A new initiative has been launched that aims to encourage wild campers in the UK to connect with some of the country’s most biodiverse landscapes.
The partnership between CampWild and Rewilding Britain will enable nature lovers to access designated rewilding sites that would otherwise be off-limits.
Campers will be able to choose stays that allow them to immerse themselves in some of the UK’s most remarkable rewilding projects for 24 hours, sleeping beneath starry skies and getting to witness the results of conservation efforts first-hand.
Every booking to a ReWild Space comes with an information sheet that not only lists the wildlife to look out for, but also provides details on micro-conservation activities visitors can engage in. These may include hand de-weeding recently planted trees or helping to remove invasive species.
Tom Backhouse, co-founder of CampWild, said: “Rewilding Britain is doing extraordinary work to help restore nature and this partnership is a pioneering step forward. For the first time, people will be able to experience these spaces up close – camping in places where biodiversity is returning, species are being reintroduced and landscapes are healing.
“It’s not just about access; it’s about connection. The more people connect with nature, the more they value and protect it.”
While wild camping is not permitted in many parts of the UK, it is legal in Scotland on the majority of unenclosed land. However, the new initiative will open up normally-private sites in other parts of the UK, such as the Yorkshire Dales, Devon and Cornwall.
Sites are available for a range of accommodations, including traditional camping, vehicle rooftop tents and small and large campervans.
Picture credit: CampWild/Rewilding Britain
