Ruffwoods

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  • Small Cambridgeshire campsite with woodland views
  • Wisbech 15 minutes' drive; Spalding half an hour
  • Dog-friendly; one-acre pitches; no more than two groups at one time
Settle down in a small, secluded woodland on this quiet campsite in Cambridgeshire if you're looking for a relaxing, no-frills outdoor experience. Ruffwoods is a peaceful place to pitch 15 minutes' drive from Wisbech, just outside the tiny village of Tydd St Giles. With very large pitches that stretch over an acre of land surrounded by trees and open countryside, this is an excellent spot to explore the fens of East Anglia. Dogs are allowed at Ruffwoods (which makes sense, given the place's name), and there are plenty of spots for on and off-lead walkies in the surrounding area. In terms of facilities, this back to basics site only takes care of water and toilet access. Campfires and barbecues are allowed, though, meaning Ruffwoods is a good pick for do-it-yourself types who enjoy rustic camping activities. Although the feel is very peaceful and rural here, local amenities are within easy reach, including Wisbech's supermarkets, restaurants and leisure centre (all a quarter of an hour away). While exploring, you could also stop by at any number of inviting local pubs and village shops in the surrounding countryside.

Site type

Tent pitches 2
Motorhome pitches 2

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Ruffwoods

The Cottage

Black Lane

Wisbech

Cambridgeshire

England

PE13 5NJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.72152°N
0.06648°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 mi Horse Fair Bus Station
6.1 mi Lynn Road
7.5 mi Primary School
Rail
10.5 mi Spalding Rail Station
11.2 mi March Rail Station
13.7 mi Watlington Rail Station
Ferry
13.8 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
13.8 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The handsome market town of Wisbech (15 minutes' drive) will probably be your first port of call, whether you're planning on taking a dip at its well-maintained public pool, wandering through the grounds of pretty Peckover House and Garden, a National Trust property, or catching a movie at the independent Luxe Cinema. Make sure that you also get the chance to visit other pretty towns in the area, such as Spalding (30 minutes) with its connections to the Netherlands and boat trips aboard a water taxi, Peterborough (40 minutes) and its spectacular cathedral or King's Lynn (40 minutes) with its excellent range of restaurants, museums and independent shops. For time out of town, you could head to Hunstanton (an hour) and its beaches on the north Norfolk coast. Alternatively, head inland and make the most of the greenery that's waiting to be explored at the Sandringham Estate (45 minutes) or in Thetford Forest (just over an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Heacham 21.3 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 22.9 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 24.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 10 mi

Peterborough Cathedral 16.5 mi

Sandringham 20.1 mi

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 22.2 mi

Burghley House 22.4 mi

National Trust

Peckover House and Garden 5.4 mi

St George's Guildhall 13.9 mi

Oxburgh Hall 23.2 mi

Houghton Mill 28 mi

Tattershall Castle 28.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

PECKOVER HOUSE 5.4 mi

Wisbech 5.6 mi

Walpole Cross Keys 7.6 mi

Peter Scott's Way 8.5 mi

Terrington St John 8.9 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 5 September 2024 – Thursday 5 September 2024)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 22.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

10

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Everything a overall perfect campsite…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Everything a overall perfect campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a perfect one night get away made welcome with fresh eggs

Overall 10/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
barry f. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Very private and wild

Disliked: Unfortunately toilets

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  • Does Ruffwoods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ruffwoods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ruffwoods? The handsome market town of Wisbech (15 minutes' drive) will probably be your first port of call, whether you're planning on taking a dip at its well-maintained public pool, wandering through the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ruffwoods?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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