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East Sussex, South East

Ashburnham Place Camping

— (0)Price on Pitchup50.912°N, 0.383°E
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The morning mist rolls up from the valley and catches in the ancient oak canopy above your tent, while jackdaws call from the turrets of the great house beyond the treeline.

This is proper estate camping in the Sussex Weald — tent pitches, tourers and campervans welcome on grounds that feel genuinely historic without being stuffy about it. It suits families after a bit of space and adventure, couples wanting a weekend away from the coast crowds, and anyone who fancies waking up somewhere that feels more parkland than paddock. The South Downs are close enough for a day's walking, Battle and the 1066 country is just up the road, and you're still only twenty minutes from the beaches at Hastings if the sun comes out.

You've got proper toilets and showers onsite, and it's worth asking about campfires when you arrive — policies can shift depending on the season and how dry it's been. The vibe is relaxed and quietly grand, the kind of place where you pitch under old trees and feel like you've stumbled onto something a bit special.

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Current Conditions
15°C
Clear
5 mph
73%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 11°
0%
Tue
21° / 13°
6%
Wed
23° / 14°
13%
Thu
23° / 13°
8%
Fri
23° / 17°
10%
Sat
24° / 15°
4%
Sun
28° / 17°
4%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

8 routes found via OpenStreetMap

1066 Country Walk - Bexhill Link

Follows a 10km linear route linking Bexhill to the main 1066 Country Walk, crossing gently rolling farmland and quiet country lanes typical of East Sussex. Moderate gradients throughout make it manageable for older children used to longer walks, though narrow paths and stiles rule out buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Connects coastal Bexhill with the historic inland route commemorating the Norman invasion, offering rural escape and heritage trail access.

Hiking routeRegional network
8.35 km from campsite
Route length: 10 km
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Kipling's Puck Walk Around the Bateman's Countryside, Batemans

Meanders through gentle Wealden countryside around Rudyard Kipling's former home, mixing woodland paths and field edges with minimal elevation gain. Perfect for families with older children who can manage stiles and possibly muddy sections, though narrow gates make buggies impractical. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Discover the landscape that inspired Puck of Pook's Hill while enjoying National Trust parkland, ancient hedgerows and glimpses of Bateman's Jacobean manor.

Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
8.46 km from campsite
Route length: 4 km
Operator: National Trust
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Ironmaster's Walk, Batemans

Loops gently through Bateman's estate woodland and meadows with minimal incline, perfect for families with buggies on well-maintained paths. Dogs welcome on leads near the house and livestock. Discover the landscape that inspired Rudyard Kipling's writing, passing through ancient iron workings, seasonal wildflower meadows, and the working watermill. The route offers peaceful riverside sections along the Dudwell and showcases the National Trust's conservation work across this historic Sussex esta

Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
8.79 km from campsite
Route length: 3.2 km
Operator: National Trust

1066 Country Walk

Hiking routeRegional network
10.11 km from campsite
Route length: 50 km
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Combe Valley Greenway

Walking routeLocal network
9.74 km from campsite
Route length: 4.5 km
Operator: Combe Valley Countryside Park

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