Will wild camping be allowed after the 14th of April?

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Hi,
First post in a while, and like most of you, usually away in Europe somewhere. Travelling over there doesn’t seem to be as difficult as here somehow and I begrudge paying stupid prices just for a pitch
I just wanted peoples opinions on whether we are allowed to wildcamp in the U.K... or does it have to be a campsite?
I’m so ready to escape and want to do a little bit of both X :rolleyes:
 
The camping and caravanning club have some THS (Temporary holiday sites) planned to be operating around that time. Basic pitch with water and toilet dump, often around £10 -£12 a night... A good compromise maybe between wild and campsites.
I'm keeping a watch on the weather and then off I go. (y) (y)
Of course you need to be a member of the club.

Temporary Holiday Site​

WhereVictoria Park,
Southport,

OrganiserBCC - Ribblesdale Section

When14 April 2021 to 06 May 2021

Opening hours12:00 - 12:00

Cost£12
 
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Latest update (and hints are being dropped but none on hospitality) for Scotland tomorrow.
 
tonka said:
The camping and caravanning club have some THS (Temporary holiday sites) planned to be operating around that time. Basic pitch with water and toilet dump, often around £10 a night... A good compromise maybe between wild and campsites.
I'm keeping a watch on the weather and then off I go. (y) (y)
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That sounds like a plan... I have friends up and down the country so planning on staying on their drives or close to when I’m allowed.

I’d like to get to Scotland again as we used to go there in the summer before we got the van.... we once turned up to the bed and breakfast too late and slept ( not really ) on the side of the road on the Isle of Skye. :X3:
 
As no one is supposed to be traveling unless essential travel I would think you are asking for trouble if camped up somewhere. And as England Scotland and wales are all different dates for travel allowed with overnight stays, again it will be pot luck if you get away with it.
 
Mikey RV said:
As no one is supposed to be traveling unless essential travel I would think you are asking for trouble if camped up somewhere. And as England Scotland and wales are all different dates for travel allowed with overnight stays, again it will be pot luck if you get away with it.
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After the 14th of April?
 
:( I think that’s what I’m checking about.
I don’t want to break the rules - and won’t go until I’m sure we’re allowed.
I’ve been stopped by the police driving the van already.

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The second step from 12 April would see major parts of the economy permitted to reopen:
  • Non-essential retail opens, hairdressers and some public buildings like libraries
  • Outdoor settings like alcohol takeaways, beer gardens, zoos and theme parks
  • Indoor leisure like swimming pools and gyms
  • Self-contained holiday accommodation, such as self-catering lets and camp sites
 
hblewett said:
The second step from 12 April would see major parts of the economy permitted to reopen:
  • Non-essential retail opens, hairdressers and some public buildings like libraries
  • Outdoor settings like alcohol takeaways, beer gardens, zoos and theme parks
  • Indoor leisure like swimming pools and gyms
  • Self-contained holiday accommodation, such as self-catering lets and camp sites
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The OP asked about wild camping.
 
acropolis22 said:
The OP asked about wild camping.
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  • Self-contained holiday accommodation, such as self-catering lets and camp sites
It doesn't, of course, mention wildcamping, but nothing ever does. I don't see the situation is any different to normal. Some say it's not legal/shouldn't be done ever, so take your pick as always. I'll be wildcamping if it suits me, but I am certainly not saying or suggesting to anyone that it's 'allowed'.
 

Staying away from home overnight​

You cannot leave your home or the place where you are living for holidays or overnight stays unless you have a reasonable excuse for doing so. This means that holidays in the UK and abroad are not allowed.

www.gov.uk

Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19

Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

Then from 12th April residents in England data permitting:

Domestic overnight stays and self-catering UK holidays will be allowed.

Pete

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acropolis22 said:
The OP asked about wild camping.
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Id imagine wild camping in a self contianed motorhome is more safe that going to a site. Esp if your a miserable bugger like me and can go away and not speak to anyone for yonks.

Ill be doing it anyway, midnght 12th April and Im off unless I see elsewhere its breaking the rules
 
Tykatem said:

Staying away from home overnight​

You cannot leave your home or the place where you are living for holidays or overnight stays unless you have a reasonable excuse for doing so. This means that holidays in the UK and abroad are not allowed.

www.gov.uk

Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19

Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

Then from 12th April residents in England data permitting:

Domestic overnight stays and self-catering UK holidays will be allowed.

Pete
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Well, it's all as vague as ever, and can be interpreted in different ways. Your link however describes changes from 8th March. My link seems to show that non-essential travel is allowed from 29th March. Take your pick.
 
