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Downs, Dorset – Nortent Skjul Bivvi Setup
Early-spring 2026
A quiet, low-profile camp using the Nortent Skjul on exposed ground in Dorset.
Full write-up here: Melbury Down, Dorset – Low-Profile Bivvi Camp on Exposed Hills.
I knew beforehand this area had very little in the way of cover. The exposed grassy hills are visible from a long distance, so I brought the Nortent Skjul to stay low profile and out of sight.
Here is the YouTube link to the kit video of everything I took, including a quick look at my Nortent Skjul setup: Low Profile Kit for an Exposed Wild Camp.
This turned out to be one of the best locations and amazing nights I’ve had camping in Dorset. At over 200 metres, it was cold, quiet and exactly what I was hoping for. I didn’t see a single person all night.
I found a small patch of flat grass surrounded by old, dried brambles. The Skjul sat just below the height of the bushes, giving me cover while still keeping the view.
Heads up
The Cranborne Chase National Landscape and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
When I visited in March, the place was just coming out of winter. In summer, this place will likely be much more active, so more care is needed with the plants and wildlife.
Good phone and internet signal at the camp spot and everywhere I went.
DM me if you’d like the exact coordinates of the spot I used.
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Melbury Down Wild Camping (Dorset) – Low-Profile Bivvi Camp
Low-profile wild camping on Melbury Down, Dorset. A quiet bivvi camp on exposed hills with views, wildlife and real experience.
