Wild camping

Fancy getting off the beaten track? One of the joys of wild camping is the chance to sleep under the stars in beautiful rural locations. Our essential beginner's guide shares expert tips on how to camp safely, kit to take and how to wild camp legally in Britain.

A 12.5-mile walk from Blair Atholl into the Cairngorms National Park, passing Loch Moraig and Carn Liath before returning through gorgeous Glen Tilt.

An unprecedented rise in discarded equipment and litter being left behind by fly-campers is diverting attention away from vital conservation work, say National Trust rangers

It’s the new way to explore the land – roaming the hills on a mountain bike, with all your camping gear attached. Our bikepacking guide explains how to have an adventure on two wheels, with tips on how to get started, the best gear to take and the best routes for off-road cycling.

Enjoy the freedom of the wild with our pick of the best wild camping locations in the UK.

Pack up and drift away for days of freedom and nights under the stars with our guide on how to go wild camping by canoe in the UK, including the skills needed and best places to camp.

The simplicity of camping out under the stars with nothing but the natural world around you will encourage you to be more present – one of many ways to improve physical and mental wellbeing

Our Digital Editor, Carys Matthews, learns bushcraft skills around a campfire s she joins a women's retreat in Scotland, and finds sleeping in a forest provides a remedy to modern life...

There is no such thing as a definitive list of must have kit for bikepacking adventures. Time of year, location and your comfort threshold will all dictate what you need to pack for each trip. Here cycling expert Matt Orton explains the basic gear you'll need to take bikepacking.

Heading off for a backpacking trip and paranoid you'll forget something crucial? Here’s your easy one-stop list of the gear your need to stay comfortable and safe in all eventualities