Wild Camping

Bourton Combe

Flax Bourton / North Somerset

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Why Go Here

A North Somerset combe with repeated community observations of wild campers, published only as permission-required.

At a glance

Vehicle overnightNot included
Repeated community-use evidenceGood to know
North Somerset countrysideGood to know
Wooded combeGood to know
Close to BristolGood to know
Short microadventuresGood to know

Wild camping

Access & camping

COMMUNITY-REPORTED · PERMISSION REQUIRED

Camping is not included in the statutory right to roam on open-access land in England. This is an evidence-backed landscape anchor, not standing permission to pitch.

Permit Not required Style Backpack · Combe · Woodland Edge · Tent · Informal
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Camping is not included in the statutory right to roam on open-access land in England. This is an evidence-backed landscape anchor, not standing permission to pitch.

Authority: Relevant landowner; GOV.UK open-access rules

Restrictions: styles: backpack, combe, woodland_edge, tent, informal difficulty: easy_to_moderate walk in: text: Approach on public paths from the Flax Bourton / Cross side. The pin is a broad landscape anchor, not the community-reported pitch. tent only: Unknown vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: Unknown conditions: Obtain permission from the relevant landowner before pitching., The map pin is a landscape/navigation anchor, not an exact or authorised tent pitch., Leave paths, gates and livestock access unobstructed., Do not assume fires or BBQs are permitted.

Evidence checked: 2026-09-16

What to expect

Facilities & approach
ApproachApproach on public paths from the Flax Bourton / Cross side. The pin is a broad landscape anchor, not the.
TerrainEasy To Moderate

Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.

View facilities details

toilets: Not provided

showers: Not provided

drinking water tap: Not provided

bins: Not provided

electricity: Not provided

warden: Not provided

No serviced facilities should be assumed at this informal landscape anchor.

Highlights

Repeated community-use evidence
North Somerset countryside
Wooded combe
Close to Bristol
Short microadventures
Cycle-and-camp route planning

Good to know before you go

Practical guidance
  • Landowner permission required.
  • No exact pitch is published.
  • Community use is not standing permission.
  • Obtain permission from the relevant landowner before pitching.
More guidance
  • The map pin is a landscape/navigation anchor, not an exact or authorised tent pitch.
  • Leave paths, gates and livestock access unobstructed.
  • Do not assume fires or BBQs are permitted.
Sources & evidence

Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · COMMUNITY-REPORTED · PERMISSION REQUIRED }

Checked: 2026-09-16

Authority: Relevant landowner; GOV.UK open-access rules

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