Guided wild camping expeditions and overnight mountain camps in Scotland and the Lake District

Guided wild camping • Scotland • Lake District

Guided Wild Camping

From 1-night Lake District wild camps to multi-day Scottish wilderness expeditions — small groups, calm leadership, clear decisions and well-chosen camps.

1–5 day journeys Small groups Professional leadership Equipment hire available

Looking for a shorter wild camping experience?

If you’d like to try guided wild camping without committing to a longer expedition, start with a guided 1-night wild camp in the Lake District. These are supportive overnight mountain journeys designed around good camp choices, flexible routes and small-group leadership.

Featured wild camping trips

Choose a short Lake District overnight or a longer Scottish wilderness expedition. Each page includes route feel, kit guidance and what to expect.

Borrowdale Wild Camp

1 night Lake District Scafell & Great Gable views

A superb first Lake District wild camp with classic Borrowdale scenery, good camp options and views towards Scafell and Great Gable.

Helvellyn & Ullswater Mountain Journey

1 night Lake District Bigger mountain feel

A flexible overnight mountain journey through the Helvellyn and Ullswater fells, with classic Lakeland scenery and route choices shaped by conditions.

Back O’ Blencathra Wild Camp

1 night Northern Fells Quieter terrain

A calmer overnight journey through the quieter country behind Blencathra, ideal for first-time wild campers wanting more space and less pressure.

Isle of Rum Expedition

5 days Scotland Remote island

A remote island journey with quiet camps, big views and a true expedition feel — led and paced properly.

Knoydart Expedition — Glenfinnan

5 days Scotland Remote peninsula

A classic approach into serious remoteness — strong route choices, good camp craft and calm leadership.

Knoydart Expedition — Kinloch Hourn

4 days Scotland Quieter approach

A quieter line into the same wild core — ideal if you want distance from the obvious routes.

Preparation and practical advice

A well-run wild camp starts before you arrive. These resources set expectations, simplify kit choices and help you travel more comfortably.

Not sure which trip fits?

Tell us your experience level, preferred region and dates, plus whether you’d like to hire equipment. We’ll recommend the right option — straight and practical.