Bushcraft

Introduction to Bushcraft – Half Day

Get back to nature, share a new experience and join us in our private woodland.

An introductory Bushcraft experience designed specifically for families. The session is based on the core principles of survival and is presented in a fun and informative way. A great way to spend quality time with all the family.

This half day session will be a hands-on experience of shelter building, foraging, wild cooking and fire lighting.

The session will start with a walk around the woodland, getting used to your surroundings and identifying potential resources. After this you will have a go at lighting your very own fire using flint, steel and natural tinder. Adults can try out the fire bows!

You'll use your fire for cooking damper bread or mini pizzas and boiling some water in a Ghillie kettle for making hot chocolate and brews.

After this you will find a good shelter building site and construct a shelter from natural materials.

We’ll show you how to safely use a knife and use your new skills to have a go at carving a whistle which you can take away with you.

A fantastic fun way to get out with the whole family, learn some new skills and enjoy the peace and tranquilly of the woodland and all it has to offer.

The venue for the course is on a beautiful private country estate and takes place in a stunning oak woodland, with views of the surrounding mountains and out to the Duddon estuary. There is a central area covered with a large parachute so you can stay dry whatever the weather and also a composting toilet provided for your comfort throughout the day.

Location Grizebeck
Suitable for all age 5 upwards. Knife work aged 7yrs+.
Duration - 3 hours

Bushcraft Fundamentals Course (1 Day)

A comprehensive introduction to Bushcraft, designed to give you some skills and knowledge which would be helpful in a survival situation. This fun 1 day course is based on the core principles of survival: fire, food, shelter and water.

The venue for the course is on a beautiful private country estate and takes place in a stunning oak woodland, with views of the surrounding mountains and out to the Duddon estuary. There is a central area covered with a large parachute so you can stay dry whatever the weather and also a composting toilet provided for your comfort throughout the day.

The day will start with a walk around the woodland, getting used to your surroundings and identifying potential resources. You’ll also have the opportunity to forage for plants too (season dependent).

Following this you'll start the task of lighting a fire and preparing lunch. Collecting and cooking food can take a surprisingly large portion of your time. Lunch will be a complete Rainbow Trout prepared by you along with roasted potatoes and some dough for garlic bread. This will be served with accompaniments.

You'll discover different methods of fire lighting throughout the day using various natural materials.

Your instructor will give you important safety information regarding the correct use of a bushcraft knife, hook knife and an axe, as well as some handy techniques and grips needed for wood whittling. After this, under the watchful eye and guidance of the instructor, you can have a go at carving your very own spoon.

You'll be gifted your own knife to use for the day and take away with you after the course.

A great fun day out and a fantastic way to get out into nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of natural woodland.

Location – Grizebeck
Suitable for all ages 14 upwards.
Duration - 5/6 hours