Bushcraft Full-Day

Bushcraft Full-Day Course

Spend a full day developing practical wilderness skills, carving, fire-lighting, and outdoor cooking in our private woodland on the Llanforda Estate in Oswestry, Shropshire.

Designed for those wanting time to build confidence, practical understanding, and independence in an outdoor setting at a steady, supportive pace. Under expert guidance, you'll progress step-by-step through tool work, green woodworking, shelter pitching, knotcraft, and advanced fire lighting before preparing and cooking over an open fire.

Course Overview & Key Details

• Session Format: Full-Day Bushcraft Experience
• Age Requirement: Ages 11+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
• Course Times: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Private Woodland, Llanforda Estate, Oswestry, Shropshire
• Pricing: £99 per person (Includes expert instruction, tools, materials, campfire cooking items, and hot drinks)

What Happens Across the Full Day

• Sustainable Wood Sourcing & Tree Identification: Learn to identify suitable wood species and harvest resources sustainably from the woodland.
• Tool Skills & Carving: Master safe knife and saw cutting techniques to carve useful camp implements and tools.
• Shelter & Knotcraft: Pitch functional tarp and hammock setups while mastering essential knots for tensioning and camp rigging.
• Firecraft & Tinder Prep: Create reliable feather sticks, explore traditional spark-based fire-lighting methods, and learn to manage coals safely.
• Campfire Cooking: Prepare, ponass, and cook fish over open flames alongside freshly baked bannock bread over the fire.

What We Provide & What You Need to Bring

• What We Provide: All bushcraft tools, green woodworking materials, shelter kit, fire lighting equipment, fresh water, hot drinks (tea, coffee, cocoa), and food items for campfire cooking.
• What You Need to Bring: Sturdy outdoor footwear or walking boots, warm layers, waterproof jacket and trousers (avoid jeans if wet weather is forecast), a packed lunch and snacks to supplement the campfire cooking, and a reusable water bottle.
• Note: A comprehensive kit list and access map will be emailed approximately 4 weeks prior to the course date.

Venue & Facilities

• Location & Access: Private woodland setting on the Llanforda Estate, Oswestry, Shropshire.
• Facilities: Hand-washing station and toilet facilities available at the woodland site.