Ramblers Stables
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Add your business details- Small pop-up campsite on pony fields in peaceful Essex countryside
- A 30-minute drive to Dedham Vale and 40 minutes to the beach
- Grass pitches located on the Essex Way, close to shops and pubs
Now this is one for all those long-distance walkers among us – perhaps the name gives it away. Ramblers Stables is an exclusive, pop-up site on fields grazed by ponies in winter – and the Essex Way between Harwich and Epping goes right past the gate to the site.
This is a smashing overnight stop whether you’re walking the whole route or just sections; there’s no need to worry about leaving the car as you can easily get here on public transport. Colchester station is only five minutes away by taxi, and bus services stop at the end of the lane.
The camping field has a peaceful setting – with abundant birdsong – yet it’s less than a 20-minute walk to West Bergholt, with several pubs and convenience stores where you can pick up supplies for the barbecue (bring all your own gear).
On-site facilities include a loo, hand basin and shower in the wetroom, as well as washing-up facilities in the stable yard, where you’ll also find electric points – you’ll need to bring a long extension lead with you to get power on your pitch. Secure under-cover parking is on hand for motorbikes too.
The owners run another farm nearby, which is the site of an ancient monument featuring earthworks and ramparts from an Iron Age hill fort – if you’re curious, they’ll happily organise a visit for you. And art lovers, bring a sketch pad as you’re only a 30-minute drive from leafy Dedham Vale, the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Constable Country.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
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 pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Ramblers Stables
2 Armoury Road
West Bergholt
Essex
England
CO6 3JP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.91519°N
0.86634°W
Route directions
This property can be tricky to find so it's best to follow the instructions below.
Proceed down Armoury Road, then keep going when it becomes a private road (by the horses warning sign). Go past the horse paddocks until you come to the menage (black sand area) and turn left (signed public footpath), keeping the menage on your left. Go to the silver gate along the track.
Nearest transport
Coach3.9 km Stanwell Street
6.8 km Valley Road
6.8 km Valley Road
Rail2.4 km Colchester Rail Station
4.2 km Colchester Town Rail Station
5.3 km Hythe (Essex) Rail Station
Ferry16.3 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
16.5 km Point Clear Ferry Landing
26.9 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Airport40.2 km London Southend Airport
41.8 km London Stansted 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
Colchester (10 minutes’ drive) has seen some action over centuries. It was the capital of Roman Britain, and bits of Roman wall are still standing. The Norman-era Colchester Castle is built over a Roman temple and you can tour the original vaults, and there are even a couple of buildings with gunshot holes from the English Civil War.
The kids may well clamour for the beach, so pile in the car and head for Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze (both 50 minutes), or the Blue Flag beach at Dovercourt (40 minutes). Clacton-on-Sea (45 minutes) also has a pier lined with helter skelters and old-fashioned amusement arcades to keep everybody happy.
Colchester Zoo (15 minutes) has Big Five animals as well as rarer species like sun bears and spider monkeys, plus keeper talks to entrance the kids. Afterwards they can fill up on good old jam sarnies at Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop (30 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 15.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Mersea | 16.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Jaywick | 23.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 24.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton | 25 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Colchester Castle Museum 3.6 km
firstsite 3.8 km
Colchester Zoo 6.2 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 7.6 km
Christchurch Mansion 25.8 km
National Trust
Bourne Mill 5.3 km
Thorington Hall 8.5 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.6 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 13.7 km
Paycocke's 13.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SEVERALLS HOSPITAL 2.2 km
Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 2.5 km
A Walk Around Colchester, Essex 3.1 km
Colchester - Hythe - Wivenhoe - Alresford 3.1 km
Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 3.3 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ramblers Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ramblers Stables dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Ramblers Stables? Colchester (10 minutes’ drive) has seen some action over centuries. It was the capital of Roman Britain, and bits of Roman wall are still standing. The Norman-era Colchester Castle is built over … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ramblers Stables?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon