WILD camping, like wild swimming, has become a very popular term over the last few years, but what’s all the fuss about?
“Wild camping is all about getting away from the busy campsites and caravan parks, and taking yourself out into the silent, empty and vast wilderness to spend time truly alone with the world,” explained Bel Barnett from Chesterblade Hills.
“The Wild Camp Ground at Chesterblade Hills (15 minutes outside Frome) has been created with just that sentiment in mind. Meadows bursting with wildflowers, open clearings where you can watch hares and deer aplenty, forested areas home to owls and the like and endless walks through rolling Somerset hills, not to mention the gorgeous views as far as the eye can see.
“Secluded areas such as “The Contemplarium” have also been set up to enable campers to switch off from the fast pace of life and get the most out of the serenity and beauty of the surroundings.
“The campground also offers several water taps, a hot shower, a flushing toilet and two compost toilets and a large fire pit, providing just the right balance between a wild experience and amenities for comfort. It’s the perfect place to disconnect from the stresses of life and reconnect with nature and as one recent camper said, “it’s hard not to be enchanted by this wild place”.
“The Wild Camp Ground is available for single pitch bookings, as well as group bookings and exclusive hire. There is still some availability throughout the Summer, so please see here for more information and to book: https://chills.org.uk/ wildcamping/
“Just a stone’s throw away from the Wild Camp Ground is the Green Heart Space, a beautiful and peaceful off-grid activity space perfect for family and group camping, retreats, workshops, small weddings and educational activities.
“The Green Heart Space has a large, fully equipped wooden cabin, ideal for cooking and preparing food, relaxing in the chill out area and keeping dry in the wet English Summer. The space also has compost toilets, a hot shower, a stone circle, firepits, steps down to a wooded stream, and much much more!
“There is still some availability throughout the Summer, so please see here for more information and to book: https://chills.org.uk/ green-heart-space/
“These two sites form part of the land at Chesterblade Hills, a project involved in mitigating climate change through woodland creation and other environmental activities, creating wildlife-rich habitats and providing places where people can reconnect with the land. https://chills.org.uk/”
