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Suffolk & Essex

Chigborough Farm

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup51.742°N, 0.717°E
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The crunch of gravel under tyres announces your arrival at this working farm site, where the wide Essex skies seem to stretch endlessly over gently rolling agricultural land. Birdsong from the surrounding hedgerows provides the soundtrack to your stay, with that distinctive East Anglian quality of light painting golden hour across the fields.

This is a straightforward, no-frills spot for campers, caravanners, and campervans who appreciate countryside simplicity without needing a long list of extras. Located in the heart of Essex farming country, you're positioned between the heritage coast and historic market towns, making it a practical base for exploring the Blackwater Estuary and surrounding villages. Families and couples seeking a quiet rural retreat will feel at home here.

The site provides the essentials: clean showers and toilets, plus electric hookups for those who need them. The campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so ask when you pitch up. It's the kind of place where the farming rhythm of the land sets the pace, and evenings are measured by sunsets rather than entertainment schedules.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
24°C
Overcast
14 mph
44%
7-Day Outlook
Today
26° / 18°
29%
Mon
23° / 13°
0%
Tue
24° / 16°
10%
Wed
24° / 14°
19%
Thu
27° / 15°
14%
Fri
24° / 13°
4%
Sat
26° / 16°
4%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

8 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Northey Island Circular Walk, Northey Island

Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
2.31 km from campsite
Route length: 5.1 km
Operator: National Trust
Info

King Charles III England Coast Path: Maldon to Salcott

Hiking routeNational trail
4.91 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to Maldon

Hiking routeNational trail
9.59 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

St Peter's Way

Hiking routeRegional network
9.67 km from campsite
Route length: 66 km

Lingwood Common to Blakes Wood Walk, Danbury

Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
10.19 km from campsite
Route length: 5.6 km
Operator: National Trust
Info

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Fisheries within 10 km

2 found · OpenStreetMap

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Facilities
Showers
Toilets
Electric Hookup
Nearby

Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • The Old Ship
    Pub 1.5 km~20 min walk
    Directions
  • Daisy Meadow Kiosk
    Cafe 1.6 km~20 min walkcoffee shop
    Directions
  • The Best Kebab
    Takeaway 1.9 km~25 min walkkebab
    Directions
  • The Breakfast Bar
    Cafe 1.9 km~25 min walk
    Directions
  • White Label Detroit Pizza
    Takeaway 1.9 km~25 min walkpizza
    Directions

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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