Where is it legal to sleep rough?

[Fawbish]

Hey, just wondered.


I know its illegal in the UK to camp just anywhere, but in france/italy/europe...whats the dealio?

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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

In italy I don't suppose they really care, unsure about the other two.
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[Itchy]

Its illegal to camp wild or savage as they call it, that said France is a big big place so is Spain and touring both countries there would be ample places to camp wild.

Just don't do it in obvious or monitored places ie beaches and motorway rest stops.
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[Toukakoukan]

Just about anywhere you go in the alps that's nice for camping you'll find big 'CAMPING VIETATO' (well, in italy anyway).
And I went through europe with the intention of camping rough and I'll tell you one thing, it's bloody hard to find somewhere suitable

Night 1) I slept in a lay by
Night 2) I slept in another lay bay
Night 3) I slept in a field that seemed unkempt
Night 4) I slept in a ditch
Night 6) I slept on a beach (very cold, sandy and covered in shit)
Night 7) I slept on cardboard under a hedge, obviously previously occupied by bums
Night 8) I gave up and tried a campsite
Night 14) I realised hostels were about the same price and gave up on the camping thing altogether
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[stinkwheel]

[tatters]

legal to camp anywere thats not taking the piss in norway/sweden/finland
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[EuropeanNC30R...]

Arrive late and leave early if it's a bit iffy.

Locals didn't seem bothered when we pitched up in Spain.

[skiberd123]

this summer me and a few mates had no trouble in germany, liechtenstein, italy or france but were did tend to be off the beaten track somewhat (abandoned church, orchard, mountain, closed swiss border control, pub garden etc). one dutch police biker (in the single gayest pair of tight leather cords ever) said we couldnt sleep in the car in amsterdam but he left us alone as he had better stuff to do.
a policy of arrive late leave early is probably best, or ask the landowners permission if you can find them.
but yeh 3 weeks and never paid for accommodation so go for it, just remember to wash whenever possible. german service station showers and alpine streams are amazing!

[mr jamez]

Meh who cares if its illegal. I just used woodland by the side of the road away from any pathways. Ride through the bushes into a concealed area and pitch up
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[yen_powell]

In Spain it's legal to camp at the side of the road as long as you aren't within x miles of an official licenced campsite.

Yes, x miles, can't remember how many it is any more.
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[Itchy]

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Mudskipper]

[virus]

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[2E]

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Because the tent was warmer, darker and had less condensation, as well as enough room for me to actually lie down (it was a fiesta) .

[Clanger]

Find a hedge out of sight - you should be fine!
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[MattEMulsion]

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[Itchy]

[Dav1son]

[Fawbish]

preperation or lack of it will be the best part mate!


cheers for all the help guys
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