Lake District Wild Camps
Guided overnight mountain journeys in the Lake District for walkers who want to experience wild camping, remote camps and classic Lakeland terrain with supportive small-group leadership.
Start hereStart with Borrowdale or the quieter Northern Fells
For a first Lake District wild camp, the best experience is often not the highest or busiest summit. Our focus is on good mountain journeys, suitable camp areas, manageable pacing and a proper overnight feel.
Borrowdale gives a brilliant first wild camp with classic views towards Scafell and Great Gable. The Back of Beyond is the quieter, more spacious option. The Helvellyn Area gives a bigger and more demanding mountain feel.
Wild camping without the guesswork
These are short overnight mountain journeys, not summit-bagging races. We choose routes and camp areas for atmosphere, safety, scenery and the quality of the experience — giving you a supported introduction to wild camping in real Lake District mountain terrain.
Mountain journeys
Walk through classic Lakeland terrain, carry overnight kit and experience the fells beyond the normal day-walking rhythm.
Better camp choices
We avoid forcing camps onto busy, rocky or unsuitable summit areas. The aim is a quality overnight experience, not a tick-box objective.
Small-group leadership
Calm pacing, sensible route decisions and experienced mountain leadership throughout the trip.
Choose your Lake District wild camp
Each trip has a different feel. Borrowdale gives classic Lakeland scenery and views towards Scafell and Great Gable, The Back of Beyond gives quieter Northern Fells atmosphere, and the Helvellyn Area offers a more demanding mountain journey. Exact routes and camp locations may vary with weather, ground conditions and the group.
Best scenic first wild camp
1-night wild camp • classic viewsBorrowdale Wild Camp
A superb first overnight mountain journey through the Borrowdale fells, with views towards Scafell, Great Gable and the surrounding high mountains. Big scenery, good camp choices and a more relaxed introduction than aiming for the busy Scafell Pike corridor.
View adventure →Best quiet first wild camp
1-night wild camp • quieter fellsThe Back of Beyond
A quieter Northern Fells journey with more space, less footfall and a stronger sense of remoteness. A good fit if you want your first wild camp to feel calm, achievable and genuinely away from it all.
View adventure →Helvellyn Area Wild Camp
A classic Lakeland mountain journey in the Helvellyn area, shaped around conditions and the group rather than forcing a fixed summit-and-tarn plan. Expect bigger mountain atmosphere and a more demanding feel.
View adventure →A proper night in the mountains
The reward is the slower rhythm: evening light, a simple camp, changing weather, quiet views and waking up already in the hills. These trips are designed to give you that experience with guidance and structure.
Flexible routes, better decisions
We do not promise one fixed pitch or force a route when conditions say otherwise. Your guide will choose the best plan for the weather, the group and the mountain environment on the day.
Who these trips suit
- ✓Walkers ready to try their first guided wild camp
- ✓People who want more than a standard day hike
- ✓Those who like the idea of mountain travel but want support
- ✓Anyone looking for a stepping stone towards bigger wilderness expeditions
Good to know
- ✓You will carry overnight kit
- ✓Routes and camp areas may change with conditions
- ✓These are wild camping journeys, not fixed summit guarantees
- ✓Each trip page gives the clearest detail for that specific route area
Start with Borrowdale
If this is your first Lake District wild camp, Borrowdale is a strong place to begin: classic views towards Scafell and Great Gable, good mountain atmosphere and a better overnight experience than chasing a crowded summit camp.
View Borrowdale Wild Camp