Gumber Bothy, Gumber Farm, Slindon, West Sussex, BN18 0RN

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Camping barn in Sussex on the South Downs Way

Gumber Bothy Camping Barn & Campsite is now open again. It is a converted Sussex flint barn on a working sheep farm within the National Trust's Slindon Estate. It provides simple overnight accommodation or camping for walkers, horse riders and cyclists, just off the South Downs Way. There is no vehicular access to the site whatsoever for visitors, which makes Gumber Bothy the perfect tranquil place to escape to. It's located just five minutes' walk from Stane Street, the Roman Road that crosses the South Downs Way at Bignor Hill. Facilities include sleeping platforms in 3 dorms sleeping up to 25, basic kitchen and bathroom facilities, BBQ, drying room, and bike racks. Wheelchair accessible (please phone for details). There is also a campsite available. Sorry, but as the Camping Barn is on a sheep farm, no dogs and most definitely NO CARS.
Gumber Bothy Camping Barn & Campsite is now open. A converted Sussex flint barn on a working sheep farm within the National Trust’s Slindon Estate, Gumber Bothy provides simple overnight accommodation & camping for walkers, horse riders and cyclists, just off the South Downs Way. A tranquil and remote location for you to get away from it all. Just 5 mins’ walk from Stane Street, the Roman Road that crosses the South Downs Way at Bignor Hill. NO CARS.
Gumber Bothy Camping Barn & Campsite is now open again. It is a converted Sussex flint barn on a working sheep farm within the National Trust's Slindon Estate. It provides simple overnight accommodation or camping for walkers, horse riders and cyclists, just off the South Downs Way. There is no vehicular access to the site whatsoever for visitors, which makes Gumber Bothy the perfect tranquil place to escape to. It's located just five minutes' walk from Stane Street, the Roman Road that crosses the South Downs Way at Bignor Hill. Facilities include sleeping platforms in 3 dorms sleeping up to 25, basic kitchen and bathroom facilities, BBQ, drying room, and bike racks. Wheelchair accessible (please phone for details). There is also a campsite available. Sorry, but as the Camping Barn is on a sheep farm, no dogs and most definitely NO CARS.

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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    25: 1x16, 1x5, 1x4 + camping

  • Open:

    All year

  • Price per night:

    Bothy: £20pp, under 12’s £10. Camping: £15pp, under 12’s £7.50. Discounts for groups (DoE/Scouts etc)

  • Booking:

    Booking by phone or email.

  • Directions:

    OS Map OL10 or LR197 GR SU961119. The nearest you can park is approximately 1.5 miles away, either at Bignor Hill car park ( GR SU974129) or Northwood Junction (SU959098) where the tarmac road runs out. No vehicular access.

  • Public Transport :

    Train stations, Arundel (urban) 5 miles, Amberley (rural) 5 miles, Chichester (8 miles). National Express stop at Chichester. Buses 84 and 85 from Chichester, stop at Fontwell and then it is a 3 mile walk to the Bothy. Taxi fare from Arundel to Northwood Farm is approx £10, followed by a 2 mile country walk.

  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks South Downs Way
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Facilities

aMixed dormitories
cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
fSleeping bags required
hSome areas heated
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
'Bike/equipment store (lockable)
iDrying room
jShowers
\A National Trust Property
5Very basic accommodation

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A iconic hostel near London is reopening it’s doors

July 13th 2023

Gumber Bothy is a special kind of hostel, it has that traditional hostel charm reminiscent of days gone by. It provides simple, overnight accommodation or camping for walkers, horse riders and cyclists, just off the South Downs Way in West Sussex. There is no vehicular access to the site whatsoever for visitors, which makes Gumber Bothy the perfect tranquil place to escape to. Walk to Gumber Bothy, spend the night and then continue walking the next day. 

The hostel was forced to close in 2020 and is only just reopening again in 2023. This is a huge win for the hostelling community as it is such a classic hostel which has been welcoming hostellers for many decades.  It is a converted Sussex flint barn on a working sheep farm within the National Trust’s Slindon Estate. If you are visiting for the first time, expect many, many sheep and beautiful views.

This hostel would make an excellent base for outdoor enthusiasts who want to escape London for the weekend and embrace nature. There are so many beautiful walks from the front door such as the South Downs Way. Gumber Bothy welcomes groups and individuals, they have 3 dorms that sleep 25 people in total as well as camping facilities.

 

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Great news! Gumber Bothy is open again

May 3rd 2023

Owned by the National Trust, Gumber Bothy Camping Barn and Campsite is hosting guests again. Occupying an idyllic position on a remote sheep farm in rural West Sussex. Access is by foot or bike only, so you are sure of complete tranquillity. Just immerse yourself in the sounds of the countryside; the bleating of lambs and the singing of birds. For walkers the Bothy is just off the South Downs Way.

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