Grab your hiking supplies and tackle this adventurous journey. The way will bring walkers from Epping Forest to historic Harwich on the coast and is very easy to access from London - plus it hosts an annual relay race too. The only way is... our campsites near the Essex Way!
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping with a coffee shop. Ten minutes from Clacton-on-Sea and the beach.
4.83 /5
Colchester, Essex
A small campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.
4.81 /5
Colchester, Essex
Escape the ordinary at this quirky glamping site amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on site.
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex
Family friendly glamping lodges with hot tubs, by a historic Layer Marney Tower and stunning Mersea Island.
Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex
A back-to-basics tent campsite in Little Leighs, enjoy the Essex countryside to venture to Chelsmford.
Peldon, Essex
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site with views towards Abberton Reservoir and close to Mersea Island.
Great Saling, Braintree, Essex
An adult only site set in picturesque parkland ideal for peace and quiet. Open all year round and dog friendly.
Lexden, Colchester, Essex
An award-winning country park with touring and camping right by Colchester, with its excellent castle.
Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex
Peaceful, back-to-basics tent, caravan and motorhome camping set in the middle of a small working farm.
Thorrington, Colchester, Essex
A unique and romantic shepherd's hut for two, in a truly special and secluded location on the Essex coast.