Tykatem said:

Staying away from home overnight​

You cannot leave your home or the place where you are living for holidays or overnight stays unless you have a reasonable excuse for doing so. This means that holidays in the UK and abroad are not allowed.

www.gov.uk

Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19

Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

Then from 12th April residents in England data permitting:

Domestic overnight stays and self-catering UK holidays will be allowed.

Pete
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The “ stay at-home “ order is lifted on 29th March
 
Tombola said:
Id imagine wild camping in a self contianed motorhome is more safe that going to a site. Esp if your a miserable bugger like me and can go away and not speak to anyone for yonks.

Ill be doing it anyway, midnght 12th April and Im off unless I see elsewhere its breaking the rules
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I totally agree. I'm not a grumpy old git (still working on it) but we love nothing more than finding an isolated spot away from everyone and letting the madness of the world carry on without us. And as it seems to be getting madder by the day, the sooner we can go off-grid the better.

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You are correct, but URGING the majority of the populous has a track record of as succesful as blowing out a candle whilst wishing 😄

purely pointing out that leaving home will no longer be illegal

Also, cant find where it says you cant overnight away from home between 29/3 and 11/4
I know campsites,B&Bs, etc cant open, but what about your own holiday home?
 
Cheshirecat57 said:
You are correct, but URGING the majority of the populous has a track record of as succesful as blowing out a candle whilst wishing 😄

purely pointing out that leaving home will no longer be illegal

Also, cant find where it says you cant overnight away from home between 29/3 and 11/4
I know campsites,B&Bs, etc cant open, but what about your own holiday home?
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I think someone here posted a link a couple weeks ago that meant "awy from home" but not stopping out. SO days out basically ???? confused, you should be.

Ill give boris a bell in the morning and ask him
 
acropolis22 said:
I think non-essential travel is allowed from March 29th. That would make it OK, wouldn't it?

See https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...ng-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021-summary
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Yes, you may travel for reasons that were previously not permitted. This does not include overnight stays.
acropolis22 said:
The OP asked about wild camping.
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Covered by the no overnight stays requirement.

acropolis22 said:
Well, it's all as vague as ever, and can be interpreted in different ways. Your link however describes changes from 8th March. My link seems to show that non-essential travel is allowed from 29th March. Take your pick.
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As above. You don’t seriously expect ‘wild camping’ to be mentioned explicitly; do you? 🤣

Ian
 
Tykatem said:
Agreed, but the government will urge people to stay local as much as possible and you still cannot stayaway from home till 12th Apr.

Pete
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But as pointed out, it doesn't cover staying in a motorhome. So you can argue either way.
 
From the Gov's own site.

Changes on 29 March​

Social contact​

The evidence shows that it is safer for people to meet outdoors rather than indoors. And this is why from 29 March, when most schools start to break up for the Easter holidays, outdoor gatherings (including in private gardens) of either 6 people (the Rule of 6) or 2 households will also be allowed, making it easier for friends and families to meet outside.

Business and activities​

Outdoor sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts, and open-air swimming pools, will also be allowed to reopen, and people will be able to take part in formally organised outdoor sports.

Travel​

The ‘stay at home’ rule will end on 29 March but many restrictions will remain in place. People should continue to work from home where they can and minimise the number of journeys they make where possible, avoiding travel at the busiest times and routes. Travel abroad will continue to be prohibited, other than for a small number of permitted reasons. Holidays abroad will not be allowed, given it will remain important to manage the risk of imported variants and protect the vaccination programme. The government has launched a new taskforce to review global travel which will report on 12 April.

From where I'm sitting, you are not restricted to stay at home. Alright, you might not be able to visit someone elses house but that isn't the question.

Sorry. I should make it clear. The above applies to England (Including Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly)

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Otter Spotter said:
England and Wales probably touch and go, Scotland not till We Willie Sturgeon gets her head out of her backside 🥴
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Nicola Sturgeon is the First Minister of Scotland and 'having her head up her backside' [which is as wrong as it is facetious], has resulted in an infection rate per million that is only 57.91% that of England; and a death rate per million that is 70.08% that of England.

Caution has served Scotland well.

Steve
 
marchie said:
Nicola Sturgeon is the First Minister of Scotland and 'having her head up her backside' [which is as wrong as it is facetious], has resulted in an infection rate per million that is only 57.91% that of England; and a death rate per million that is 70.08% that of England.

Caution has served Scotland well.

Steve
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shes been too busy Keeping Alex Occupied :roflmto:

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