Take the M4 to J35.
Turn onto the A473 towards Bridgend.
At the 3rd roundabout go straight over, joining the A48 Northbound.
At the 5th roundabout since coming off the motorway, turn left onto the B4265, sign posted to Ogmore-by-Sea.
Take the next proper right hand turn sign posted to Merthyr Mawr (ignoring the road into the industrial park).
Take next proper left hand turn again sign posted to Merthyr Mawr.
Follow the road into Merthyr Mawr village and at the junction in the village stay to the right.
Follow the road out of village until it ends in a car park.
At the entrance to the car park go through the left hand gate (it may be shut - if so just open it, and close it again behind you) into the forested area.
Drive along the left hand track until you reach the event parking area
Nearest post code CF32 0LS
The OS reference for the site is SS 8766 7716
Public Transport:
Nearest Station: Bridgend.
Taxis from station available from:PLEASE NOTE - mobile phone reception is non-existent on the site and there is no payphone or landline, so if you need a taxi back to the station at the end of the event remember to book it in advance. There is a cab office within 100 metres of Bridgend stn.
Alternatively, try: Allwhite Taxis <http://allwhitetaxis.bravehost.com/>: 01656 660155
Cresta Cabs: 01656 767571
Radio Cars: 01656 655766
K Cabs: 01656 655233
Candleston
What to bring
This is a camping self-catering event, so tents, camping equipment, food and drink are essential. The site has flushing toilets, shower blocks with hot and cold running water and washing up sinks available. Standpipes with drinking water are also located at various points around the site.
Please also remember to bring your kit/costume and weapons.
It is also advisable to bring a spare toilet roll and some bin bags.
Site etiquette
Wardens: The current wardens of the site are Dave and Elaine, you may see them on the way in, or during your stay. As usual please be polite and courteous.
Fires: We are allowed fires, please keep them under control, as always, safety is paramount. There are fire drums around the site, but you may place fires in the ground if you so wish, however please mark these for the safety of others.
NEWRubbish (re-cycling/bin bags): Please ensure that you adhere to the sites new recycling policy as detailed below.
THE RUBBISH FALLS INTO 5 CATEGORIES -
1) BURNABLE RUBBISH - PLEASE BURN
2) GLASS - PLEASE PLACE ALL GLASS IN THE RECYCLING BIN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SITE
3) CANS - PLEASE PLACE ALL CANS IN THE RECYCLING BIN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SITE
4) PLASTIC - PLEASE PLACE ALL PLASTIC IN THE RECYCLING BIN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SITE
5) FOOD WASTE - THE NON BURNABLE FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE LEFT IN SEALED BAGS BY THE STAND PIPE OUTSIDE THE MAIN BUILDING, ANY BAGS THAT ARE NOT SEALED OR ARE SPLIT, OVERFULL OR HAVE ANY OF THE 3 RECYCLING ITEMS WITHIN, WILL BE CHARGED AT £2 PER BAG FOR THE WARDENS TO DEAL WITH THEM.
As per our last event, we will locate three re-cycling bins for re-cyclable plastics, tins and glass just inside the new tavern area to save you walking all the way to the carpark to dispose of your rubbish, so please feel free to use these, but let a crew member know if they become full, so we can empty them!
