The Swipes Camping

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

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Location

The Swipes Camping

Washington

West Sussex

England

RH20 4AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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

9.5 km Church

10.2 km Aldsworth Avenue

10.5 km Goring Church

Rail

8.8 km Amberley Rail Station

8.9 km Pulborough Rail Station

10 km Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station

Ferry

33.2 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

33.5 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing

35.7 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

12.2 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

32.7 km London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

32.9 km 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.

(within 10 km)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

The Frankland Arms Pub 0.9 km
The Moon Pub 2.7 km
The Village Taverna Restaurant 2.7 km
Golden Panda Restaurant 2.8 km
Cottage Tandoori Restaurant 2.9 km
The Red Lion Pub 3.1 km
Golden Willow Restaurant 3.2 km
Indian Cottage Restaurant 3.7 km
The Crown Inn Pub 4.1 km
The White Lion Inn Pub 4.2 km

Groceries

Waitrose 2.7 km
Nisa Local 2.7 km
Co-op Food 6.5 km
Salvington Food Centre 8.1 km
Tesco Extra 8.4 km
Sainsbury's 8.7 km
Tesco 8.7 km
Sainsbury's 8.8 km
Lidl 8.8 km
Co-op Food 9.3 km

Parks and play

Millford Grange Play Area Playground 0.7 km
Millford Grange Country Park 0.9 km
Hamper's Green park 0.9 km
Meadowside Play Area Playground 2.3 km
Sullington Parish Hall Park 2.5 km
Findon Play Area Playground 4.1 km
Honeysuckle Lane Open Space park 6.5 km
South Ash Play Area Playground 6.7 km
Clays Field park 7.3 km
Dial Post Village Green park 7.5 km

Family days out

Cissbury Ring Visitor attraction 5.7 km
Neolithic Flint Mines Visitor attraction 5.8 km
High Salvington Windmill Visitor attraction 6.6 km
Castle Goring 7.6 km
Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre Visitor attraction 8.4 km
Amberley Castle 8.6 km
Knepp Castle 9.2 km
Kenny's Spitfire Visitor attraction 9.5 km
Arundel Castle 11.1 km
Harbour Park Theme park 14.6 km
Fishers Farm Park Zoo 14.6 km
Sedgwick Castle 15.3 km

Public transport

East Clayton Farm 0.3 km
Washington Cottages 0.6 km
Clayton Farm 0.7 km
Hampers Lane 0.7 km
Washington Roundabout 0.9 km
Recreation Ground 0.9 km
Washington Road 0.9 km
Stocks Mead 1 km
Rock Road 1.2 km
Washington Bostal 1.4 km

Other nearby

Pulborough Angling Society Fishing 5.2 km
West Sussex Golf Club Golf course 5.6 km
Alderwood Ponds Fishing 5.7 km
Worthing Golf Club Golf course 7.2 km
Hill Barn Golf Club Golf course 7.9 km

Local services

Tesco bank Cashpoint 8.4 km
Sainsbury's Bank Cashpoint 8.7 km
Tesco Cashpoint 8.7 km
Boots Pharmacy 2.7 km
Power Fuel station 2.7 km
Lloyds Pharmacy 2.8 km
The Glebe Surgery Doctors 3.1 km
Esso Fuel station 3.2 km
BP Fuel station 4 km
BP Fuel station 6.5 km
Paydens Pharmacy 6.5 km
Steyning Health Centre Doctors 6.5 km
Lime Tree Surgery Doctors 6.9 km

Must see

Parham House & Gardens 5.4 km

Arundel Castle and Gardens 11.1 km

Fishers Adventure Farm Park 14.6 km

Petworth House & Park 16.4 km

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 18.7 km

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 16.2 km

Nymans 22 km

Oakhurst Cottage 29 km

Wakehurst Place 29.3 km

Winkworth Arboretum 30.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Washington - Sullington - Kithurst Hill 0.7 km

LITTLE THAKEHAM 2.4 km

Storrington - South Downs 2.9 km

Rackham Hill 4.4 km

PARHAM 5.2 km