Attentional restoration theory (ART) first proposed by Kaplan and Kaplan (1989) claims that urban environments suffer from an excess of stimulation that serves to dramatically capture our attention. People exposed to urban environments are forced to use their attention to overcome the effects of constant stimulation (described as hard fascination), and over time this in […]
Offering expeditions, training and development courses across the UK and overseas, Wilderness Expertise has joined the Nearly Wild Camping co-operative as a Business Supporter and we look forward to working with them going forward… www.wilderness-expertise.co.uk
There are many types of tent pegs available but which should you use and why? When choosing suitable tent pegs you should take into account the weight, shape, size, material and the intended use. Some pegs are designed for different terrains and weather. It’s always good to have a few spares to hand in case […]
We’ve all seen such signs which imply that we will get into trouble if we venture on to a piece of land but what does it really mean? Is it ok to wild camp on a bit of land that doesn’t appear to be used for crops or livestock? ‘The laws of England, Wales and […]
Motivation – you’ve got to want to do it in the first place! Planning & Preparation – check the weather forecast, plan your meals & snacks, pack your bag in the order you will need things (or use different pockets). Knowledge of the landscape (map). Practice & Testing – learn to put your tent up […]
We are honoured to receive the SME-News 2018 Welsh Enterprise award for ‘Best Campsite Network 2018 – UK’ This is great feedback for everyone involved in helping Nearly Wild Camping become what it is today.
Known for their quality canvas swags, roof tents and awnings, we are pleased to announce the we will be working with Outhaus to retail their products at discounted prices for members.
Introduction 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. Leave no trace – The Seven Principles Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave […]
Outdoor People, a social enterprise, with a mission to make the outdoors easy for everyone joins Nearly Wild Camping as a Business Supporter: https://outdoorpeople.org.uk/
rubbastuff – well known for their PACMAT range – have joined Nearly Wild Camping as a Business Supporter. We look forward to working together going forward as we continue to expand the co-operative network. Members can log-in to access a discount code to be used at https://rubbastuff.com/
