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Where Do You Pee When Wild Camping in the UK? (Legal & Hygienic Guide)

Updated for 2025 • Wild Camping Hygiene Guide

One of the most common questions new wild campers ask is: “Where do you pee when wild camping in the UK?” Campsites have facilities, but true wild camping doesn’t. To stay legal, hygienic, and environmentally responsible, you need to follow proper guidelines.

This guide explains the rules, the safest methods, and why the PlopEco® Go Toilet Kit is the cleanest, most discreet option for wild camping.

UK Wild Camping Toilet Rules

In the UK, wild camping is heavily restricted and waste disposal rules are strict:

Human waste must not contaminate land or water.
Leaving toilet paper or wipes is illegal littering.
Burying waste is only allowed in remote areas where permitted.
In most areas, bagging and removing waste is mandatory.

Because of these restrictions, many hikers and campers now carry compact bag-and-gel toilets to avoid harming the environment.

Where Can You Pee When Wild Camping?

You can pee outdoors while wild camping, but you must follow Leave No Trace principles:

At least 50 metres from rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs.
Away from paths, campsites, and popular areas.
On soil, not rock so the ground can absorb it.
Never in bothies, shelters, or behind walls.

For privacy, many campers use a small pop-up toilet tent along with a portable toilet system.

What About Pooping While Wild Camping?

This is where most people struggle. In the UK:

Burying waste is often NOT allowed except in Scotland and remote uplands.
Cat holes must be 15–20 cm deep when permitted.
All toilet paper must be packed out (never buried).

Because these rules are strict and many areas forbid catholes entirely, the safest option is a bag-and-gel toilet system.

Why Bag + Gel Toilets Are Becoming the Standard

Wild camping guidelines increasingly recommend using dry toilets with compostable bags + absorbent gel powder. Reasons:

No digging or damaging the ground.
No contamination of soil or water.
No toilet paper left outdoors.
No odour or leakage.
Waste stays sealed and packable.
Many UK national parks now prefer this method.

How PlopEco® Keeps You 100% Legal During Wild Camping

The PlopEco® Go Toilet Kit uses compostable bags and eco gel powder that solidifies up to 1.9 litres of liquid. Once tied, the bag is fully sealed, odour-free, leak-proof, and safe to carry out.

Perfect for remote spots with no toilet facilities.
Zero smell thanks to lemon-scented gel.
Compact — folds to just 7 cm.
Wild-camping legal — pack it in, pack it out.
Muslim-friendly — supports washing with water.

FAQs

Is it illegal to pee outside while wild camping?

No — but it must be done away from water sources and paths.

Can I bury my poo?

Only in specific remote areas where allowed. In most places, you must bag and remove waste.

Can I use wet wipes?

Yes, but they must be packed out — never buried or left behind.

Is the PlopEco® Go Toilet Kit accepted by national parks?

Yes. It meets Leave No Trace standards and is suitable for all UK national parks.

Final Thoughts

Staying hygienic and legal while wild camping in the UK is simple when you follow the rules. The PlopEco® Go Toilet Kit gives you a clean, discreet, environmentally responsible toilet you can use anywhere.