Wild Camping
Guides, checklists, and tips for wild camping in Scotland and beyond.
Applecross Wild Camping Map: Beyond the Bealach na Bà
Applecross means the Bealach na Bà, huge empty corries and an NC500 traffic problem. A guide to camping there without adding to the pressure.
Ben Alder Wild Camping Map: The Long Way In
Ben Alder is one of the hardest Munros to reach — a guide to the walk-in options, the bothy situation and camping on Scotland's remotest plateau.
Fisherfield Wild Camping Map: The Great Wilderness and the River
Fisherfield is the Great Wilderness — Shenavall, A' Mhaighdean and a river crossing that decides your trip. A guide to camping Britain's remotest hills.
Isle of Arran Wild Camping Map: Granite Ridges an Hour from Glasgow
Wild camping on Arran under Scotland's access right — Glen Rosa, Glen Sannox, the granite ridges, Hutton's Unconformity and getting there by ferry.
Isle of Skye Wild Camping Map: Where the Access Right Actually Works
Wild camping on Skye under Scotland's statutory access right — where to pitch, the Cuillin's magnetic rock, midges, and the honeypots to avoid.
Loch Lomond and Trossachs Wild Camping Map: Permit Zones Explained
The one Scottish park where wild camping needs a permit in season — the four zones, the dates, the cost, and where the access right still applies free.
Rannoch Moor Wild Camping Map: Finding Dry Ground on the Bog
Rannoch Moor is 130 square kilometres of peat bog and lochan. A guide to finding dry ground, the two railway stations, and camping somewhere this exposed.
Wild Camping in the North York Moors: The 2026 Guide to Kit, Legality & Where to Go
The North York Moors packs a surprising amount of wild into its roughly 550 square miles: rolling heather plateaus, steep glacial dales, and around 45km…
The Best Wild Camping Kit for the Cheviot Hills in 2026
The Cheviot Hills form the wildest corner of northern England — a rolling, treeless massif straddling the Scottish border where the Pennine Way crosses…
The Best Bivvy Bag UK (2026): Top Shelters Compared for British Conditions
A bivvy bag is the lightest real shelter you can carry — a waterproof, breathable cover that slips over your sleeping bag and turns any flat patch of…
Cairngorms Wild Camping Map: Scotland's Access Right in Practice
Wild camping in the Cairngorms under Scotland's statutory access right — where to go, the Outdoor Access Code, bothies, ticks and winter cautions.
Snowdonia Wild Camping Map: Eryri Rules and Where It's Tolerated
Where wild camping is tolerated in Eryri (Snowdonia), the Welsh legal position, an area-by-area guide, and the rules that keep it accepted.
Lake District Wild Camping Map: Where It's Tolerated and the Rules
Where wild camping is tolerated in the Lake District, the legal position, a map-by-area breakdown, and the rules that keep it permitted.
Peak District Wild Camping: The Honest Position
An honest guide to wild camping in the Peak District: why it is far more restricted than the Lakes, and the legitimate alternatives that work.
Yorkshire Dales Wild Camping Map: Where It Works and the Rules
Where wild camping is tolerated in the Yorkshire Dales, the legal position, an area-by-area guide, and the limestone and access issues to know.
Fort William Wild Camping: The Complete Gear Guide for the Scottish Highlands in 2026
Fort William sits at the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak, and serves as the unofficial capital of Scottish wild camping.
The Best Wild Camping Scotland Map: Navigate the Highlands with Confidence in 2026
Scotland offers some of the most spectacular wild camping opportunities in Europe. From the rugged peaks of the Cairngorms to the remote coastlines of the…
Wild Camping Northumberland: The Essential Gear and Legal Guide for 2026
Wild camping in Northumberland: the 2026 legal rules, the Otterburn firing-range hazard, and gear picks for the Cheviots, Kielder and the Pennine Way.
Dartmoor Wild Camping Map: The Complete Guide to Legal Camping Spots & Navigation Tools (2026)
Dartmoor wild camping map guide for 2026: the paper, app and GPS tools that show legal access land, water sources, bogs and the military firing ranges.
The Complete Guide to Brecon Beacons Wild Camping: Gear, Legalities & Safety for 2026
Brecon Beacons wild camping guide for 2026: the legal grey area, the MOD firing-range and unexploded ordnance hazards, and gear for exposed Welsh ridges.
Wild Camping Wales: The Essential Guide for 2026
Wild camping in Wales: the trespass laws that catch newcomers out, where to pitch discreetly in Eryri and beyond, and the gear for fickle Welsh weather.
Dartmoor Wild Camping: The Complete 2026 Guide to Gear and Going
Dartmoor wild camping in 2026: permissive access rules, military range hazards, and lightweight tents, stoves and sleeping bags for the moor's weather.
The Best Wild Camping Scotland Gear for 2026
The best wild camping gear for Scotland in 2026: tents, sleeping mats, stoves and midge defences chosen for Highland wind, rain and cold ground.
Tent vs Bivvy Bag: Which Minimalist Camping Shelter Is Right for You in 2026?
Tent vs bivvy bag for UK wild camping: compare weight, pack size, weather protection and comfort to choose the right minimalist shelter for 2026.
Wild Camping Rules in Scotland and the UK: A Legal Guide for 2026
Wild camping rules in Scotland and the UK explained for 2026: the Land Reform Act, Loch Lomond permit zones and where you can legally pitch a tent.
The Best Camping Stove for Wild Camping UK in 2026: Lightweight & Packable Picks
The best camping stoves for UK wild camping, compared by weight, wind resistance, cold-weather performance and fuel availability across the Highlands.
The Best Wild Camping Spots in the UK for 2026
Discover the best wild camping spots in the UK, from the Scottish Highlands to Dartmoor, with the legal position for each nation and essential gear picks.