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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Guides

Leave No Trace

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

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Community stories

Nearly Wild Camping awarded 'Best Camping Network 2018 - UK'

We are honoured to receive the SME-News 2018 Welsh Enterprise award for 'Best Campsite Network 2018 - UK'

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Guides

A guide to Low Impact Camping

Low impact camping is leaving a place with no sign to suggest that you have been there. Yes you may have flattened some grass but that will recover within a short time.

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Camping skills

Understanding Sleeping Bags

I remember when I first went to buy sleeping bags for a family camping trip I was rather confused by different prices, sizes, thicknesses etc. All I knew was I wanted everyone to have a good camping experience and not be cold in the...

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Camping skills

7 different types of lights for camping

There are many different types of lighting for camping and particularly in wilder places where you may be faced with pitch black darkness. You should always make sure you have multiple sources of light and spare batteries (of the right...

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Camping skills

Ideas for easy camping meals

Ideas for easy camping meals - using as little cooking kit as possibleyou can make some easy to prepare meals with the minimum need for washing up afterwards, the following need only one pan/frying pan:

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