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The Copse
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The Copse

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51.879°N, 0.940°E
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The creak of the bunk ladder, the rustle of someone making tea in the shared kitchen before dawn, the particular quiet of a woodland clearing when the group's still asleep — that's The Copse.

This is shelter-and-company camping for walkers who want a roof overhead without the fuss of canvas, solo travellers after a proper bed and a bit of chat, or small groups splitting the cost of a pod. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so check ahead if you're bringing yours. The site sits in proper countryside, and anglers should note the Orchard Complex waters are fishable not far off if you fancy a morning session.

Year-round opening means you can book this one in January as easily as July. Campfires depend on conditions, so ask when you arrive. Facilities are kept simple — this isn't a resort, it's a place to sleep warm, dry your boots, and get back out there. The vibe's low-key and practical, more bunkhouse than boutique.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
25°C
Mostly clear
9 mph
40%
7-Day Outlook
Today
25° / 14°
1%
Mon
30° / 17°
5%
Tue
27° / 17°
13%
Wed
25° / 18°
10%
Thu
23° / 14°
49%
Fri
21° / 11°
26%
Sat
21° / 13°
27%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

22 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Colchester Orbital Spoke (North East)

Walking routeLocal network
1.4 km from campsite

Colchester Orbital Spoke (South-East)

Walking routeLocal network
1.48 km from campsite

Bourne Mill Pub Tour, Bourne Mill

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
1.76 km from campsite
Route length: 4.8 km
Operator: National Trust
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Colchester Orbital East A

Walking routeLocal network
1.85 km from campsite
Info

Colchester Orbital East B

Walking routeLocal network
2.16 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

1 found · OpenStreetMap

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Nearby

Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • Domino's
    Takeaway 0.5 km~5 min walkpizza
    Directions
  • Subway
    Takeaway 0.6 km~5 min walksandwich
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  • Albany Gardens Fish and Chips
    Restaurant 0.8 km~10 min walkfish and chips
    Directions
  • Knight Pavilion
    Restaurant 0.9 km~10 min walkchinese
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  • Henleys Fish and Chips
    Takeaway 1.9 km~25 min walkfish and chips
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Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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