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17/7/2010 at 10:01pm
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hi i have today been looking at places to camp for free i think known as wild camping, i found a couple of schluded places in a woods,and on a public park, both would involve in setting up in woods where we could not be seen does anyone know what rights i would have to this and if the police would move us on as family, i know the area and know it to be safe so this is not a concern, any help would be great,thanks


18/7/2010 at 12:14am
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not sure, try it and see...I don't think anything major would happen , the very worst would be to pack up a leave.....I know wild camping is allowed in Scotland just not sure about public parks....


18/7/2010 at 12:54am
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I doubt it. Not even in Scotland. Parks belong to the Council (Parks Department) and as such are Council Property.

However, if as you state, you cannot be seen by anybody, then who is going to report you to the authorities?

You do not state your location so no one here will be able to give you any ideas of where you would be better to try wildcamping.



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This post reminds me of the brochures you get on camping outfits - you know the ones - theres a photo of a tent on a gorgeous sunny day pitched right beside a lake with not another person in sight! These brochures definitely sell the items. However the reality is more often than not a damp field with more outfits on it than your average housing estate! I believe I did hear a discussion on the radio about wild camping and how it may become possible in England - but I wasn't listening closely enough to provide further information.


18/7/2010 at 2:16pm
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I used to work for a council parks department and camping was a definite NO NO

I would suggest you phone the relevant council they would most likely need you to prove HEALTH AND SAFETY regs were not being broken and possibly you would have to wear HIVIZ clothing



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Depends what you mean by public park. If you are talking the likes of Hyde Park I'd say no.

If you mean the likes of Exmoor National Park for example, You might get away with it.



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hi thanks for all the posts, i am in eastmidlands south derbyshire, j24 m1

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i found this, do you think i could use to carry on my stay for a night if the police did try to move me on, thought i might print it off and take it with me what do you think

http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1317



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Quote: Originally posted by millermicm on 18/7/2010

Depends what you mean by public park. If you are talking the likes of Hyde Park I'd say no.

If you mean the likes of Exmoor National Park for example, You might get away with it.



Post last edited on 18/07/2010 18:42:51
by public park i mean just a small local park about the size of 1 and half fotball pitches with some scattered woodlands,thanks


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No. Wild camping is allowed in Scotland, but not England. You might get away in remote areas not used for farming or field sports or target practice by the MOD. Not on park land.

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19/7/2010 at 8:14am
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Personally I woudnt risk it - a lot of public parks attract the unsavouries - especially at night!



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