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Camp Notes

The view from Priest's Hole at sunset. Photo by Aila Taylor.

Holed Up: Best Caves to Camp and Bivvy In

9 min read

Forget pitching tents – Britain's caves offer wild sleepers natural shelter with million-star views. From Lake District legends to Scottish howffs, discover underground bivvying's hidden gems.

The Ultimate Guide to Beach Camping in the UK

The Ultimate Guide to Beach Camping in the UK

7 min read

From Scotland's wild shores to coastal campsites across England, Wales and beyond, discover where to pitch your tent by the sea – plus essential tips for sandy success.

Trig pillar on Penygadair, the summit of Cadair Idris, Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales

All About Trig Pillars | Mapping Modern Britain

7 min read

Trig pillars are a welcome sight for many walkers summiting Britain’s hills and mountains. But what are they for, and why do they inspire such enduring fascination?

10 Best Outdoor Adventure Instagram Accounts

10 Best Outdoor Adventure Instagram Accounts 2025

4 min read

Ten adventurous Instagram accounts to follow for genuine outdoor inspiration, here to save you from hours of endless 'doom scrolling'.

Vlogger capturing a mountain panorama in Yosemite, California, USA.

Post with Purpose: Solutions to Social Media Overtourism

7 min read

Social media is reshaping adventure travel, and not always for the better. Here’s how to fill your feed without leaving real-world scars on some of nature’s most vulnerable beauty spots.

8 Outdoor Essentials for Adventurous Women | WildBounds

8 Outdoor Essentials for Adventurous Women

4 min read

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or an outdoors newbie, every girl needs reliable gear. Here's our round-up of great camping kit and versatile wardrobe essentials.

Inserting a NEMO Airpin – an evolution of the tried and tested needle stake design – into stony ground.

Holding Power | Ultimate Guide to Tent Pegs & Stakes

10 min read

Which tent pegs are best for backpacking and wild camping? We highlight top designs for varying ground types to ensure a secure pitch every time.

Freshly brewed coffee being poured from a moka pot into a camping mug beside a roaring campfire.

The Best Ways to Brew Coffee When Camping

8 min read

Life’s too short to drink bad coffee, even when you’re camping. To save you from sub-par brews, here’s how to make great-tasting coffee that’ll supercharge your mornings, wherever you wake up.

Bouldering essentials, in the gym and outdoors

Bouldering Essentials

5 min read

True, you don’t need much to go bouldering, which is why we love it. But this short round-up of essential kit, basic skills and other need-to-knows is the perfect place to start.

The Camp Blanket: A Short History

The Camp Blanket: A Short History

10 min read

Charting the history of the camp blanket, everyone's favourite bit of outdoor gear, from the iconic Pendleton trade blanket and the humble picnic blanket to the military 'Woobie' and beyond.

How to Catch a Cloud Inversion

How to Catch a Cloud Inversion

8 min read

One of the most mesmerising mountain marvels, cloud inversions make for incredible ‘once seen, never forgotten’ moments. Here’s how and where to find them, what to look for and when to go.

Conquer the Cold: A Guide to Winter Bivvying | Camp Notes | WildBounds UK

Conquer the Cold: A Winter Bivvying Guide

11 min read

When it comes to spending a night in the great outdoors, bivvying in winter is the ultimate challenge. Here’s how to conquer the cold and enjoy a memorable night in the elements.