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Wanderlust, n., /ˈwɒndəlʌst/, a strong desire to wander or travel and explore the world
Feeling that urge to get out, run wild and connect with nature? Think hiking the New Forest, a Suffolk farmstay or canoeing in Norfolk – it doesn’t require loads of time, money or a long haul flight to take you to places you haven’t been or to kick back and experience something new.
Your wanderlust and our Defender’s spirit of adventure are just the perfect combination and will let you experience familiar, regional places in an unfamiliar way.
Travelling overland as a LandyCamper, with everything you need onboard, gives you the ultimate flexibility to take your time and stop when and where you wish. In other words: the key for your adventure is waiting for you!
We are passionate about your camping trip!
And want to help where we can! To get you safely on the road and leave the stress behind, every LandyCamper rental includes:
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Land Rover Defender 90 for 2 people or 110 for up to 5 people or those with dogs
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Comprehensive insurance
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Breakdown assistance
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Extensive safety and drive-ability modifications professionally fitted
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Upgraded cockpit with infotainment system & converted back
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All the camping equipment you need for your adventure
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A personal 45–60-minute introduction to your Defender and camping setup, with time to practise and ask questions
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125 miles/day included (average)
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Personal help with routes and campsite ideas, from a few recommendations to a more detailed outline where useful for your trip
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Secure off-street parking for your own car during the hire, with station or airport transfers possible by prior arrangement. Please confirm transfers before booking travel.
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Some guests arrive with a route already planned; others start with a few dates and a wish to get away. We’re happy to help you work out what suits your time and interests. And while you’re away, you can contact us directly with questions about the Landy or camping setup.
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Not sure yet? Just get in touch with your questions or concerns! If you require any specific advice planning your trip, just let us know and we will always try to accommodate your wishes and find a customised solution for your adventure!
TOPTIPS
You may be the born explorers, get your keys, choose the direction at a whim and see what the roads hold. Go for it! The only questions you should consider before you hit the road are: ‘Where to drive?’, ‘Where to pitch?’ and ‘What to bring?’ and we have some answers ready for you:
WHERE TO EXPLORE
You are going to enjoy roaming around in your Landy, but yet the choice of your destination should be depending on how much time you have in total. The shorter the trip, the less driving should be involved. A 6 hour round trip to the Peak District is only really worth it, when you are planning on camping at least three nights in the same place, spending your days immersing in long hikes and taking in the moors, dales, rivers and caves. If you are planning a road trip instead, checking out sights on the way and spending each night on a different delightful speck of land, make sure you don’t plan on spending more than an hour or two driving each day.
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If you have a choice – take the slow roads and enjoy the views. The high seating position in the Defender allows you to peek over any hedges and barriers, taking in the rolling hills other drivers down below don’t even know existed.
WHERE TO PITCH
There are more than 4,000 campsites in the UK – ranging from solitary wild forests to golden farmer's fields to fully equipped luxurious sites with pools and restaurants. We have collected some links below to directories of campsites including map searches, pictures, facilities and reviews to help you find just the right pitch. Use campsites or places where vehicle-based camping is permitted. Scotland’s outdoor access rights do not include motor vehicles, so permission for lightweight tent camping does not automatically extend to parking and sleeping in a rooftop-tent vehicle. Check the landowner’s arrangements and local restrictions before staying.
Also, find some inspiration for nearly wild campsites underneath in our links. Remember: wherever you pitch-up or stop for a break, always ensure that you leave as little trace behind as possible, always take your rubbish and food waste and don’t light open fires (unless in dedicated pits).
WHAT TO PACK
When we say our Defenders are comprehensively equipped, we mean it! We provide the bedding (sheets, pillows and duvets), towels and all the cooking equipment and basics like Salt and Pepper, kitchen towels, biodegradable hand soap and washing up liquid. Please find a full list of equipment here! You only have to bring (weather appropriate) clothes and shoes and any personal articles and toiletries needed. Just give us a shout if you are in doubt about whether you need to bring a certain item or not – it might already be stowed away in the Landy for you!
USEFULLINKS
We are lucky this country is covered with hundreds of woodlands, Nature Reserves, historic sights, coastal walks and mountains to climb, while lush campsites to pitch-up on are around every corner. We recommend booking ahead for school holidays, bank holidays and popular routes. Let us know if you would like campsite suggestions before you book. Here are some links that can help make the most of your trip while ensuring your stress levels are plummeting right from the beginning!
Off Grid Camp
A network of locations for 4x4 overlanders and adventure enthusiasts looking for somewhere wilder to camp - an innovative platform that allows landowners to designate portions of their property for off-grid camping, categorised into varying levels of off-road experience and wildness!
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Code 'LANDYCAMP25' for 25% OFF your first year's membership!
Visit Suffolk
Our neighbouring county, situated on the east coast of England, Suffolk is a county filled with natural beauty, bordered by 50 miles of glorious coastline and topped with breathtaking skies. It's the perfect holiday destination, full of charming villages and medieval towns which draw in artists and writers, and its bounty of great produce and restaurants make it a special spot for foodies.
English Heritage
England’s second big trust managing hundreds of historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric excavations to Roman forts and Cold War bunkers. Whether it’s Stonehenge, Hadrian’s Wall or Dover Castle – a stroll through one of their places brings the story of England to life.
Nearly Wild Camping
For those looking for a wilder, secluded or quieter camping experience, this growing network of privately owned locations to camp on is a good place to start. Members have access to an online directory of the locations and with comprehensive details of the facilities available. Their locations in England and Wales are still quite limited right now – but some of them are stunning.
Komoot
There are many good hiking apps out there, but we discovered this one getting lost in the rugged landscape of Northern Spain and it works just as well on our English home turf. After a free trial it costs a couple of pounds, but whether you are hiking, cycling or running, it suggests routes or, based on your start and end point, will guide you along a customized route, with all the sights on the way and a smart topographical breakdown of surfaces, way-type and elevation analysis. Thus, it’s ensured you are always staying in suitable terrain, are safely guided and aware of what lies ahead.
WildlifeTrusts
Looking after 2,300 nature reserves, covering 98,500 hectares, the Wildlifetrust is our got to to find Nature Reserves, woodlands and wildlife wherever we pitch-up. Use their map search to find hidden gems for long walks and spotting some unexpected wildlife.
Visit Essex
Essex is a real county of contrasts offering a rich tapestry of everything that makes Britain great. There is a wonderful collection of old and new, and Essex manages to combine modern facilities, fascinating towns and villages and ever-changing coastlines to create the perfect day trip or short break. Visit Essex is a great tool to explore our county!
National Trust
We cannot recommend a membership with the National Trust enough, as wherever we go it enables us to experience truly unique natural and historic places – finding beauty, space and air to breathe. The trust is Europe’s largest conservation charity taking care of hundreds of miles of accessible coastline, hundreds of thousands of acres of countryside and hundreds of historic houses, parks, gardens and archaeological sites.