Clifftop Camping

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  • Off-grid farm site outside Eastchurch on the Isle of Sheppey
  • Views over the Thames Estuary and a 10-minute drive from beaches
  • Meet the farm animals on site and buy free-range eggs for breakfast
Cooking up a few fresh free-range eggs for a cracking Kent coastal breakfast? What a way to start the day. That terrific view out over the Thames Estuary isn’t the only option as breakfast backdrop for guests at Clifftop Camping though. Pitches at this scenic Isle of Sheppey farm site are sorted on a pick-your-own basis, so you’re welcome to meander around the meadow, woodland and pond areas too before selecting a spot in which to settle. And those eggs? Well, they’re from the hens that reside on this working farm. You can buy their offerings while you’re staying here, and meet their pals too: the current roster includes sheep, goats, horses, ponies, ducks and rheas. This is an off-grid site so you’ll need to step away from the gadgets – but sea views trump screen time anyway, eh?. It’s also pretty stripped-back on the facilities front, but there is one compost toilet and one tented chemical toilet, and you can access water in the farmyard. For eats and supplies, a couple of pubs and shops are a mile away in Eastchurch; bigger supermarkets, restaurants and the like are 10 minutes’ drive away in Sheerness. Ins and outs should be fairly easy here, as you’re only around a 20-minute drive from the M2 and an hour or so from London. If you’d rather roam on public transport, there’s a bus connection to Eastchurch from Sheerness station.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 191 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

96% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a remote, peaceful clifftop campsite offering stunning sea views, particularly at sunset. Guests appreciate the ample space and the freedom to choose their pitch, contributing to a sense of privacy and wild camping. The facilities are basic, primarily a compost toilet and a water tap, which suits those seeking an off-grid experience. The friendly and welcoming host is frequently mentioned. While some find the cost high for the limited amenities, the exceptional views and tranquil atmosphere are consistently praised.

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loved the view, location, sparsely filled campsites, clear signage- gorgeous!…

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Lydia S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked loved the view, location, sparsely filled campsites, clear signage- gorgeous!

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Lovely facility; other campers very respectful too

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Jo C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views, STUNNING.
The compost toilet is good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views, very relaxed , great space and lovely person to great…

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Libby B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely views, very relaxed , great space and lovely person to great to us. Would defo return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful clifftop camping in natural site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wonderful open aspect views, the unlimited pitches, being allowed to have campfires, friendly owner. The site felt both very secure and very relaxed. Lovely natural site.
The nearby village (about a mile) has two small mini markets for basics and there is an excellent farm shop a couple miles away for fresh food, esp. good meat if you want to barbecue. Also a basic pub and a take-away food van (not tried).

Disliked One slightly noisy large group in one of the fields (not owner's fault). Nothing else.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I loved this place. As close to wild camping as you’ll get.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site, loved it for hammocking.
Camp where you want, in a huge clifftop field or find a secluded spot in the woods.

Disliked Toilet

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Amazing location…

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Erika M.

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Liked Amazing location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Again great camp site , highly recommended, amazing host .

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Catalin V.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location , not far from London ,to Isle of Sheppy is about 1h drive . This camp site is like wild camping you can set up your tent near the cliffs or you can go near the trees and you have the feeling that you’re camping in the Forrest .
The host …. well she is half Welsh so she is amazing very friendly and polite we love the place definitely coming again .
Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful cliff-top location with lovely sunset views.

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Andrew H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely remote and peaceful cliff-top location with potentially lovely sunset views.

Disliked Nothing, but make sure you understand that facilities are basic!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Could do a facilities revamp.

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Ace R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious campsite behind gate with a code. Secure enough behind a farm, not just off to the side of the road. Camp anywhere type of campsite, with options to stay on the open field, or on the woods if weather was bad. Easy availability of water too.

Disliked Dismal toilet. Just one composting toilet which I didn’t get to use because it was locked. No showers but that was already stated when I booked so fair enough.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The perfect slice of peace

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I loved overlooking the sea and I was very lucky to have the field to myself. I was in much need of some peace and I certainly got it here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Clifftop Camping

Spiders Castle Farm

Plough Road

Eastchurch

Kent

England

ME12 4JL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.41543°N
0.85633°E

Route directions

Clifftop Camping is part of Connetts Farm. When you arrive in Eastchurch, turn left into Warden Road, then bear left at the bottom of the hill. You will pass some houses on your left and after a distance of approximately 300 metres you will see Connetts Farm on the right, down a farm road lined with tall poplar trees.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.4 mi Travel Centre
11.3 mi Westcliff Plough
11.4 mi Westcliff Plough
Rail
4.6 mi Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station
4.6 mi Queenborough Rail Station
5.1 mi Swale Rail Station
Ferry
14.5 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
14.6 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
21.2 mi Gravesend Pier
Airport
12.5 mi London Southend Airport
22.2 mi Kent International Airport

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

If you’ve picked a place called Clifftop Camping it’s highly likely you’ll be after a bit of coast action. The quickest way to get it is to clamber down the cliffs (easier than it might sound; no abseiling needed) for a quiet little beach with some fab sea fishing to be done. Other options nearby include Minster Leas beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Shellness beach (20 minutes), where there's also a naturist area for folk seeking a skinny dip. Active types are well sorted for things to keep them busy too: saddle up at the stables five minutes away, tee off at Sheerness Golf Club (10 minutes’ drive) or breeze over to Barton's Point Coastal Park (10 minutes) for a nature trail, adventure playground and watersports. For a nod to travels of the past, it’s off to Eastchurch Aviation Museum (five minutes) or a narrow-gauge ride on the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway (20 minutes). Doddington Place Gardens are just over half an hour away if you’re more interested in gentle wanderings.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minster Leas 2.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leysdown 3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Sheerness 4.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Beach, Whitstable 7.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shoeburyness 8.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitstable Museum and Art Gallery 8.3 mi

West Gate Towers Museum 13.3 mi

Canterbury Heritage Museum 13.4 mi

Canterbury Tales 13.5 mi

Canterbury Roman Museum 13.5 mi

National Trust

Stoneacre 16.6 mi

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 19.3 mi

Owletts 19.8 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 24.5 mi

Old Soar Manor 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ELMLEY MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 08/07/1998) 3.3 mi

MOUNT EPHRAIM 9.1 mi

DODDINGTON PLACE 9.6 mi

BELMONT PARK 9.9 mi

LEES COURT 10.4 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Clifftop Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clifftop Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Clifftop Camping? If you’ve picked a place called Clifftop Camping it’s highly likely you’ll be after a bit of coast action. The quickest way to get it is to clamber down the cliffs (easier … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clifftop Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clifftop Camping? From £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.