THE WILD GRADE
EXPLAINED
Our mission is to build the tools, resources & community that empower you to make camping in nature a regular part of your lives.
Nothing encapsulates that mission more than our Wild Grade, the true innovation that underpins every single Wild Space, Wilder Campsite & Wild Trail. Our Wild Grade system breaks down the critical information you need to choose, prepare for & enjoy your adventure into the unknown, ensuring everyone can experience the thrill of camping beneath the stars.
Back-to-Basics
Wilderness
HOW WE GRADE
On every single Wilder Campsite, Wild Space & Wild Trails profile, we have developed a pioneering grading system that encompasses:
Difficulty | Wildness | Adventure | Facilities | Kit (Created with Vango)
Combined, they create our Wild Grade. A simple, intuitive & thorough grading system unlike anything in the world of camping and supporting our vision to make wild camping an experience that everyone can unlock.
FACILITIES
The facilities rating grades the best of the UK's Wilder Campsites on how many modern conveniences are on hand. At the bottom end of the scale (Grade 1), you’ll find sites that offer somewhere to refreeze your ice packs and charge your devices. At the other end, you’re pretty much looking at a fully off-grid experience – running water and soft ground is as comfortable as it gets!
ADVENTURE
Many of the sites on our directory have been chosen for the abundance of activities in the immediate surroundings. From foraging and nature walks to scrambling and mountain biking: the higher the grade, the more options you have to choose from!
WILDNESS
Now, none of our sites are in the ‘drive up and plug in the caravan’ blueprint – but there’s still a bit of a scale on the wilder side. Grade 1 sites allow you to park a car a short walk from your pitch and share s’mores with your neighbours, whereas those at the higher end may require you to have a few snacks and some decent boots on before you’re able to reach camp.
