Slick
Guru
Not in Scotland.
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Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
I camped in a barn, high up the hillside, in the Brecon Beacons many years ago. I camped in there as it was raining heavily. In the morning I woke to find many animals had had the same idea.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Well if it isnt you may as well pay £20 to stay in someones field, with no facilities at all.
Being free of charge is not the only consideration. But it is certainly high on my list.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
TBH most times I've 'freecamped' have been cos there isn't a campsite handy to where I am.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
The quality of a wildcamp is determined by yourself. Campsites in the UK can be extremely variable in their offerings.
On a side note: How come campsite owners are amongst the most miserable baskets of all time? (Pub landlords following closely behind. Just drunk)
On a side note: How come campsite owners are amongst the most miserable baskets of all time? (Pub landlords following closely behind. Just drunk)
- Location
- London
The charge is essentially an idiot tax. Though have a slight fear that some paying idiots might start informally policing the thing, seeing it as a "cover charge" to keep the oiks/riff raff out.
What would the mass trespassers think of this state of affairs?
Such is the state of things these days.
I won't be paying it - I wouldn't dream of paying £20 on a campsite for me and my bike.
They can stuff it.
When I have a mo i will email them from that site telling them in no uncertain terms what I think of this, telling them that I see this as permission to camp in the parks, that is no longer a no no, reassuring them that I will pay them not a bean but that I will definitely leave no trace and will treat the land, but not them, with respect.
And suggesting they read some history about the british people and their access to the land.
Thanks for posting this pete.
What would the mass trespassers think of this state of affairs?
Such is the state of things these days.
I won't be paying it - I wouldn't dream of paying £20 on a campsite for me and my bike.
They can stuff it.
When I have a mo i will email them from that site telling them in no uncertain terms what I think of this, telling them that I see this as permission to camp in the parks, that is no longer a no no, reassuring them that I will pay them not a bean but that I will definitely leave no trace and will treat the land, but not them, with respect.
And suggesting they read some history about the british people and their access to the land.
Thanks for posting this pete.
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- Location
- London
On this topic, and inspired by a wonderful ride through bowland with @ColinJ the other day and thinking that maybe after all I should get a tent suitable for challenging wind wildcamps, I found this thread.
https://www.ukhillwalking.com/forum...legalisation_of_wild_camping_in_the_uk-604363
Interesting comments.
In short, carry on as before.
They are p'ing into a strong wind.
Which will blow back in their face if they push it.
https://www.ukhillwalking.com/forum...legalisation_of_wild_camping_in_the_uk-604363
Interesting comments.
In short, carry on as before.
They are p'ing into a strong wind.
Which will blow back in their face if they push it.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
There was a thread over on Twitter about this. Comments pretty much the same as above, but one tweet pointed out that it would be beneficial to charge ‘cars’ to enter NP areas. I am sick to the teeth with traffic jams in AONB and other beauty spots. Usual parking idiocy applies.
Africa has entrance into NPs sewn up nicely. Basically a max quota of vehicles and you pay for a permit to gain admittance.
Africa has entrance into NPs sewn up nicely. Basically a max quota of vehicles and you pay for a permit to gain admittance.
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randynewmanscat
Veteran
- Location
- Vienne, Poitou-Chrentes
randynewmanscat
Veteran
- Location
- Vienne, Poitou-Chrentes
Last time I did an "official" wild camp in the UK was at Glenlivet estate, cost for camping, zero. Man at the office in Tomintoul gave me an address to buy eggs and vegetables from. There was no requirement to call and make yourself known, I just called by to ask if the snow was still deep in the upper Livet valley.
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
The whole point of wild camping is that only you know about it, it's generally discreet and is free. You might meet the land owner who subsequently gives approval. If you are unsure you arrive late, leave early and leave no trace. This "wild camping" article in the Guardian is for champagne lefties with more money than sense.
hoopdriver
Guru
- Location
- East Sussex
I remember once asking a landowner in Queensland if I could camp on their land for the night - they (it was an elderly couple) looked at each other, shrugged and said, sure, if I wanted to but I'd be a lot more comfortable staying in the old caboose they'd fixed up for when the grandkids came to visit. It got even better. Twenty minutes later I was shaved and showered, sitting at the table with a glass of very nice cabernet sauvignon while some steaks were cooking on the grill. God, I love wild camping....
