Knowledgebase

Guides, stories and practical advice for camping more simply and responsibly.

Essential guides

Start here with our core resources for responsible wild camping

Wild camping guide

Everything you need to know about wild camping responsibly in the UK and Ireland, from choosing a pitch to packing your gear.

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Landowners

Landowner guide

How to open your land to wild campers, manage bookings, and build community while protecting your environment.

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Leave No Trace

The essential principles for camping responsibly, minimising your impact and preserving wild spaces for future generations.

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Running an event on Nearly Wild Camping

How members list campouts, walks and skills days, and what Nearly Wild Camping does and doesn't do.

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An Experience Provider leading an outdoor skills session

Guides

What is an Experience Provider?

Members who share outdoor skills and knowledge with the rest of the community, and how to become one.

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Leave No Trace

The essential principles for camping responsibly, minimising your impact and preserving wild spaces for future generations.

6 min readRead more

Landowners

Landowner guide

How to open your land to wild campers, manage bookings, and build community while protecting your environment.

10 min readRead more

Guides

Wild camping guide

Everything you need to know about wild camping responsibly in the UK and Ireland, from choosing a pitch to packing your gear.

8 min readRead more

Camping skills

Preparing Your Camping Kit for the Summer Ahead

As the days grow longer and the promise of warm summer adventures creeps closer, now is the perfect time to dust off your camping kit and make sure everything is ready for the season ahead. A little preparation now saves a lot of...

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Discover Nearly Wild Camping all year round

If you think camping is just for summer, think again! With over 100 Nearly Wild Camping locations mostly across the UK, you can embrace the great outdoors all year round, including the quieter and more peaceful winter months.

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Wild Camping Family Adventures in the UK with Nearly Wild Camping

There's something magical about sleeping under the stars with your family, surrounded by nature's symphony of rustling leaves and distant wildlife. Wild camping offers an escape from the digital world and a chance to reconnect with both...

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Wilder Winter Camping in the UK

Wilder Winter camping in the UK strips the outdoors back to a quieter, more elemental experience. Frosted mornings, long starlit nights and an absence of summer crowds make it uniquely rewarding, but the season also demands respect...

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Do you accept car campers or cars with a Tentbox ?

As an organisation we set out to support primarily 'bring your own' tent camping but quickly realised there was a demand for campervan and hammock-suitable wilder locations. In more recent years we have been approached by a lot more...

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Where is wild camping legal uk

Wild camping legality in the UK varies by location. Generally, it is legal in most of Scotland and Dartmoor National Park in England, while in the rest of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, it requires landowner permission. Note -...

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Camping skills

What Size Rucksack for Wild Camping in the UK?

Choosing the right rucksack for wild camping in the UK is essential for comfort and practicality. The size you need depends on how long you’re camping, how much gear you carry, and your personal preferences.

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