I've had a search on here and checked on the FC website and there's nothing to say wild camping/bivi/hammocking isn't allowed but nothing to say it is either. Before I contact them does anyone know?
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rancid badger
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It certainly isn't allowed in Kielder District, no idea about down south.
I was a guest at a national F.C. Recreation conference held up here last summer and there was one F.C. Ranger, I think, from Dorset-who seemed to have an arrangement with some sort of group allowing them access.
Basically, ask, I would suggest seeking out either the Chief Recreation Ranger or their boss; the Recreation Manager.
R.B.
They tend to allow only organised groups like scouts.
I have personally approached my local manager. He said that he couldn't give me official permission on behalf of the FC but he said that if I inadvertantly stayed a bit later than I should he wouldn't mind
He also said to quote his name if anybody challenged me.
A personal apporach is the best as rancifd badger suggests.
Pablo.
I have personally approached my local manager. He said that he couldn't give me official permission on behalf of the FC but he said that if I inadvertantly stayed a bit later than I should he wouldn't mind
He also said to quote his name if anybody challenged me.A personal apporach is the best as rancifd badger suggests.
Pablo.
I approached the local ranger and had a word. I was given permission on condition that I left no trace, and wasn't obvious about it.
Walk more than a hundred yards away from the track and nobody notices you are there as long as you don't have a bloody great big fire going next to a yellow tent*.
*This post might not reflect the opinions of BCUK and may actually be against the law, people might complain and kittens might die, but at least by the time anyone notices it will be morning and you will be on your way somewhere else
*This post might not reflect the opinions of BCUK and may actually be against the law, people might complain and kittens might die, but at least by the time anyone notices it will be morning and you will be on your way somewhere else
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