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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.