Wild camp
What is it? Camp
overnight in the depths of the wood, sleeping in our traditionally-built
wooden shelter and / or your own tent(s).
Who is it for? The shelter isn’t very big! It will sleep 5 at a
pinch. It is possible to bring up to three small tents. Maximum number of
people is 10. You will be camping without a member of Wilderness Wood
staff, so you need to be self-sufficient. You will have a 20 minute walk
from the car park and toilets. The site is not accessible to your
vehicle.
What Wilderness Wood provides The 10ft x 8ft shelter to sleep in.
An outdoor picnic bench and other seats. An outdoor fireplace for
cooking, which has rails for billy-cans etc. 25 litres of drinking
water. A map. Stream water available for washing or fire extinguishing. A member of staff to
transport your gear to and from the site, if required. For a cheaper
alternative, you can take your gear down in wheelbarrows, and we will
collect you in the morning (uphill!) Alternatively, wheelbarrow
your gear both ways. We shall not be able to return your £50
deposit until we can inspect the site.
What to bring Sleeping bags, roll mats, food, cooking equipment,
warm clothes, waterproofs, torches, mobile phone, toilet paper and so
on. You can buy firewood and / or charcoal from us if you do not want to collect firewood.
Whatever else you want to carry!
When? Negotiable, but preferably starting between 5.30pm and
6.30pm and finishing between 8.30am and 10am. You must keep
to your booked times, otherwise your Land Rover transport into the
wood will not be available. Admission to the rest of the wood is
included in the price for half a day either side of the camp-out.
How much? Normal admission charge plus £44 if transported both
ways, £33 if collected only or £22 if no transport (wheelbarrows only). Plus a £50 returnable deposit
against misuse or damage.
How to book Call us first on 01825 830509 to check your chosen date is free. Then fill in the booking form (click here) and return it to us, within 10 days of phoning, with your £10 deposit. This deposit is only refundable in case of cancellation due to very bad weather.