The Swipes Camping
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Add your business details- 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.
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesLocation
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
Coach9.5 km Church
10.2 km Aldsworth Avenue
10.5 km Goring Church
Rail8.8 km Amberley Rail Station
8.9 km Pulborough Rail Station
10 km Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station
Ferry33.2 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
33.5 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing
35.7 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport12.2 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.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lancing, Beach Green | 11.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Shoreham Beach | 13.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Littlehampton | 14.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southwick | 15.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, 16 August 2025 – Saturday, 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 11.3 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Thursday, 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 22.9 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 47.2 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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- 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
- When can I check in and check out of The Swipes Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon