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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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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.
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.
Emergency Tent Pole Fix for Wild Camping UK
Learn how I fixed a broken tent pole in the woods using just a stick and paracord. A bushcraft hack every wild camper should know.