Bushcraft Weekend Course - Level 2 NCFE Aligned
Sat, 24 May
|The Roundhouse
Our Bushcraft Weekends are designed as the perfect progression from our beginners course. However, if you're eager to dive right in, this experience is ideal for you.
Time & Location
24 May 2025, 09:00 – 25 May 2025, 15:00
The Roundhouse, May Hill, Longhope GL17 0NN, UK
About the event
🌲 Are you ready to take your outdoor skills to the next level? Join us for the Ultimate Bushcraft Weekend! 🌲
Have you already been on one of our Beginners Bushcraft courses? Or are you a person that likes to be thrown in at the deep end and enjoys a challenge? If so, then The Ultimate Bushcraft Course is for you.
Join us for an unforgettable, adventurous weekend and truly immerse yourself into the world of bushcraft. Embrace the challenge and be at one with nature and the forest, using the natural materials around you to help you achieve your goals.
What Will We Be Up To?
🔥 Fire Lighting Techniques:
- Flint and Steel: Create an ember using probably one of the most historic and accomplishing techniques.
- Solar Fire: If we are graced with good, strong sun, we can show you the art of firelighting using the sun's natural energy.
- Ferro Rods: This simple and modern approach to firelighting needs not to be overlooked.
- Natural Tinders: Learn how to find and create your own tinders from the materials that you can find around you.
🌳 Shelter Building:
- Construct sturdy and reliable shelters using natural materials.
- Make your shelter ready for sleeping the night in, with various options available to suit different weather conditions and personal comfort levels.
🔪 Knife and Axe Skills:
- Develop the respect and essential skills for safe and effective knife use.
🏕️ Camp Pioneering and Craft:
- Learn how to make cordage from natural materials and create your own camp gadgets—useful items that will make your life in the woods more comfortable.
🐾 Animal Tracking, Traps, and Snares:
- Study animal tracks and signs to understand wildlife behavior and movements.
- Learn the principles of tracking and trapping small game, including what traps and snares to use and where to set them.
🍽️ Preparing Fresh Game:
- Learn to dress and prepare a small game animal that you have targeted while setting up your traps and snares. Typically this will be fish, rabbit, or poultry.
💧 Water Collection & Filtration:
- Identify where and how to collect water and make it safe for drinking.
🗺️ Natural Navigation:
- Learn basic techniques to find your way using natural signs, such as the sun, stars, and terrain features.
Why Choose Us?
🌟 Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned bushcraft experts who are passionate about teaching and preserving these traditional skills.
👐 Hands-On Learning: Our practical approach ensures you get ample time to practice and perfect your techniques.
👥 Small Group Sizes: Enjoy personalized instruction and a supportive learning environment.
Course Details:
🕙 Duration:
- Start: 9:00 AM, Saturday
- End: 3:00 PM, Sunday
📍 Location:Glasshouse, Longhope GL17 0NW, UK
💷 Price: £150.00 per person
🍽️ Includes:
- Hot and cold drinks
- Basic lunch each day
- Hot cooked evening meal on the first day
- Bacon or sausage rolls for breakfast on the following morning
📅 Book Your Ultimate Bushcraft Weekend Now!
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and immerse yourself in the wild. Perfect for families, friends, and solo adventurers looking to reconnect with nature.