Originally Posted by GJH

Not sure that's actually true. Strictly speaking I think you need the permission of the landowner - and all land in the UK is owned by someone, be that a real or a legal person (such as a public authority).

The term "wild camping" can be misleading as well. The only place in the UK where "wild camping" is actually allowed by law in some locations is Scotland and the definition of "wild camping" excludes use of vehicles in the majority of cases.

Often enough, "wild camping" may be tolerated but that does not mean it is allowed by law.

Jim's mention of irresponsible people is especially relevant. Sometimes even the act of staying in a van overnight has annoyed local residents to the extent that their lobbying results in total MH parking bans by the local authority concerned. This is particularly so where people camp overnight in defiance of local regulations.

If anyone wishes to "wild camp" then fine - but first make sure that doing so has no detrimental effect (or potential detrimental effect) on anyone.

Graham