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UK Law & Safety

Right to roam, knife law, fire regulations, trespass, and staying on the right side of the rules. Know before you go.

Campfire Law in the UK — When and Where Fires Are Legal

Campfire Law in the UK — When and Where Fires Are Legal

UK campfire law explained — when you can light a fire outdoors, landowner permission, CRoW Act restrictions, and Forestry Commission rules.

5 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
UK Drone Law for Outdoor Enthusiasts — Rules and Regulations

UK Drone Law for Outdoor Enthusiasts — Rules and Regulations

CAA drone rules for flying outdoors in the UK — registration, no-fly zones, national park restrictions, and what you need to know before you fly.

6 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
UK Fishing Law: Rod Licences, Close Seasons, and Fishing Rights Explained

UK Fishing Law: Rod Licences, Close Seasons, and Fishing Rights Explained

UK fishing law explained — rod licences, close seasons, coarse vs game fishing, sea fishing rules, and penalties for poaching.

8 min read·Updated 2026-04-09
Foraging Law in the UK: What You Can and Can't Pick

Foraging Law in the UK: What You Can and Can't Pick

Is foraging legal in the UK? What the Theft Act and Wildlife and Countryside Act say about picking wild plants, fungi, and fruit.

6 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
Outdoor Liability and Insurance in the UK — Complete Guide

Outdoor Liability and Insurance in the UK — Complete Guide

Who's liable if something goes wrong outdoors in the UK — occupier's liability, mountain rescue costs, personal insurance, and group leader responsibilities.

6 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
Right to Roam in the UK: CRoW Act and Access Rights Explained

Right to Roam in the UK: CRoW Act and Access Rights Explained

What the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 actually lets you do, where access land is, and how Scottish access rights differ.

7 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
Trespass Law in the UK: Civil vs Criminal Trespass Explained

Trespass Law in the UK: Civil vs Criminal Trespass Explained

What happens if you trespass in the UK — civil trespass explained, aggravated trespass, and what landowners can and can't do.

5 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
UK Knife Law — What You Can Legally Carry Outdoors in Britain

UK Knife Law — What You Can Legally Carry Outdoors in Britain

A clear guide to UK knife law covering folding knives, fixed blades, lock knives, and what counts as a reasonable excuse for carrying one outdoors.

9 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
UK Outdoor Law and Safety — Your Complete Practical Guide

UK Outdoor Law and Safety — Your Complete Practical Guide

A plain-English guide to UK outdoor laws covering wild camping, knife law, foraging, right to roam, drones, and campfires.

8 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
Wild Camping on Dartmoor: The Law After the 2023 Court Case

Wild Camping on Dartmoor: The Law After the 2023 Court Case

The current legal position on wild camping on Dartmoor following the 2023 court ruling, new bylaws, and designated camping areas.

6 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
Wild Camping Law in England & Wales: What's Actually Legal

Wild Camping Law in England & Wales: What's Actually Legal

The legal position on wild camping in England and Wales — trespass, landowner permission, and how to camp responsibly without getting moved on.

7 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
Wild Camping Law in Northern Ireland: What You Need to Know

Wild Camping Law in Northern Ireland: What You Need to Know

Is wild camping legal in Northern Ireland? Current law, tolerated areas, landowner rights and practical advice for camping in NI.

6 min read·Updated 2026-04-09
Wild Camping Law in Scotland: Your Right to Roam and Camp

Wild Camping Law in Scotland: Your Right to Roam and Camp

Scotland's wild camping rights under the Land Reform Act 2003 and Scottish Outdoor Access Code — what you can do, where you can camp, and your responsibilities.

7 min read·Updated 2026-03-25
Wild Swimming Law in the UK: Is It Legal and What Are Your Rights?

Wild Swimming Law in the UK: Is It Legal and What Are Your Rights?

Is wild swimming legal in the UK? Trespass, access rights, reservoirs, and safety responsibilities — the law explained clearly.

7 min read·Updated 2026-04-09
Wildlife Protection Law in the UK: What Campers and Walkers Need to Know

Wildlife Protection Law in the UK: What Campers and Walkers Need to Know

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, protected species, Schedule 1 birds, badgers, bats — what the law says and how it affects outdoor activities.

8 min read·Updated 2026-04-09