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West Sussex, South East

Sheepwash

— (0)Price on Pitchup50.836°N, 0.779°W
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The morning mist lifts slowly off the South Downs here, revealing a patchwork of fields that seems to stretch all the way to the coast.

This is a straightforward site for tenters, caravanners and campervan owners who want a proper Sussex base without frills or fuss. The West Sussex countryside delivers exactly what walkers and cyclists come for — chalk hills, ancient footpaths, market towns within striking distance — and Sheepwash sits you down in the middle of it all. It's the sort of spot that suits people who plan to spend their days out exploring and just need a decent pitch to come back to.

You've got toilets and showers onsite, the essentials covered, and campfires are worth asking about when you arrive — policies can shift with the season and the weather. The vibe is low-key and unpretentious, a working site where the focus is on the landscape around you rather than bells and whistles in the facilities block.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
20°C
Overcast
12 mph
61%
7-Day Outlook
Today
23° / 16°
18%
Mon
20° / 11°
0%
Tue
20° / 15°
10%
Wed
23° / 14°
10%
Thu
26° / 14°
12%
Fri
22° / 15°
2%
Sat
24° / 15°
5%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

18 routes found via OpenStreetMap

King Charles III England Coast Path: South Hayling to East Head: Avoidance of Itchenor Ferry

Hiking routeNational trail
4.6 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

King Charles III England Coast Path: South Hayling to East Head: Bosham Inland Route

Hiking routeNational trail
5.6 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

King Charles III England Coast Path: South Hayling to East Head: Inland Route to Itchenor Ferry

Hiking routeNational trail
6.35 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Centurion Way

Hiking routeLocal network
4.47 km from campsite
Operator: West Sussex County Council
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The Selsey Tram Way

Hiking routeLocal network
6.03 km from campsite
Operator: Manhood Wildlife & Heritage Group

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Fisheries within 10 km

1 found · OpenStreetMap
  • Apuldram Fishing and Boat Club
    3.23 km
    Fishing water

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