Can I camp in the Forest of Dean?

Can I camp in the Forest of Dean?

Sleeping with the great outdoors on your doorstep (or rather just outside your tent) is what camping is all about and here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley you’ll find nature all around you with a wide range of campsites in beautiful rural locations.

Is wild camping legal UK?

Wild camping Wales and England In Wales and England, almost all land is owned by someone and there is no law providing people access to someone else’s land, which makes wild camping generally illegal. The best option is therefore camp at one of the thousands of campsites that exist across England and Wales.

Who owns the Forest of Dean?

By about 1800, these settlements were well established at Berry Hill and Parkend. Although no longer a royal forest, the Dean is still largely in public ownership and is managed by Forestry England.

Is Bracelands campsite open?

Located on the edge of the Forest of Dean, Bracelands is open all year, allowing you to pitch your tent in nature’s best surroundings whenever you like.

What is the punishment for wild camping UK?

“This is a crime that holds a maximum penalty of three months imprisonment, or a fine of £2,500, or both. “First-time offenders would likely get a fine of between £200-£300.” Contrastingly, however, this law does not apply to those visiting Scotland.

Is free camping legal in the UK?

Is it legal to go wild camping in the UK? Generally, wild camping without the landowner’s permission is illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. But wild camping in Scotland isn’t prohibited, so that means you can technically pitch up wherever you like – including in the country’s incredible National Parks.

Are there bears in Forest of Dean?

In the 1800s, two Russian bears were brought to the Forest of Dean by some Frenchmen. While en route to Ruardean, an angry mob started to chase them and launched a deadly attack on the bears and beat up the owners.