The rally comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s unanimous verdict upholding the right to wild camp on Dartmoor, quashing a long-running legal battle brought by wealthy Dartmoor landowners Alexander and Diana Darwall.

But the rally’s organisers, the Right to Roam campaign and The Stars Are For Everyone, say that the case has demonstrated why public rights to access nature need to be extended far beyond Dartmoor.

Dartmoor remains the only place where it is legal to wild camp in England and Wales, whilst there is a right to roam over just 8 per cent of England. In Scotland, the situation is very different: the Land Reform Act 2003 gave the Scottish public a right of responsible access over the majority of land and water, including widespread wild camping rights.

Emma Linford from The Stars are for Everyone said:

“The Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is a powerful and heartening moment. But it’s also a wake-up call.

“While our existing rights have been defended, this case has exposed just how limited our access to nature truly is. The fact that one landowner came so close to extinguishing a centuries-old tradition, enjoyed by millions, shows just how fragile our current access rights truly are. And why should Dartmoor be the only place in England and Wales where it’s legal to wild camp?

“After this week’s victory we’re calling on the Government to enshrine greater access rights for everyone in law, to ensure they can never be eroded again.”

Guy Shrubsole from the Right to Roam campaign said:

“It’s time for change. We need a new Right to Roam Act to defend and extend our right to responsibly roam, swim, and wild camp across England – not just on Dartmoor, but through forests, along rivers, over hills, and in wild spaces nationwide. We draw inspiration from the freedoms enjoyed for decades in Scotland and Scandinavia. And we’re committed to making that vision a reality here.”

Join The Stars are for Everyone and the Right to Roam campaign at  to call on the Government to pass new laws to defend and extend the public’s rights to access nature, including the right to sleep under the stars. If you are planning to join us, please ensure you read on for important information. Full details and tickets for coaches on Eventbrite here, summary below.

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