Oh yes wild camping is the way forward. We went away every weekend (literally every weekend) last summer and only two times did we stay on a campsite. Rest of the time we wild camped. The only reason we went to a campsite those times was becasue we had people with tents with us. Never been asked to move on or had any trouble ever. Also when you want a shower just hit the local sports centre and they only charge you £2-£3 for a shower
Wild camping = nowhere to take a dump so that's me out. A mate has a big 6 berth motor home with bog and shower etc and he goes to the new forest and to Wales. But as he is self sufficient so can park up anywhere. I don't think car parks or seafronts count as wild camping? Knowing my luck I would find a nice quiet spot only to find its where the doggers go! Camp site all the way for me
That's the only kind of camping I know of, I use camp sites only if I really, really have to for some reason like if I don't feel safe anywhere else, but that's rare. I know UK is big on caravans and camping, but I don't really see the point of paying 10 - 40 eur a night for a piece of grass surrounded by grumpy old people and their screaming children. If you need a toilet, go for coffee in the morning and use the restroom, lakes, rivers and beach showers work better than those bacteria infested shower booths. Don't see the need for electricity either, I don't watch tv at home, why would i do any different on holiday.