Campsites on the South Downs Way
Q. Hey - I was just wondering what the long distance hike of the South Downs is like from the point of camping.
Are there enough campsites and could you request any?
Philip Holman, London
A. Hi there,
A friend and I just spent a couple of nights wild camping on the South Downs Way between Amberley and Lewes (in the snow which was a bonus) and on both nights found discrete places just off the path, though this might be trickier come the summer.
Certainly pitching late, rising early is the key.
Best
Dixe Wills, London
A. I've got the South Down Way trails map by Harveys. There's one site marked in the Seven Sisters Country Park, near Eastbourne at the beginning/end dependant on which way you walk it.
Other than that, there is very little marked except campsites so far off the way itself as to invalidate its use.
I think the general rule will be ask farmers for permission to camp or camp late, rise early and be discrete.
D Morgan, London
A. Theres a fantastic small site at Alfriston (Pleasant Farm) which has hot showers. There is also a small site for about 7 pitches at Steyning (White House?) but you need to check with the new owner.
Both are literally just below The South Downs Way. Have just found one called Ash Farn at Jevington.
Unfortunately, there are not many . . .
Kate Griffiths, Tunbridge Wells
A. I walked the South Downs Way 2 years ago and camped every night except one - the Blue bell Inn at Cocking had new owners and they no longer allow camping.
I got a B & B in the village instead.
Richard Down, Bordon
A. I have walked parts of the SDW and have camped just off the path. If you are tidy, unobtrusive and leave the spot how you found it, I can't see why there should be a problem! It's the same with the North Downs Way. there are very few campsites but plenty of fields and woods!!
Damien Boden, Canterbury
A. The Half Moon at Plumpton has a large camping field out the back of the pub. Its basic but the pub is fantastic having had a recent overhaul. Their tel. number is 01273 890253.
Steve Simpson, Hove
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