Camping at Worthy Farm

[funkychick2007]

Its really strange how different the weather is in August than June!!! 
Now you know why most of us booked hotels for the Equinox if it happened Definitely not camping in September!! 
 

[Ayrshire Chris]

24 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

One word of warning - I was wearing boots that survived 2016 (Or a fresh pair of the same kind, can't remember).  I've happily waded through puddles with no ill effects, but they ended up soaked at Worthy Pastures.  How?  DEW!

Wandering around the long grass of Kings Meadow late at night deposited drips of water down into my boots, rendering them unusable for the rest of the festival.  I probably should have packed a pair or two of these, but didn't think I'd need to given the weather report and my previously reliable boots.

https://www.sealskinz.com/collections/socks

Cheers for that. Boots and wellies packed. Seems we are in Jersey ground which is quite a coincidence since we just returned from a week’s holiday in Jersey! 

Edited August 17, 2021 by Ayrshire Chris

[Jay Pee]

39 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

One word of warning - I was wearing boots that survived 2016 (Or a fresh pair of the same kind, can't remember).  I've happily waded through puddles with no ill effects, but they ended up soaked at Worthy Pastures.  How?  DEW!

Wandering around the long grass of Kings Meadow late at night deposited drips of water down into my boots, rendering them unusable for the rest of the festival.  I probably should have packed a pair or two of these, but didn't think I'd need to given the weather report and my previously reliable boots.

https://www.sealskinz.com/collections/socks

It's a weird thing with even expensive boots that the true test of 100% waterproof footwear isnt the Glastonbury mud or puddles but the continual walking through very damp grass that is the true test.

I've owned expensive boots in the past that have failed this test. Very annoying. A good shout though mate and very appropriate to raise during this autumnal August!

 

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, Jay Pee said:

It's a weird thing with even expensive boots that the true test of 100% waterproof footwear isnt the Glastonbury mud or puddles but the continual walking through very damp grass that is the true test.

I've owned expensive boots in the past that have failed this test. Very annoying. A good shout though mate and very appropriate to raise during this autumnal August!

 

There's so much more long grass at Worthy Pastures compared to Glastonbury Festival. You think you know that land, but unless you've visited outside the festival before you only know it in a very specific way.

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said:

There's so much more long grass at Worthy Pastures compared to Glastonbury Festival. You think you know that land, but unless you've visited outside the festival before you only know it in a very specific way.

Yes, walked the site many times pre pandemic restrictions and interesting to see fields such as spring ground in crop and sometimes hard to imagine where things are in festival time .  The railway walk is the best way to get your bearings.  And the covered up long drops! 

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Yes, walked the site many times pre pandemic restrictions and interesting to see fields such as spring ground in crop and sometimes hard to imagine where things are in festival time .  The railway walk is the best way to get your bearings.  And the covered up long drops! 

Yes, I used the long drops to find a particular place known to people on this forum. Can you guess where it is?

Edit: I'm stood roughly on the place I'm talking about, not looking at it.

Edited August 17, 2021 by stuartbert two hats

[CaledonianGonzo]

Ridge and Furrow

[stuartbert two hats]

6 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Ridge and Furrow

Clever clogs 😁. What about this one then?

 

[paulshane]

53 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Clever clogs 😁. What about this one then?

 

wild guess, but west holts crew bar ?

[stuartbert two hats]

23 minutes ago, paulshane said:

wild guess, but west holts crew bar ?

No, but it's not a million miles away. Open to the public.

[Gnomicide]

Oo! Oo! I know!

[stuartbert two hats]

34 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

Oo! Oo! I know!

Shh, you!

[stuartbert two hats]

This is another shot of the same hedge, placed in a wider context.

In theory, that sign should be able to give enough information to piece it together.

Edited August 17, 2021 by stuartbert two hats

[august1]

the longer grass took me by surprise and I always done my ankle a few times with the uneven ground! 

[paulshane]

1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said:

No, but it's not a million miles away. Open to the public.

Goan Curry place ?

[stuie]

13 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said:

One word of warning - I was wearing boots that survived 2016 (Or a fresh pair of the same kind, can't remember).  I've happily waded through puddles with no ill effects, but they ended up soaked at Worthy Pastures.  How?  DEW!

Wandering around the long grass of Kings Meadow late at night deposited drips of water down into my boots, rendering them unusable for the rest of the festival.  I probably should have packed a pair or two of these, but didn't think I'd need to given the weather report and my previously reliable boots.

https://www.sealskinz.com/collections/socks

Perhaps you were more soberer this time? Maybe it was the same, but you didn’t notice before? 🤭

[MrHew]

17 hours ago, danbailey80 said:

I also recommend walking/ cycling to The Wood area. The whole treetop walkway is open. 

Seconded. We even met Mr Eavis there as he tends the fire to keep it going pretty regularly.

[stuartbert two hats]

8 hours ago, paulshane said:

Goan Curry place ?

No, not the W Holts field.

[Dukeicon]

12 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Clever clogs 😁. What about this one then?

 

That's the opening into Theatre field from the Circus field. Glastonbury Free Press would be to your left.

[MrHew]

I've got proper post festival blues after a brilliant weekend there.

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, Dukeicon said:

That's the opening into Theatre field from the Circus field. Glastonbury Free Press would be to your left.

Spot on:

 

[faymondo]

1 hour ago, MrHew said:

I've got proper post festival blues after a brilliant weekend there.

Yeah I was surprised the Friday after we went I was thinking "This time last week"

[Ayrshire Chris]

5 hours ago, MrHew said:

I've got proper post festival blues after a brilliant weekend there.

I’m going through the pre fest worrying check the weather anxiety! 

[Funkyfairy!]

5 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Spot on:

 

With Dan and Emily Glastonbury queuing for a drink 🙂

[MrHew]

2 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

I’m going through the pre fest worrying check the weather anxiety! 

Ha, I did the exact same