FARMERS and landowners are being asked to offer parts of their land in a bid to encourage wild camping experiences. 

CampWild is offering an opportunity to transform under-utilised corners of estates or holdings in return for a source of income, as well as promoting sustainable access to the outdoors. 

Founded by Tom Backhouse, CampWild is a project that enables wild camping experiences and gives members the chance to discover, enjoy and protect remote spots accross the UK. 

Tom said: "We are on the hunt to unlock a network of Wild Spaces that people can responsibly access for wilder camping experiences.

"We are already working with a brilliant and diverse group of hosts and are now looking to take the next step to scale this network into all corners of the UK.

"We are building a community and the tools needed to scale our network of Wild Spaces responsibly, safely, and sustainably. Our CampWild Code guides behaviour and puts landowners in control of how, when, and who is able to access the space.

"Our bespoke and secure booking platform ensures that only CampWild members can access the space and are fully accountable for ensuring no trace is left following their visit.

“From smallholdings to large-scale estates, if you own, manage, or live on land, or if you know someone who might be interested in diversifying and joining our exciting project as a host, now is the time to get involved with CampWild and open up your land to a world of possibilities.”

As a Wild Spaces host, farmers and landowners would benefit from: 

  • Earning income: There is no need for additional facilities or planning, only permission is needed and landowners will have full control over availability, terms and pricing. 
  • Sustainable access: CampWild is keen to forge connections and create feedback between landowners, campers and nature enthusiasts. 

CampWild is working with landowners to unlock spaces ranging from plantations to regenerative farms with rotating pasture, from untouched pockets of land near urban centres to remote meadows, woodland or coastal locations.

For more information or to become a part of the CampWild community, visit https://www.campwild.uk/become-a-wild-space-host.