Cirencester Park access road

Hi everyone, 

I just wanted to let you all know we are aware of the issue and are currently speaking with the College (who put the new road in) to look at alternatives. I will update you all ASAP when I have further information on this. 

Thanks Rowena. As we particularly like Cirencester, I await the outcome with interest. Hopefully a lengthening of the passing places and total removal of those rocks.🤞

Hi Rowena. Can you advise if there is any likelihood that the access will be improved in time for your proposed opening in July?

many thanks

Lengthening of passing places would be pretty major work.  They are apparently intended for cars to pull over to allow caravans to pass, but no thought has been given to a large MH meeting a large caravan outfit regarding the width of the road at the passing place, especially with those rocks there!

The possibility of a caravan meeting a caravan would need to be eliminated.

The banking can be stabilised with mesh and planting, and the large rocks  could be replaced where necessary with lower long ones that would allow tail swing without danger of impact, or even some sort of kerb.

A while ago I had a chat with the Operations Director of Cirencester College, who I met as I was walking along the new access road. The road could have been made as wide as the Bathurst Estate liked BUT the extra width would have had to be on Bathurst Estate land - which they declined. 

Why would the College state in a planning document that ‘The Caravan Club did not respond to invitations to this consultation’ if this was not the case? The College took notice of representations from the tennis and cricket clubs and acted on them. 

I know nothing about what’s going on but it’ll take more than 18 days for any decision to be made, let alone to carry out work.

i think the very least that can be hoped for is for the rocks to be removed and a sign erected saying "Give Way to Caravans"

peedee

This discussion is also taking place on Facebook with similar views, comments and cancellations.

I do not envy the wardens trying to placate arrivals who have somehow managed to actually traverse this disaster of a road and arrive on site since most members will not have knowledge of the changes.

If I were them I think I would feel bound to contact all those who have  future bookings  and warn them of the approach rather than face the wrath of someone who has arrived unaware and damaged a caravan or motor home on the stones.

You might be right about the time for a decision. However, the rocks at least could removed in a day with the correct equipment.

Thanks for the update Rowena. We have been visiting Cirencester since 2006, it's one of our favourite sites and also because our daughter and family live close by. We were looking forward to returning in August but as we have quite a large and new tourer I'm not going to risk damage on the rocks or from passing traffic, so regrettably have cancelled and rebooked at Burford. While we are there I'm sure we'll drive over and inspect the road for ourselves !