'Phoebe Smith is a splendid writer and an inspiring traveller' Bill Bryson
A groundbreaking guide to wild camping some of the most beautiful, surprising and remote places in the UK, with bivvybags of practical advice from wild camping pioneer Phoebe Smith.
Written by wild camping legend and all round wander woman Phoebe Smith, Wild Nights Out is a fantastic new guide to extraordinary wild camping adventures all around the UK, with practical tips from Phoebe woven through.
Hit the trails and join Phoebe as she camps at Britain’s highest point, most Northerly point, along Hadrian’s Wall, and across the widths of England, Scotland and Wales. Alongside the adventures Phoebe shares her expert advice on everything from summit sleep hacks to setting up a portaledge, the joys of a bivvybag and packing for a multi-day trip. Advice that's invaluable for these adventures, but so many others besides.
Illustrated with beautiful photography, maps and plenty of box-outs, this is a book that is crammed with inspiration and packed with wisdom from someone who has been there and done it and loved every second.
Wild Nights Out: How to wild camp your way across Britain
By Phoebe Smith
A groundbreaking guide to wild camping some of the most remote and surprising places in the UK, with bivvybags of practical advice from wild camping pioneer Phoebe Smith
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Imprint: Conway l Publication date: May 2027 l Format: 234 x 156mm | 272 pages
About the Author
Phoebe is an adventurer and multi-award-winning travel writer, photographer, presenter and broadcaster. She has presented on BBC Countryfile, BBC Breakfast, C5 Saturday Live, ITV’s Britain’s Best Walks and BBC Breakfast. Phoebe is also the author of 11 books including Wayfarer, which was shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year 2025. She is also the co-founder of the #WeTwo Foundation, a charity that empowers underprivileged young people through carbon negative expeditions.






















