Our thoughts on wild camping
As a community we actively encourage wild camping, and believe if done responsibly it will greatly enhance an individual's enjoyment and appreciation of the countryside.
We’re more likely to care about things we experience, and as such it is a huge benefit to the mental health and wellbeing of us all as well as furthering our efforts to bring people together in nature.
What SayYesMore expect:
Our group campouts will be led by Tribe leaders or an event leader who have enjoyed the appropriate training and are fully in keeping with our values.
Any Campsites will be on land with generally accepted public access (not farmland, private woodland or other 'enclosed' land) and we'll be far away from buildings, roads and busy footpaths.
We want to keep these events low key and unobtrusive. Tents will generally not be used, instead bivvy bags, tarps and hammocks are the preferred choices. A few people in bivvy bags draws a lot less attention than a row of tents!
LEAVE NO TRACE is a guiding principle for us so with that in mind: No fires or disposable BBQ'S, try to avoid single use plastics as much as possible, take home any rubbish you do create including food waste, fruit peel etc.
If there is any rubbish already at your chosen site please take that away too, let's take the high ground.
Our campouts are an opportunity to enjoy nature rather than an excuse for a party so please let's avoid excessive alcohol and noise, you will often be seen by dog walkers and other locals, we want to create a positive impression. A wave , a friendly smile and a cheery good morning can only help our cause and put their minds at rest, too.
We would hope that individuals wishing to solo camp will also adhere to this policy and enjoy their adventure in our countryside safely and responsibly.
Arrive late and leave early.
WILD CAMPING AND THE LAW.
In many places Wild camping in England and Wales is technically illegal** (Scotland has a right to camp outside of certain restrictions, check before you go).
Generally the offence committed by camping without permission would be trespass a civil offense and non arrestable however in the unlikely event of the landowner or one of his representatives asks you to move on, do it with good grace and without delay or you could find yourself guilty of Aggravated trespass which is a criminal offence and police could be called. ** Wild camping is legal in parts of Dartmoor.
In five years of wild camping we’ve followed our guidelines above without trouble. Nature is best enjoyed peacefully. We ask all YesTribers when wild camping to please follow these guidelines, although we can’t take responsibility when our tribe leaders are not leading.
Remember, be polite, be friendly keep smiling and enjoy the adventure.
