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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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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 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.
How Wild Camping Boosted My Mental Health
How wild camping in the UK helped me overcome stress, gain clarity, and rebuild my mental health — one campfire at a time.
Beard in the Wild: My Wild Camping Journey Begins
How I lost eight stone and found wild camping along the way. A personal journey into tents, tarps, bushcraft, and mental clarity.