Top 10 wild camp sites in England and Wales


Small Water, Harter Fell	Away from the crowds but great starting point for High Street

Ruthwaite Lodge, Grisedale	Excellent site for an early start up Helvellyn or Fairfield

Glaslyn, Snowdon	camp late up early but great for an early ascent of Snowdon - do not drink the water!!!

Three Tarns	Great for Bowfell and Crinkle Crags but watch the water!

Angle Tarn	as for Three Tarns but more crowded

Esk Hause	Another camp late and up early site ideal for Scafells and Bowfell

Llyn Cau, Cadair Idris	Stunning location surrounded by mountains

Llyn Bochlwyd	Excellent site but pitch late and be up early

Llyn Glas, Snowdon	Little island in a lake below Clogwyn Y Person Arete

Great Moss, Upper Eskdale	perfect for Scafell Pike, Bowfell, Esk Hause