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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

Best in East Anglia: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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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.

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198 Ratings · 84 reviews

Rhonda D.recommends

July 17, 2024

Site 11 - Grass PitchMetered EHU

Had a wonderful stay at Four Winds campsite in my campervan. Being so close to the river was really magical — I swam a couple of times too which was amazing. Great spot for dog walking along the river into the small town of March. Debs and the team were really so lovely and helpful. Good wifi and immaculate facilities. Will definitely be back!

Lauren S.recommends

July 10, 2024

Site 18 - Grass Tent Pitch

Second Trip!

Second time back to Four Winds! Honestly, the best camp site ever! Such friendly host and very helpful. Had lovely weather to we went canoeing and also took the pedalo out. Couldnt recommend Four Winds enough to families, friend groups or solo travellers!

Rory M.recommends

July 8, 2024

Site 16 - Grass Tent Pitch

Canny campsite

Lovely little campsite by a river. Super close to everything you could need. Very friendly staff and immaculately clean.

Meesh P.recommends

July 8, 2024

Site 4 - Hard Standing Meter EHU

The campsite was great, would highly recommend! Shop on site, well maintained bathrooms, site on the river, great customer service. Happy campers!

Andrew P.recommends

July 3, 2024

Site 12 - Grass Pitch Metered EHU

Lovely site by the river. Great hosts, Friendly people. Thank for wonderful stay.

Alexandria R.recommends

June 30, 2024

Site 17 - Grass Tent Pitch

Absolutely LOVED our stay here - it was fantastic being able to order breakfast ready to order in the morning (veggie sausage sandwiches yum) then spend the day canoeing and on the river which is right next to the campsite. There’s Lots of room on the pitches & the staff are very friendly and attentive. Bathroom was always super clean as well even though there were quite a lot of visitors. 5 star campsite for sure :)

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, pedalo, paddle boarding or fishing. Each party needs to have a minimum of one adult in their group (over 18 years of age). We have two toilets and two showers Check in between 1pm 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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