Who are ‘The Stars Are For Everyone’ ?

For decades Dartmoor National Park has been the only place in England where wild camping is legally permitted. But that right was overturned by a high court ruling in January this year, leaving a fragile permissive scheme in its place.

This month, the High Court heard the Dartmoor National Park Authorities appeal against this regressive ruling and in a momentous decision, the right to wild camp was reinstated for Dartmoor.

But this is only the beginning!

Camping on Dartmoor is a rite of passage for young people taking part in expeditions such as Ten Tors and Duke of Edinburgh, as well as offering unique and life-shaping experiences for individuals and families – enjoyed for generations. Since the January ruling, public support for greater public access to the countryside – including camping – has skyrocketed and it is only right that this opportunity should be extended to other areas of the country.

The Stars Are For Everyone is an organisation initially formed to support the right to wild camp on Dartmoor, having succeeded in this, their aim is now to help campaign to extend the right to roam throughout England. If you’d like to find out more about, please visit righttoroam.org.uk or visit their socials.

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