Caravan, Country and Seashore Codes. The Caravan Code

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Caravan, Country and Seashore Codes

Every Member, as a condition of membership of the Caravan Club, agrees to observe these codes. Therefor it is your duty to know and observe them and to ensure that the same applies to your family and friends who may be with you. The success of the Caravan Club is due very largely to the high standards that the Club expects of its members.

The Caravan Code

1. The Caravan

a) The Caravan (weather trailer or motor caravan) is a vehicle specifically designed for caravanning. Its appearance and colour are appropriate and do not offend public opinion.

b) It is regularly serviced so that it is safe in all aspects when towing on the road and on site.

2. On the Road

a) Selection of trailer caravan and towing vehicle allows adequate performance in line with the towing code. (See Sites Directory for details of the Towing Code)

b) The caravan complies with all Road Traffic Acts and other relevant Regulations; in particular, there should be an adequate view to the rear of the caravan.

c) Where the caravan is a trailer towed by a vehicle it is insured against third party risks. This must cover the caravan when detached as well as attached to the towing vehicle.

d) Particular attention must be paid to those sections of the Highway Code relevant to trailer caravans.

3. On the Site the Member

a) Pitches on private land only with the express permission of the owner.

b) Places his caravan where it will not interfere with the convenience or enjoyment of others.

c) Avoids damage to turf by digging holes only when absolutely necessary and replacing turf where possible. He also uses his vehicle with consideration.

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d) Disposes of all rubbish by the means provided on site. If no receptacles are provided rubbish is taken home for proper disposal. e) For touring, other than on sites equipped with toilets, he carries his own sanitary equipment, comprising a chemical toilet and suitable fluid. He empties this only at the point provided.

f) Collects waste water from the caravan outlet(s) in a suitable container which he does not allow to overflow and foul the ground. In the case where no disposal point is provided he minimises fouling by distributing the waste water over a considerable area such as along a hedge.

g) Allows neither children nor animals to spoil the enjoyment of others by keeping them under control.

h) Drives very slowly and quietly when on site. Walking pace i.e. less than 5 MPH

i) Respects the privacy and peace of others at all times and avoids singing, loud radio or TV, use of a generator or other noises at an hour when it would reasonably annoy others.

j) Ensures that any laundry necessarily hung outside the caravan is displayed as discretely as possible.

k) Keeps his pitch neat and tidy, with no loose equipment outside the caravan beyond what is necessary or appropriate, and he leaves his pitch as clean as or cleaner than he found it.

l) Observes the Country Code and Seashore codes as set out in the following pages

4. General

At all times, on the road or on site, every caravanner shows courtesy and consideration to all comers so that the goodwill of the general public towards caravanners is maintained and improved.

The Country Code

1. Guard against all risk of fire. Hay and heath land catch alight easily and once ablaze are very hard to put out. Remember fire spreads quickly. 2. Fasten all Gates

3. Keep your dog under control. If there are any farm animals about keep your dog on a lead.

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6. Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone – view from a distance 7. Take your litter home – it is unsightly and harmful to wildlife 8. Help to keep all water clean

9. Take special care on country roads 10. Protect wildlife trees and plants

11. Make no unnecessary noise. Most animals are very timid, noises can disturb them unnecessarily. If you want to get the best out of the countryside go quietly.

The Seashore Code

1. Show respect for creatures. Leave animals where you find them – never take them home. Turn back any rocks you have moved. Leave seaweed in place – there is plenty lying loose on the strand line.

2. Take photographs not living animals. If you are collecting shells make sure they are empty. Don’t buy coral, shellfish or urchins as souvenirs – these would have been alive when collected.

3. Drive on roads not beaches. Cars, bikes and sometimes too many people can easily damage beaches and particularly sand dunes. Use designated car parks and footpaths.

4. Be careful near cliffs. Don’t throw or push things over cliff edges, not only is it dangerous, it can drastically increase the rate of cliff erosion and kill or disturb wildlife. You also cannot see if anyone is at the bottom of the cliff. 5. Avoid disturbing wildlife. Keep your distance – watch through binoculars.

Keep dogs well clear of birds and other animals. 6. Observe byelaws and be considerate to others.

Reminders

 Everyone loves your dog – on a lead

 Speed limit on a rally site is walking pace – I.e. 3 MPH / 5KPH  Noise should be kept to a minimum – especially late at night and

early in the morning

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Commercial Sites used in 2015

During the 2015 season the three Centres of the Irish Division Leinster, Munster and Ulster used various commercial caravan sites in Ireland. The Chairmen, Committees and members of the Centres would like to thank the owners of the following sites for all their help and assistance during the rallies. Irish Division site recognition signs have been presented and are available from the Irish Division Honorary Secretary.

Leinster Centre

Moat Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Donard, Co Wicklow Treegrove C & C Park, Kilkenny

Munster Centre

Ballynacourty House Caravan Park Whitebridge, Killarney

T. O. Labbamologga

The Apple Caravan & Camping Park, Cahir Glen Of Aherlow Caravan Park

Ulster Centre

Bush Caravan Park, Bushmills Gosford Forest Park, Markethill

Shepherd’s Rest Pub Camping & Caravan Park, Draperstown Drum Manor Forest Park, Cookstown

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Caravan Club Affiliated Sites in Ireland

For fuller details of these sites see your Sites Directory and Handbook.

All sites are privately owned. Co Antrim

1. Drumaheglis Marina Caravan Park, Ballymoney, BT53 7QN. On A26 (Ballymoney – Coleraine) 1½ m past last roundabout at Ballymoney, turn left into road signpost Belnamore, follow caravan park signs.

