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Four Winds Camping and Canoeing

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· March, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England

5 acres hosted by Debs & Hannah S.

3 motorhome/tent pitches · 2 motorhome pitches · 6 tent pitches

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A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed

In the flat Cambridgeshire fenland, Four Winds Camping and Canoeing offers spacious pitches with campfires allowed in a riverside setting. You can launch a canoe, kayak or paddleboard from the campsite’s two private moorings and paddle a mile or so down river to the market town of March. Alternatively, head out into the countryside to see the wildlife and scenery that makes this part of the world so special.

The scenery, the wildlife, the river and the pretty town within walking, cycling or paddling distance are all part of why this place is almost universally adored by everyone who visits. But it’s the friendly feel of the place that secures it so many glowing reviews. Owners Debs and Hannah make running the place look effortless, all while tending to the needs of campers at a level not often seen on such a small site.

There is a small onsite reception/shop that sells snacks, ice cream, cold drinks, logs and kindling and coffees. There’s no cafe but book a breakfast box for a freshly-cooked, locally-sourced sausages, bacon and eggs (or plant-based alternatives).

Friday-nights are wood fired pizza nights which means you don’t have to cook on night one when you’re busy trying to pitch your tent. On this small site it’ll be one of 12; split between tents, motorhomes, caravans and campervans. All are welcome here – along with up to two dogs.

The riverside setting means you can stay right here to fish or launch straight into the water for wild swimming, paddleboarding, canoeing or kayaking. Bring your own or hire a canoe, kayak or pedalo on site. Peaceful pastimes are the thing in the fens and there’s a footpath along the river and easy cycling on quiet, flat roads too. There’s birdwatching at nature reserves and wetland sites within half an hour’s drive and it’s a similar distance to Peterborough, where you can board a steam train, and Ely, where the cathedral is the big attraction.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

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161 Ratings · 62 reviews

Amy N.recommends

April 6, 2024

Site 3 - Hard Standing Metered EHU

Bumble Campervan 🐝

Absolutely loved it here! We only stayed for one night but we wished we could have stayed for longer! We stayed on a campervan pitch in our Bumble campervan🐝 Very very clean and well kept, gorgeous garden to sit and eat food from and a site shop. Our cooked breakfast was amazing and the owners are so lovely. There was a man working there too who greeted us when we got there and showed us around, lovely man and you can tell he works hard to keep the site top notch! Thank you! We will be back again💛

Rebecca K.recommends

April 5, 2024

Site 4 - Hard Standing Meter EHU

We only stayed for one night, but will definitely be back and will stay longer! A very friendly and welcoming campsite, with clean toilets and showers and very close to the river, so perfect for paddleboarding and kayaking.

David F.recommends

April 4, 2024

Site 17 - Grass Tent Pitch

We're Come Back!

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the warm and welcoming staff who went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction throughout our stay. The amenities at Four Winds are top-notch, ensuring a comfortable stay without sacrificing the rustic charms of camping. The clean restroom facilities washing area, and hot showers were a welcome luxury after a day of kayaking on the river, and the well-stocked camp store provided all the welcome treats needed for a successful trip.

Cassie D.recommends

April 2, 2024

Site 15 - Grass Tent Pitch

WONDERFUL doesn’t even cover it!

Absolutely fantastic place, a real find, exceptionally priced for what is provided. Debs and Hannah have really made a wonderful spot here for any type of camper. The site is beautifully rural but with amazing facilities. There are washing machines, showers, toilets, a little shop, a beautiful picnic garden strung with fairy lights and even a little library. We were also given a fire pit for free (which I’ve never had before for free) and you can either take your own logs or they sell everything you need right there. I was recommended a treasure Trail pack from the Reception. It was full of clues and challenging enough for everyone (including me) to make it an half day out discovering Ely. I’d highly recommend it, a great day out for £9.99 At the site the River is literally at the end of the field, but feels incredibly safe for children because it is fenced off with a coded gate. We spent time swimming and kayaking in the river. Two cute little docks so you can get in to for the water. We had the most wonderful time and I would absolutely recommend it and will be taking my children, as well as doing some solo camping there again. Loads to do in the local area in both directions. I couldn’t rave highly enough about this site and the wonderful hosts it was like meeting up with friends. Thanks ladies, and Andy, hope to see you again soon, thanks for having us. X

Claire M.recommends

April 2, 2024

Site 13- Grass Tent Pitch

Just come home from a 3 night stay me and my partner had the most fantastic time couldn’t fault one thing Andrew was so helpful and couldn’t help you enough the site was clean and the showers and toilets were kept to great standard can’t wait to return

Freya B.recommends

October 8, 2023

Site 16 - Grass Tent Pitch

Great spot by the river, we took out the canoes and it was great fun. It was perfect for our needs over a long weekend, of chilling and eating with friends and the kids. Facilities are good and Richard was great, who was helping out his Sister

Location

March, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Debs & Hannah S.Joined in April 2022

From the host

Campfires, open space, canoes and big open skies. Four winds opened in 2012, keen to offer guests nostalgic, comfortable camping and activity experiences. Our mission has always been to give our guests what we would want from a break in the country and for them to leave us relaxed and happy. If its camping we want our guests to have space to breathe, room for the children to run and play, camp fires, friendly helpful staff, wide open spaces and hear laughter in the air. The river has been a wonderful bonus, giving our guests lots to do, whether wild swimming, canoeing, or fishing. Each party needs to have a minimum of one adult in their group (over 18 years of age). Check in between 2pm and 8pm. Check out by 11am

Nearby attractions

The River Nene runs along one side of the camping field (fenced with a coded gate) and Four Winds Camping has two moorings from which you can fish (if you have your own rod and licence) and launch paddleboards, kayaks and canoes. Campers are welcome to bring their own or to hire a Canadian-style canoe or single-person kayak from site. Be sure to reserve these in advance by calling 01354 658737. The flat fenland is perfect for cycling and a public footpath runs along the river bank and provides a scenic route into the market town of March (about a mile and a half away) or further out into the fenland. March has shops, pubs and eateries as well as a couple of little museums: the small free-to-enter town museum and Fossils Galore, which charges a small entry fee. The North London Skydiving Centre is about three miles away and, if you don’t fancy it yourself, you can sometimes spot people making the jump from site. You can hop aboard the steam trains of the Nene Valley Railway in Peterborough (11 miles away), visit the mighty Ely Cathedral (20 miles away) or even head to Cambridge for punting and sightseeing (30 miles away). There’s also good birdwatching at RSPB Ouse Washes and Welney Wetland Centre, both around 15 miles from Four Winds Camping.

Food and drink

Campers are well catered for at Four Winds Campsite with an on-demand shop open for snacks, drinks, ice cream, coffees and campfire basics from 8am–8pm. You can also order a cooked breakfast or join a Friday-night barbecue, both made using ingredients from a nearby farm. Hannah and Debs can point you to the award-winning butcher’s shop they use in Market Deeping should you wish to stock up on stuff for your own barbecue. Otherwise, the closest pubs and shops are in March, just a mile-and-a-half away, with more options in Ely. If you’re walking or paddling into March, you might like to try the riverside pub The Acre (01354 656735) for a bite to eat or The Ship, which has its own moorings, for a drink. The Oliver Twist in Guyhirn, four miles away, is popular for Sunday roasts.

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