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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton

Wild camping allowed on Dartmoor again after court appeal succeeds

Two people in a gathering hold up a banner saying 'Defend Dartmoor' with hills in the background
Wild camping campaigners on Dartmoor earlier this year. Photograph: Jim Wileman/The Guardian

Wild camping is once again allowed on Dartmoor after the national park won a successful appeal against a ruling in a case brought by a wealthy landowner.

Camping had been assumed to be allowed under the Dartmoor Commons Act since 1985, until a judge ruled otherwise in January. It was the only place in England such an activity was allowed without requiring permission from a landowner.

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