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Blissful isolation: wild camping on Dartmoor to celebrate a protected right

Backpack camping is defended after a supreme court ruling, securing access to a unique experience of nature in England

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025

Calls for wider access to nature after Supreme Court ruling on Dartmoor camping

Five justices ruled unanimously on Wednesday that the public does have the right to wild camp in the national park in Devon.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Public has the right to wild camp on Dartmoor, Supreme Court rules

Five justices unanimously dismissed a legal challenge by two landowners, who claimed that the law did not allow camping.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Public has right to wild camp on Dartmoor, Court of Appeal rules

Alexander and Diana Darwall previously brought a legal challenge against the Dartmoor National Park Authority

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023

Dartmoor wild camping ban lifted as campaigners win battle against wealthy landowners

Judges rule unanimously to overturn decision removing rare right to wild camp without landowner’s permission

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Court of Appeal gives green light for wild camping on Dartmoor

Alexander and Diana Darwall previously brought a legal challenge against the Dartmoor National Park Authority

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Court of Appeal to rule on Dartmoor wild camping case

Farmers Alexander and Diana Darwall previously brought a successful legal challenge against the Dartmoor National Park Authority.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Court of Appeal hears challenge over right to wild camp on Dartmoor

A judge previously ruled that people do not have the right to camp overnight on Dartmoor Commons with landowners’ permission.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Park authority members back appeal against Dartmoor wild camping ruling

Farmers Alexander and Diana Darwall brought the successful legal challenge against the DNPA, claiming some campers cause problems to livestock.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Park authority can appeal against Dartmoor wild camping ruling

In January, a judge concluded that a nearly 40-year-old piece of legislation did not provide a right to wild camp on Dartmoor.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023