{"id":637,"date":"2023-03-22T13:23:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/?p=637"},"modified":"2023-03-28T11:30:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T10:30:21","slug":"the-5-best-places-to-wild-camp-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/the-5-best-places-to-wild-camp-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>The 5 best places to wild camp in Europe<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring landscapes without barriers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/169mainimagecolin-moldenhauer-RMhgATUx0Cc-unsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The public\u2019s right to roam, the freedom to explore natural landscapes on foot, seems to be a topic on many adventurers&#8217; lips. After a controversial High Court decision ruled that landowner\u2019s permission is now needed to wild camp on the Dartmoor Commons, the last remaining area in England and Wales where it was legal to wild camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With many national parks such as Dartmoor having to settle for a permissive system of wild camping (where the landowner\u2019s permission is needed before settling), let\u2019s roam around Europe and find some of the best places where you <em>can<\/em> wild camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/norway-resizedjohn-o-nolan-6f_ANCcbj3o-unsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well-maintained hiking trails, beautiful coastal lines and unbelievable mountain views \u2013 it\u2019s simply impossible not to include Norway on our list. Perhaps the country\u2019s greatest asset is its accessibility to all forms of nature from major cities \u2013 you could book a holiday to the town of Bergen and still enjoy a few days away in the mountains camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Switzerland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/switzerlandjoeljasminforestbirdswitzerlandunsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit:Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no surprise that Switzerland has made it here. Best known for its magnificent mountains and landscapes, it\u2019s the perfect attraction for skiers and winter retreaters. Despite wild camping being prohibited in national parks, hunting grounds, various natural reserves, and wild rest zones, the notion of camping freely is widely accepted in Switzerland, and the country remains a very popular destination even for summer holiday-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sweden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/swedenunsplash-sweden-oscar-nilsson-FW0WgMjWphI-unsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can only pitch in a certain area for a maximum of two days, Sweden offers some of the best areas for wild camping in the world. <em>Allemansr\u00e4tten<\/em>,<em> <\/em>the people\u2019s right to roam, is so important to Swedes that it\u2019s written in their constitution \u2013 one of only four of the grand laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understandably, wild camping in a foreign country may be overwhelming. But once you\u2019ve spent the night under the Northern Lights, a warm summer\u2019s day walking along the Baltic coast, or a weekend hiking up S\u00f6rmland mountain, this Scandinavian oasis will leave you with a lifelong impression of solitude and euphoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Scotland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445.jpeg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445-770x433.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445-293x165.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445.jpeg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445-770x433.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-anna-urlapova-scotland-photo-2975445-293x165.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Land Reform Act 2003, wild camping in Scotland is permitted almost anywhere with very few restrictions. For this reason, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2022\/06\/25\/france-has-the-best-wild-camping-spots-in-europe-here-are-5-more-stunning-spots-to-learn-t\">Euronews Travel<\/a> names Scotland as one of the best places in Europe to wild camp. Immersing yourself in the rugged beauty of barren desolation is why a trip to the Ardnish Peninsula is a must, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbull.com\/gb-en\/best-wild-camping-spots-scotland\">an article <\/a>written by Jim Butler of RedBull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDramatic landscapes combine rough mountains and desolate glens with shimmering beaches and beautiful bays,\u201d Butler writes. \u201cThis is wild camping at its most adventurous.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/finlandstian-vesterinenunsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Finnish culture, wild camping is known as <em>Jokamiehenoikeudet<\/em>, which means \u201ceveryman\u2019s right\u201d and the Finns embrace their natural landscapes with ease and tranquillity. Known as the land of a thousand lakes (it\u2019s actually nearer 2,000), Finland offers high-end camping, or glamping as it\u2019s best known. Plus, since there are thought to be more saunas than cars in Finland (yes, really), the majority of sites will likely have access to these steaming hot rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, if you\u2019d rather rustle up your tent and take to the wilderness, you are completely free to do so. It\u2019s also legal to fish and pick berries, wildflowers and wild mushrooms for your consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read the full article \u2013 including recommendations on where you should camp in these countries \u2013 in the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/spring-issue-2023\/\"><strong>latest issue<\/strong><\/a><strong> of GORP<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know Swedes have a word for &#8216;right to roam&#8217;? GORP roams around Europe to find some of the best places to wild camp<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":915,"featured_media":644,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[99,94,96,95,100,101,98,25],"class_list":["post-637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-europe","tag-finland","tag-norway","tag-scandinavia","tag-scotland","tag-sweden","tag-switzerland","tag-wild-camping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/915"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=637"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":760,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637\/revisions\/760"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}