Nearly wild camping
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Almost wild camping

Grab your tent and add some adventure to your lives! These almost wild camping sites offer unmatched freedom and a tranquil sense of nature. Think peace and quiet in your own private space, with little to no facilities, right in the heart of the great British countryside.

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Beech Estate Campsite, Battle, East SussexBeech Estate Campsite, Battle, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Beech Estate Campsite

Battle, East Sussex

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4.83 /5

33 reviews

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A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!

2024 Runner up of Best Campsite South East England
Hensol Estate Holidays, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and GallowayHensol Estate Holidays, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Hensol Estate Holidays

Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

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4.81 /5

49 reviews

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Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports and fishing too!

2024 Runner up of Best Campsite Central and Lowland Scotland
Top Farm Caravan and Camping Site, Marsham, Norwich, NorfolkTop Farm Caravan and Camping Site, Marsham, Norwich, NorfolkPlaceholder image
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Top Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Marsham, Norwich, Norfolk

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4.91 /5

14 reviews

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Family and dog friendly site with camping, touring and glamping. Just 30 minutes to Norwich and the beach.

Cefn Coed, Penmaenpool, GwyneddCefn Coed, Penmaenpool, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Cefn Coed

Penmaenpool, Gwynedd

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4.71 /5

134 reviews

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Peaceful and back to basics woodland camping for tents and campervans. Set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.

Bush Farm Wild Camping, Saltash, CornwallBush Farm Wild Camping, Saltash, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Bush Farm Wild Camping

Saltash, Cornwall

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4.93 /5

17 reviews

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Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.

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Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, Denholm, Hawick, Scottish BordersRuberslaw Wild Woods Camping, Denholm, Hawick, Scottish BordersPlaceholder image
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Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders

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4.92 /5

23 reviews

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Edwardian walled garden pitches, wild woods camping, and safari tents - in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

2024 Runner up of Best Campsite Central and Lowland Scotland
Dreamy Hollow Woodland Campsite and WW1 Trenches, Stanhoe, King's Lynn, NorfolkDreamy Hollow Woodland Campsite and WW1 Trenches, Stanhoe, King's Lynn, NorfolkPlaceholder image
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4.79 /5

30 reviews

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Back-to-basics site in historic woodlands with fire pits. Just 15 minutes from Brancaster Beach.

Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne, HertfordshireLee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne, HertfordshirePlaceholder image
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Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

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4.83 /5

19 reviews

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Embrace Mother Nature and bivvy out or swing in a hammock. Real camping with campfires just outside London.

Wolf Meadows Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh, DevonWolf Meadows Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh, DevonPlaceholder image
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Wolf Meadows Farm

High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon

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4.12 /5

15 reviews

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Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 mins' drive from Dartmoor and beaches.

Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite, Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and GallowayWild Oak Woods Eco Campsite, Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite

Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

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Off-grid, eco campsite in a hidden valley surrounded by woodlands. A ten minute walk to Sandyhills Bay beach.

Matley Wood Campsite, Lyndhurst, HampshireMatley Wood Campsite, Lyndhurst, HampshirePlaceholder image
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Matley Wood Campsite

Lyndhurst, Hampshire

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4.84 /5

17 reviews

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Almost wild New Forest camping and touring site, ten minutes from Beaulieu. Great for wildlife spotting!

Bowhayes Farm Camping and Glamping, Ottery St Mary, DevonBowhayes Farm Camping and Glamping, Ottery St Mary, DevonPlaceholder image
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4.95 /5

12 reviews

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Almost wild camping and cosy glamping in a cider orchard with an onsite coffee shop. Just 15 minutes to Sidmouth!

Wildlands, Cretingham, Woodbridge, SuffolkWildlands, Cretingham, Woodbridge, SuffolkPlaceholder image
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Wildlands

Cretingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk

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4.61 /5

26 reviews

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Small wild camping set in a 126 acre eco habitat, 30 minutes to the coast. Fire pit and dogs welcome!

Chase Camping at Tackeroo Campsite, Rugeley, StaffordshireChase Camping at Tackeroo Campsite, Rugeley, StaffordshirePlaceholder image
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4.83 /5

13 reviews

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Almost wild campsite within the forest at Cannock Chase AONB. Great mountain bike trails and dog walks all around!

Wayfaring Farm Camping, Filching, Polegate, East SussexWayfaring Farm Camping, Filching, Polegate, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Wayfaring Farm Camping

Filching, Polegate, East Sussex

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4.81 /5

14 reviews

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Off-grid camping and glamping site in the South Downs National Park. Within 15 minutes of Eastbourne and the beach.

Tree Tops and Train Tracks, Nannerch, FlintshireTree Tops and Train Tracks, Nannerch, FlintshirePlaceholder image
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Tree Tops and Train Tracks

Nannerch, Flintshire

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4.97 /5

20 reviews

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Traditional camping and tree tents in an ancient woodland, nestled in the valley of the Clwydian Range.

2024 Overall runner up of Best Small Campsite
Cuckoo Fen Campsite, Over, CambridgeshireCuckoo Fen Campsite, Over, CambridgeshirePlaceholder image
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Cuckoo Fen Campsite

Over, Cambridgeshire

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4.91 /5

14 reviews

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Peaceful, eco campsite with fire pits to borrow. Five minutes to the River Great Ouse, 20 minutes from Cambridge.

Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site, Fotheringhay, NorthamptonshireFotheringhay Castle Farm Site, Fotheringhay, NorthamptonshirePlaceholder image
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Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site

Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire

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4.80 /5

42 reviews

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Almost wild, dog friendly camping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.

The Secret Campsite, Barcombe, Lewes, East SussexThe Secret Campsite, Barcombe, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image
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The Secret Campsite

Barcombe, Lewes, East Sussex

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4.92 /5

16 reviews

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Peaceful camping and glamping site, 15 minutes to the South Downs. Surrounded by wildlife with campfires allowed!

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Fire and Stars Woodland Camping, Newton Burgoland, LeicestershireFire and Stars Woodland Camping, Newton Burgoland, LeicestershirePlaceholder image
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Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire

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Woodland camping in Leicestershire with campfires and a pub a five minute walk away. Great for families and groups!

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FAQ

Almost wild campsites in Wales, Dartmoor and the Peak District are amongst the most popular.

There are dozens of great wild swimming camping sites across the UK, and you can find these here.

Although many sites don't allow fires, there are a good number of campfire campsites. Browse our selection here.

The UK includes 10 English national parks, three Welsh national parks and and two that are Scottish. Book one of our campsites in national parks here.

A limited number of UK campsites are completely off grid, and you can find these here. There are also plenty of eco campsites, browse these here.