ABOUT THE COURSE
Spend the day away from it all on this bushcraft-focused day retreat. The course has been designed to give men time away from a PC screen, switch off mobile phones, and get outdoors to enjoy the rhythm of the woods. You will be immersed in the woodland the whole day, taking the time to slow down and destress by tuning into nature. Participants will enjoy a hearty campfire lunch.
The day will start with a walk around the beautiful woodlands at the Sustainability Centre in the South Downs National Park including tree and plant identification, wild foods, and herbal medicine. On our return to base camp, you will explore ways of creating natural cordage using plants found on our walk. After a campfire lunch amongst the trees you can learn about ways of creating a fire using different fire lays. Nick Ward, your instructor, will also demonstrate how to rig a tarp, explore rope work including knots, and rope throwing, and how to apply these new skills in setting up a modern shelter system.
Throughout the day there will be plenty of time to practice these skills at your own pace.
The day will start with a walk around the beautiful woodlands at the Sustainability Centre in the South Downs National Park including tree and plant identification, wild foods, and herbal medicine. On our return to base camp, you will explore ways of creating natural cordage using plants found on our walk. After a campfire lunch amongst the trees you can learn about ways of creating a fire using different fire lays. Nick Ward, your instructor, will also demonstrate how to rig a tarp, explore rope work including knots, and rope throwing, and how to apply these new skills in setting up a modern shelter system.
Throughout the day there will be plenty of time to practice these skills at your own pace.
THE COURSE WILL COVER
- Learning rope work and tarp rigging
- Tree and plant identification
- Learn how to make cordage
- Fire lighting and different fire lays
- Spend the day in the forest away from the stresses of modern life and digital gadgets
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
- Anyone identifying as male aged 18 years or over.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
- Outdoor weather-appropriate layered clothing suitable for spending the whole day outdoors in the woods
- Sturdy footwear
- A water bottle
- A folding camping chair
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Nick Ward has been teaching outdoor skills for 20 years. He holds formal teaching and outdoor
leaderships qualifications and is a qualified bushcraft instructor. Nick is passionate about the
outdoors and has written a myriad of training programs for countryside professionals, Forest School
leaders, teachers and organisations. Nick has a fun and relaxed approach to his teaching and is a
great believer of experiential learning.
leaderships qualifications and is a qualified bushcraft instructor. Nick is passionate about the
outdoors and has written a myriad of training programs for countryside professionals, Forest School
leaders, teachers and organisations. Nick has a fun and relaxed approach to his teaching and is a
great believer of experiential learning.
Check Out Accommodation
You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
