Wild camping in the UK

There are few experiences more magical than waking up with nothing between you and the morning light but a bit of fabric and a view. No car parks. No reception desks. No checkout times. Just you, your tent, and the sweet, serene silence of the British outdoors.

This is wild camping. It’s not glamorous. It’s not always comfortable. But it is one of the most rewarding, soul-nourishing ways to spend a night in the wild — and the kind of thing that reminds you, very quickly, what really matters.

At its best, wild camping is the antidote to modern life. It’s a chance to unplug from the world and plug into nature instead. Whether you’re tucked behind a dry-stone wall on a Lakeland fell, pitched up beside a trickling stream in the Cairngorms, or cowboy camping on a Cornish cliff top with nothing but the stars for company — wild camping gives you a front-row seat to Britain’s greatest show: the great outdoors itself.

But with that freedom comes responsibility. The UK has a complicated relationship with land access, and wild camping exists in a legal grey area in many parts of the country. Knowing where you can go — and how to leave no trace — is absolutely vital if we’re to protect the places we love for generations to come.

This hub is your starting point. We’ve built it to help you wild camp safely, responsibly, and confidently. Inside, you’ll find gear reviews, practical guides, inspiration for your next overnighter, and first-hand advice from folks who’ve spent more nights under canvas than they care to count. Because if you ask us, there’s no better way to fall in love with the British landscape than to spend a night sleeping right in the thick of it.