The route through Lyme Regis on the A3052 is not really suitable for caravans. It is better to leave the A35 on the Trinity Hill Road as per the directions for CLs 552 & 379 and join the A3052 just East of Rousdon. As the lane to the CL leaves Rousdon there is a CL sign on the right to CLs 553 & 554. Ignore and go straight on along the lane which narrows and goes downhill into a valley towards Combpyn. The entrance to the CL through a double gate on the right is tight and about 30 meters past the largest of the few small passing places. The exit from the CL Is blind both ways. Fortunately little traffic uses the lane. The site screened from the lane by a high hedgerow is a fenced off section of a much larger field that runs along the East side of the valley. It is attractive but the high ground and trees on the West side of the valley shade the CL towards the end of the day especially for pitches along the hedgerow. On arrival the grass needed cutting and the edges and hedges could have done with a trim. The grass was cut on our last day which was an improvement.The chemical disposal point needed a better and longer water hose and it was not possible get a water roll level under one of the two drinking water taps. The CL drained well in the rain and was reasonably flat but wheel levelling was necessary and some of the awning pegs hit stones under the grass. The CL is sleepy and very rural but traffic on the A3052 can be heard when the wind blows from that direction. The CL appeared popular with dog owners and there is a good TV signal. There is plenty to do in the area by car and bus but there are no footpaths from the CL and the only footpath from Combpyn to a crossing point on the A3052 by a static caravan park was overgrown in places. All walks from the CL involve long sections of lane and hedgerow. The coastal path is the only place where you can see the sea. It's nearest point, only one mile away as the crow flies, is tantalisingly close but unfortunately the coastal path and the Undercliffs National Nature Reserve cannot be reached directly without trespassing on the Rousdon Estate and ignoring 'Strictly Private' and 'No Public Access' signs or climbing locked gates. The closest public access points are 3 miles away at the Lyme Regis and Axmouth ends of the path. OS Explorer 116 gives good map coverage.
Comment from the Club:
The CL owner has contacted us as she works hard to make sure everyone enjoys their stay at her site and as such wishes to address your concerns. The water hose at the chemical disposal point is the length advised by the Caravan and Motorhome Club for health and safety purposes. We would like to assure you that there are footpaths and bridleways within just a few minutes' walk from the CL down the quiet, pretty lane and the CL owner would be very happy to advise on the many beautiful walking routes in the area.
