Hi I have just built a single piste on a concrete base that used to be an old farm building. It measures 3.3m wide and 13.4 m long. It is enclosed by railway sleepers (13 will do it). I put down 4 tons of 6mm to dust limestone straight onto the concrete and hand raked it. I then used an old garden roller to compact it. I think it works really well. Personally I would prefer a more softer piste but a gentle raking loosens the surface. I am pondering whether to sprinkle tiny gravel or cockle shell but am unsure I need it. The depth of the limestone is around an inch and a bit deeper in places. I would ideally prefer it to be a bit wider and a bit longer. Hope this helps.

I live next to the Forest of Dean, an area that I love yet there are no clubs that play Petanque so I have started to contact Pubs with large car parks.
Your measurements will be very useful in calculating the costs of establishing new Terrains as I contact others to start clubs.

Hi, if i could, i would ideally put another 'layer' of 6mm limestone chippings, but i can't get them without getting mostly 'dust'. Apparently the filters aren't that exact. I am waiting for a sample of corn flint shingle 3mm - 6mm. Although the piste works well as it stands, and is considered by those who play in France, very similar to French pistes, i feel it is difficult to play on. I'll keep you posted. PS if i could redo it again i would definitely make it wider and longer. Hope this helps. Fraser.