Beginners Bushcraft Course in Gloucestershire
Discover the Skills. Escape the Everyday.
Step away from the demands of modern life and spend a day immersed in over 1,500 acres of private woodland in the heart of Gloucestershire.
Our Beginners Bushcraft Course is designed for anyone who wants to experience life outdoors, whether you're completely new to bushcraft or looking to build confidence in essential wilderness skills.
No experience is required, and there's no expensive equipment to buy beforehand. Simply arrive with suitable outdoor clothing and an eagerness to learn, we'll provide everything else.
Throughout the day, our experienced instructors will guide you through the core skills that have allowed people to live comfortably in the outdoors for generations. Every lesson is practical, hands-on, and taught at a relaxed pace around the campfire.
During the Day You'll Learn
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Fire lighting using natural materials
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Safe and effective knife skills
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Bushcraft shelter building
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Campfire cooking techniques
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Natural cordage making
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Woodland safety and responsible bushcraft
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How to choose and use essential bushcraft equipment
More importantly, you'll leave with the confidence to continue your bushcraft journey long after the course has finished.
Why Choose Learn Bushcraft?
Unlike many training providers, our courses take place within a private 1,500-acre woodland, giving you the space and freedom to practise real bushcraft in a genuine woodland environment.
Our instructors are passionate about sharing their knowledge in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where questions are encouraged and everyone progresses at their own pace.
Whether your goal is wild camping, hiking, family adventures, or simply escaping technology for a day, this course provides the perfect foundation.
What's Included
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Full day of expert instruction
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All tools and bushcraft equipment
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Tea, coffee and biscuits around the campfire
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Access to our private woodland
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Small group tuition
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Public liability insurance
Leave With More Than Just New Skills
By the end of the day, you'll have lit your own fire, built your own shelter, learnt to use bushcraft tools safely, and gained practical outdoor skills that you can use for years to come.
If you've ever wondered whether bushcraft is for you, this is the perfect place to begin.
Your adventure starts here.
