Barnard Castle’s newest caravan park could be the site of a major accident, as there is no footpath for visitors walking into the town centre, it has been claimed.
The Caravan Club owned site was only opened last summer, but regular visitor John Stoneman told the Teesdale Mercury that this is a serious issue for those staying at the holiday park.
He said that the grassy verge next to the B6277 was frequently used as a pathway by campers and caravanners staying at Teesdale Barnard Castle caravan site.
“I have had to avoid people on both sides of the verges and that is during daylight hours,” Mr Stoneman said.
Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan Club Site has 76 pitches and was opened last year, resulting in many local organisations voicing safety concerns.
Ian Jerred, chairman of the local parish council said: “My parish council’s concerns for road safety remain.”
The Caravan Club said that it was aware of the “long standing matter of walkers in the road” and was looking into introducing extra signage to alert drivers in the area.
