Camping - not on a campsite

[JCB123]

Me and a mate have decided to 'man-up' and bugger off somewhere to camp out, catch dinner, make a fire and generally do (non-gay) man stuff, using nothing more than a tent, a big knife and a copy of Ray Mears book.

Problem is, I don't know where to go.

Criteria - woods, river/lake with fish and somewhere to camp. Question is, where can you just camp?

Preferably Lakes or Cumbria area - if you've got any suggestions of places away from the beaten track, I'd appreciate it.....

Thanks!

[B17NNS]

You're off for a bum aren't you.

[JCB123]

B17NNS said:

You're off for a bum aren't you.

Jealous?

[Hedders]

JCB123 said:

Me and a mate have decided to 'man-up' and bugger off somewhere to camp out, catch dinner, make a fire and generally do (non-gay) man stuff, using nothing more than a tent, a big knife and a copy of Ray Mears book.

Preferably Lakes or Cumbria area - if you've got any suggestions of places away from the beaten track, I'd appreciate it.....

Thanks!

Might be an idea too wait for better weather. Being hungry is much better when it is sunny

[B17NNS]

JCB123 said:

Jealous?

Maybe

Never could resist a smooth talking kinda guy, who starts everyday as if it were on purpose.

Google is your friend

Edited by B17NNS on Thursday 21st January 22:13

[JQ]

Basically, my understanding is that it's illegal in England without the consent of the Landowner, which they're unlikely to give. However, if you go high enough and off the beaten track and leave no sign that you were ever there I don't think it's too frowned upon. You could try the Langdale Valley - drive from Ambleside to Chapel Style and then keep going. Park at the pay and display car park opposite the Sticklebarn Tavern (good pint of Theakstons), then get hiking. I probably wouldn't pitch my tent until dusk. Alternatively, camp in the field opposite The Sticklebarn Tavern and get hammered for a couple of nights, with some walking in between.

However, it is legal in Scotland. Have a look at http://www.mountaineering-scotland.org.uk/leaflets...

I've not camped in Scotland but I imagine most of the country meets your requirements.

[JCB123]

B17NNS said:

JCB123 said:

Jealous?

Maybe

Never could resist a smooth talking kinda guy, who starts everyday as if it were on purpose.

Google is your friend

Edited by B17NNS on Thursday 21st January 22:13

You're boring me now.

JQ said:

Basically, my understanding is that it's illegal in England without the consent of the Landowner, which they're unlikely to give. However, if you go high enough and off the beaten track and leave no sign that you were ever there I don't think it's too frowned upon. You could try the Langdale Valley - drive from Ambleside to Chapel Style and then keep going. Park at the pay and display car park opposite the Sticklebarn Tavern (good pint of Theakstons), then get hiking. I probably wouldn't pitch my tent until dusk. Alternatively, camp in the field opposite The Sticklebarn Tavern and get hammered for a couple of nights, with some walking in between.

However, it is legal in Scotland. Have a look at http://www.mountaineering-scotland.org.uk/leaflets...

I've not camped in Scotland but I imagine most of the country meets your requirements.

I've camped in that field below the farm before - think that may be a good idea.

[B17NNS]

JCB123 said:

You're boring me now.

Sorry chap

Sounds like a great little adventure. I'd agree with the wait until it gets a bit warmer comments though.

[Webber3]

B17NNS said:

You're off for a bum aren't you.

Brokeback Mountain comes to mind

Seriously though, when I was a lad we used to go camping in the woods with no tent, just sleeping bags and some survival equipment. We used to build our own shelter and dig a firepit. We were too young to care about the legal side of things. Camping on a campsite just doesn't compare.

Try doing a search for camping on common land - http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&...

Edited by Webber3 on Thursday 21st January 22:39

[B17NNS]

Webber3 said:

Camping on a campsite just doesn't compare.

he's right, on a camping site there will be probably be cabaret.

[JCB123]

Can I just set the record straight (and I use that term clearly!) - there will be no amount of bumming.

And I'm kind of worried about the amount of time you guys are spending, thinking about me being bummed - please address your issues.

[Shinobi]

B17NNS said:

You're off for a bum aren't you.

Reminds me of Gavin and Stacey, defo off to Bum.

[theboymoon]

Glen Etive. Classic rough camp.

http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glenetive/gl...

if you're a bit soft you could book the next night in the travel lodge in Fort Bill and go out on the lash.