Here are my wild camping top tips for finding a location.
Where to wild camping.
Scotland and Dartmoor National Park
These are two obviously places because they are legal places to wild camp.
Pros - sleep with peace of mind you will not be woken up by a warden
Cons - both at extreme ends of the UK
Snowdonia & The Lake District
As a general rule, wild camping is tolerated in both Snowdonia and the Lake District.
Pros - Mountains, tarns in the Lake District
Cons - Weather can be unpredictable, difficult to get to for most people
Peak District
Due to recent events where many people have been asked to move on I think it would be a good idea not to wild camp in the Peak District in 2021.
Pros - Easy to get to, hills rather than mountains
Cons - Patrolled regularly
Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, Brecon Beacons, South Downs, Exmoor and Lincolnshire Wolds
These locations are less popular for wild campers but still offer some exceptional locations. They are less well known so finding that perfect place may take a bit of research. However, you may be safer wild camping here because they are not overrun by tourists quite like the main national parks.
Pros - Various locations that are accessible, hills rather than mountains
Cons - Lower levels may not give you the same feeling as being up high but the scenery can still be stuinning.
These locations are less popular for wild campers but still offer some exceptional locations. They are less well known so finding that perfect place may take a bit of research. However, you may be safer wild camping here because they are not overrun by tourists quite like the main national parks.