Wild camping has long been legal in Scotland under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, but in England there is no general right to wild camp on most private land, with Dartmoor being an exception.

Wild camping has long been legal in Scotland under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, but in England there is no general right to wild camp on most private land, ...

The lengthy legal battle ended on Wednesday, May 21, when the Supreme Court ruled that wild camping on Dartmoor should be allowed. For non-campers, this may seem insignificant.

Dartmoor became the only place in England where wild camping is allowed without permission from landowners in 1985. Wednesday 21 May 2025 10:33, UK. Image: Wild camping in Dartmoor.

Wild camping for women: what I learnt from taking a trip to Dartmoor in winter, including where to pitch the tent, safety tips and the best kit to pack ...

Welcome to the Year of Wild Camping. 2025 is the year we put wild camping firmly on the map. Through our We Wild Camp campaign, the BMC are calling for a definitive moment in the political spotlight - ...

According to the Lake District website, wild camping is generally legal but only if key rules are followed. Camping is not ...

In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that wild camping is legal on Dartmoor, restoring a long-standing public right that had been challenged by a wealthy landowner.The ruling ...

If wild camping in winter, keep a close eye on sunset times. We started pitching at 3pm, which meant by sunset at 4:30pm we were comfortably tucking into dinner with a whisky hot chocolate in the ...

Wild camping has long been legal in Scotland under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, but in England there is no general right to wild camp on most private land, with Dartmoor being an exception.