johnny-yen Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Next week I am passing the Pilton area and would love to see some of the site when it’s not during the festival. Obviously I realise it’s private land and a working farm but noticed there is a public footpath running from Pilton in a south-westerly direction that crosses part of the site. My question is, has anyone walked along this route and can much be seen of the site? Also, has anyone been more adventurous and ‘accidentally’ wandered off the official footpath to try and discover a bit more. Please share your experiences Any other advice most welcome. I’ve only got a short time in the area but feel it’s an opportunity not to be missed. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebeedoobee Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, johnny-yen said: Next week I am passing the Pilton area and would love to see some of the site when it’s not during the festival. Obviously I realise it’s private land and a working farm but noticed there is a public footpath running from Pilton in a south-westerly direction that crosses part of the site. My question is, has anyone walked along this route and can much be seen of the site? Also, has anyone been more adventurous and ‘accidentally’ wandered off the official footpath to try and discover a bit more. Please share your experiences Any other advice most welcome. I’ve only got a short time in the area but feel it’s an opportunity not to be missed. Thanks. Currently the farm has notices up asking people to stay away. I'm sure you and others will respect that request from Michael and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny-yen Posted May 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 But surely you are still allowed to walk along a public footpath, aren’t you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, johnny-yen said: But surely you are still allowed to walk along a public footpath, aren’t you? Speak to @StuMalinas. He runs the security on the site so should be able to answer that one for you. Edited May 24, 2021 by Homer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Homer said: Speak to @Stu Malinas. He runs the security on the site so should be able to answer that one for you. You're tagging the wrong one there old boy. The one you're thinking of doesn't have a space between first and last names. Also, behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Quark said: You're tagging the wrong one there old boy. The one you're thinking of doesn't have a space between first and last names. Also, behave. Thanks, have amended - just trying to help out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Just now, Homer said: Thanks, have amended - just trying to help out! You're really not thought are you now? You little scamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyrulion Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, johnny-yen said: But surely you are still allowed to walk along a public footpath, aren’t you? The public footpath basically runs through the car parks and camp sites and might just skirt through the very edge of the John peel field I'm not sure. Not much to see really. In theory you could go off the path and "explore" but you run the risk of being thrown out. Also the farm and locals really don't want people doing that which is why they've put signs up asking that their privacy be respected. The farm is also going to be busy most of summer now with the pack down from worthy live, camp site opening and prep for the September gig. So the likelihood you'll be able to get anywhere is even lower then normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel city camper Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I was down last week from Sheffield and spent an hour or so driving around different little country roads around worthy farm , managed to get a glimpse of the pink kids castle , the stone circle from a far and a field with the scrap yard plane and a few other bits and bobs in it .also got a look at the big white Cross in the old ladys garden and visited the new co op in the village where I bought two blocks of worthy farm cheese one to eat and one to freeze ha ha ,also a cool wood carving of what looks like hendrix and two other musicians just to the right of the village church . First time I've been back down since 2019 and no ticket for the next festival so was nice to be close to such a special place even if it was at arms length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I popped onto site v quickly earlier for a gander (Pyramid only). No sign of any build going on; what remains of Pangea still sticking the gaff out (you can see it in one of the pics; didn't encounter any overenthusiastic security guards. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 52 minutes ago, Homer said: I popped onto site v quickly earlier for a gander (Pyramid only). No sign of any build going on; what remains of Pangea still sticking the gaff out (you can see it in one of the pics; didn't encounter any overenthusiastic security guards. If you’d hung around you could have gone to the talent comp in the village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlei Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 5/24/2021 at 4:09 PM, johnny-yen said: But surely you are still allowed to walk along a public footpath, aren’t you? Yeah, I don't imagine they can close a footpath this early. I've seen loads of farmers try to pull a fast one by putting 'stay out' signs across public rights of way. Right to roam, motherflippers! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeo-vile idiot Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, Wanderlei said: Yeah, I don't imagine they can close a footpath this early. I've seen loads of farmers try to pull a fast one by putting 'stay out' signs across public rights of way. Right to roam, motherflippers! 👍 There’s only one PROW that ‘crosses’ site though and it doesn’t go anywhere interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlei Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Yeo-vile idiot said: There’s only one PROW that ‘crosses’ site though and it doesn’t go anywhere interesting And if they blocked it off unlawfully I'd still complain lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 Just need that path to keep as dry as it looks in that photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 14 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: If you’d hung around you could have gone to the talent comp in the village My one-man spoon playing/beatboxing/breakdancing act has been coming on a bomb recently too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_303 Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 5/24/2021 at 9:36 PM, Steel city camper said: I bought two blocks of worthy farm cheese one to eat and one to freeze ha ha I"m pretty sure they sell WF cheese in Sheffield you know! (I can get it here in Notts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufcok Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 I know Michael & Emily have asked for the public to stay off the farm now, which is gutting because I'm going to be in the area next weekend - is there anywhere, aside from the Tor, where you can get a nice distant view of the farm in the local area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebeedoobee Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, mufcok said: I know Michael & Emily have asked for the public to stay off the farm now, which is gutting because I'm going to be in the area next weekend - is there anywhere, aside from the Tor, where you can get a nice distant view of the farm in the local area? The coffee shop at the back of the Methodist church on Top street has a beautiful balcony where you can sit and drink tea, coffee etc lovely cakes. The view across the valley is beautiful. You should be able to see the fence and Arcrania etc but not the pyramid. Here was a photo from there in march Edited May 8, 2022 by deebeedoobee . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdash79 Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 You could stay here https://abnb.me/OZHZWW1FRpb You will get past red gate and be slap bang in the middle of the site. they are really nice the people that run it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufcok Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 55 minutes ago, dotdash79 said: You could stay here https://abnb.me/OZHZWW1FRpb You will get past red gate and be slap bang in the middle of the site. they are really nice the people that run it Cheers, but I'm not staying in the area! Going to a family member's for the weekend who lives an hours drive away, so we're gonna head across for a day over the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth_pig Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Went once when I was visiting glastonbury Town it was a bit awkward not knowing if someone was going to tell you off / where you can walk and this was November time, much better time in glastonbury town and on the tor but did have a nice carvery in Pilton village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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