Indulge in a Full Day of Bushcraft
Spend a full day immersed in the outdoors, learning practical bushcraft and survival skills in a hands-on woodland environment. From fire lighting, shelter building, tool use, and outdoor cooking, this experience is designed to build confidence, knowledge, and a deeper connection with nature — perfect for families, beginners and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
What You'll
Learn
By the end of the session, you’ll have tried:
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Fire Lighting – Safe use of fire steels and natural tinders to build and light a small campfire. Introduction into friction fire using a bow drill
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Safe Knife & Tool Use – How to handle and care for knives and saws
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Basic Carving Skills - Create tent pegs, feather sticks, pot hangers and mallets
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Shelter Building- Erect tarpaulins using simple and useful knots and/or natural shelter building
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Outdoor Cooking - Make and cook delicious Bannock bread on the fire
All skills are taught step‑by‑step with plenty of time to practice.
09:00 – Arrival & Welcome
Meet your instructor at Coed-y-Brenin Visitors Centre, followed by a short walk to base camp
09:30 - Safety Briefing & Course Overview
09:45 – Safe Knife & Tool Use
How to handle and care for knives and saws
10:15 – Basic Carving Skills
Create tent pegs, feather sticks, pot hangers and mallets
11:45 – Fire Lighting
Safe use of fire steels and natural tinders to build and light a small campfire to cook our Bannock bread
12:30 - Lunch Break
13:00 - Introduction to the Bow Drill
Aim to create an ember with the Bow Drill blowing the ember into flame
14:00 - Shelter Building
Erect tarpaulins using simple and useful knots and/or natural shelter building
15:15 – Debrief & Questions
Recap what you’ve learned & ask any questions
15:30 - Departure
Return walk back to the visitors centre whilst planning our next adventure
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Qualified, experienced bushcraft instructor
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All tools and equipment
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Use of knives, saws and fire materials
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Fresh water, hot drinks & biscuits
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First aid cover and risk‑assessed activities
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Adults, families and supervised children
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Suitable for beginners to outdoor enthusiasts
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Great as a gift experience or family day out
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Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing
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Waterproof jacket and warm layers
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Sturdy boots or walking shoes
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Refillable water bottle
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Packed lunch
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Any personal medication you may need
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Price: £110 per adult / £90 for under 16's
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