Wild camping in the UK

[rik_uk3]

I've been moved on by Forestry Commision in Delamere Forest, just went and found somewhere else in same forest and camped a bit more stealthily. Delamere is a tourist forest. Clocaenog on the other hand is just a working timber production forest, and easier to get away with. All very well gaining permission in theory but in practice, every time you ask permission everybody says no. I remember seeing a Ray Mears clip where he camped in the New Forest and he said, "I've got special permission to camp here and light a fire". I thought of course you've got permission, you're Ray Mears, no one will refuse you. Try getting permission if you're Joe Public, aint gonna happen. Camping stealthily and staying out of sight just adds to the fun and adventure IMO.

Some of us here have permission to camp and have fires, it takes time, patience and politeness. There would be no fun or adventure for a camper I found on any land I owned.

[martsim73]

Enjoyed reading this thread a lot.... Common sense is a must for this activity. Full of fun but stay out of site!

I'm hoping to pop down to Dartmoor in a few weeks to camp in the designated area(s). You shouldn't need a camp fire at this time of year... A stove set off the ground should suffice. Sleeping roll and bivi + a few essentials including food and water, then I just use my trusty trangia burner with nato crusader cup. Lightweight and quick to put down or pack up to move on... Awesome!

[boatman]

Some of us here have permission to camp and have fires, it takes time, patience and politeness. There would be no fun or adventure for a camper I found on any land I owned.

Do you own any land? What would you do apart from requesting them to leave?
I would have no problem with anybody overnighting in my bit of wood. Why would I? Have done the same in the past.

[Shiver]

Great article ... Thanks for sharing

[Glydr]

Some of us here have permission to camp and have fires, it takes time, patience and politeness. There would be no fun or adventure for a camper I found on any land I owned.

Fun is in the eye?/mind? of the beholder.