Roof tent travel in United Kingdom

Roof tents are accommodated at UK campsites. Kilvrecht Campsite in Scotland is our verified example, where the official operator accepts standard roof tents and lists grass and hardstanding pitches.

In Scotland, access rights can cover lightweight tent camping in small numbers for a few nights, but they do not include motor vehicles. In England, open-access rights normally exclude both camping and driving. In Wales, official guidance says wild camping requires the landholder's permission. A roof tent should therefore use a campsite or a place that expressly permits both the vehicle and overnight stay.

Do not apply Scotland's lightweight wild-camping rules to a roof tent vehicle or to the rest of the UK. Check the relevant nation's guidance, obtain landholder permission where required, and follow parking signs and local restrictions. Northern Ireland has separate access arrangements and should be checked locally before travel.

Drive on the left. Single-track roads are common in the Highlands, with passing places; check seasonal closures and midge season in summer.