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Where to Pitch

Location is everything

Camping is a good way to bring us closer to the natural world we live in, and wilderness camping is all about being self sufficient. Please bear in mind that there is no legal right to camp in the wild in England and Wales, so permission must be sought with any land owners before setting off on your trip. You should also be considerate about clearing up after yourself, and ensure that the site is left as you found it.

Camping

• It is always pleasant to be on a flat surface when camping but not when it floods leaving you and your items waterlogged. Makes sure that, if you do pick a flat spot, that it is not the lowest in the area. It is best to pick a slightly sloping area, elevated from the lowest point of the area you are in.
• Consider the wind direction and whether you will be shielded from it if there should be a gale.
• If there are rocks near you pitch near to one which is NOT the largest. The largest will attract lightning.
• Make sure that your feet are pointing down any slope as this will result in a better nights sleep.
• Pitch near to young trees, brush as these will cut down on the wind hitting your tent and will remove the threat of branches falling from larger trees.