Description
This course is designed to equip you with essential skills to survive and thrive in the wilderness. You’ll learn practical techniques for lighting fires, identifying edible plants, building shelters, purifying water, and safely preparing and cooking rabbit, fish, and birds. The course also covers the safe and efficient use of knives and saws.
Accredited by the NCFE, this Level 2 course offers a fun, hands-on learning experience in a safe environment rather than an endurance challenge. Whether you’re joining solo or with a group, you can book your own weekend or a two-night course during the week.
What to Expect:
- Hands-On Learning: Instructors will demonstrate each skill, but you’ll have plenty of opportunities to try everything yourself.
- Course Details:
- Course Name: Weekend Bushcraft, Survival, and Wilderness Living Level 2 Training (CQ NCFE Accredited)
- Locations: Peak District near Leek, or Cannock Chase
- Duration: 7pm Friday to midday Sunday
- Ages: Suitable for ages 10 and up. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for a weekend of adventure where you’ll gain valuable wilderness survival skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Friday Itinerary:
- 7:00pm – Safety Briefing
- Introduction to course safety and essential guidelines.
- 7:30pm – Safe Cutting Techniques
- Learn proper handling of knives, folding saws, and bow saws.
- Begin setting up camp.
- 8:00pm – Shelter Setup
- Craft wooden pegs and set up tarp shelters.
- 8:30pm – Game Preparation & Evening Meal
- Prepare pigeon or pheasant, cook over the fire, and enjoy your first wilderness meal.
Saturday Itinerary:
- 7:30am – Breakfast
- 8:30am – Advanced Cutting Techniques
- Practice making pot hangers, mallets, and more complex woodcraft.
- 9:00am – Shelter Building
- Construct your shelter for the night, which you’ll sleep in on Saturday.
- 12:00pm – Trout Preparation & Lunch
- 2:00pm – Rabbit or Squirrel Preparation
- Prepare your evening meal; the meat will simmer for hours, resulting in a tender and delicious dish.
- 3:00pm – Fire Lighting
- Explore different methods of fire lighting, including natural and manmade tinder, fire lays, and friction fire techniques.
- 6:00pm – Water Purification
- Learn essential techniques for purifying water—a crucial skill for wilderness survival.
- 7:00pm – Natural Cordage
- Create strong, natural string from plant fibres.
- 7:30pm – Evening Meal & Relaxation
- Enjoy your hard-earned meal and unwind after a full day of activities.
Sunday Itinerary:
- 7:30am – Breakfast
- 8:30am – Pack Up & Break Camp
- 9:00am – Knife Law & Sharpening
- Understand UK knife laws and learn how to keep your tools in top condition.
- 10:00am – Foraging & Tree Identification
- Identify edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants, along with tree identification and their various uses.
- 12:00pm – Course Conclusion
- Final thoughts and goodbyes as the course comes to an end.
Additional Information:
- Experience: No prior survival skills are required. Our expert instructors will guide you through each technique, ensuring you leave with a strong foundation in wilderness living.
- Group Bookings: Most participants attend solo or in pairs, but we also accommodate large groups. Please contact us to arrange a private weekend for your group.
Join us for an immersive weekend that will leave you equipped with essential bushcraft and survival skills!
