Heading out into the great outdoors and pitching up wherever the mood strikes can be thrilling, especially if you get the best spot. Sadly, wild camping is illegal in England, which puts red tape around the idea of just you and the elements. Carrock Fell, High Pike and Knott.

A perfect Saturday! pic.twitter.com/nMisDwbMKn Broadly speaking, you have to book before heading out with your tent, poles and lust for adventure.

Not really the nomad style of the states, is it? Anyway, we work with what we've got. In Cumbria and the Lake District, however, you have dozens of potential options. Now, 150 'outstanding' campsites in the UK have been named, and unsurprisingly, a lot of them are near us.

One of the most highly rated was Carrock Glamping Pods beneath Carrock Fell. The site offers ensuite glamping pods with private hot tubs, cosy interiors and a BBQ for al fresco dining. Guests can explore nearby Ullswater and Aira Force Waterfall, and then end the day soaking in the views from their hot tubs.

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