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

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Just 5 miles from Ambleside, Lighmoor Fell is a brilliant choice for beginners who want an easy escape route or anyone who doesn’t want a long hike to their camp. It’s a popular route but offers great views and plenty of camping spots, which are easy to get to. If you are planning to be on the move for a few days and want to be able to freshen up, you could use large wet wipes but these aren't particularly environmentally-friendly. Formerly known as Dyrdal Gard, Nærøyfjord Camping is located a few kilometres from Gudvangen in the peaceful village Bakka. There's few better places to soak up the atmosphere of the fjords. Bivvy bag camping is a great alternative if you want a more lightweight wild camping experience, or want to feel even closer to nature. The Lake District offers loads of spaces for bivvying as it’s easier to squeeze a bag into a space than a tent. The only place you can legally wild camp in the UK is in Scotland and in Dartmoor (although there are some restrictions – more details here).

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. 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. A portable stove and pan are handy to have, as well as a knife and fork. Keep your food in resealable containers, and take rubbish bags with you too. WaterYou 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: You are going to want to get yourself an OS map for the area (see the ‘resources’ section below for a link to the correct map). Before heading to the Lake District, take a look at the map and decide what area you want to explore. Most likely, this will be dictated by a hike that you want to do.

Wild camping is a superb way to experience the beauty of nature in a fun and economical way, with many locations that are free to camp in or have a very small charge due to facilities. Burn all the wood until there’s nothing left but ash. Pour water over the remaining fire and mix the ash with the sand/dirt on the fire bed. When that is done and it has cooled down completely, disperse everything around the area. Is It safe to drink water from a river or lake? In this wild camping Lake District guide, I will cover everything you need to know to get you started. My goal is to get more people outdoors adventuring…so I hope my advice will make that a little easier! Lake District National Park authorities are generally tolerant of responsible wild campers who follow ‘leave no trace’ principles, although they don’t have designated wild camping areas. Wild camping in Wales Look out for wildlife signs on nearby roads to be aware of any animal habitats in the area, particularly in mating or nesting seasons.

You can catch a train to the west of Lake District, calling in at Oxenholme, Penrith or Carlisle. Or to Windermere, Kendal or Staveley. From these stations, it is easy to jump on a local bus to get you closer to the hills. Water is heavy to carry so you will probably want to be camped near a water source. Running water from a river or stream is generally cleaner than still, but either way you should filter or boil any water before drinking. Wild camping is accepted in many parts of the USA and Canada: these include Canadian Crown Land, US national forests and grasslands, national parks and national monument areas. There are, however, some restrictions – such as not camping on Indian Reservation land. Different states and parks have different laws and regulations. Australia and New Zealand While on paper, it is against the law, generally, the practice is tolerated if you are considerate and follow good practices. This is especially so for the Lake District, which is a large National Park with many remote places. Wild camping is commonplace in the Lake District. You should be monitoring the weather continuously throughout your adventure, as it can change with little notice. Listen to any weather warnings.

After a few hours of tiring yourself out ploughing through the countryside, you need to find somewhere to sleep. This is the important bit. You’re looking for some flat, dry ground in a discreet and sheltered place as far away from the footpath as possible. A water source nearby would be handy and, of course, a wonderful view in the morning would be perfect, but it’s not essential. Focus on all the other factors first.

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It’s all about getting away from the stresses of the daily grind for a night or two and exploring the vast, beautiful wilderness that still exists in the UK. The best countries for wild camping in Europe are Norway , Sweden and Finland , where the law of allemansrätten guarantees access to nature. Certain rules apply (such as staying a certain distance from houses and not lighting fires), but largely wild camping is possible here. In his book Microadventures, Humphreys details dozens of microadventure ideas, with accompanying photos to get you inspired and fired up to get out and do something. An entertaining read in its own right, Microadventures is a great little guide to getting the most out of life, one bite at a time.

Wild camping access rules do not apply to motorised vehicles. Learn more aboutparking in the outdoorsA lot of people head to the Lake District to climb England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike. If you want peace and quiet, avoid this area – especially during sunny holidays and weekends Don’t overstay your welcome. Arrive late and leave early, avoid crowding an area (which defeats the point anyway) and be mindful of causing damage to sensitive habitats. Be aware of water sources: it’s good to be fairly near one for cooking and hydration purposes, but in general you should aim to stay at least 50 metres from a natural water source to avoid contamination (and boggy ground). 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 Both offer good bases with shops to top up on supplies and plenty of good pub food and fry-ups to keep you fuelled.

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