Wild Camping: Exploring and Sleeping in the Wilds of the UK and Ireland

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Tarns and lakes can make great wild camping spots if they aren’t too boggy. In the summer months, the most popular spots in the Lake District can get busy, so you may not have the place to yourself. Best wild camping spots, Lake District If you're a keen camper on wheels, there are many, many blogs out there with full guides to Norway. Here's one example. There's also camper van rental companies including Arctic Campers and Cabin Campers. When is the best time to camp in Norway? Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is an exception to this rule: overuse of the land means that wild camping is banned in areas of the park between March and September, unless you buy a camping permit in advance. Wild camping in England If possible, find an area that’s sheltered from the wind, but don’t stay too close to trees that might creak all night or catch sparks from your campfire.

This is definitely a just-in-case item on this list of wild camping essentials. You can go without this if you’re wild camping for just one night in summer in good conditions. But it may be worth considering one otherwise. In short, bivvy bags provide heat retention and thermal insulation when needed in emergency situations for survival. Additionally, they are pretty multi-functional and can also be used as a sleeping bag, picnic mat or poncho against the winter cold.You are going to want to get an OS map to help you plan and navigate when you are in the Lake District. There are 3 maps that cover the National Park depending on the area you are planning to head to: Wild camping is legal in vast tracts of Scotland, but in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most land is privately owned. As current law does not give people access to someone else’s land, strictly speaking wild camping is illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, many landowners are happy to host wild campers if they ask permission first and are respectful of the land. It’s up to you to ensure that you ask permission and follow the wild camping rules.

My recommendation would be to head to Sprinkling Tarn, Rosthwaite, which sits nearby to Scafell Pikes Peak at 600m high. Not only is this a great place to pitch up for the night, but you can also go wild swimming. What’s the best tent for Wild Camping? You must stay at least 150 metres away from private property, such as inhabited houses, cabins or private campgrounds. You can also not stay in the same place for more than one night. As bad as these pictures look, these are not the actions of true wild campers. For those of us who love the outdoors, the idea of anyone polluting the landscape like this is beyond belief. But, like it or not, the reality is that everyone will be tarred with the same brush. That means it’s more important than ever that we all act responsibly when we’re camping out in the wild.

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Take a change of clothes (keep them dry in a waterproof bag), and remember that layers are your friend. Top everything with waterproof clothing and boots. Hats and gloves will help to keep you warm too. Cooking gear and food Head into the woods to find a quiet spot for the night. The area has been part of a re-wilding project, and walkers are encouraged to leave the path to explore. You’ll find lots of good options nestled amongst the trees. Streams and rivers are shown in blue, which is useful for cooking and boiling to drink, but don't forget the rules about toilet waste. If you have a stove with you, there should be no need to light a campfire, tempting as it might be. As well as the risk of damaging the ground or starting a larger wildfire, a bright orange glow in the darkness is only going to draw unwanted attention. National Express also run coaches to various towns in the Lake District. Parking in the Lake District