Wild Camping Snowdonia

Experience True Mountain Freedom

Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, covering over 2,000 square kilometres of mountainous terrain, is one of the UK’s most iconic outdoor landscapes. With its dramatic ridges, quiet upland valleys, and remote lakes, it offers an ideal setting for an immersive wild camping experience away from the crowds.

This course is designed for walkers who want to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to spend a night out in the hills — whether you’re preparing for a future expedition, planning multi-day routes, or simply looking to enjoy the peace and solitude of sleeping wild.

Led by a qualified International Mountain Leader, you’ll gain hands-on experience of pitching camp in the mountains and managing yourself and your kit in a remote environment.

What We’ll Cover

Core Wild Camping Skills

  • Choosing appropriate and legal wild camping locations
  • Tent and bivvy options – what works best and when
  • Packing for efficiency, balance and weight
  • Stove use, fuel types, and safe outdoor cooking
  • Meal planning for lightweight overnight trips
  • Water sourcing and purification techniques
  • Staying warm, dry and comfortable overnight
  • Weather awareness and decision-making
  • Leave No Trace principles in a mountain setting

You’ll spend the night at a carefully chosen upland site with time to enjoy the landscape and reflect on the experience.

Prerequisites

This course is open to confident hillwalkers who want to take the next step into overnight adventures. You should:

  • Have a good level of hill fitness
  • Be able to carry a fully loaded backpack over rough and possibly steep terrain for several hours

No prior wild camping experience is required — this course is designed to help you build that confidence in a supportive, small-group setting.

Kit List

Camping Equipment

  • Tent, tarp or bivvy (lightweight, suitable for hill use)
  • Sleeping bag (3-season minimum)
  • Sleeping mat
  • Backpack (50–65L recommended)
  • Stove + fuel
  • Cooking pot/mug and utensils
  • Meals and snacks for 2 days (including hot evening meal and breakfast)
  • Water bottles or hydration system (min. 2L)
  • Water purification (filter, tablets or UV)

Clothing & Personal Kit

  • Waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Warm layers (fleece, insulated jacket)
  • Base layers (wool/synthetic – avoid cotton)
  • Warm hat and gloves (plus a spare pair)
  • Walking boots (well broken-in)
  • Gaiters (optional)
  • Headtorch (with spare batteries)
  • Dry bags or liners to keep gear dry
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Emergency whistle
  • Toiletries and hygiene kit
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses

If you’d like to explore your limits, gain practical mountain experience, and enjoy the unique reward of a night under the stars, this is the course for you.

Check out our available dates here.