Can you wild camp in Coniston?
Wild camping is technically not permitted anywhere in the Lake District without prior permission from the landowner. As the National Park Authority, we do not have the power to allow camping on private land, and we do not permit camping on the small amount of land that we own. There are no areas in the Lake District where wild camping is officially permitted without consent. That said, areas above the highest fell walls, well away from roads, car parks, and villages, are more likely to be tolerated if you camp responsibly.Wild camping without authorisation is a civil violation; thus, the police will ask you to leave. However, if you refuse to relocate or appear non-compliant, the situation may escalate to aggravated trespassing, a criminal offence that could result in your arrest.Wild camping (aka: stealth camping, free camping, or rough camping) is the practice of sleeping outside in a place of your choosing, rather than on an designated campsite or campground.If you’re caught wild camping without permission from the landowner in Wales, Northern Ireland, and England (excluding Dartmoor), then the landowner or the police can ask you to move on. If you pack up and leave, then there won’t be any further consequences.