Help, recommend hammock spots Derbyshire or Cheshire

[silverpac64]

Is there anywhere in Derbyshire OR Cheshire where you can go hammock camping legally , or is there anyone who has some woodland where I could try ? Ive got all the kit but have only used it in the back garden as I dont know of anywhere to go . Any help or advice welcome . All the best . Ps I am 58 years old and never leave a mess .

 

[ghostc]

you say Cheshire, you are close to north wales, so try round there

 

[Erbswurst]

In your position I would search in the hiking maps for springs. They are usually located in forests and there shouldn't be contamiated with anything. The water should be safe to drink.

The stream should cross not too far away a meadow that is a bit higher located than the surrounding terrain. Like this it stays rather dry and there will develop no pool of cold air. At this point you can take water out of the stream for washing up your dishes.

Optimal is a little lake not far away for swimming of course.

The spots that look like this you visit for a day hike, look at the surrounding area and if there is a thick hedge approximately 100 metres away from the forest for wind protection of your camp. The 100 metres distance you need to avoid risks of forest fires.
It's worth to look in the laws about that if you have a different distance that's important for you.

Take photos of the spot if you like it, ask in the next village who owns it and simply ask the owner for permission to camp there.

After a few trials you will surely have success somewhere. It's worth the effort only for optimal wild camping spots.

In Germany we have no problem to find like this permission for a 80 persons boy scout camp with 11 camp fires.

I can't imagine that it is much different in Britain. And if you offer the farmer a bit help to work in the forest and hedge they surely aren't all strictly against it.

 

[draybo]

Is there anywhere in Derbyshire OR Cheshire where you can go hammock camping legally , or is there anyone who has some woodland where I could try ? Ive got all the kit but have only used it in the back garden as I dont know of anywhere to go . Any help or advice welcome . All the best . Ps I am 58 years old and never leave a mess .

Try places like beehive woodland camp mate

 

[Labrador]

You could try Shining Cliff woods at Alderwasley. It used to be owned by the Grith Pioneers & you could get permission to wild camp. Not too sure atm but might be worth a bit of research.
Might be worth starting here....

Shining Cliff Centre C.I.C – The Hostel & Events in the Woods

shiningcliffhostel.co.uk

 

[draybo]

Not what you asked but there are some areas in Nottinghamshire that do not fulfil the whole of your criteria if you get what I mean

 

[nigelp]

I can't imagine that it is much different in Britain. And if you offer the farmer a bit help to work in the forest and hedge they surely aren't all strictly against it.

It is totally different.

 

[draybo]

In the UK land is status and we all like to have status in the UK and we do not like to share. A real shame really.

 

[Erbswurst]

I understand.

 

[crlthrn]

Is there anywhere in Derbyshire OR Cheshire where you can go hammock camping legally , or is there anyone who has some woodland where I could try ? Ive got all the kit but have only used it in the back garden as I dont know of anywhere to go . Any help or advice welcome . All the best . Ps I am 58 years old and never leave a mess .

I know I'm late to the party, but I've hammocked successfully at Graig Wen campsite, near Barmouth. They're not actually a hammocking site but theres a slope below the lower field where you'll find the requisite trees and a flat area to stack your kit. And the slope 'pitch' is pretty secluded. Remind them that they had an Irish guy, up from London, who hung there a couple of times. If you don't drive, the local railway station is only about 40 minutes' trudge along the very scenic river!

 

[demented dale]

Near nine ladies stone circle, Stanton in the peak. Its near bakewell. Not sure what legal even means these days. I can say for certain that no one will bother you. Allways people camping at the circle and wow! what a spot x

 

[demented dale]

I know I'm late to the party, but I've hammocked successfully at Graig Wen campsite, near Barmouth. They're not actually a hammocking site but theres a slope below the lower field where you'll find the requisite trees and a flat area to stack your kit. And the slope 'pitch' is pretty secluded. Remind them that they had an Irish guy, up from London, who hung there a couple of times. If you don't drive, the local railway station is only about 40 minutes' trudge along the very scenic river!

Near nine ladies stone circle, Stanton in the peak. Its near bakewell. Not sure what legal even means these days. I can say for certain that no one will bother you. Allways people camping at the circle and wow! what a spot x