Introduction to Wild Camping –

🌌 Introduction to Wild Camping – Learn the Skills to Camp Beyond the beaten track

✨ Step off the beaten track and discover the freedom of wild camping. Learn the skills to set up camp in remote mountain landscapes, cook under the stars, and wake to a sunrise few ever experience — all with the safety and guidance of an expert leader.

📊 Key Details & Challenge Overview

• Duration: ~ 12+ hours (day walk + wild camp skills)

• Group Size: 2-6 people (small & personal)

• Price: £75 per person

• Requirement: Some hiking experience & comfort carrying a larger pack

• Location: Eryri, North Wales or the Lake Dsitrict. (Other Areas on request)

🏕️ What You’ll Learn & Experience

• How to choose and prepare wild camp sites: location, ground, shelter from wind

• Camp-craft: setting up shelter, cooking outdoors, water sourcing & purification

• Wild hygiene: leave-no-trace practices, composting / pack-out waste, respectful toileting in nature

• How to plan for changing weather and manage gear under challenging conditions

• Experience of fullness: time under stars, remoteness, waking to sunrise after a mountain walk

👣 Who This Day Is For

Ideal for those who:

• Already comfortable walking in mountain terrain and carrying packs

• Want to deepen outdoor skills and be more self-reliant

• Are drawn to solitude, nature, and immersive experiences off the beaten track

Not ideal for total beginners or those wanting a fully equipped camping trip (we do not provide tents or big gear, you’ll bring or rent your own as per kit list).

🛡️ Why Choose Yonder Adventure

• Qualified Mountain Leaders, first-aid certified, with strong local knowledge around Eryri

• Committed to safety: we monitor weather, adapt route and skills practice accordingly

• Emphasis on environmental responsibility: leave-no-trace, low impact practices

• Small group sizes ensure you get attention, support, and confidence building

• Rich experiences: folklore, geology, starry skies, remote camp skills

🕒 Sample Itinerary

1. Meet & Walk In: Afternoon walk to remote location after other hikers depart

2. Site Setup & Skills Workshop: Afternoon shelter pitching, cooking outdoors, water, hygiene

3. Evening Under the Stars: Camp setup, optional twilight views or sunset walk

4. Night Skills & Safety Briefing: Weather planning, navigation, sleep considerations

5. Dawn & Walk Out: Pack up, leave no trace, return via scenic route

(Exact timings vary based on location, daylight, group pace, safety conditions.)

🎒 What’s Included & What You Need to Bring

Included:

• Expert guide & instruction

• Safety briefing / camp skill teaching

• Support & coaching throughout

Bring:

• Your own tent, sleeping bag & mat (or rent / borrow)

• Waterproof clothing & warm layers

• Headlamp, spare batteries

• Cooking gear if preferred (stove, pot) or use communal kit if arranged

• Food, snacks, water (2-3L)

• Personal hygiene items, toiletries, waste bag

❓ FAQs

Is wild camping legal / safe here?
Wild camping in many UK mountain areas is culturally accepted but regulated — your guide will ensure we follow best practice and respect land.

What if it rains or high wind arrives?
We have flexible plans; will choose shelter locations that are safer; in extreme conditions, some activities may be altered for safety.

Do I need to have camping gear already?
You’ll need your own basic kit (tent or shelter, sleeping bag etc.). We send out a detailed kit list. If you lack something, we can advise where to rent or purchase.

Is there an overnight stay or just day-skills?
This is a skills-day + overnight, you’ll learn wild camping, but not necessarily spend full night out if the weather is not suitable. (often when wild camping it is important to know when to bail).

Are there set dates or private group options?
Yes — there are scheduled dates and private / custom days (corporate / family). Contact us for your availability.

📅 Book Your Introduction to Wild Camping

Reconnect with nature, learn life outdoors, and experience the mountains under a starry sky. Slots are limited for intimacy and safety.