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Wayfaring Farm Camping is an off grid, 'Leave No Trace' wild camping and glamping site for nature lovers, situated within the South Downs National Park. With fantastic views, the site is approximately a mile from the South Downs Way.
Friendly off-grid glamping and camping site in the South Downs National Park
Fire wood available for purchase onsite, as well as fresh vegetable boxes
Just a 15 minute drive from the beaches of Eastbourne and Birling Gap
Wayfaring Farm Camping offers scenic, organic land that hugs the lower slopes of the South Downs. Easy to access by car, public transport or on foot, the large camping field is big on views and gives plenty of room between tents, with just nine permitted (seven pitches and two bell tents). The main camping area is at the top of the land. The top part of the land has six terraces, allowing flat camping with great views. At the top of the land and slightly tucked into the woods is Badger's Corner, which accommodates three medium tent pitches or 2 large tents-perfect for two families. Bell tent Forget-Me-Not is situated on its own terrace at Rose Briar, with plenty of space around it and great views. Measuring 5 metres, the tent has a comfy double bed, cosy rugs, mood lighting, is fully equipped and sleeps four. It has its own eco toilet. The Campion bell tent is situated on its own terrace at Hazel Hill, also with plenty of space around it and great views. This 5m bell tent has a comfy double bed, cosy rugs, mood lighting, sleeps four, and is fully equipped. It has its own eco toilet. Car access is permitted for up to 10 cars which can be parked in the first field, and wheel barrows are available to transport your things to your bell tent or camping pitch. Please note that the terrain is steep in places, and is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Guests staying here must take any rubbish away with them. Only wood purchased onsite may be used.
The site is open from 24th May until 2nd June, then every Wednesday-Sunday in July and August.
Max 6 people
Choose your own spot to set up camp. Car parking is available at the entrance field.
Max 10 people
Large double pitch spacious enough for two 5m bell tents to pitch together, perfect for two families. Secluded in its own area of the paddock with wooded area to hang hammocks.
Max 4 people
Well equipped 5 metre bell tents, with a double bed, two single blow up mattresses, bedside table, battery/solar lights, rugs, cushions, water carrier, fire bowl with grill, shared camp kitchen and outside seating. Bring bedding, cutlery and crockery.
The site is just one mile from the South Downs Way, and is the perfect place to stop before a leisurely last day's walk to Eastbourne.
There are beautiful beaches within easy reach at Birling Gap, Eastbourne and Seaford.
Good walks include routes to Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters from Birling Gap (3 miles away), Cuckmere Haven, Jevington (Eight Bells pub, 25 mins from camping), Wilmington and Folkington.
National Cycle routes 2 and 21 are within a 15 minute bike ride. You can cycle to Arlington Reservoir and Abbotts Wood.
There are several pretty local villages to visit, including Alfriston, East Dean, West Dean and Firle. Further afield, Hastings and Rye are both highly recommended for their old towns and history.
Other things to do locally include:
Polegate, (0.6 miles)
A scenic site at the foot of the South Downs, walking distance from pubs and shops. 15 mins from Eastbourne beach!
Rye Foreign, Rye, Rye Foreign (23.6 miles)
A relaxed and friendly camping and glamping site in 1066 Country, close to Rye and beaches like Camber Sands.
Battle, (12.4 miles)
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Telham, Battle, Telham (14.3 miles)
A back-to-basics, adult only camping and bell tent site between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.
Battle, (17.2 miles)
Family friendly camping and glamping in the High Weald AONB by an ancient woodland. Just 20 minutes to Hastings.