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Welcome to the Beard in the Wild blog — your go-to hub for wild camping stories, tips, and adventures across the UK. Here you'll find firsthand accounts of bivvy nights in forgotten woodlands, cliff-top hammock camps, and spontaneous weekends under the stars. Whether you're curious about your first solo camp or chasing new locations to explore, these posts are built to inspire, inform, and keep it real.
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Wild Camping UK: Dartmoor, the Supreme Court & Our Future
The UK Supreme Court ruled wild camping legal again on Dartmoor — but what does it mean for the rest of England?
Wild Camping in the UK: My First Clifftop Camping Trip with Pitchup
Tried Pitchup.com for the first time and booked a remote clifftop pitch in Kent to test the OEX Phoxx 3. Here's how it felt like wild camping — legally.
Hammock Camping in a Forgotten Woodland | Wild Camping UK
A spontaneous wild camp in a forgotten woodland using the DD Frontline hammock. No tarp, just stars, birdsong, and a full mental reset.
9 Essential Camping Items I Never Camp Without
My 9 must-have wild camping items — from a £12 billy can to my favourite down jacket. Affordable, reliable, and always packed.
Wild Camping UK by Kayak – Medway Canoe Trail Adventure
I picked up a free kayak on Facebook and took it wild camping down the Medway Canoe Trail. Here’s how that 29km riverside journey unfolded.
Bivvy Camping UK: My First Experience Sleeping Wild in a Bivvy Sack
I tried bivvy camping for the first time using an Integral Designs bivvy sack. Here’s how it went, what I learned, and if I'd do it again.
The Best Wild Camping Spot on the River Thames
One of the best wild camps I’ve done—right beside the River Thames. Peaceful, scenic, and surprisingly remote. Here’s how it unfolded.
Testing a Cheap Amazon Tent in Wild Camping UK Conditions
I tested a £50 tent from Amazon on a real wild camp. Here's how it performed in the woods, from setup to sleep quality. Spoiler: it wasn't great.
Wild Camping UK with Night Vision Goggles and Wildlife
A return to the Phoxx 2, woodland wildlife, and a night vision first. Spot foxes, fail at bread, and fall in love with wild camping all over again.
Best Ridgeline for Wild Camping UK – 4 Setups Ranked
I tested 4 wild camping ridgeline setups, including a DIY one, and ranked them. Here’s the best option to keep your tarp solid and dry when weather hits.
10 Wild Camping Tips for Beginners
New to wild camping? Here are 10 tips I wish I knew before my first trip — from tents and tarpology to staying warm and leaving no trace.
Spacious & Comfy: My OneTigris Stella Wild Camp Review
Spacious, easy to pitch, and perfect for spring to autumn wild camping—the OneTigris Stella delivers comfort in the woods with just a few trade-offs.
The Clever Campfire Hack That Made Spit Roasting a Breeze
I invented a simple campfire cooking trick that made spit-roasting easier than ever. Here’s how it works and why it’s worth trying on your next wild camp.
Wild Camping Roast Chicken & Spit Setup Trick
I headed into new woodland to wild camp and spit-roast a whole chicken. Here's the trick I invented to make it work perfectly over an open fire.
Woodland Wild Camp with Bushcraft Expert Greencraft
I linked up with bushcraft expert Greencraft for a chilled woodland camp in Kent. Fires, burgers, and great conversation — here's how it went.
Hammock Camping on the North Downs Way: A Wild Camping UK Experience
A spontaneous hammock camping adventure on the North Downs Way, highlighting gear setup, personal reflections, and the joys of wild camping in the UK.
Wild Camping UK: My Tent Journey from Freebie to £1,000 Hilleberg
From a free Facebook find to the Hilleberg Soulo, this wild camping tent evolution shows how gear upgrades impact comfort and performance.
Wild Camping Kinder Scout – My First Winter Adventure
My first winter wild camp on Kinder Scout with the Hilleberg Soulo. Lessons, views, and the best kit for cold-weather camping in the UK.
OneTigris Stella Camping Tent Review: Wild UK Test
A full test of the OneTigris Stella four-season tent while wild camping on the North Downs Way. How did it perform?
How I Survived a Sub-Zero Wild Camp in the UK
A brutally honest winter wild camping trip in -6°C. Full gear breakdown, tips, fails, and how I finally stayed warm in sub-zero conditions.