or an agreement with the removals people for use of their nice solid gravel drive.
The cheapest option is likely to be an agreement with the local Land Rover or Range Rover club to be on standby the whole of a wet weekend with towropes. Probably way cheaper than a farmer and tractor - unless there is a local agricultural worker who is sympathetic and wants to waste a weekend. The point is that it's fun for a 4WD nut to demonstrate vehicle capability.
One of the major attractions of Tenterden is the ready access from the central camping. One can whip in and out to change guitars or make a snack or catch a nap. The commercial campsite is a pain for transport and the risk of missing the last bus is a constant worry.