Can you wild camp in the Lomond Hills?

Wild Camping You can camp in this way wherever access rights apply but help to avoid causing problems for local people and land managers by not camping in enclosed fields of crops or farm animals and by keeping well away from buildings, roads, or historic structures.



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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 on the beach is allowed in Scotland, but there are things to be mindful of. Ensure that you, your tent, and all your stuff is above the tideline when bunking down for the night.

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The freedom of a rooftop tent is liberating. You can camp anywhere you can get your car, be it a campsite or alone in nature. It is not always certain where you will be spending the night on an adventurous road trip. Will you head for a campsite, or would you rather camp wild?

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Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is a stunning place to camp or stay with a motorhome or campervan. Whether it's in a campsite along an idyllic lochshore or river, or for those who prefer the solitude of 'wild camping' away from the hustle and bustle, there is something for everyone.

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In Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, wild camping is restricted in certain places for part of the year. From 1 March to 30 September, in popular lochshore areas you require a permit and may only pitch your tent in designated camping permit areas. This is to protect the environment in the most popular places.

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Wild camping laws vary, however wild camping without the landowner's permission is illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many landowners will be happy to allow campers, as long you respect the land. Simply ask them beforehand. Over in Scotland, wild camping is permitted anywhere thanks to right-to-roam laws.

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Scottish access rights AKA the right to roam, is for people on foot with tents, it does not cover motor vehicles. They're covered under the The Road Traffic Act 1988 which states that you can't park your vehicle overnight without landowners permission either verbal or by signage.

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It is legal in Scotland and some parts of Dartmoor. However, if you are respectful and use common sense, then it is generally tolerated at other places as well. A car camping awning or rooftop tent will get you a lot of unwanted attention, so I would stay away from these unless you are in a very remote area.

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