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Ramblers Stables

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Small pop-up campsite on pony fields in peaceful Essex countryside
A 30-minute drive to Dedham Vale and 40 minutes to the beach
Grass pitches located on the Essex Way, close to shops and pubs

Now this is one for all those long-distance walkers among us – perhaps the name gives it away. Ramblers Stables is an exclusive, pop-up site on fields grazed by ponies in winter – and the Essex Way between Harwich and Epping goes right past the gate to the site. This is a smashing overnight stop whether you’re walking the whole route or just sections; there’s no need to worry about leaving the car as you can easily get here on public transport. Colchester station is only five minutes away by taxi, and bus services stop at the end of the lane. The camping field has a peaceful setting – with abundant birdsong – yet it’s less than a 20-minute walk to West Bergholt, with several pubs and convenience stores where you can pick up supplies for the barbecue (bring all your own gear). On-site facilities include a loo, hand basin and shower in the wetroom, as well as washing-up facilities in the stable yard, where you’ll also find electric points – you’ll need to bring a long extension lead with you to get power on your pitch. Secure under-cover parking is on hand for motorbikes too. The owners run another farm nearby, which is the site of an ancient monument featuring earthworks and ramparts from an Iron Age hill fort – if you’re curious, they’ll happily organise a visit for you. And art lovers, bring a sketch pad as you’re only a 30-minute drive from leafy Dedham Vale, the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Constable Country.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Ramblers Stables

2 Armoury Road

West Bergholt

Essex

England

CO6 3JP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.91519°N
0.86634°W

Route directions

This property can be tricky to find so it's best to follow the instructions below. Proceed down Armoury Road, then keep going when it becomes a private road (by the horses warning sign). Go past the horse paddocks until you come to the menage (black sand area) and turn left (signed public footpath), keeping the menage on your left. Go to the silver gate along the track.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.9 km Stanwell Street

6.8 km Valley Road

Rail

2.4 km Colchester Rail Station

4.2 km Colchester Town Rail Station

5.3 km Hythe (Essex) Rail Station

Ferry

16.3 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

16.5 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

26.9 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal

Airport

40.2 km London Southend Airport

41.8 km London Stansted 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

Colchester (10 minutes’ drive) has seen some action over centuries. It was the capital of Roman Britain, and bits of Roman wall are still standing. The Norman-era Colchester Castle is built over a Roman temple and you can tour the original vaults, and there are even a couple of buildings with gunshot holes from the English Civil War. The kids may well clamour for the beach, so pile in the car and head for Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze (both 50 minutes), or the Blue Flag beach at Dovercourt (40 minutes). Clacton-on-Sea (45 minutes) also has a pier lined with helter skelters and old-fashioned amusement arcades to keep everybody happy. Colchester Zoo (15 minutes) has Big Five animals as well as rarer species like sun bears and spider monkeys, plus keeper talks to entrance the kids. Afterwards they can fill up on good old jam sarnies at Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Brightlingsea	15.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Mersea	16.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Jaywick	23.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	24.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	25 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colchester Castle Museum 3.6 km

firstsite 3.8 km

Colchester Zoo 6.2 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 7.6 km

Christchurch Mansion 25.8 km

National Trust

Bourne Mill 5.3 km

Thorington Hall 8.5 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.6 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 13.7 km

Paycocke's 13.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SEVERALLS HOSPITAL 2.2 km

Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 2.5 km

A Walk Around Colchester, Essex 3.1 km

Colchester - Hythe - Wivenhoe - Alresford 3.1 km

Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 3.3 km

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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What attractions are near Ramblers Stables? Colchester (10 minutes’ drive) has seen some action over centuries. It was the capital of Roman Britain, and bits of Roman wall are still standing. The Norman-era Colchester Castle is built over … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Ramblers Stables?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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