All across the United Kingdom , from Dartmoor to the Dark Peak, a troubling trend is emerging: the destructive, disruptive and disrespectful activity known as fly-camping.

Often confused with the responsible pastime of ‘wild-camping’, fly-camping refers to unauthorised, irresponsible overnight stays where groups pitch large tents by roadsides or in beauty spots, bringing items such as generators, mini fridges, sound-systems and even portaloos, while leaving behind litter, fire-scars, damaged landscapes and disturbed wildlife.

R ecent reports describe an ‘epidemic’ of fly-camping, with groups leaving trails of destruction, including abandoned tents, beer bottles and fire pits

Unlike traditional wild-camping, which adheres to the principles of ‘leave no trace’ – arriving late, depart

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