Snugpak Ionosphere Mesh Bivi Wild Camp in an Ancient Forest. LOTS of OWLS @WiltshireMan
Snugpak Ionosphere Mesh Bivi Wild Camp in an Ancient Forest. LOTS of OWLS  @WiltshireMan
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Wild Camping Beneath Ancient Trees | A Night in an Ancient Forest in England
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Join me for a peaceful night of wild camping in an ancient forest in England, sleeping beneath a spectacular canopy of ancient trees with nothing but the sounds of the forest around me.

For this wild camp, I used just the inner mesh of my Snugpak Ionosphere bivvy, giving me an incredible opportunity to lie beneath the trees, watch the stars above and observe the forest as night slowly descended. With such an open setup, I could see the tree canopy and night sky as I drifted off to sleep.

Throughout the night, the forest was alive with wildlife. I heard the haunting calls of tawny owls hooting in the darkness, along with the distinctive barking calls of deer somewhere deeper among the trees. It was one of those wild camping experiences where simply lying still and listening becomes the adventure.

After sunrise, I packed up and explored deeper into the forest, discovering some truly spectacular ancient trees, including trees believed to be over 1,000 years old. Standing beside trees that have witnessed centuries of history was an unforgettable experience and a reminder of just how extraordinary England's ancient woodlands can be.

This isn't a fast-paced camping trip β€” it's about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, wild camping, ancient woodland, wildlife and simply spending a night under the stars.

🌲 In this video:
β€’ Wild camping in an ancient forest in England
β€’ Camping with the Snugpak Ionosphere inner mesh
β€’ Sleeping beneath the tree canopy
β€’ Stargazing while bivvy camping
β€’ Tawny owls calling through the night
β€’ Deer barking in the darkness
β€’ Exploring ancient woodland at sunrise
β€’ Discovering spectacular ancient trees
β€’ Trees estimated to be over 1,000 years old
β€’ A peaceful night immersed in nature

If you enjoy wild camping, bushcraft, bivvy camping, hiking, ancient woodland, wildlife, nature and outdoor adventures in England, I hope you'll enjoy coming along on this unforgettable night in the forest.

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