Camping in Crowhurst

Crowhurst and the surrounding High Weald offer the kind of quiet, undulating countryside that suits a slower camping trip, with sunken lanes, ancient woodland and small fields rather than dramatic scenery, but plenty of genuine peace and quiet. As with anywhere in England, wild camping is illegal without the landowner's permission, so a stay here means booking a proper campsite or glamping site rather than pitching up on farmland or in the woods, however tempting the views over the Weald might look. The area around Battle and Hastings has a reasonable spread of small, independent campsites and glamping set-ups, from simple grass pitches to shepherd's huts and safari tents, often on working farms that make the most of the AONB status of the land around them. The terrain is gently hilly rather than flat, so it is worth checking a site's access and pitch layout if you are touring with a caravan or a larger motorhome. Late spring through to early autumn is the most reliable season, when the Weald's clay-heavy ground has dried out and long evenings suit sitting out; by contrast, the wetter months can make some rural pitches and access tracks heavy going. Crowhurst's position directly on the 1066 country walking trail, and close to National Cycle Network routes through the Weald, makes it a natural stop for walkers and cyclists looking to camp partway along a longer route rather than stay in one place throughout. For those who want the outdoor feel without the full commitment of tent camping, glamping sites in the area typically offer a good compromise, with proper beds and some shelter from the Sussex weather while still keeping you close to the fields, footpaths and quiet lanes that define this part of the Weald.