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
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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

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Reviews

9.6

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Wild campingPeaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors praise the stunning clifftop views, abundant space, and peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for wild camping. The friendly and helpful owners are frequently mentioned. Facilities are basic, primarily a composting toilet and water tap, which suits those seeking an off-grid experience. Some guests found the price high for the limited amenities, and occasional issues with noise from other campers were noted. However, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Jason S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I really like this campsite, quiet with loads of space. Only a few miles from where I live. Easy to get to, from the A249 onto the island, 5 to 10 minute drive. I'm going to keep going back. It's great.

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The view was very beautiful and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The view was very beautiful and very romantic. I loved it.

Disliked nothing

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Great place to stay if you like peace and quiet

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Ben H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the remote location and quietness.
We were the only ones there midweek.

Also like the wildness of it, nice to have choice of where to pitch, on clifftop or in woods.

Arrived late so didn’t get a proper look round but will do next time

Facilities are basic, just a toilet and a tap. Perfect for escaping the modern world and spending time

Disliked A bit of litter here and there left by previous groups. Must be hard to monitor such a large wooded area (100 acres), so this is no reflection on the owners.

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Toilets where clean and well kept, maintained camp area.

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Nicholas D P.

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Liked Was my location to trial out a new tent in high winds during off season, peaceful as only one on site, easy access and navigation to site.

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Very quiet. Fabulous views!…

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Simon J.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very quiet. Fabulous views!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, amazing host, incredible view

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I stayed for one night, and couldn't get to the campsite until half past midnight. Catherine was very accommodating and let me know how to get in without disturbing anyone. Once the sun had risen, the view was incredible. Definitely recommend staying here!

Disliked Nothing

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Keith S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quietness is amazing

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Perfectly wild…

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Lianjun B.

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Liked Perfectly wild

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great off-grid site with friendly owners and perfect scenery

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Kelly M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The view was amazing, could easily spend days just watching the world go by. The facilities (very clean and well maintained composting toilet, and nearby water tap) were just right to be comfortable but not ruin the off-grid experience. The size of the land means you can find any type of space you want, by the water, by the pond, deep in the middle of the woods, and anything in between! Loved our two night stay and would happily come back again.

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Enjoying very much peaceful place for…

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ILJA D.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Enjoying very much peaceful place for couple

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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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.

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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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