Clapham Farm

Dog-friendly farm site just off the South Downs Way and Vanguard Way
Walking distance from Cuckmere Valley; 15 minutes’ drive to the coast
A 10-minute walk away from Litlington’s brewery, pub and tearoom

A fan of the sea, dreamy walks or watersports? There’s a lot in the way of water-based activities and walking or cycling nearby Clapham Farm, just off the South Downs Way and Vanguard Way. As well as having direct access to these trails, you’ll be half an hour’s walk away from Cuckmere Valley’s river valley activities and 15 minutes’ drive away from a couple of beaches. You’ll be able to see Cuckmere Valley and the South Downs National Park from the site, which is just down a private farm lane (clearly signposted). This spacious dog-friendly place is part of a farm for the record, with the managers living close by for any pressing questions and nifty facilities including toilets, running water and a car park. Whether you’re calling in by car or from one of the trails running through the farm, you’ll be able to easily track down places to tackle any tummy grumbles in the local villages. Litlington, under 10 minutes’ walk away, has a pub, tearoom and a brewery (the place to go for tours, tasting or to gather a stash of local beers to take home). Further along the same way and 35 minutes’ walk away from the site, you’ll have your pick of a few more pubs in Alfriston and shops or a tearoom along the high street (this place also has a Grade I-listed church, by the way).

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Clapham Farm

Clapham Lane

Litlington

Polegate

East Sussex

England

BN26 5RQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.79016°N
0.16238°W

Route directions

Accessing the site from the South Downs Way: When at the kissing gate at the top of the hill above Litlington, enter the field through signposted gate and follow instructions. There may be livestock in the field so please keep dogs on a lead. Access via Clapham Lane: Continue up the lane and turn right at the fork (beware of the uneven surface). Continue up the lane for 300m and continue as lane bends right and past Chambers Court. At the woodshed, turn right through small gate and follow path to campsite.

Nearest transport

Bus

2.7 mi Sutton Road

2.8 mi Library

3.9 mi Coopers Hill

Rail

3 mi Seaford Rail Station

3.5 mi Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station

3.6 mi Bishopstone Rail Station

Ferry

4.7 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

20.1 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

29 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

29 mi London Gatwick 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

Cuckmere River Cuckmere Haven and meanders - Buzz Active (water sports) Rathfinny Vineyard (Alfriston) The Seven Sisters Friston Forest - walking and cycling The Long Man of Wilmington Litlington Village - Plough and Harrow Pub, Litlington Tea Gardens, Long Man Brewery (tours, tasting and shop) West Dean Village - Church Alfriston Village - Church, Rathfinny Vineyard (dining, tours, tasting and shop) Badgers Tea Rooms, National Trust Clergy House, variety of pubs and local shops along the high street Beaches - Seaford, Birling Gap, Cuckmere Haven, Eastbourne

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaford	3.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Birling Gap	3.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eastbourne	5.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Pevensey Bay	8.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Saltdean	8.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Alfriston Clergy House 1.2 mi

Drusillas Park 2.2 mi

South Downs 3.9 mi

Eastbourne Pier 5.9 mi

Brighton Marina 11.5 mi

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 1.2 mi

Monk's House 7.2 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 15.9 mi

Bateman's 16.6 mi

Wakehurst Place 22 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHARLESTON MANOR 0.4 mi

Alfriston - Seven Sisters - Exceat - Alfriston 1.3 mi

Bopeep Car Park - Berwick - Alciston - Bopeep Car Park 3.1 mi

Bopeep - Cradle Hill - Long Man - Wilmington Circular 3.1 mi

Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 3.5 mi

Local events

Wick Street Festival (Thursday, August 29, 2024 – Thursday, August 29, 2024)
Polegate, England 4.6 mi
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Thursday, May 16, 2024)
Lewes, England 7.4 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 Clapham Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Clapham Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Clapham Farm? Cuckmere River Cuckmere Haven and meanders - Buzz Active (water sports) Rathfinny Vineyard (Alfriston) The Seven Sisters Friston Forest - walking and cycling The Long Man of Wilmington Litlington Village - Plough … Read more