In the week that sees the Dartmoor wild camping case return to the Court of Appeal, the BMC clearly sets out its position on wild camping. Read more »
The BMC supports Dartmoor National Park Authority in its appeal against a ban on wild camping and is encouraging people to donate to a crowd funding campaign to offset the legal costs. Read more »
Dartmoor National Park Authority met today (27 January) to agreed key decisions on backpack camping. Read more »
BMC Access & Conservation Officer, Cath Flitcroft, reports on the latest news on the banning of wild camping on Dartmoor. Read more »
Today, the High Court ruled that wild camping on Dartmoor (the only place where it is legal in England and Wales) could only happen with explicit consent from the landowner. Read more »
A legal case questioning the basis of Dartmoor National Park Authority’s bylaws, which allow for responsible wild camping opens today in the high court and could determine the future enjoyment of wild camping in the Dartmoor National Park. Read more »
Anyone who has visited Dartmoor knows it’s a place with wild character, spectacular landscapes, sometimes savage weather and long history that sets it apart from other parts of the UK. A public consultation is currently in progress around proposed changes to Dartmoor’s Byelaws which aim to protect the special qualities of the National Park. The BMC has responded to this consultation but why is it needed, what could change and what have we said? Read on to find out more… Read more »
As Britain escapes lockdown, home-grown adventure is set to explode this summer. But what special skills do you need to know if you’re heading up into the wilds of our hills and mountains? To help everyone Respect The Wild, we've launched a new series of advice codes and films that reveal the secrets for sustainable and successful wilderness trips. Read more »
There are concerns that government are considering moves to turn trespass from a civil offence to a criminal one. In a public consultation that is currently out for comment, it has been suggested that police powers could be strengthened to force people to move on from unauthorised encampments. The BMC is concerned however, that there could be unintentional consequences of the proposals around issues such as wild camping. Read more »
The BMC is aware of the Government consultation on “Strengthening police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments” and will be submitting a formal response in due course. The deadline for submissions is 5 March 2020. Read more »
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