{"id":14994,"date":"2022-03-22T12:50:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T11:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=71887"},"modified":"2022-03-22T16:26:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T15:26:14","slug":"britains-best-almost-wild-campsites","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/britains-best-almost-wild-campsites\/","title":{"rendered":"Britain\u2019s best almost wild campsites"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By James Warner Smith\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 22 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Somewhere between sleeping wild on a wind-blown hillside and camping amongst crowds on a busy campsite there\u2019s a happy medium, a place where you can pitch in a little privacy, light a campfire and enjoy the stars.<\/a><\/p>\n

As staycation demand grows, Almost Wild Camping<\/em> author James Warner Smith picks out his favourite back-to-basics campsites in Britain where you can find your own space this summer and get that little bit closer to nature.<\/p>\n

If you fancy an even wilder experience, take a look at our wild camping guide\u00a0<\/a>or round-up of best beach campsites<\/a> in the UK. Happy camping!<\/p>\n

Best wild campsites in the UK<\/h2>\n

Wytch Wood, Somerset<\/h3>\n
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Wytch Wood campsite in Somerset\/Credit: Cool Camping<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

There are just 15 pitches on this South Somerset<\/a> farm, some in an open meadow but many secreted away in private spots \u2013 beside a stream, amongst lofty beech trees or lost beneath a flood of wild garlic<\/a> and only available come summer. Campfires are allowed and each pitch comes with a good supply of logs and, though facilities are basic, there are ample composting loos dotted around and off-grid gas-powered showers.<\/p>\n

Footpaths on the farm are being developed for campers \u2013 climb the hill at the western end for superb views and sunsets. coolcamping.com\/campsites\/uk\/england\/south-west-england\/somerset\/ilminster\/10636-wytch-wood-camping<\/a><\/p>\n

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