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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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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.
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.
Wild Camping UK: My 48-Hour North Downs Adventure
A 48-hour New Year’s Eve wild camp on the North Downs Way didn’t go as planned. Here’s what I learned about cold, gear mistakes, and knowing when to call it.