Co Kerry

2. Glenross Caravan and Camping Park, Glenbeigh. Site on right of N70 (Killorgan – Glenbeigh) just before entering Glenbeigh village.

3. Flemings White Bridge Caravan and Camping Park, Killarney. From Cork on N22 continue past N72 junction towards Killarney, at 60KPH sign turn first left into Ballycasheen Road, signpost Flemings White Bridge, about 300 yards to archway entrance.

Co Mayo

4. Knock Caravan and Camping Site, Knock. From Galway on N17 site on right on approach to village opposite petrol station.

Co Tipperary

5. Glen of Aherlow Caravan and Camping Park. Turn Left off N24 (Dublin – Cahir/Tipperary) in Bansha onto R663 Newtown, at end of speed limit sign keep right, in about 5 miles site on right about 300 yards past Coach Road Inn

Co Wicklow

6. Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum. From Dublin on N11 turn Right onto R752/R772 (same road) Signpost Rathnew/Rathdrum, in Rathnew follow signs Rathdrum, in Rathdrum turn right at apartments alongside river (do not continue up hill) site straight on.

7. River Valley Caravan Park, Redcross. From Dublin on N11 turn right immediately past Doyle’s public house, site is second caravan park on road in Redcross village.

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Certified Locations in Northern Ireland

For fuller details of these CL Sites, see your Sites Directory and Handbook.

Co Antrim

1. Aghalee – A J Bunting, 1 The Hollow Rd, Aghalee, Craigavon, BT67 0EG. Tel: 028 9265 1272. Leave M1 at junct 9 onto A26 (SP Antrim / Airport) In about ¼ mile turn Left into Soldierstown Rd (B105), at T-junct in Aghalee turn Left onto B12 (S’Post Lurgan) in 300 yards fork Right into Ballycairn Road, (S’Post Portmore Nature Reserve) in about ½ mile turn Right into The Hollow Road. Site entrance at farm on Right in about 300 yards.

2. Bushmills – Feigh Farm CL, Brian and Jennifer McCurdy, 157, Feigh Road, Dunseverick, BT57 8AF. Tel (028) 2073 1973; Mobile 07761351572. From Bushmills take A2 towards Giants Causeway, in 1 ¼ miles turn Left onto B146 (Causeway Road). In 3 miles turn Right into Feigh Road. CL on Left in 60 yards

3. Islandmagee – Mrs Charlotte Hall. Ford Farm, 8 Low Rd, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3RD. Tel: 028 9335 3264. Turn Right of A2 (Carrickfergus – Larne) about 2 miles past Whitehead onto B90 (S’Post Islandmagee) turn left at X-roads into Low Rd. Site on Left within 100 yards.

Co Armagh

4. Markethill – Mrs L Gilmore, 20 Shanecracken Road, Markethill, BT60

1TS. Tel: 028 3755 2092 Mobile: 07519 120277

http://cushervalleycl.co.uk Turn off A28 in Markethill into B3 Tandragee, in about 2 ¼ miles turn Right at red phone box into Shancracker Rd, Site on Left in about ¾ mile.

Co Down

5. Newry – C Magennis, Riverly House, 52 Lurgancahone Rd,

Rathfriland, Newry, BT34 5AU. Tel: 028 3065 1382. Turn off A1

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Co Fermanagh

6. Enniskillen – Mrs H Ferguson, Carrontreemall, Belcoo, Enniskillen, BT93 5GR. Tel: 028 6638 6335. Site on Left of A4 (Enniskillen – Belcoo) approx. 10 Miles from Enniskillen, entrance to side of Bungalow, Dogs by arrangement.

Co Londonderry

7 Coleraine – Mr & Mrs Howard Andrews, 91 Bishops Road, Castlerock, BT51 4SE. Tel: 028 7084 8589. From Coleraine turn Left off A2 at Haslett House into Dunboe Rd, Turn Right into Ballywoodcock Rd, continue to T junct, turn Left into Burrenmore Rd, almost immediately Right into Drunmagully Rd, to T junct, and turn L in to Bishops Rd, site 0.4 mile on L at bungalow

8 Dungiven – Hillfoot CL, Mervyn Scott, 119, Legavallon Road, Dungiven, BT47 4QN. Tel 028 7774 1693. From A6 (Belfast to Derry) take B64 (Dungiven to Garvagh), in 1.5 miles turn right into lane. Level grass site.

Co Tyrone

9 Cookstown – W R S Wylie, Corkhill House, 14 Corkhill Rd, Cookstown, BT80 9RZ. Tel: 028 8675 1526 From Cookstown 3 ½ miles on A505 turn right at Wellbrook Beetling Mill (National Trust) 500 yards turn Left into Corkhill Rd. Site on Left at Corkhill House Gates.

10 Dungannon – Mr Alan C Abraham, 40B Annaginny Rd, Newmills, Dungannon, BT71 4DZ.

Tel: Fishery Off 028 8774 7808 Home 028 8774 8650 Leave M1 at junction 15 Dungannon, into Dungannon and take A29 (SP Cookstown). In about 4½ miles turn Right into Annaginny Road (SP Newmills) Site on Left within 1 mile, 100 yards past fishery entrance. This CL is adjacent to a commercial site.

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Certified Location Sites Map

The number on the map shows the approx. location of the CL

REMINDERS

 Everyone loves your dog – on a lead

 Speed limit on a rally site is walking pace – I.e. 3 MPH / 5KPH  Noise should be kept to a minimum – especially late at night and

early in the morning

 Remember the Irish Division Website – www.thecaravanclub.ie  The Caravan, Country and Seaside Codes are printed in this

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