Clapham Farm

Bell tent surrounded by countryside (added by manager 30 Jul 2021)

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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).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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

Coach

4.4 km Sutton Road

4.6 km Library

6.3 km Coopers Hill

Rail

4.8 km Seaford Rail Station

5.6 km Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station

5.7 km Bishopstone Rail Station

Ferry

7.6 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

32.3 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

46.7 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

46.7 km 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	5.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Birling Gap	5.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eastbourne	9.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Pevensey Bay	13.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Saltdean	14.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Alfriston Clergy House 1.9 km

Drusillas Park 3.6 km

South Downs 6.2 km

Eastbourne Pier 9.4 km

Brighton Marina 18.6 km

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 1.9 km

Monk's House 11.6 km

Sheffield Park Garden 25.6 km

Bateman's 26.7 km

Wakehurst Place 35.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHARLESTON MANOR 0.7 km

Alfriston - Seven Sisters - Exceat - Alfriston 2.1 km

Bopeep Car Park - Berwick - Alciston - Bopeep Car Park 5 km

Bopeep - Cradle Hill - Long Man - Wilmington Circular 5 km

Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 5.6 km

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 16 May 2024 – Thursday, 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 12 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 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