South Downs Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly, family and rural site in the South Downs
  • Within easy reach of London and 40 minutes from the beach
  • Dog agility course on site and space for walks next door
Spectacular scenery in the South Downs National Park, within easy reach of London and the south coast... and so firmly dog friendly that's there's a dog agility course on site: give a thumbs-up and a pawprint of approval to South Downs Campsite. This site doesn’t just allow dogs, it actively welcomes them. No worries about where you’ll go for walkies around here – there’s a woodland area just behind the site where the canines can take their humanfolk off for a ramble. (A word of warning: there’s a rather enticing stream here, so you might do well to pack a spare towel.) Or you can get your exercise right there in the field by hitting the dog agility course. Never tried one before? Who knows – you may discover a potential champion (or at least have a fairly hilarious time not discovering one). Triumph or heroic failure, a welcome reward awaits you and your mutt at one of the local pubs – there’s a dog-friendly place in South Harting, a couple of minutes’ drive away, and the site owners have compiled a list of several others within a short drive. Back at base, guests can hire firepits or light up campfires for cosy evenings and cooking. Washing-up facilities are on site for plates that weren’t quite licked clean by the dogs; showers and toilets are also provided for guests.

Campground type

Tent sites 30

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

Nearest campgrounds

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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

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Location

South Downs Campsite

South Harting

Petersfield

Hampshire

England

GU31 5RG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.97599°N
-0.90816°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.2 mi Dragon Street
2.2 mi Dragon Street
5.8 mi Precinct
Rail
2.6 mi Petersfield Rail Station
4.7 mi Liss Rail Station
6.2 mi Rowlands Castle Rail Station
Ferry
11.4 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
11.8 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
13.4 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
19.8 mi Southampton Airport
28.7 mi Shoreham Brighton City 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

You’re in the middle of the South Downs National Park here, and that means lots of places to get out for scenic walks – perhaps try the nature reserves at Kingley Vale or Butser Hill, or hit the South Downs Way, which is around a 20-minute walk from the site. Having brought your doggie pal along on hols, you’ll not be wanting to leave them on their own while you gallivant around, so the folks on site have compiled a list of dog-friendly days out nearby. Among them are Arundel Castle, the Weald & Downland Living Museum, the ruins of Cowdray Castle and the gorgeous West Dean Gardens. For a blast of sea air, take the 40-minute drive to West Wittering; the East Head area of the beach is open to paddling dogs all year round.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Eastoke 13.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Beachlands Central 13.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Wittering 13.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Beachlands West 13.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eastney 14.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Uppark House and Garden 1.9 mi

West Dean Gardens 7.5 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 8.1 mi

Goodwood House 10.2 mi

Fishbourne Roman Palace 10.5 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 1.8 mi

Hinton Ampner 11.5 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 12.2 mi

Petworth House and Park 13 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

South Harting - West Harting Down - Torberry Hill 1.2 mi

Buriton - War Down - Buriton 1.7 mi

Buriton - Chalton - Buriton 1.7 mi

Harting - Hooksway 2 mi

UPPARK 2.2 mi

Local events

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)

    Chichester, England 10.3 mi

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Fareham, England 13.2 mi

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Saturday, August 17, 2024)

    Arundel, England 17.5 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 22, 2024 – Monday, July 22, 2024)

    Farnborough, England 21.3 mi

  • CarFest (Friday, August 23, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024)

    Basingstoke, England 22.6 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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