Why Go Here
A North Somerset combe with repeated community observations of wild campers, published only as permission-required.
At a glance
Wild camping
Access & camping
COMMUNITY-REPORTED · PERMISSION REQUIREDCamping 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.
Read access guidance
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 & approachWild 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
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
- GOV.UK — Use your right to roam · access_rule Checked 2026-09-16
- Reddit — Wild camping, where to? (Bourton Combe reports) · community_use_report Checked 2026-09-16
- Geograph — Bourton Combe from the banks of the River Yeo · reusable_image Checked 2026-09-16
Weather & tides
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