The Swipes Camping

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Wild and pet-friendly site in the South Downs with meadow views
On the South Downs Way and less than 10 minutes’ drive to Storrington
Barbecues and campfires permitted; deli meals organised for delivery

Secluded and spacious, Swipes Camping is a 16.5-acre smallholding aimed at walkers, cyclists and equestrians trotting their way along the South Downs Way – sometimes with furry friends in tow – as this pet-friendly park sits right on the 100-mile path. If you’re up for taking on the long-distance hiking challenge but are concerned about the weight of your bags, worry no more: the site will transport them for you to the next day’s accommodation. Food's also simple to source – order breakfasts and lunches through Swipes Camping staff from the artisan village deli nearby or drive under 10 minutes to Storrington and swing by the supermarkets, pubs and takeaways. Barbecues and campfires are permitted on the grounds if you’ll be prepping your own meals. Not got time to do the whole South Downs Way? Setting off on shorter rambles is also possible from this conveniently set west Sussex site 10 minutes on foot from the small village of Washington. The owners reckon the routes immediately surrounding the site are some of the best in the South Downs National Park, recommending strolls to Chanctonbury Ring (about five miles away) for a scenic viewing area that links up with the Iron Age hillfort and neolithic flint mine of Cissbury Ring on a circular route. The Washington Chalk Pits nearby are another option for a leisurely jaunt. Back at the park, rest your legs while looking out at the pigs, chickens and horses on site or admire the green meadows and shrubbery all around. Facilities at this back to basics space include toilets and a freshwater tap.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

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

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

The Swipes Camping

Washington

West Sussex

England

RH20 4AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.90763°N
-0.41787°W

Route directions

Pls access The Swipes via Rowdell off the A283 as shown. Do not use satnav as it will try to take you via an impassable route.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.9 mi Church

6.4 mi Aldsworth Avenue

6.5 mi Goring Church

Rail

5.5 mi Amberley Rail Station

5.5 mi Pulborough Rail Station

6.2 mi Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station

Ferry

20.7 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

20.8 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing

22.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

7.6 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

20.3 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

20.4 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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

Swipes Camping isn’t far from some of the most spectacular stretches of the South Downs, the deep bowl-like valley of the Devil’s Dyke among them 30 minutes’ drive away. For wildlife, drive 20 minutes to the 160-hectare RSPB Pulborough Brooks and attempt to spot species including peregrines, lapwings and nightingales as well as rare-breed cattle. For cultural types, the historic town of Arundel on the banks of the Avon river 25 minutes by car is well worth visiting for the handsome Arundel Park Estate (try circling Swanbourne Lake for scenic water views as well) and restored 11th-century Arundel Castle. Another manor can be seen on a trip to Petworth House (35 minutes), which has grounds to picnic in and displays a fine art collection belonging to the National Trust.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Worthing	7.1 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lancing, Beach Green	7.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Shoreham Beach	8.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Littlehampton	9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southwick	9.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Parham House & Gardens 3.4 mi

Arundel Castle and Gardens 6.9 mi

Fishers Adventure Farm Park 9.1 mi

Petworth House & Park 10.2 mi

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 11.6 mi

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 10 mi

Nymans 13.7 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 18 mi

Wakehurst Place 18.2 mi

Winkworth Arboretum 18.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Washington - Sullington - Kithurst Hill 0.4 mi

LITTLE THAKEHAM 1.5 mi

Storrington - South Downs 1.8 mi

Rackham Hill 2.7 mi

PARHAM 3.2 mi

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, West Sussex 7 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)
Chichester, West Sussex 14.2 mi
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, East Sussex 21 mi
Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 22 July 2024 – Monday 22 July 2024)
Farnborough, Hampshire 29.3 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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Does The Swipes Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Swipes Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Swipes Camping? Swipes Camping isn’t far from some of the most spectacular stretches of the South Downs, the deep bowl-like valley of the Devil’s Dyke among them 30 minutes’ drive away. For wildlife, drive … Read more