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UK Supreme Court Legalizes Wild Camping on Dartmoor

5/21/2025

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In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court has declared wild camping legal on Dartmoor, upholding public access rights enshrined in the Dartmoor Commons Act. This victory against a wealthy landowner's ban has sparked campaigners to call on the Labour Party to broaden these rights across the country, championing the vital connection to nature for everyone.

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In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court has declared wild camping legal on Dartmoor, upholding public access rights enshrined in the Dartmoor Commons Act. This victory against a wealthy landowner's ban has sparked campaigners to call on the Labour Party to broaden these rights across the country, championing the vital connection to nature for everyone.