Nearly wild camping
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Almost wild camping

Grab your tent and add some adventure to your lives! These almost wild camping sites offer unmatched freedom and a tranquil sense of nature. Think peace and quiet in your own private space, with little to no facilities, right in the heart of the great British countryside.

49 almost wild camping

Beech Estate Campsite, Battle, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Battle, East Sussex

4.86 /5

31 reviews

97%

would recommend

A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Hensol Estate Holidays, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

4.85 /5

33 reviews

94%

would recommend

Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports and fishing too!

2024 Runner up of Best Campsite Central and Lowland Scotland
Cefn Coed, Penmaenpool, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Penmaenpool, Gwynedd

4.72 /5

144 reviews

94%

would recommend

Peaceful and back to basics woodland camping for tents and campervans. Set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.

Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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Glencoe, Highlands

4.8 /5

83 reviews

93%

would recommend

Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views and the River Coe flowing past.

Dreamy Hollow Woodland Campsite and WW1 Trenches, Stanhoe, King's Lynn, NorfolkPlaceholder image
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Stanhoe, King's Lynn, Norfolk

4.79 /5

23 reviews

91%

would recommend

Back-to-basics site in historic woodlands with fire pits. Just 15 minutes from Brancaster Beach.

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Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, Denholm, Hawick, Scottish BordersPlaceholder image
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Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders

4.91 /5

27 reviews

100%

would recommend

Edwardian walled garden pitches, wild woods camping, and safari tents - in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne, HertfordshirePlaceholder image
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Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

4.82 /5

13 reviews

83%

would recommend

Embrace Mother Nature and bivvy out or swing in a hammock. Real camping with campfires just outside London.

Bush Farm Wild Camping, Saltash, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Saltash, Cornwall

4.86 /5

19 reviews

100%

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Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.

Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite, Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

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Off-grid, eco campsite in a hidden valley surrounded by woodlands. A ten minute walk to Sandyhills Bay beach.

Bowhayes Farm Camping and Glamping, Ottery St Mary, DevonPlaceholder image
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Ottery St Mary, Devon

4.95 /5

12 reviews

100%

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Almost wild camping and cosy glamping in a cider orchard with an onsite coffee shop. Just 15 minutes to Sidmouth!

Matley Wood Campsite, Lyndhurst, HampshirePlaceholder image
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Lyndhurst, Hampshire

4.86 /5

14 reviews

100%

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Almost wild New Forest camping and touring site, ten minutes from Beaulieu. Great for wildlife spotting!

Chase Camping at Tackeroo Campsite, Rugeley, StaffordshirePlaceholder image
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Rugeley, Staffordshire

4.94 /5

10 reviews

100%

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Almost wild campsite within the forest at Cannock Chase AONB. Great mountain bike trails and dog walks all around!

The Secret Campsite, Barcombe, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Barcombe, Lewes, East Sussex

4.91 /5

13 reviews

85%

would recommend

Peaceful camping and glamping site near the South Downs. Surrounded by wildlife with campfires allowed!

Tree Tops and Train Tracks, Nannerch, FlintshirePlaceholder image
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Nannerch, Flintshire

4.99 /5

14 reviews

100%

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Traditional camping and tree tents in an ancient woodland, nestled in the valley of the Clwydian Range.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Fire and Stars Woodland Camping, Newton Burgoland, LeicestershirePlaceholder image
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Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire

Highly rated

Woodland camping in Leicestershire with campfires and a pub a five minute walk away. Great for families and groups!

Wildlands, Cretingham, Woodbridge, SuffolkPlaceholder image
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Cretingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk

4.58 /5

26 reviews

96%

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Small wild camping set in a 126 acre eco habitat, 30 minutes to the coast. Fire pit and dogs welcome!

Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site, Fotheringhay, NorthamptonshirePlaceholder image
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Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire

4.77 /5

39 reviews

97%

would recommend

Almost wild, dog friendly camping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.

The Batch Campsite, Churchill, SomersetPlaceholder image
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Churchill, Somerset

4.7 /5

27 reviews

92%

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Almost wild camping pitches for tents with great views atop the Mendips. Dog friendly with fire pits.

Hazel Mount Fellside, Millom, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Millom, Cumbria

4.97 /5

7 reviews

100%

would recommend

Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.

Social District, Ulverston, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Ulverston, Cumbria

4.39 /5

45 reviews

82%

would recommend

Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.

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FAQ

Almost wild campsites in Wales, Dartmoor and the Peak District are amongst the most popular.

There are dozens of great wild swimming camping sites across the UK, and you can find these here.

Although many sites don't allow fires, there are a good number of campfire campsites. Browse our selection here.

The UK includes 10 English national parks, three Welsh national parks and and two that are Scottish. Book one of our campsites in national parks here.

A limited number of UK campsites are completely off grid, and you can find these here. There are also plenty of eco campsites, browse these here.