Alex Burton-Hargreaves

‘Fly-camping’ is killing our national parks

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