Queuing on the A37

[Wooderson]

I'm also on the a361. Thinking of nixing today and going to a hotel. Trying again tomorrow. This is an inconscionable mess.

[timbo1977]

Thanks for all the updates, and sorry to those of you having a nightmare...

Anyone know what the traffic's like on the A361 from the north? Sounds like pretty much gridlocked everywhere...

[HalfAnIdiot]

1 minute ago, morph100 said:

Zoom in on your maps and take the tiny back roads they are so much quicker even if much longer..

Not much point in doing that from where you are. Also some of those roads are very narrow and you could come head to head with anothee vehicle and get stuck.

You just have to sit it out I'm afraid.j

 

[Wooderson]

We've moved 200 metres in two hours.

[parsonjack]

1 minute ago, morph100 said:

Zoom in on your maps and take the tiny back roads they are so much quicker even if much longer..

Please don't take back roads....you're only causing more problems for the locals who have enough to put up with as it is....and giving cause for complaints that could threaten the festival licence.

[stuwilky]

8 minutes ago, Charm said:

We left Glastonbury about 5:20, took a few minutes to get to this spot and have not moved since. 
Charm x

You aiming for west side car parks? Or east? (You look to have gone past west?) 

[parsonjack]

3 minutes ago, Wooderson said:

I'm also on the a361. Thinking of nixing today and going to a hotel. Trying again tomorrow. This is an inconscionable mess.

Are you East or West of site?

[Charm]

23 minutes ago, **claire** said:

They haven't got a clue! They've been saying all through the night that blue route is moving slowly & to spend the time waiting planning your days. Patronising isn't the word!

How annoying, best they say nothing at all rather than winding people up, sorry you are having a crap time, sure it will be worth it in the end. 
Charm x

[Avalon_Fields]

[Charm]

Just now, stuwilky said:

You aiming for west side car parks? Or east? (You look to have gone past west?) 

Stayed in Glastonbury last night and heading for orange. 
Charm x

[bexj]

3 minutes ago, parsonjack said:

Please don't take back roads....you're only causing more problems for the locals who have enough to put up with as it is....and giving cause for complaints that could threaten the festival licence.

. And they are often shut to non local traffic too.  Don't add to the chaos,  remember there's plenty of time to get you all in,  chill out,  be safe,  and head out later if you get chance

[danbailey80]

2 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said:

"The festivals entertainment does not begin until Friday"...a big fat lie to delay people who haven't left yet?

[Charm]

Just started moving, got really excited, then we stopped, oh dear. 
Charm x

[Morter]

We were due to set off at 8 but reconsidering now, coming from Bristol, looking to get to orange, do we head GFL advice and wait or crack on?!

[EamerRed]

3 minutes ago, Charm said:

Just started moving, got really excited, then we stopped, oh dear. 
Charm x

Same! Currently in Gurney Slade, some guy got told off by a copper for being outside of his car

[Splatt]

1 minute ago, Morter said:

We were due to set off at 8 but reconsidering now, coming from Bristol, looking to get to orange, do we head GFL advice and wait or crack on?!

I exact same situation. I have the urge to crack on but somethings telling me it's a bad idea. 

[danbailey80]

Definitely dont leave now if you haven't left already wait it out

[rubenz]

Just now, Morter said:

We were due to set off at 8 but reconsidering now, coming from Bristol, looking to get to orange, do we head GFL advice and wait or crack on?!

I'm in Bristol but going back to sleep for a few hours and not leaving till 11 or 13 I reckon, let a few people get in first. I'm camping in south Park mind so no rush as not a popular spot. 

[waterfalls212434]

Anyone know how this affects the transfer buses from Castle carey? I assume as they go to gate a(which isn't for public access just the coach Park) from the west they miss the most of the traffic coming from up country? 

[JayP1983]

Sounds shambolic but leaving from Scotland on a 400 mile trip. Hoping it'll be better by tea time today?

[ManchesterGlasto]

We are here. Been on a37 since 11pm. 

[rubenz]

Just now, JayP1983 said:

Sounds shambolic but leaving from Scotland on a 400 mile trip. Hoping it'll be better by tea time today?

You should be OK by then. Probably cruise straight in hopefully! 

[Wooderson]

23 minutes ago, parsonjack said:

Are you East or West of site?

East mate. Just turned round. Will try again tomorrow or Friday. Have 2 1/2 year old in the back of the car. Can't spend a full day in that queue.

Now!! Where to stay for the night. **gulp**

[JayP1983]

1 minute ago, rubenz said:

You should be OK by then. Probably cruise straight in hopefully! 

Fingers crossed. I'll monitor the thread on my way down.hoping all those that are waiting get in safe and soon. Not the best start to the festival 

[Rubber Soldier]

3 minutes ago, JayP1983 said:

Sounds shambolic but leaving from Scotland on a 400 mile trip. Hoping it'll be better by tea time today?

We're just about to leave from Glasgow. Think we should be fine. Guess we'll find out in 6/7 hours...