About Wild Camping Guides
About Wild Camping Guides
Wild Camping Guides is a practical resource for anyone in the UK who wants to experience the freedom of sleeping under the stars in the wilderness. No overblown promises about conquering Ben Nevis on your first trip — just straightforward, honest guides covering the things beginners actually need to know.
The guides here focus on UK landscapes, UK access laws, and UK weather conditions. Most wild camping content online is written for a US or Alpine audience, which causes real problems when you’re trying to follow advice meant for Yosemite or the Alps in the Scottish Highlands or the Lake District. That’s the gap these guides are written to fill.
Topics covered include:
- Wild camping laws — where you can and can’t camp in England, Scotland, and Wales
- Leave No Trace principles — how to camp ethically and minimise your impact
- Gear selection — lightweight tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks suited to UK conditions
- Navigation skills — map reading, compass use, and GPS for UK trails
- Lightweight meals — dehydrated and no-cook food ideas for multi-day trips
- Safety and preparation — water purification, weather reading, and emergency planning
About Harry
I’m Harry, a passionate UK wild camper who’s spent years exploring the hills, forests, and coastal paths of Britain. I’ve learned through trial and error — from soggy nights in leaky tents to finding perfect sheltered spots on Scottish mountainsides. I write these guides to share what works (and what doesn’t) so others can enjoy safe, ethical wilderness experiences.
All guides are written from firsthand experience or thoroughly researched from authoritative UK sources. If I haven’t tried a piece of gear in UK conditions, I’ll tell you. If a route has a catch you won’t read about in the glossy magazines, I’ll mention it.
Get Started
New to wild camping? Start with the complete beginner’s guide — it covers everything from choosing your first location to what to pack and how to stay legal.