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Campfire in Forest

Discover Bushcraft in Just Half a Day

Step into the woods and learn the core skills you need to feel at home outdoors. Our Half Day Bushcraft Experience is perfect for families, beginners and anyone who wants a hands‑on taste of real bushcraft in a relaxed, friendly setting.

Wooden mallet, knife, and sharpened stakes for outdoor activity
Fire starter with wood shavings on moss

What You'll
Learn

​   By the end of the session, you’ll have tried:
 

  • Fire Lighting – Safe use of fire steels & natural tinders to build and light a small campfire

  • Safe Knife & Tool Use – How to handle and care for knives and saws

  • Basic Carving Skills - Create tent pegs and feather sticks

 
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 and feather sticks

11:15 – Fire Lighting

Safe use of fire steels and natural tinders to build and light a small campfire

12:15 – Debrief & Questions

Recap what you’ve learned & ask any questions

12:30 - Departure

Return walk back to the visitors centre whilst planning our next adventure

Typical Schedule

What’s
Included

  • Qualified, experienced bushcraft instructor

  • All tools and safety equipment

  • Use of knives, saws and fire steels

  • Fresh water, hot drinks & biscuits 

  • First aid cover and risk‑assessed activities

  • Adults, families and supervised children 

  • Suitable for beginners – no experience needed

  • Great as a gift experience or family day out

  • Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing

  • Waterproof jacket and warm layers

  • Sturdy boots or walking shoes

  • Refillable water bottle 

  • Any personal medication you may need

Price &
Booking

  • Price: £55 per adult / £45 for under 16's

  • Use the button below to check dates and reserve your place

What to
Bring

Who It's
For

Sunny forest with ferns, perfect for family days out Dolgellau
Group of friends and family enjoying a campfire outdoors
Roasting Marshmallows Outdoors
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