Can you camp in a farmers field in Scotland?

Scotland's access legislation means that everyone can go camping wherever access rights apply, as long as it's done responsibly. There are a few reasonable exceptions to where you can camp - you should avoid camping in enclosed fields of crops or farm animals, or near buildings.



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We encourage responsible wild camping. Please minimise any impact on your surroundings and take all of your litter home. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code has more information and guidance about how to wild camp responsibly. Camping is welcome throughout the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.

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Scottish access rights include access to farmers' fields, provided you are responsible. Use our Scottish walking guide to learn about your rights as a walker north of the border. For more detail information on responsible access on farmland, see the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

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Legally, you can camp by the side of the road in Scotland as long as you do so responsibly and you find a suitable location. Ensure that you're not in a passing place, parked dangerously, or blocking access. The Outdoor Access Code does stipulate you should camp away from roads, yet campervans do it all the time.

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Wild camping in Scotland By the letter of the law staying in a roof tent isn't covered by the Scottish Access Rights. Public or private land owners can restrict or regulate parking on their land, you must comply with this. However, there are still plenty of places where you can 'wild camp' or camp for free.

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Wild camping is prohibited in Germany. If you simply pitch your tent in a German forest, you risk receiving a fine of up to 500 euros or even more if you do so with a camper van. It is even possible to camp here: Ferropolis is an open-air museum near Dessau.

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Thanks to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 it is perfectly legal to wild camp in Scotland. Apart from a few exceptions (read on to find out more), you can pitch your tent pretty much anywhere you like as long as the land is unenclosed.

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